Syeda Maheen Ali

Available to hire

Language

Urdu
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Textile Designer at Polkadots
January 8, 2024 - Present
Currently working as a Textile Designer involved in creating and designing textile products.
Pret Textile designer internee at Salitex
December 8, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Worked on various projects involving research and making trending patterns, motives, designs, embroidery, and layouts for eastern and western outfits. Gained knowledge about styling and finishing outfits.
Freelance home-textile designer at Confidential Company
October 8, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Designed texture prints for bed sheet sets as a freelance home-textile designer.
Textile designer internee at Afroze textile industries
August 9, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Interned as a textile designer gaining practical industry experience.
Print Designer at Freelance Textile designer
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025
Worked as a freelance textile print designer developing textile prints.
Painter/Designer at Root's Brand
December 31, 2018 - July 30, 2025
Participated as a live painter and textile designer, showcasing paintings, textile prints, and live painting portraits with oil paints.
Live Painter & Textile Designer at Root's Brand
December 31, 2018 - August 21, 2025
Participated as a live painter and textile designer, showcasing original paintings, textile prints, and live portrait painting using oil paints. Demonstrated strong creative techniques and artistic expression in a live setting.
Senior Textile Prints and Bag Designer at Polkadots.pk
January 8, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Responsible for creating original textiles and bag designs, developing prints, and ensuring alignment with current fashion trends. Collaborated closely with design and production teams to deliver innovative patterns for both casual and formal wear collections.
Textile Design Intern at Salite X
October 2, 2023 - December 8, 2023
Textile Design Intern (Pret); gained experience in researching and developing trending patterns, motifs, embroidery techniques, and optimal layouts for both Eastern and Western outfits.
Home-textile Designer at Confidential Company
September 8, 2023 - October 8, 2023
Developed textured print designs for bedsheets and home textiles, ensuring aesthetic appeal and alignment with current market trends.
Eco Printing Project Designer at Kamind Industries
October 23, 2023 - January 24, 2024
Eco printing and sustainable prints for Heim Textile; development of sustainable prints and pattern designs on leftover natural fabrics and decoration accessories for the project.
Freelance Textile Designer / Fashion Designer / Print Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance work encompassing textile design, fashion design, and print design with ongoing projects and client collaborations.

Education

Bachelors at Iqra University (AIFD)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Advance Diploma at Indus University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Private Intermediate at Private
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Metric In Medical at Happy Home School
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor's in Textile Design at Iqra University (AIFD)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Advanced Diploma in Textile Design at Indus University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Matriculation in Medical Sciences at Happy Home School, Karachi
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Matriculation in Medical Sciences at Happy Home School, Karachi
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Intermediate at Private
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor's in Textile Design at Iqra University (AIFD)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Advanced Diploma in Textile Design at Indus University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Exhibited Thesis on Eco Printing at 4th International Textile Exhibition, Texpo, Karachi
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Fine arts and Sewing and cutting
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Educated a Girl complete the certification program 'MEDIA STUDIES & ENTREPRENEURSHIP'
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Completed courses in Fine Arts, Sewing, and Cutting honing skills in textile design and garment construction at Zuleikha Bai V.M. Gany Rangoon Wala Community Center
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Educator – Media Sciences & Entrepreneurship Certification Program - Educate a Girl
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Certificate in Fine Arts, Sewing, and Cutting (Textile Design & Garment Construction)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Educator – Media Sciences & Entrepreneurship Certification Program
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

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