Dena Nikzat
Summary
Fashion Design graduate specializing in luxury-ready design and technical garment construction. Developed full capsule collections through mentorships with FIFA 1904, David Meister, and Under Armour, utilizing premium textiles and a strong brand identity. Proficient in illustration, digital design, and concept development, with experience in retail and beauty sectors enhancing client service and attention to detail. Offers a disciplined, creative approach to design, ready to bring innovative ideas and technical skills to a dynamic fashion team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Mentorship
VFILES-FIFA 1904 (Official Licensed)
Los Angeles, California
11.2025 - Current
- Defined a luxury vision for FIFA 1904, elevating the brand’s heritage through refined silhouettes, sophisticated color identity, and elevated graphic language.
- Executed high-level visual, material, and color research; reimagined the brand’s monogram into luxury-driven motifs; developed elevated technical details; produced 12 full-look designs; and constructed one fully finished look using premium fabrics.
- Strengthened my ability to translate brand DNA into luxury design, refining skills in silhouette development, premium textiles, and elevated graphic identity.
Beauty Expert
Bluemercury
Los Angeles, California
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered luxury, client-first service by building personalized relationships, assessing individual beauty needs, and providing expert recommendations across skincare, makeup, haircare, and fragrance categories.
- Drove sales performance by communicating product benefits, demonstrating applications, and promoting loyalty programs and events, contributing to repeat client engagement, and elevated store results.
- Supported daily operations by maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring a visually compelling retail environment, and participating in educational beauty workshops to strengthen brand expertise and client experience.
Design Mentorship
David Meister
Los Angeles, California
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Developed original modern floral prints within a chic, sophisticated color palette to build an urban, polished, runway-ready womenswear collection focused on simple, strong shapes that showcased the prints.
- Researched floral gardens and sophisticated floral design, created custom prints, selected silk/silk-blend fabrics suitable for printing, and designed day-to-evening looks using clean construction and thoughtful shape exploration.
- Gained expertise in print development and placement prints, refined my ability to design minimal, yet impactful silhouettes, and strengthened my understanding of color, fabrication, ordering fabric with placement prints, and overall construction.
Arts and Crafts Volunteer
Otis Fashion x Salvation Army x SeaWorld Sandiego
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Mural created from reclaimed clothing and transformed into meaningful ocean-inspired art that highlights the importance of sustainability and raises awareness about ocean pollution.
Designer Assistant Intern
Leyla Kashani
Toronto, Canada
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated on the design process, assisting in the creation of sustainable, culturally inspired, and high-fashion pieces.
- Integrated ancestral craftsmanship with modern fashion trends.
- Developed mood boards showcasing the brand's cultural heritage.
- Supported stylists during photoshoots to ensure brand alignment.
- Created detailed tech packs to ensure production accuracy and design consistency.
- Archived design concepts and production processes for future collections.
Design Mentorship
Under Armour
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Engaged in a five-month mentorship program led by Under Armour's Design Director.
- Designed 12 complete outfits, showcasing versatility and creativity.
- Collaborated on hybrid outerwear designs that aligned with the brand’s athletic identity.
- Received accolades from the design director for creativity in designs.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design
Otis College of Art And Design
Los Angeles, CA05-2026
Skills
- Demonstrated creative thinking and artistic expertise, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), and Microsoft Office
- Sketching and illustration (hand-drawn and digital) with Procreate
- Garment construction
- Portfolio development
- Photography and editing
- Creative innovation
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, adaptability, and problem-solving
Languages
Persian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Design Mentorship
VFILES-FIFA 1904 (Official Licensed)
11.2025 - Current
Beauty Expert
Bluemercury
08.2025 - Current
Design Mentorship
David Meister
08.2025 - 11.2025
Arts and Crafts Volunteer
Otis Fashion x Salvation Army x SeaWorld Sandiego
03.2025 - 06.2025
Designer Assistant Intern
Leyla Kashani
05.2024 - 08.2024
Design Mentorship
Under Armour
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design
Otis College of Art And Design