Himani
Summary
Highly skilled and creative Fashion Designer with a strong passion for innovative designs and trends. Extensive experience in all aspects of the fashion industry, from concept development and sketching to fabric selection and garment production. Demonstrated ability to translate client requirements into unique and visually appealing designs. Proficient in using industry-standard design software and knowledgeable about current fashion technologies. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of design projects. Proven track record of delivering high-quality designs within tight deadlines. Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for fashion aesthetics. Committed to staying updated with the latest industry trends and continually exploring new design techniques. A self-motivated and adaptable professional who thrives in fast-paced and dynamic environments. Seeking to leverage skills and experience to create compelling and marketable fashion designs for a reputable fashion house or brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Sass & Bide
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
Fashion Designer
Markowski Bespoke & Haute Couture
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Researching trends using trend forecast websites, magazines and attending design shows.
- Coordinating with team involved in drawing and constructing examples of finished products.
- Meeting the customer and understanding the need keeping in mind the body type and requirements hand in hand.
- Brainstorming the sketches and discussing with the team.
- Sourcing for fabrics, trims and embellishments.
- Developed mockups or product samples using digital or manual design equipment.
- Creating surface designs as samples.
- overseeing making of patterns and sewing of the garments.
- Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
Apparel Designer (Freelance)
Eastern Trading Company
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Identified markets for designs based on age, gender and lifestyles.
- Created new designs and iterations during marketing strategy sessions.
- Developed mockups or product samples using digital or manual design equipment.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Fabrics and trim sourcing.
- Researched market to determine appropriate prices for designs and products.
- Collaborated with photographers and stylists to showcase brands and merchandising standards.
Freelance Fashion Stylist
Harsh Mishra Photography
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Marketed other items, including jewellery, shoes and hats, that would complete outfits or boost new wardrobes.
- Created mood boards by researching current fashion trends and competitor activity.
- Greeted each client and asked questions to determine fashion needs.
- Delivered warm companionship with conversation, emotional reassurance and coordination of mentally stimulating activities.
- Coordinating outfits with accessories.
- Explaining and discussing the looks desired with makeup artists.
Assistant Designer
Nineteen Apparels under Kansin Import Export Pvt. Ltd.
05.2014 - 02.2015
- Create mood, color, sillihaute and trend boards
- Delivered new design ideas and brought each to attention of the team to use in upcoming opportunities.
- Produce apparel sketches, explaining and getting them approved
- Making technical designs with measurements
- Source fabrics and trimmings
- getting the garments created by checking the patterns while being made closely and checking the fittings before sending them for production
- Collaborated with photographers and stylists to showcase brands and merchandising standards.
- Contributed ideas during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions.
Education
Master of Arts - Fashion
University of Hertfordshire
London10.2021
Fashion Brand Management - Fashion
London College of Fashion
London03.2017
Diamond Graduate - Diamond
International Gemological Institute
08.2016
Bachelor of Design - Fashion Apparel
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Delhi05.2014
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- fashion Illustration
- Surface Design (embroideries & embellishments)
- fashion styling
- Draping
- Trend Researching
- Planning & Organizing
- Proficient in adobe photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator
- Good Work Ethic
- leadership qualities
- Operations Management
Affiliations
- Winner Nokia India Fest, Channel - V, Goa.
- Winner Rendezvous Fest IIT, Delhi.
- Craft documentation on Textile crafts of Kullu.
- Credited in Man magazine, India for Creative skills used in editorial shoot.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Sass & Bide
09.2023 - Current
Fashion Designer
Markowski Bespoke & Haute Couture
12.2020 - 01.2022
Freelance Fashion Stylist
Harsh Mishra Photography
01.2018 - 02.2020
Apparel Designer (Freelance)
Eastern Trading Company
07.2017 - 03.2020
Assistant Designer
Nineteen Apparels under Kansin Import Export Pvt. Ltd.
05.2014 - 02.2015
Master of Arts - Fashion
University of Hertfordshire
Fashion Brand Management - Fashion
London College of Fashion
Diamond Graduate - Diamond
International Gemological Institute
Bachelor of Design - Fashion Apparel
National Institute of Fashion Technology
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