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I’m Zainab Fatima, a fashion designer based in Al Ain, with experience spanning abaya, ready-to-wear, and textile-focused design work. I enjoy turning an initial concept into a commercially relevant collection—drawing fashion sketches, selecting fabrics, building patterns, and guiding sampling through to production with a strong eye for quality and finishing. Across my roles as a Fashion Manager and Designer, I’ve managed end-to-end order coordination, supported R&D and trend research, and handled photoshoot preparation to ensure collections are presented beautifully. I’m also comfortable balancing day-to-day operational priorities alongside creative development, collaborating closely with production teams so designs translate smoothly from studio to final garments.…I’m Zainab Fatima, a fashion designer based in Al Ain, with experience spanning abaya, ready-to-wear, and textile-focused design work. I enjoy turning an initial concept into a commercially relevant collection—drawing fashion sketches, selecting fabrics, building patterns, and guiding sampling through to production with a strong eye for quality and finishing. Across my roles as a Fashion Manager and Designer, I’ve managed end-to-end order coordination, supported R&D and trend research, and handled photoshoot preparation to ensure collections are presented beautifully. I’m also comfortable balancing day-to-day operational priorities alongside creative development, collaborating closely with production teams so designs translate smoothly from studio to final garments.

Zainab Fatima

Textile Designer, Costume Designer, Designer, +2

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I’m Zainab Fatima, a fashion designer based in Al Ain, with experience spanning abaya, ready-to-wear, and textile-focused design work. I enjoy turning an initial concept into a commercially relevant collection—drawing fashion sketches, selecting fabrics, building patterns, and guiding sampling through to production with a strong eye for quality and finishing. Across my roles as a Fashion Manager and Designer, I’ve managed end-to-end order coordination, supported R&D and trend research, and handled photoshoot preparation to ensure collections are presented beautifully. I’m also comfortable balancing day-to-day operational priorities alongside creative development, collaborating closely with production teams so designs translate smoothly from studio to final garments.…I’m Zainab Fatima, a fashion designer based in Al Ain, with experience spanning abaya, ready-to-wear, and textile-focused design work. I enjoy turning an initial concept into a commercially relevant collection—drawing fashion sketches, selecting fabrics, building patterns, and guiding sampling through to production with a strong eye for quality and finishing. Across my roles as a Fashion Manager and Designer, I’ve managed end-to-end order coordination, supported R&D and trend research, and handled photoshoot preparation to ensure collections are presented beautifully. I’m also comfortable balancing day-to-day operational priorities alongside creative development, collaborating closely with production teams so designs translate smoothly from studio to final garments.

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I’m Zainab Fatima, a fashion designer based in Al Ain, with experience spanning abaya, ready-to-wear, and textile-focused design work. I enjoy turning an initial concept into a commercially relevant collection—drawing fashion sketches, selecting fabrics, building patterns, and guiding sampling through to production with a strong eye for quality and finishing.

Across my roles as a Fashion Manager and Designer, I’ve managed end-to-end order coordination, supported R&D and trend research, and handled photoshoot preparation to ensure collections are presented beautifully. I’m also comfortable balancing day-to-day operational priorities alongside creative development, collaborating closely with production teams so designs translate smoothly from studio to final garments.

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Work Experience

Fashion Manager at Black ENZO Fashion Designing

January 1, 2024 - Present

Develop fashion concepts from initial idea through sampling and final development, focusing on ready-to-wear and abaya collections. Manage fabric selection, design details, sampling, production planning, and R&D. Coordinate end-to-end production including follow-up for all orders. Oversee outlet errands and daily operational workflow across design, orders, production, and operations. Create commercially relevant designs aligned with customer preferences, seasonal direction, and market trends.

Fashion Manager at Black ENZO Fashion Designing

January 1, 2023 - Present

Develop fashion concepts from initial idea through sampling and final development for ready-to-wear and abaya collections. Handle fabric selection, design details, R&D and trend research, production planning, and order follow-up. Coordinate end-to-end production and manage priorities across design, orders, production, and daily operations to ensure smooth workflow. Create commercially relevant designs based on customer preferences and seasonal market direction, while also supporting outlet errands and day-to-day requirements.

Fashion Manager at La Clessidra Boutique (Online Abaya Brand)

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Worked as an abaya designer and managed online abaya orders. Supported design development with a focus on collection presentation and customer needs. Coordinated photoshoots to enhance product visuals, and carried out research and development to keep designs aligned with trends and brand direction.

Fashion Manager at La Clessidra Boutique

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Worked for an online abaya brand as a designer and manager, handling order management and supporting photoshoots. Conducted research and development to support ongoing product and design improvements.

Fashion Designer & Manager at Gazelle by Roma Abbas

September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2023

Managed orders for an online ready-to-wear brand and handled production planning. Worked as a pret designer, supporting design output and production readiness in a fast-paced online environment.

Fashion Manager at Black ENZO Fashion Designing

January 1, 2020 - Present

Develop fashion concepts from initial idea through sampling and final development. Work on ready-to-wear and abaya collections with focus on silhouette, fabric choice, finishing, and brand identity. Handle fabric selection, design details, sampling, production planning, and R&D. Manage end-to-end production coordination and follow-up for all orders. Support outlet errands and daily operational workflow, coordinating priorities across design, orders, production, and operations to keep deliveries running smoothly. Create commercially relevant designs based on customer preferences, seasonal direction, and market trends.

Fashion Designer at Sitara Textile Industries Limited / Sitara Studio

January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2020

Designed women’s and men’s unstitched, prêt, and home-textile collections. Served as a prêt designer, supported production planning, and contributed to visual merchandising of stores.

Design & Art Teacher at Beaconhouse School System

February 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017

Planned and arranged events, conducted workshops, and judged competitions. Supported student learning and creative activities within the school system.