Aarti Samant

Experienced fashion designer and illustrator with 4+ years of experience directing high-end collection development from concept through final production. Combines deep fabric expertise and technical garment construction knowledge with experience in vendor coordination.

Fashion Designer at Luroq London (2024-12 – 2026-09)

• Development of premium minimal and artful luxury clothing collections.
• Built extensive luxury sustainable fabric knowledge, working with ghicha silk, tussar silk, banana bamboo fibre fabrics, Kala Cotton, washed denim, suede etc.
• Communication and vendor coordination to ensure timely sample development.

Freelance Fashion Illustrator at Pretty and Poised (2024-07 – 2024-11)

• Created illustrations for seasonal collections.
• Styled models for e commerce shoots.

Freelance Designer at Arty Illustrations (Self Employed) (2023-03 – 2024-06)

• Designed bridal illustrations for couture brands such as Vandana Malhotra and SBSK (Suraj Bhan Sunil Kumar).
• Continued building industry connections while exploring freelance opportunities and growing an independent design practice.

Fashion designer and merchandiser at HuluNewYork (2022-07 – 2023-02)

• Managed knitwear, athleisure, and lingerie product categories.
• Coordinated with Tailors and pattern masters to monitor production timelines and quality.

Advanced Diploma in Fashion Designing – IWP Academy (2018 – 2020)

M.Sc. – Kumaun University (2016 – 2018)

B.Sc. – Kumaun University (2013 – 2016)

Senior Secondary – P.P.S.V.M.I.C. Nanakmatta (2013)