munaza ikram, Fashion Design Expert | Creative Lead

munaza ikram

Fashion Design Expert | Creative Lead

NICON Group of Colleges, Islamabad, Pakistan

Location
Germany - Krefeld
Education
Bachelor's degree, Fashion And Design
Experience
12 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 7 Months

Fashion Design Expert | Creative Lead at NICON Group of Colleges, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • November 2019 to August 2021

Provided immersive workshops and project evaluations for “Higher National Diploma” in Art and Design, awarded by “Pearson -UK”.Combined industry knowledge with a passion for nurturing talent, guiding aspiring designers through the creative process highlighting key segments such as research books, mood boards, tech packs, range planning, and presentation boards needed to develop both creative flair and technical proficiency in their craft.

Design | Operations Lead at Shatha Essa,Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2016 to October 2019

Worked as a dynamic fashion designer and manager overseeing the entirety of the business spectrum, from procurement to production.Orchestrating design execution, pricing strategies, and tactical sales initiatives.Responsible for directing the design processes, ensuring seamless execution from concept to creation. Prepared design layouts, tech packs, and collection plans. Explored theme-based surface embellishment techniques as the main feature of brand identity hence combining creative with logistical expertise to drive excellence in every aspect of production.
Integrated artistic vision with market insight, delivering designs that resonate with audiences and drive brand visibility in a multifaceted fashion landscape.

Fashion Instructor at NTI, “National Textile Institute”, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • March 2015 to June 2016

Directed comprehensive training sessions on pattern cutting, draping, and creative design process. Also mentored young designers in crafting cohesive fashion collections displaying a blend of technical skill and artistic vision.
Guided students through design development, theme ideation, and mood board creation using industry-standard tools like Photoshop, fostering creativity and visual storytelling.

Business Owner | Creative Director at Designs by 'munaXa'
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • October 2008 to January 2016

Creative director of a start-up, “Designs by munaXa”, providing formal and casual fashion solutions, intricately weaving ethnic trends into captivating collections.
Crafted avant-garde apparels, employing surface embellishment techniques. Blending creativity to developing a brand synonymous with cultural resonance and commercial success.
Formulated sales and marketing plans, leveraging trends and consumer insights to drive brand visibility and profitability,

Fashion Instructor | Faculty Coordinator at NICS, “National Institute of Cultural Studies, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • May 2009 to June 2011

Worked as faculty coordinator proficient in teaching design concepts and techniques. Efficiently managed student and faculty affairs, ensuring a smooth operation within the fashion program.
Taught design development techniques to craft fashion portfolios using industry-standard tools such as Adobe Photoshop, equipping students with essential skills for success in the fashion world.

Fashion Branding and Merchandizing Lecturer at Iqra University, Islamabad , Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • September 2008 to August 2009

Organized presentations on brand awareness, and strategic marketing techniques. These included marketing strategies, Consumer and brand analysis as well and SWOT analysis.
Coordinated tutorials on fashion branding and its various marketing components (e.g.) Brand reports, trend reports, lookbooks, and press releases, imparting strategic knowledge needed to succeed in the ever-evolving fashion market.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Fashion And Design
  • at University For The Creative Arts
  • June 2008
Bachelor's degree, Home Economics and Management Sciences
  • at University Of The Punjab
  • November 2004

Specialties & Skills

Fashion Design
Garment Construction
Procurement
Cross functional Team Leadership
Entrepreneurial Skills

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Languages

English
Native Speaker
Urdu
Native Speaker
German
Intermediate

Hobbies

  • Content Creation
  • Travel blogging
  • Photography