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I’m Urooj Ul Qamar, a textile designer and design leadership professional with 13+ years of experience in print and surface design, trend research, and product development. I specialize in turning insights from market and consumer feedback into strong concept boards, design briefs, and print ranges—supporting end-to-end development from strike-off and sampling approvals to coordination with vendors and production. I’ve led design teams, mentored new hires and interns, and collaborated closely with product development, marketing, and advertising teams to deliver prints for launches and promotional campaigns. In my current role designing prints remotely for traditional Malaysian apparel, I continue to bring structured trend thinking, clear briefs, and quality-focused approvals to every collection.…I’m Urooj Ul Qamar, a textile designer and design leadership professional with 13+ years of experience in print and surface design, trend research, and product development. I specialize in turning insights from market and consumer feedback into strong concept boards, design briefs, and print ranges—supporting end-to-end development from strike-off and sampling approvals to coordination with vendors and production. I’ve led design teams, mentored new hires and interns, and collaborated closely with product development, marketing, and advertising teams to deliver prints for launches and promotional campaigns. In my current role designing prints remotely for traditional Malaysian apparel, I continue to bring structured trend thinking, clear briefs, and quality-focused approvals to every collection.

Urooj Ul Qamar

Textile Designer, Creative Director, Designer

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I’m Urooj Ul Qamar, a textile designer and design leadership professional with 13+ years of experience in print and surface design, trend research, and product development. I specialize in turning insights from market and consumer feedback into strong concept boards, design briefs, and print ranges—supporting end-to-end development from strike-off and sampling approvals to coordination with vendors and production. I’ve led design teams, mentored new hires and interns, and collaborated closely with product development, marketing, and advertising teams to deliver prints for launches and promotional campaigns. In my current role designing prints remotely for traditional Malaysian apparel, I continue to bring structured trend thinking, clear briefs, and quality-focused approvals to every collection.…I’m Urooj Ul Qamar, a textile designer and design leadership professional with 13+ years of experience in print and surface design, trend research, and product development. I specialize in turning insights from market and consumer feedback into strong concept boards, design briefs, and print ranges—supporting end-to-end development from strike-off and sampling approvals to coordination with vendors and production. I’ve led design teams, mentored new hires and interns, and collaborated closely with product development, marketing, and advertising teams to deliver prints for launches and promotional campaigns. In my current role designing prints remotely for traditional Malaysian apparel, I continue to bring structured trend thinking, clear briefs, and quality-focused approvals to every collection.

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I’m Urooj Ul Qamar, a textile designer and design leadership professional with 13+ years of experience in print and surface design, trend research, and product development. I specialize in turning insights from market and consumer feedback into strong concept boards, design briefs, and print ranges—supporting end-to-end development from strike-off and sampling approvals to coordination with vendors and production.

I’ve led design teams, mentored new hires and interns, and collaborated closely with product development, marketing, and advertising teams to deliver prints for launches and promotional campaigns. In my current role designing prints remotely for traditional Malaysian apparel, I continue to bring structured trend thinking, clear briefs, and quality-focused approvals to every collection.

Skills

Surface Pattern Design

Experience Level

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Beginner

Language

Work Experience

Textile Designer at My Fabrics SDN BHD

February 1, 2026 - Present

Designing prints for the company’s traditional apparel collections while working remotely. Responsible for developing print concepts through to production readiness by aligning with collection themes and ensuring designs meet quality expectations. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to support product direction and visual consistency across launches and promotional items.

Deputy Manager - Design Ideas at Design Ideas Home, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills

January 1, 2013 - September 1, 2021

Synthesized trend and market research into new design concepts and inspiration boards for design leadership. Tracked international brands and local market feedback to maintain design trend knowledge. Created design briefs based on trends, materials, and technical requirements. Produced prints for yearly launches, promotional products, and sales campaigns. Led the design team, allocated work by themes, and mentored new hires and interns. Reviewed and approved print strike-offs, embroideries, and pre-production samples; coordinated with product development for stitching styles and worked with vendors to support cost-effective quality execution. Also supported retail teams with product knowledge and presentation guidance, and collaborated with advertising/marketing teams on photo shoots, branding, packaging, catalogues, and billboard layouts.

Deputy Manager - Design Ideas at Gul Ahmed Textile Mills

January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2021

Directed print and design development by turning trend and market research into new concepts, inspiration boards, and presentations for design leadership. Produced prints for yearly launches, promotional products, and sales campaigns. Led the design team by allocating work by theme and mentoring new hires and interns. Reviewed and approved print strike-offs, embroideries, and pre-production samples; coordinated with product development on stitching styles; and worked with vendors for cost-effective, quality execution. Supported retail teams with product knowledge and store display guidance and collaborated with marketing and advertising on photoshoots, packaging, catalogues, and billboard layouts.

Intern - Creative Department at Gul Ahmed Textile Mills

June 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012

Created designs for Heimtextil 2013, supporting the creative team with design outputs for an international trade show.

Design Project at Alfalah Embroidery

January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012

Designed cushion covers for the Al-Falah Embroidery project.

Class & Subject Teacher at St Laurents Grammar School

August 1, 2008 - January 31, 2009

Taught Grade 5 classes and delivered Science (Grades 3 & 5) and Computer education (Grades 3–7). Managed classroom teaching responsibilities and supported student learning across multiple subjects and grade levels.

Assistant Teacher at Grade 2 Montessori Complex Grammar School

April 1, 2004 - June 1, 2004

Assistant teacher for Grade 2.

Assistant Teacher - Grade 2 Montessori at Montessori Complex Grammar School

April 1, 2004 - June 30, 2004

Supported instruction as an assistant teacher for Grade 2 Montessori.

Assistant Teacher - Grade 2 Montessori Complex at Montessori Complex Grammar School

April 1, 2004 - June 30, 2004

Assisted in teaching Grade 2 in a Montessori learning environment.