Apparel Designer with 2+ Years Experience

Soniya Panchal

Apparel Designer

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PROFILE

As an Apparel Designer, I focus on creating

functional, stylish garments through print

making, styling, and design. Inspired by art,

nature, and diverse cultures, my goal is to craft

pieces that inspire confidence, comfort, and

empowerment, while continuously exploring new

techniques to fuel my growth.

LANGUAGES

English Hindi Gujarati

EDUCATION

B.Design, Apparel Design,

GLS Institute of Design

2020 – 2024 Ahmedabad, India

Higher Secondary (10+2),

Gyan Sagar Girls Academy

2010 – 2019 Ujjain, India

SKILLS

Research and trend forecast

Adobe Illustrator

Styling

Adobe Photoshop

Photography

Adobe Indesign

Illustrations

Print designing

Tech Pack

ACHIEVEMENTS

Ahmedabad Times Fashion Week, Participant

June 2022

World of Wearable Art, Contest Participant

March 2023

Panache Fashion Show,Ahmedabad, Participant

March 2023

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Self- Employed, Freelancer

July 2025 – present

As a freelancer, I create fashion tech packs for design students and professionals, helping them translate their ideas into professional, production-ready formats. Alongside this, I work with a digital marketing agency, providing graphic design support for social media, branding, and promotional content across various campaigns.

Mesmerro, Junior Designer

November 2024 – July 2025 Ahmedabad, India

Contributed in trend research and forecasting for the Spring/Summer 2025 and Autumn/ Winter 2025 season. Applied research findings to develop key design directions, supported silhouette development, and assisted in refining concepts for final catalogue pieces aligned with the brand’s vision and ained hands- on experience in translating creative concepts into initial design ideas and garment prototypes.

Mesmerro, Apparel Design Intern

June 2024 – October 2024 Ahmedabad

During my internship, I assisted the design team with seasonal research, while also supporting fittings, catalog preparation, and overall studio coordination. I contributed creative inputs during brainstorming sessions, gaining valuable exposure to the end-to- end design process.

Meghmalhaar, Apparel Design Intern

January 2024 – June 2024 Ahmedabad

Contributed to the Summer 2024 collection through trend research, fabric selection, prints and concept development, collaborating with senior designers to create cohesive, production-ready pieces aligned with brand vision and trends. Also contributed in Fashion Styling during photoshoots. Label Khushboo Chugh, Print Design Intern

May 2023 – July 2023 Indore

Assisted in creating custom prints for the collection, curating them into cohesive designs for seamless integration into the final designs.

India Recycles, Volunteer

2022 – 2023 Ahmedabad

Volunteered with India Recycles, sorting and redistributing wearable items and goods to underserved communities at affordable prices, supporting sustainable practices

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