Nihal Isteak

Fashion Designer

Sep 2020 - Nov 2024 • 4 yrs 2 mos

Fashion Designer Mahmud Group | September 2020 – November 2024 Led end-to-end design and product development for multiple export-oriented apparel categories, translating buyer briefs and market trends into commercially successful collections. Directed seasonal concept development, technical design execution, and full tech pack creation, ensuring precision in construction, fit, and costing alignment. Collaborated closely with merchandising, sourcing, and production teams to streamline sampling workflows, reduce development lead time, and enhance first-pass sample approval rates. Successfully delivered high-volume, buyer-approved styles within strict timelines while maintaining quality, innovation, and cost efficiency. Contributed to strengthening the company’s competitive positioning through trend-driven, production-ready design solutions.

Junior Fashion Designer

Dec 2019 - Jul 2020 • 7 mos

Junior Fashion Designer Mahmud Group | January 2020 – August 2020 Worked as a Junior Fashion Designer contributing to seasonal collection development and buyer-driven product lines. Developed detailed flat sketches and technical drawings, prepared comprehensive tech packs (including measurements, construction details, and BOM), and supported fabric and trim sourcing aligned with costing targets. Coordinated closely with merchandising, pattern, and sampling teams to ensure timely proto development and design accuracy. Successfully contributed to multiple export-ready styles, improved sample approval turnaround through precise technical documentation, and supported on-time delivery of key production orders.

Fashion Designer (Internship)

Aug 2019 - Dec 2019 • 4 mos

Fashion Design Intern Mahmud Group | September 2019 – December 2019 Completed a fashion design internship supporting seasonal collection development, technical sketching, and sample coordination. Assisted in creating tech packs, mood boards, fabric and trim selection, and collaborated closely with the pattern and sampling teams to ensure design accuracy. Contributed to multiple buyer-ready styles and gained hands-on experience in the full product development cycle from concept to proto sample approval.