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I'm Mehreen Ali, a Sydney-based textile and surface designer with experience across fashion, homeware, and branding. I create original hand-painted and digital textile prints for brands in Australia, the UK, and the US, developing artwork and surface designs that align with brand identity and market trends. I deliver creative direction, print styling, and visual concepts for residential and commercial interiors, and I enjoy teaching design through online and in-person sessions. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, I collaborate with home design brands on styling projects and textile coordination for bedding and interior décor applications, while continuously exploring trend-led developments.…I'm Mehreen Ali, a Sydney-based textile and surface designer with experience across fashion, homeware, and branding. I create original hand-painted and digital textile prints for brands in Australia, the UK, and the US, developing artwork and surface designs that align with brand identity and market trends. I deliver creative direction, print styling, and visual concepts for residential and commercial interiors, and I enjoy teaching design through online and in-person sessions. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, I collaborate with home design brands on styling projects and textile coordination for bedding and interior décor applications, while continuously exploring trend-led developments.

Mehreen Ali

Textile Designer, Artist, Freelance Digital Illustrator, +5

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I'm Mehreen Ali, a Sydney-based textile and surface designer with experience across fashion, homeware, and branding. I create original hand-painted and digital textile prints for brands in Australia, the UK, and the US, developing artwork and surface designs that align with brand identity and market trends. I deliver creative direction, print styling, and visual concepts for residential and commercial interiors, and I enjoy teaching design through online and in-person sessions. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, I collaborate with home design brands on styling projects and textile coordination for bedding and interior décor applications, while continuously exploring trend-led developments.…I'm Mehreen Ali, a Sydney-based textile and surface designer with experience across fashion, homeware, and branding. I create original hand-painted and digital textile prints for brands in Australia, the UK, and the US, developing artwork and surface designs that align with brand identity and market trends. I deliver creative direction, print styling, and visual concepts for residential and commercial interiors, and I enjoy teaching design through online and in-person sessions. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, I collaborate with home design brands on styling projects and textile coordination for bedding and interior décor applications, while continuously exploring trend-led developments.

Available to hire

I’m Mehreen Ali, a Sydney-based textile and surface designer with experience across fashion, homeware, and branding. I create original hand-painted and digital textile prints for brands in Australia, the UK, and the US, developing artwork and surface designs that align with brand identity and market trends.

I deliver creative direction, print styling, and visual concepts for residential and commercial interiors, and I enjoy teaching design through online and in-person sessions. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, I collaborate with home design brands on styling projects and textile coordination for bedding and interior décor applications, while continuously exploring trend-led developments.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Textile & Surface Designer at Self-Employed

June 1, 2025 - Present

Design original hand-painted and digital textile prints for fashion and homeware brands across Australia, the UK, and the US. Develop bespoke artwork, interior prints, and coordinate surface designs aligned with brand identity and market trends. Deliver creative direction, print styling, and visual concepts for residential and commercial aesthetics. Collaboration with home design brands on styling projects including textile coordination for bedding and interior décor applications.

Art & Design Teacher (Online & Face-to-Face) at Artistic Online School, Australia

March 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025

Deliver instruction in drawing, sketching, watercolor, and painting to students aged 6–16 in online and in-person settings. Design lesson plans that reinforce core art skills and foster creative thinking.

Intern & Volunteer Digital & Textile Designer at MOS Fashion Brand & Semi-Permanent Design Platform (Red Fern Sydney)

August 1, 2023 - October 20, 2023

Designed four-way repeat textile prints in Adobe Photoshop, working extensively with layers; developed both digital and hand-rendered fashion illustrations; contributed to textile print development for brand collaborations; supported color/print coordination and design ideation.

Workshop Facilitator at Various Locations (Saudi Arabia)

January 1, 2017 - November 1, 2020

Led workshops in painting, fashion illustration, drawing, textile print design, and calligraphy across multiple locations; fostered creativity and skill development; exhibited artwork in various exhibitions; built a network with local artists.

Lecturer at Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design

September 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014

Taught drawing and textile product development across fashion, leather, footwear, furniture, and textile design departments; mentored students and supported curriculum development.

Industrial Designer & Print Designer at Cotton Connection Textile Buying House & Nishat Textiles Industry (Pakistan)

May 1, 2008 - August 1, 2010

Designed textile prints and managed technical design specifications for international brands including Macy’s, Town & Country, and Laura Ashley; coordinated with vendors and production teams to maintain brand standards and design integrity; developed seasonal print ranges and color forecasting for textile and design projects.