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Accomplished Womenswear Designer with over 18 years of experience specialising in Outerwear (Formal and Casual), Tailoring, and Wovens. Proven track record designing for leading high-street and premium brands including M&S, Phase Eight, Mint Velvet, Jaeger, Next, and Debenhams. Skilled in developing detailed technical packs, sourcing materials, and collaborating closely with offshore factories to ensure design integrity and quality standards. Recognised for combining creative vision with strong technical knowledge to deliver commercially successful, design-led collections.…Accomplished Womenswear Designer with over 18 years of experience specialising in Outerwear (Formal and Casual), Tailoring, and Wovens. Proven track record designing for leading high-street and premium brands including M&S, Phase Eight, Mint Velvet, Jaeger, Next, and Debenhams. Skilled in developing detailed technical packs, sourcing materials, and collaborating closely with offshore factories to ensure design integrity and quality standards. Recognised for combining creative vision with strong technical knowledge to deliver commercially successful, design-led collections.

Afsheen Iqbal

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Accomplished Womenswear Designer with over 18 years of experience specialising in Outerwear (Formal and Casual), Tailoring, and Wovens. Proven track record designing for leading high-street and premium brands including M&S, Phase Eight, Mint Velvet, Jaeger, Next, and Debenhams. Skilled in developing detailed technical packs, sourcing materials, and collaborating closely with offshore factories to ensure design integrity and quality standards. Recognised for combining creative vision with strong technical knowledge to deliver commercially successful, design-led collections.…Accomplished Womenswear Designer with over 18 years of experience specialising in Outerwear (Formal and Casual), Tailoring, and Wovens. Proven track record designing for leading high-street and premium brands including M&S, Phase Eight, Mint Velvet, Jaeger, Next, and Debenhams. Skilled in developing detailed technical packs, sourcing materials, and collaborating closely with offshore factories to ensure design integrity and quality standards. Recognised for combining creative vision with strong technical knowledge to deliver commercially successful, design-led collections.

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Accomplished Womenswear Designer with over 18 years of experience specialising in Outerwear (Formal and Casual), Tailoring, and Wovens. Proven track record designing for leading high-street and premium brands including M&S, Phase Eight, Mint Velvet, Jaeger, Next, and Debenhams. Skilled in developing detailed technical packs, sourcing materials, and collaborating closely with offshore factories to ensure design integrity and quality standards. Recognised for combining creative vision with strong technical knowledge to deliver commercially successful, design-led collections.

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Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Freelance Womenswear Designer at Star Garments Group

August 1, 2022 - Present

Designed and developed seasonal collections for UK and international brands, specializing in Tailoring, Trousers, Skirts, Dresses, Wovens, and Outerwear (formal and casual, including padded jackets, down-fill parkas, anoraks, utility jackets, windbreakers, and raincoats). Conducted in-depth trend research and analyzed target market preferences to guide design direction. Created technical sketches and construction notes for production; collaborated with offshore factories ensuring design integrity; managed briefs from concept to production; styled products for shoots and supported promotional campaigns.

Senior Designer at NTS London Fashion Limited (formerly Steilmann Holding)

May 31, 2022 - October 21, 2025

Led the design process translating seasonal briefs into innovative and commercially viable collections. Conducted comprehensive trend research; presented concepts to Buying and Design Teams; produced technical sketches with inner diagrams and construction notes; guided offshore factories (China, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh) in product development; ensured seamless translation from sketches toiles and patterns; managed critical path and deadlines; implemented cost-effective design strategies; participated in fit sessions; collaborated with fabric and trim suppliers to develop sustainable solutions; oversaw production and sample development; managed design administration and communications.

Senior Designer at Velmore Ltd c/o Tristate

September 30, 2013 - October 21, 2025

Spearheaded seasonal mood and fabric boards; conducted trend research; translated design briefs into commercial designs; produced detailed technical sketches with construction notes; liaised with offshore factories to support sample development; contributed to new ranges for major retailers; ensured cost targets and wearability; collaborated with fabric and trim suppliers for sustainable solutions; participated in weekly production meetings.

Freelance Designer (part time) at Perrie Ltd.

April 30, 2009 - October 21, 2025

Compiled mood and colour boards; conducted trend research via high street sources and magazines; sourced fabrics and trims; sketched technical drawings with specs using Illustrator; liaised with pattern cutters and buyers; designed showroom ranges and responded to customer project briefs.

Freelance Designer at CPI Apparels UK (28 Black)

December 31, 2008 - October 21, 2025

Trend research from High Street and magazines; compiled mood boards and colour stories; sketched technical drawings with specs using Illustrator; sourced fabrics and trims in UK & Far East; CAD in designs using Illustrator; liaised with Far East on patterns and sample production; developed fabrics and colourways; drafted fit comments; designed showroom ranges.

Designer at Carmel Clothing Ltd

April 30, 2008 - October 21, 2025

Created ranges for showroom to align with seasonal stories; managed customer projects, designed and produced samples; sourced fabrics, trims, and linings; liaised with Far East suppliers for production; produced technical sketches and managed toiles; researched trends and created seasonal colour/storyboards; developed fabric textures and embellishments; contributed to multiple product areas.

Designer at Jayroma Ltd

November 30, 2007 - October 21, 2025

Trend/market research; designed concepts and developed seasonal ranges for major retailers; delivered design concepts via mood boards and technical sketches; managed projects end-to-end; liaised with pattern cutters and production teams; contributed to all product areas including tailoring, outerwear and wovens; attended weekly critical path meetings with Far East teams and UK sales.