Anika Mahesh
Summary
Fashion professional with a diverse portfolio in design and development, bringing innovative ideas to life in collaborative environments. Proven ability to support design teams in creating cohesive collections and managing the production process efficiently. Known for adaptability to evolving design needs and fostering strong team relationships to ensure high-quality results. U.S. citizen with flexibility for both domestic and international opportunities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Design Intern
Jokes Aside
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced overall product presentation through meticulous steaming and garment prep for promotional events and visual displays.
- Strengthened technical skills with regular utilization of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for digital sketching purposes.
- Provided valuable feedback during team meetings that led to improvements in design concepts or construction methods for finalized garments.
- Expanded knowledge of global market trends through consistent monitoring of competitor activities and industry publications.
- Fielded phone calls during fashion designer absences, answering questions, and taking messages.
- Supported the development of seasonal collections through trend research and innovative concept presentations.
- Executed timely completion of design projects by prioritizing tasks according to project deadlines.
- Provided administrative support and pitched in to help with special projects whenever needed.
Design Intern
Marks and Spencer
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced overall product presentation through meticulous steaming and garment prep for promotional events and visual displays.
- Strengthened technical skills with regular utilization of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for digital sketching purposes.
- Enhanced brand identity through diligent fabric sourcing, resulting in cohesive collection aesthetics.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining organized and clean design studio spaces.
- Provided valuable feedback during team meetings that led to improvements in design concepts or construction methods for finalized garments.
- Expanded knowledge of global market trends through consistent monitoring of competitor activities and industry publications.
- Supported the development of seasonal collections through trend research and innovative concept presentations.
- Provided administrative support and pitched in to help with special projects whenever needed.
- Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
- Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for consumers.
Graphic Design Intern
Fractal Systems
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided exceptional customer service when working directly with clients on custom design requests, fostering positive relationships and repeat business.
- Boosted team productivity with efficient management of graphic design projects.
- Efficiently managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and meeting deadlines consistently.
- Supported lead designers in executing high-quality work under tight deadlines, ensuring timely project completion.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software programs to execute high-quality designs quickly and efficiently for various applications.
- Assisted senior designers in creating visual concepts, contributing to successful campaign launches.
- Prepared images to coincide with social and blog posts.
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
- Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
- Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
- Created motion graphics and video content for websites and applications.
Backstage Volunteer
Middle East Fashion Week
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Master of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design And Multi-media Design
Dubai's Institute of Design And Innovation
Dubai Design District12-2023
High School Diploma -
The Indian High School
Dubai, United Arab Emirates05-2019
Skills
- Fashion design
- Digital portfolio creation
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative thinking and Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator proficiency
- Written communication
- Visual communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management and Multitasking
Websites
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Arabic
Elementary
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Fashion Design Intern
Jokes Aside
06.2024 - 08.2024
Design Intern
Marks and Spencer
05.2023 - 07.2023
Graphic Design Intern
Fractal Systems
05.2022 - 07.2022
Backstage Volunteer
Middle East Fashion Week
03.2022 - 03.2022
Master of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design And Multi-media Design
Dubai's Institute of Design And Innovation
High School Diploma -
The Indian High School
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