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Nidhi Nischal

@nidhinischal

Print designer at Pink Rose Clothing creating original prints for Lucky Brand Dresses, with bestselling designs at major US retailers.

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At Pink Rose Clothing, I create original artwork for Lucky Brand Dresses, combining hand drawing with digital tools such as Procreate, Photoshop, and Illustrator. I adapt colors and motifs from studio prints and create border and placement repeats to factory specifications.

At Smiles Fashion Corporation, I delivered bestselling prints each season for Belk, Macy's Backstage, Burlington, and Rainbow. One Spring '22 dress print sold 600+ units in three weeks across Macy's Backstage, Ross, and Bealls.

I brought a feminine, boho hand to collections through original floral and botanical motifs and artisanal textures. I also engineered repeats, developed colorways, and designed embellishments through production-ready CADs.

At Deja vu, I developed theme-based collections and was named Best Selling Designer of the Year in '06 and '07. I now create original artwork and engineer repeats for Wakefield Design Studio's licensing portfolio, using trend research to inform the work.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Textile/ Print Designer

Current

Pink Rose Clothing

May 2026 - Present (5 months)

Create original artwork using hand drawing and digital software like Procreate, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Integrate AI tools into the print creation process and collaborate with design directors and sales team to align print direction with commercial goals.

Pro Create Photoshop Illustrator Adobe Firefly Freehand Drawing Trend Research Print Design

Current

Freelance & Consulting

Current

Wakefield Design Studio

Apr 2026 - Present (6 months)

Hand and digital paint/draw original artwork and engineer repeats in Photoshop, tracking forward trends for the studio's licensing portfolio.

Photoshop Freehand Drawing Repeat Engineering Trend Research

Senior Print Designer

Smiles Fashion Corporation

Apr 2023 - Apr 2026 (3 years)

Brought a signature feminine, boho hand to every collection, hand-drawing original motifs with a focus on florals, botanicals, and artisanal textures. Managed full print development cycle including strike-offs, print packages, color pitches, and vendor coordination with overseas factories.

Print Design Freehand Drawing Repeat Engineering Color Reductions Trend Research Photoshop Illustrator Vendor coordination

Print Designer

Smiles Fashion Corporation

May 2019 - Apr 2023 (3 years 11 months)

Consistently delivered bestselling prints every season for major retailers. Promoted to Senior Print Designer in April 2023.

Print Design Freehand Drawing Repeat Engineering Color Reductions Trend Research Photoshop Illustrator

MGF Sourcing

Feb 2019 - Aug 2022 (3 years 6 months)

Worked at MGF Sourcing.

Vakko NYC

Sep 2016 - Apr 2018 (1 year 7 months)

Worked at Vakko NYC.

Internship

Henri Bendel / L Brands

May 2016 - Aug 2016 (3 months)

Internship at Henri Bendel / L Brands.

Internship

Marchesa

Sep 2013 - May 2014 (8 months)

Internship at Marchesa.

Senior Designer

Deja vu

Sep 2003 - Dec 2008 (5 years 3 months)

Developed theme-based collections with a feminine, artisanal aesthetic for celebrities and upscale women. Managed full production cycle including pattern makers, embroidery teams, and fabric sourcing, reporting directly to the Chief Designer.

Design Pattern Making Embroidery Fabric Sourcing Art Direction