Abikose B IT H A M A R Y Koseprint & Tex

Collaborated with multiple product design teams to develop original textile prints based on client briefs, using hand-drawn, painted, or digitally illustrated artwork. Created seamless repeats and placement prints with high attention to detail. Researched upcoming trends to build seasonal mood boards and color boards, recolored designs per client feedback, and prepared technical spec sheets for production. Produced mock-ups on product placements to support client approvals. Applied different print techniques across various fabric and garment styles. Managed the workflow from concept to final product, ensuring print quality and accurate color corrections. Developed cohesive placement compositions for multiple clients and coordinated with offshore factories in India to meet quality, quantity, and deadline requirements. Maintained print libraries and archives, and created graphic content and creative videos for client promotions.

Design Intern at Karolina York

Analyzed design briefs with the senior designer and created original motifs and artwork on paper and digitally. Developed print repeats by compiling motifs in Photoshop with support from Illustrator, ensuring the process aligned with international print design standards. Practiced color separation and created colorways. Prepared files for sampling by organizing PSD layers according to studio formatting requirements, prioritizing client convenience.

Textile Designer at Bhargavi Kunam

Designed creative textile prints and repeats for Bhargavi exclusives. Built complete sarees by nesting artworks together and creating cohesive compositions for the brand. Participated in weekly strategy meetings to discuss upcoming projects and contribute to creative direction. Recolored prints and patterns based on requirements, created product mock-ups to visualize final looks, and supported iterative development through the collection design process.

Textile Designer at JN Textile

Prepared mood boards, color boards, and fabric boards for each collection. Produced artwork using hand-drawing, painting, or digital illustration based on seasonal trend research and design briefs. Created surface patterns for digital prints, embroidery, and Jacquards, including colorways and separations for apparel and home furnishing categories. Produced CADs for approved designs, attended team meetings with the marketing director, and coordinated color approvals with suppliers to ensure production consistency. Communicated with garment technicians for sampling and production, prepared production spec sheets, maintained print libraries, coordinated supplier approvals and sampling, and represented the company at textile fairs and exhibitions.