Samiya Sultan
Summary
Multidisciplinary designer with a background in fashion and graphic design, combining creative craft with digital innovation. Skilled in typographic design, garment construction, and visual storytelling, supported by a strong understanding of design software and introductory coding. Experienced in retail and fast-paced hospitality environments, bringing excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Focused on transforming concepts into strong, visually compelling brand identities for diverse media.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Online shopper
Sainsbury's
Coventry
09.2025 - Current
- Accurately picked and packed customer orders within strict time targets setting a highest IPH
- Ensured product quality checks, selecting fresh items and safe replacements when needed
- Used handheld devices to process orders, track inventory, and manage substitutions
Shift manager
Pizza Express
Warwick, Warwickshire
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service, handling requests, concerns, and complaints professionally
- Assisted with staff training for new team members on service procedures and health & safety
- Oversaw table rotation, order flow, and communication between kitchen and FOH teams
- Ensured cash handling accuracy including opening/closing tills and daily sales reconciliation
Team Member
KFC
Nottingham
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Handled customer orders and service efficiently in fast-paced team
- Supported shift changeovers, hygiene, and stock rotation.
- Developed resilience, flexibility, and multi-tasking in pressure-filled environments
Maths & English Tutor
Student Learning And Skills Academy
Nottingham
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Taught and mentored students (Years 1–7) in maths and English, improving their skills.
- Developed communication and mentorship abilities, useful for team leadership.
- Assisted with extracurricular activities, homework, and personalized learning plans.
Retail Assistant
Boots
Nottingham
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Delivered customer-focused service while explaining product features
- Maintained shop floor standards and assisted in promotional merchandising
- Managed stock replenishment and till transactions confidently.
Retail Assistant
Tesco
Nottingham
04.2018 - 04.2018
- Provided attentive service, helped customers with product choices, and restocked key areas efficiently.
- Ensured visual order and store readiness — foundation of merchandising skills
Education
Master of Arts - Graphic Design
Coventry University
09.2024 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Sheffield Hallam University
09.2020 - 05.2023
A-LEVELS - Computer Science, Fashion & Textiles
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
09.2018 - 06.2020
GCSE - Art & Design And Health & Social Care
Nottingham Girls’ Academy
09.2016 - 07.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- After Effects
- Procreate
- CLO 3D
- Python
Certification
- TLM Level 2 Certificate for IT User Skills
- LinkedIn Learning
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Textile & Fashion
- Future Learn
- Udemy
Affiliations
- Coding & Web Design
- Cooking & Baking
- Travelling
- Digital Illustration
- Photography
PROJECTS
Grind & co: Branding and packaging design for an artisan coffee brand
Naturelle – Gender-neutral, sustainable skincare packaging project with eco-friendly visuals.
Tech Startup Awareness Campaign – Advertising and editorial campaign
Bloom & Brew – Logo and packaging design for a botanical tea bar
Unifest – Branding project, creating identity and marketing materials for a festival event
Urban Tandoor – Branding and visual identity design for a restaurant concept
The Unfair List – Graphic × fashion project translating textile concepts into literal typographic messages
Rwanda We Want – Animated project exploring narrative through motion graphics.
Summer Pavilion – 3D modelling project for architectural or product visualization.
Morris & Co – Editorial design project with a reimagined visual approach.
BMW – Motorsport merchandise redesign
LANGUAGES
English
Native
Urdu
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Punjabi
Intermediate
Spanish
Beginner
Timeline
Online shopper
Sainsbury's
09.2025 - Current
Shift manager
Pizza Express
09.2025 - 12.2025
Master of Arts - Graphic Design
Coventry University
09.2024 - 11.2025
Team Member
KFC
08.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Sheffield Hallam University
09.2020 - 05.2023
Retail Assistant
Boots
04.2019 - 04.2019
A-LEVELS - Computer Science, Fashion & Textiles
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
09.2018 - 06.2020
Maths & English Tutor
Student Learning And Skills Academy
06.2018 - 06.2020
Retail Assistant
Tesco
04.2018 - 04.2018
GCSE - Art & Design And Health & Social Care
Nottingham Girls’ Academy
09.2016 - 07.2018