The idea is to Create value and provide guidance and mentorship to the Willing Learners in the Institutes of Knowledge and to drive, create, add value & commercialize innovative Fabric/Apparel Design and Development function
To contribute to an organization with cutting-edge design aspirations for commercial success and excellence.
Enthusiastic and multi-task oriented Creative Design Professional and Mentor with keen eye for detail and commercial Colour management
Experience in Retail Brands, Export House and Fabric Mills in design and development, at different hierarchical levels and handling different portfolios,
Design, Management, Communication, Identity creation and ideation, Conceptualizing, --Style Directions & Colour Management.
Exposure of international market & fashion trends. Travelled widely in the past 26 years to study international brands & market trends- Europe and US.
Strong knowledge of Fabrics and Garments
Design Range Building- Menswear, Womens-wear, Kids-wear, Accessories
Formal and Casual Wear Category
Product Development
Visual Merchandising
Photoshoot and Cataloguing
Showcase/ Display and presentation
Fashion Shows
Trend Forecasting
Design Sourcing
Draw up Design Calendar
Graphic/Design Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Office, Textile Software,
Embroidery/ Applique/Prints/ Woven Fabrics/ Trim Selection
Washing, Dyeing and other treatments and techniques for Casual wear.
Business Development
Subjects
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Textile Design Grade 1-Masters/Postgraduate
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Textile fabric structures and design Grade 8-Masters/Postgraduate
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Fashion Business Grade 8-Masters/Postgraduate
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Fashion Forecasting Grade 8-Masters/Postgraduate
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Fashion and Textiles Grade 1-Masters/Postgraduate
Experience
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Professor (Jan, 2023
–Present) at World University of Design
Fashion and Textile Design
Fashion strategy
Fashion Business and Management
Trend Forecasting
Business of Luxury