I am a textile, surface, and graphic designer with a Bachelor of Textile Design and hands-on experience developing textile prints, patterns, woven pieces, handcrafted products, and visual identities. I enjoy combining traditional Kashmiri and Islamic artistic influences with contemporary design approaches, using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and CorelDraw to bring thoughtful concepts to life. My experience includes designing products for cultural and fashion-focused brands, collaborating with artisans, creating branding and marketing materials, and teaching graphic and textile design. I am passionate about preserving cultural heritage through commercially relevant design while supporting creative learning, product development, and women’s empowerment through skill-building.…

Zertab Asghar

I am a textile, surface, and graphic designer with a Bachelor of Textile Design and hands-on experience developing textile prints, patterns, woven pieces, handcrafted products, and visual identities. I enjoy combining traditional Kashmiri and Islamic artistic influences with contemporary design approaches, using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and CorelDraw to bring thoughtful concepts to life. My experience includes designing products for cultural and fashion-focused brands, collaborating with artisans, creating branding and marketing materials, and teaching graphic and textile design. I am passionate about preserving cultural heritage through commercially relevant design while supporting creative learning, product development, and women’s empowerment through skill-building.…

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I am a textile, surface, and graphic designer with a Bachelor of Textile Design and hands-on experience developing textile prints, patterns, woven pieces, handcrafted products, and visual identities. I enjoy combining traditional Kashmiri and Islamic artistic influences with contemporary design approaches, using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and CorelDraw to bring thoughtful concepts to life.

My experience includes designing products for cultural and fashion-focused brands, collaborating with artisans, creating branding and marketing materials, and teaching graphic and textile design. I am passionate about preserving cultural heritage through commercially relevant design while supporting creative learning, product development, and women’s empowerment through skill-building.

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Language

English
Advanced
Urdu
Fluent

Work Experience

Textile and Surface Designer at Zouq-e-Kashmir
November 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Designed textile and surface patterns inspired by traditional Kashmiri art, motifs, and cultural elements. Collaborated with women artisans to adapt traditional techniques into contemporary, market-ready products; supported concept development, material selection, design execution, quality control, branding, and product presentation. Also introduced artisans to modern design methods and Adobe Photoshop to improve creative output and product development.
Textile Designer at Zouq-e-Kashmir
November 1, 2023 - Present
I designed textiles and products showcasing Kashmiri handicrafts for global markets, collaborating with artisans to preserve traditional techniques while adapting contemporary designs.
Graphic Design and Textile Design Instructor at Skill Development Center, Rawalakot
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Delivered graphic design and textile design instruction through hands-on training. Taught Adobe Photoshop, photo editing, layout design, poster and banner creation, branding materials, color theory, fabric design principles, surface design, textile patterns, and design development for digital and traditional applications. Helped students build creative portfolios and prepare for freelance and employment opportunities.
Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developed branding and visual identity for various clients and created digital and print assets.
Textile Designer at Skill Development Center
January 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025
Worked with the aim of empowering women through skill development by providing high-quality training in graphic and textile design.

Education

Bachelor of Textile Design at Iqra University Islamabad
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Textile Design at Iqra University Islamabad
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Textile Design at Iqra University Islamabad
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Higher Secondary School Certificate at Azad Kashmir Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Secondary School Certificate at Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Education, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization, Retail