I am a creative and detail-oriented Print Designer with a strong background in textile design, honed through my Master’s degree from Nottingham Trent University and diverse professional experiences in womenswear and kidswear markets. I excel at developing trend-led prints, combining digital skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator with my hand-drawing and painting abilities. I am passionate about transforming mood boards into commercial prints, revising archive designs, and preparing artwork for production, aiming to blend creativity with practical solutions tailored for global fashion markets.

Maitreyee Deshpande

I am a creative and detail-oriented Print Designer with a strong background in textile design, honed through my Master’s degree from Nottingham Trent University and diverse professional experiences in womenswear and kidswear markets. I excel at developing trend-led prints, combining digital skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator with my hand-drawing and painting abilities. I am passionate about transforming mood boards into commercial prints, revising archive designs, and preparing artwork for production, aiming to blend creativity with practical solutions tailored for global fashion markets.

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I am a creative and detail-oriented Print Designer with a strong background in textile design, honed through my Master’s degree from Nottingham Trent University and diverse professional experiences in womenswear and kidswear markets. I excel at developing trend-led prints, combining digital skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator with my hand-drawing and painting abilities.

I am passionate about transforming mood boards into commercial prints, revising archive designs, and preparing artwork for production, aiming to blend creativity with practical solutions tailored for global fashion markets.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Print Designer at I Love Sarees Ltd.
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Designed 20 bespoke saree prints using stripes and intense colour theory, tailored for young, modern working women. Delivered production-ready print artworks with clear specifications, Pantone references, and trim details. Created visuals and mock-ups aligned with market trends and brand aesthetics by collaborating remotely.
Textile Design Intern at By Kaveri
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Developed 2 print-heavy casual wear collections with 15 designs each, incorporating screen printing, appliqué, and embroidery. Created specification sheets and oversaw design execution across dresses, tops, trousers and client customisation requests. Supported trend analysis and assisted with fabric sampling and shoot visuals.
Freelance Designer at Natural Fibres Export House
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Designed 5 cushion collections and 15 tote bag prints from concept to digital artwork. Translated hand-drawn motifs into digital layouts while considering price points and material limitations for project-based print work. Conducted trend research and explored abstract florals and design principle-based compositions to achieve fast turnaround designs.

Education

Master’s in Textile at Nottingham Trent University, UK
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Bachelors in Design - Textiles at National Institute of Fashion Technology, India
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

Wool Appreciation Course, Woolmark certified
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Sustainability in Practice 2023-24, NTU
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Advanced Print & Surface Pattern Design Workshop, NTU
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other