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I’m Shweta Shah, an innovative textile designer and fashion illustrator with 12+ years of experience creating distinctive surface textures, color palettes, and garment concepts for fashion and lifestyle brands. I translate ideas into detailed print and embroidery directions, guiding projects from sampling through production while keeping a strong focus on client needs and market trends.
I enjoy teaching and mentoring as well—having worked as a visiting lecturer and tutor—while also collaborating with studios and brands on creative development. My approach combines strong design direction, multimedia skills, and trend research to deliver impactful, sale-ready collections and visual narratives.
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Work Experience
Textile & Product Designer at Cancelled Plans, Hyderabad
December 1, 2026 - PresentCreated an art installation from up-cycled scrap cancan. Developed ideas for prints and supervised work from sampling to production. Managed day-to-day production responsibilities for Mallé & Cancelled Plans.
Textile & Product Designer at Cancelled Plans
December 1, 2026 - PresentCreated art installation from up-cycled scrap cancan; designed ideas for prints; oversaw sampling to production; managed day-to-day production responsibilities for Mallé & Cancelled Plans.
Visiting Lecturer at FAD
April 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025Developed and taught Textile Technology for the Fashion Business Department.
Visiting Lecturer at FAD, Mumbai
April 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025Developed and taught Textile Technology for the Fashion Business Department.
Design Consultant & Tutor at Chanakya School of Craft
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Designed curated sample collections for Chanakya’s atelier. Tutored embroidery design development.
Design Consultant & Tutor at Chanakya School of Craft, Mumbai
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Designed curated sample collections for Chanakya’s atelier; tutored embroidery design development.
Freelance Digital Print Designer at Colour Theories UK
May 1, 2023 - PresentCreated hand-painted artworks digitised into repeat/placement prints.
Visiting Lecturer at Mod ‘Art
September 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019Conducted fashion illustration workshops for first year students.
Visiting Lecturer at Mod ‘Art, Mumbai
September 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019Conducted fashion illustration workshops for first year students.
Visiting Lecturer at Istituto Marangoni
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2025Taught Textile Design, Fashion Illustration, and Digital Illustration for multiple course levels. Guided Collection Design for Short Course and Textile Design Postgraduate students.
Pinterest Influencer & Collaborator at Asian Paints
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019Created and photographed innovative visual content for Pinterest boards.
Visiting Lecturer at Istituto Marangoni, Mumbai
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2025Taught Textile Design, Fashion Illustration, and Digital Illustration for multiple course levels; Guided Collection Design for Short Course and Textile Design Postgraduate students.
Design Head at Krishna Alkali Pvt. Ltd
November 1, 2014 - December 1, 2018Led design team, boosting selection rate by 90% and conversion by 70%; developed bi-annual print collections, growing clientele by 60%. Presented collections to clients including Aditya Birla, Allen Solly, Louise Phillip, Van Heusen, True Blue, Raymond, Next Look, Park Avenue, Parx, Blackberry.
Internship at Monsoon Accessorize, London
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013Researched trends and created mood/trend boards for Accessorize and Angels brands; Designed embroidery samples and technical packs for production.
Intern at Monsoon Accessorize, London
September 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013Researched trends and created mood/trend boards for Accessorize and Angels brands; designed embroidery samples and technical packs for production.
Intern at Textile embroidery artist Karen Nicol, London
July 1, 2013 - PresentAssisted in creating embroidered bags for VIPs at Hampton Court Flower Show.
Internship at Karen Nicol (textile embroidery artist), London
July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013Assisted in creating embroidered bags for VIPs at Hampton Court Flower Show.
Intern at Karen Nicol, London
July 1, 2013 - July 31, 2013Assisted in creating embroidered bags for VIPs at Hampton Court Flower Show.
Designer & Production Head at Nachiket Barve Design
January 1, 2009 - August 1, 2011Showcased collections at Lakmé and Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week; assisted in fabric manipulation, styling, and sourcing for four collections; managed production and client orders; styled seasonal look-books.
Education
BA Hons Textile Design at Nottingham Trent University, UK
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014Diploma in Apparel Manufacture and Design at P.V. Polytechnic, S.N.D.T women’s university, Mumbai
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009B. A. Hons Textile Design at Nottingham Trent University, UK
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014Diploma in Apparel Manufacture and Design at P.V. Polytechnic, S.N.D.T women’s university, Mumbai
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009B.A. (Hons) Textile Design at Nottingham Trent University, UK
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014Diploma in Apparel Manufacture and Design at P.V. Polytechnic, S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
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Media & Entertainment, Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods
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