Harleen Bharj

Ambitious and creative individual with a keen eye for detail who is inspired to imagine, create and design in different ways that are fun, impactful and innovative. Experience in developing designs and illustrations for print, social media, video and advertising. Enthusiastic team player who thrives on challenges and is accustomed to performing in fast paced driven environments. Skilled with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Procreate), Microsoft Office Suite, Mac OS. 

Graphic Designer/Illustrator - 04/2020 to Current

HarleenArt - London 

Designing and illustrating art and graphics, including concept and character artwork in various styles (realistic, cartoon, sketch, comic, line art, pixel)

· Directly worked with clients to understand their design brief and translated it into artwork for printing and animation.

· Produce high quality digital artwork for clients.

· Photo editing 

· Collaborate on commissions with clients. 

· Using various media (CAD, digital, paints, watercolour, sketching, pencils).

· Re-branding – created a menu for twist dessert lounge

· Focused on tight timelines without compromising on quality.

· Creating content to match brand aesthetic including social media graphics, website graphics and promotional artwork

· Monitor the company's online presence and engage with users, strengthening customer relationships.

Graphic Designer & Brand Ambassador – 09/2020 to Current

ByErim – London

Promoting and creating videos, photos and reels for brand to use on social media platforms.

· Video Production/Editing – Using procreate 

· Photography

· Creating promotional content to use on social media platforms

· Designed and illustrated character graphics to represent product ingredients. 

· Illustrations of products and launches

· Creating gifs

· Going to events to promote company

Support Assistant, 2022 - Current

Rooks Heath High School – London

Working and supporting young students in art, design technology and computing who are having difficulties accessing the curriculum and may have learning and behavioral difficulties (emotional and social). 

Studio Assistant, 03/2018 to 12/2019

Nikita Karizma - London 

Working closely with head designers, influences, celebrities, and artists designing and developing custom-made clothing and maintaining stock for beauty and clothing lines. Some recent clients have included Beyonce, Normani, Nicki Minaj, Kylie Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Tinashe, and Paris Hilton.

. Maintain stock levels of garments and beauty line

. Work with suppliers to ensure orders go out on time

· Design and develop across all product ranges, including custom made clothing for celebrity projects, mainline & swimwear

· Ensure the smooth running of the studio, maintain organisation and assist all team members

· Interpret and Design from celebrity/stylist ideas for exclusive ranges in line with Nikita Karizma brand

· Print, textile & embellishment development

· Compiling trend reports

· Working closely with the head designers and other team members

· Assist with graphic Design using CAD (Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator)

· Researching new concepts and ideas – drawing inspiration from youth culture, social media, catwalk & vintage trends to identify apparent trends for each collection

· Online picture research for social media accounts

· Working alongside production/seamstress to ensure the expectations of the final product

· Creating sample/tech packs for production (sketch, spec, technical drawing, fabric information), ensuring the information is clear for the factory

· Working alongside production to ensure the expectations of the final product

· Garment construction and toiling

· Creating and preparing samples for production

· Preparing, assisting, and styling on photoshoot campaigns

· Assisting in design fittings (communicating fit notes, updating sketches)

· Fabric and trim sourcing for samples

· Press liaisons

· Marketing and branding

Garment Technologist, 02/2017 to 01/2018

Freelance - London, NIR

Working on alteration and construction of garments commissioned by individuals and ensuring the garments' quality is high.

Duties Include:

· Altering the length of sleeves

· Knowledge of garment construction

· Creating flat patterns

· Toile construction

· Draping on the stand

· Hemming

· Various hand sewing tasks

· Updating technical specs and grading information

· Taking measurements

· Working with suppliers to source fabrics

· Understanding of all materials, fabrics, and seams

· Attending fittings

Volunteer Backstage Dresser, 06/2017 to 06/2017

Fashion Scout - London 

Working as a team player in a fast-paced environment to ensure all models are ready for the show to run smoothly as well as learning about fashion event production and promotion.

Duties Include:

· Ensuring models are dressed on time before the show

· Assisting with the model lineup

· Ironing/steaming garments

· Organising garments and accessories

· Helping designers bring in and pack up collections

· Any assistance the designer needs

· Assisting models with quick wardrobe changes

· Assisting with rehearsal before the show

· Keeping track of models and clothing

Backstage Assistant/Dresser, 06/2016 to 06/2017

Antonio Berardi - London 

Helping assist models and designers backstage during LFW, working closely with a team to ensure the show runs comfortably and on time.

Duties include:

· Assisting models with dressing and quick changes

· Dressing models for the show

· Ensuring garments and accessories are organised

· General assistance needed backstage

· Reporting to head dresser

· Liaising with team members

· Helping with the lineup

Seamstress, 06/2011 to 07/2011

Native Belle Boutique - London, NIR

Sewing handmade children's soft toy (native belle bear)

Duties Include:

· Sewing merchandise

· Stuffing toy

Administrate Assistant, 06/2010 to 07/2011

Eurosky International - London 

Duties include:

· Filing

· Following up invoices

· Assisting customers with complaints

· General day-to-day administered duties

Sales Assistant, 06/2010 to 07/2010

Sporting Goods of London - London 

Duties include:

· Assisting customers with any queries or complaints

· Cleaning the store

· Serving customers

· Organising clothing

· Designing and printing T-Shirts

· Managing stock

· Placing orders with the manufacturer

Short course: Domestika (Online)

2022

- Animation

- Expressive Typography

- After Effects

Undergraduate BA Hons: : Fashion Design, 07/2017

Istituto Marangoni - London 

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: : Fashion Design, 05/2014

Uxbridge College - London 

A-Levels: : Fine Art, 05/2012

Regents College - London 

A-Levels: : Textiles, 05/2011

Bentley Woods - London 

GCSE: : 05/2010

NowerHill High School - London 

11 GCSEs (including textiles and art)