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Fashion design graduate with a strong passion for creativity, craftsmanship, and innovative visual storytelling. Skilled in developing concepts, creating technical sketches, selecting materials, and bringing ideas to life through garment construction and detail-driven production support. Strong visual communicator with an eye for trend, color, and silhouette, producing cohesive, eye-catching presentations, portfolios, catalogues, and mood boards that are jury-ready and client-facing. Experienced supporting couture development, fittings, and backstage show execution.…Fashion design graduate with a strong passion for creativity, craftsmanship, and innovative visual storytelling. Skilled in developing concepts, creating technical sketches, selecting materials, and bringing ideas to life through garment construction and detail-driven production support. Strong visual communicator with an eye for trend, color, and silhouette, producing cohesive, eye-catching presentations, portfolios, catalogues, and mood boards that are jury-ready and client-facing. Experienced supporting couture development, fittings, and backstage show execution.

Elias Makhoul

Designer, Graphic Designer, Creative Director, +1

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Fashion design graduate with a strong passion for creativity, craftsmanship, and innovative visual storytelling. Skilled in developing concepts, creating technical sketches, selecting materials, and bringing ideas to life through garment construction and detail-driven production support. Strong visual communicator with an eye for trend, color, and silhouette, producing cohesive, eye-catching presentations, portfolios, catalogues, and mood boards that are jury-ready and client-facing. Experienced supporting couture development, fittings, and backstage show execution.…Fashion design graduate with a strong passion for creativity, craftsmanship, and innovative visual storytelling. Skilled in developing concepts, creating technical sketches, selecting materials, and bringing ideas to life through garment construction and detail-driven production support. Strong visual communicator with an eye for trend, color, and silhouette, producing cohesive, eye-catching presentations, portfolios, catalogues, and mood boards that are jury-ready and client-facing. Experienced supporting couture development, fittings, and backstage show execution.

Available to hire

Fashion design graduate with a strong passion for creativity, craftsmanship, and innovative visual storytelling. Skilled in developing concepts, creating technical sketches, selecting materials, and bringing ideas to life through garment construction and detail-driven production support.

Strong visual communicator with an eye for trend, color, and silhouette, producing cohesive, eye-catching presentations, portfolios, catalogues, and mood boards that are jury-ready and client-facing. Experienced supporting couture development, fittings, and backstage show execution.

Skills

Fashion Design

Composition

Technical Illustration

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Experience Level

Fashion Design

Expert

Composition

Expert

Technical Illustration

Expert

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Photo

Intermediate

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Operations & Color Assistant at Makhoul Trading Co

September 1, 2025 - Present

Assisted with store operations and day-to-day business support, including work related to architectural paint and interior projects. Developed hands-on knowledge of color theory, color mixing, materials, and interior finishes through direct involvement in painting and interior applications.

Backstage Assistant at T*WF (Fall/Winter)

June 30, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Assisted with backstage dressing during the couture production period, supporting on-site preparation and execution needs for show delivery.

Backstage Assistant at George Hobeika (RTW Fall/Winter)

October 1, 2024 - Present

Provided backstage support for RTW Fall/Winter show execution, supporting dressing and show-related prep tasks as needed to ensure smooth runway delivery.

Part-time / On-call Assistant

February 1, 2024 - Present

Assisted with home décor products and sculptural forms, supporting model preparation by coordinating hair, makeup, and wardrobe, and providing hands-on dressing support for models. Helped finalize looks for shows and supported coordination for show-ready presentation workflows.

Store & Creative Assistant at Zaynilina Home Decor

February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024

Worked on home décor store support and creative assistance. Assisted with organization and practical execution related to shaping and volume of sculptural forms, material exploration, and 3D composition that informed broader design perspectives.

Productio*n Assistant (Haute Couture) at Elias Saab

September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2026

Contributed to haute couture production support across concept-to-runway tasks: draped garments, placed embroidery, and tested fabrics for design development. Translated creative concepts into toiles and material explorations. Collaborated with the atelier on fittings to ensure precision and design alignment, and prepared garments for presentations, client appointments, and runway execution. Supported backstage dressing during couture shows and provided hands-on assistance to finalize looks for show delivery.