Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Timeline
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SHAHD ALQAHTANI

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Lead Costume Designer

Dr. Raja Alotaibi prod. co.
Riyadh, Saudi
03.2025 - 05.2025

Theater play ( kanat ghadba ) - by Raja Alotaibi , joint production with TPAC

  • Lead costume designer role and handled wardrobe department for the film.

Lead Coustum Designer

Albaz Group & SELA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03.2025 - 04.2025

Theater Play ( Al-shanta ) - by Tariq Alibary

  • Championed the creation of compelling visual narratives to enhance the play storytelling. (Delivered costumes to 12 dancers and 28 actors)
  • Implemented character-centred design approach. (Through managing tailor-made customs, in addition to procuring ready-made attire)


Crowd Custome Supervisor Assistant

General Entertainment Authority (GEA)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2024 - 03.2025

Long movie ( 7 dogs ) - by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, produced by GEA

  • Oversaw costume and accessories for 300+ crowd characters in the movie.
  • Planning and procurements of ready-made costumes.
  • In-site supervision and crowd management during shooting days

Costume Designer

Umbrella Company
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
10.2024 - 10.2024

Long movie ( Honor of Thieves ) - by Fawaz Qadri

  • The costume designer and handled wardrobe department for the film.

Costume Designer

MOC & TPAC
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2024 - 10.2024

Theater play ( Alhasany ) - by Jalwah Aljalwah

  • The costume designer and handled wardrobe department for the film.

Costume Designer

Ministry of Culture (MOC)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
05.2024 - 06.2024

Short movie ( Symphonies ) - By Wadde Golam

  • The costume designer and handled wardrobe department for the film.

Assistant Costume Designer

Theater and Performing Arts Commission (TPAC)
Barcelona, Spain
09.2023 - 11.2023

Sponsored by TPA Commission to participate in " La Nostra Ciutat " play

  • Oversaw garment manufacturing, ensuring quality and coordination of finishing touches.
  • Selected and coordinated accessories to enhance overall fashion aesthetics, while providing wardrobe support to actors.

Strategic Executive

Art Auction
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2018 - 12.2021
  • Planned and structured periodic events, competitions, and discussion.
  • Benchmarking, in addition to active participation in conferences, galleries and events; to promote the platform.

Fashion Design Trainer

Nafisa Shams Academy
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Fostered an environment conducive to learning through engaging and supportive coaching methods. (Provided daily courses and training to 30 students around fashion design topics)
  • Instructor, Delivering Diploma in Fashion Design for a total of 224 hours.

Education

PhD - Fashion Design & Textile

Umm Al Qura University
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
2020 - 2025

Masters of Clothing and Textile -

King Abdulaziz University (KAU)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2013 - 2015

Bachelor of Fashion Design -

King Abdulaziz University (KAU)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2009 - 2012

Skills

  • Leadership & Planning
  • Proficient in artistic presentations and programs
  • Market Research and critical thinking
  • Creative design and teaching
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Social Responsibility Initiatives

References

  • Dr Susan Marshall, FIT in Milan-Politecnico di Milano-Dipartimento di Design, +393493104199, susanmarshall.eu@gmail.com
  • Dr. Ebtsam Alhamadi, Assistant Professor - Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts, Department of Theatre, +96566639029
  • Bojana Nikitovic, Costume Designer, Known for her work in theater, opera, and films like Marie Antoinette and Underworld, with multiple awards for her exceptional designs., bnikitovic@hotmail.com
  • Rebecca J Lesley, Textile Artist and Dyer, Known for her work on films like Black Widow and Napoleon, as well as teaching costume techniques at Pinewood Studios., rebeccajlesley@hotmail.com
  • Fatina Mouchref, Costume Designer - Caracalla Theatre - Lebanon, Renowned for her exceptional costume designs modern and theatrical design., +9613205216

Certification

  • Kickstarting Your Career in Entertainment - (NEOM) 2024
  • Cinematic Fashion Design - (Filmmakers Program) 2024
  • Props Design - (Filmmakers Program) 2024
  • Advanced Specialization Certificate in Fashion Design - (Institut FRANCIS de la MONDE) 2023
  • Digital Fashion Certificate - (istituto marangoni) 2023
  • From Idea to Stage - (TPAC) 2022
  • 3D Printing - (LearnByLayers) 2021

Timeline

Lead Costume Designer

Dr. Raja Alotaibi prod. co.
03.2025 - 05.2025

Lead Coustum Designer

Albaz Group & SELA
03.2025 - 04.2025

Crowd Custome Supervisor Assistant

General Entertainment Authority (GEA)
11.2024 - 03.2025

Costume Designer

Umbrella Company
10.2024 - 10.2024

Costume Designer

MOC & TPAC
09.2024 - 10.2024

Costume Designer

Ministry of Culture (MOC)
05.2024 - 06.2024

Assistant Costume Designer

Theater and Performing Arts Commission (TPAC)
09.2023 - 11.2023

Strategic Executive

Art Auction
01.2018 - 12.2021

Fashion Design Trainer

Nafisa Shams Academy
01.2016 - 12.2018

PhD - Fashion Design & Textile

Umm Al Qura University
2020 - 2025

Masters of Clothing and Textile -

King Abdulaziz University (KAU)
2013 - 2015

Bachelor of Fashion Design -

King Abdulaziz University (KAU)
2009 - 2012
SHAHD ALQAHTANI