Hi, I'm Swarangi Mahajan, an Art Director and Stylist based in San Francisco. I specialize in creating compelling visual stories through fashion art direction and styling, collaborating closely with photographers, makeup artists, hair stylists, and models to bring creative visions to life. With experience ranging from luxury shopping experiences to directing fashion shoots, I thrive on blending artistic direction with client-focused styling. I hold a Master’s degree in Fashion Art Direction and a Bachelor's in Fashion Design, which supports my strong background in fashion and styling. I enjoy curating personalized looks and conceptualizing designs that resonate with current trends and client lifestyles while maintaining a seamless and engaging experience across various platforms.

Swarangi Mahajan

Hi, I'm Swarangi Mahajan, an Art Director and Stylist based in San Francisco. I specialize in creating compelling visual stories through fashion art direction and styling, collaborating closely with photographers, makeup artists, hair stylists, and models to bring creative visions to life. With experience ranging from luxury shopping experiences to directing fashion shoots, I thrive on blending artistic direction with client-focused styling. I hold a Master’s degree in Fashion Art Direction and a Bachelor's in Fashion Design, which supports my strong background in fashion and styling. I enjoy curating personalized looks and conceptualizing designs that resonate with current trends and client lifestyles while maintaining a seamless and engaging experience across various platforms.

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Hi, I’m Swarangi Mahajan, an Art Director and Stylist based in San Francisco. I specialize in creating compelling visual stories through fashion art direction and styling, collaborating closely with photographers, makeup artists, hair stylists, and models to bring creative visions to life. With experience ranging from luxury shopping experiences to directing fashion shoots, I thrive on blending artistic direction with client-focused styling.

I hold a Master’s degree in Fashion Art Direction and a Bachelor’s in Fashion Design, which supports my strong background in fashion and styling. I enjoy curating personalized looks and conceptualizing designs that resonate with current trends and client lifestyles while maintaining a seamless and engaging experience across various platforms.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Personal Stylist Assistant at Neiman Marcus Group
September 1, 2024 - Present
Supported Personal Stylist in executing client appointments, ensuring seamless luxury shopping experience. Provided personalized styling recommendations tailored to clients' needs, special events, and lifestyle preferences. Curated seasonal lookbooks and newsletters to showcase merchandise and drive client engagement. Managed post-appointment follow-ups, including tracking shipment and coordinating alterations. Scheduled and organised appointments, maintaining accurate client records and preferences in the database. Assisted with digital selling initiatives and contributed to enhancing social media presence. Arranged exclusive gifting experiences and bespoke services for VIP clientele.
Freelance Art Director & Stylist at Freelance
August 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Executed diverse photoshoots for ecommerce, social media, editorial and fashion campaigns. Sourced merchandise and scouted locations to enhance visual storytelling and designed sets. Conceptualized creative visions aligned with market trends and brand identities, prepared garments and shotlist. Collaborated with industry creatives such as photographers, makeup artists, hair stylist and models. Crafted mood boards, hair and makeup concepts, pose directives and lighting strategies.
Sales Stylist at Isalis LLC
May 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Curated personalized shopping experiences for 50+ customers weekly. Researched brands to improve recommendations, exceeding daily sales quota by 15%. Analyzed sales reports and stock levels for storefront redesigns. Maintained store upkeep and presentation standards. Assessed fit and key selling points of various brands.
Fashion Intern at Gayatri Joshi Couture
April 30, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Created and scheduled engaging Instagram content by collaborating with the creative team on campaign strategies. Analyzed performance metrics, assisted with influencer partnerships and supported photo/video shoots. Designed visual using Adobe Suite + Canva. Assisted in seasonal collection development, including tech packs, fabric sourcing, and garment construction. Managed the design studio, coordinated with suppliers, conducted market research, trend reports and lookbooks.

Education

MA Fashion Art Direction at Academy of Art University, San Francisco
September 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024
B.Des Fashion Design at Footwear Design and Development Institute
September 1, 2018 - May 31, 2022

Qualifications

Diploma in Fashion and Personal Styling
December 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services