jogi.nift2005 AT gmail.com
JOGINDER SINGH

Objective :
An independent, self driven, and an open minded problem solver with a strong belief in the idea of creating a positive consumer experience. I aspire to bring simplicity and efficiency in people's lives through the power of design process and thinking which is encompassed within a successful business strategy

EXPERIENCE :
- One & half year as a DESIGN EXECUTIVE at ALPINE APPARELS PVT LTD
- Currently Working as an accessory designer in ADIGEAR INTERNATIONAL ( April’10 – till date )

PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Men’s & Ladies Fashion Accessories (i.e. belts, bags, wallets & flip flops)

ACADEMIC qualification :
Fashion and Lifestyle Accessory Design
(Specialized in footwear and leather products) National Institute Of Fashion Technology, Chennai
10+2 (PCM) CBSE BOARD, SGRR Public School, DEHRADUN.

CRAFT DOCUMENTATION : 2007
Under taken 14 days long extensive field research of craft based lifestyle products in URU making in Calicut, Kerala

PROJECTS as a student at NIFT :
- Designed Accessories (Head gears, bags, footwear & jewelry) for NIFT Chennai Fashion shows 2006 & 2007.
- Designed and constructed leather products for Indian International Leather Fair (IILF) held in Chennai 2007 & 2008.
INTERSHIP/GRADUATION PROJECT
- Done 2 months internship with CREW B.O.S. PRODUCT LIMITED
- Done projects on production ( bags) for COACH
- Done 6 months graduation project with ALPINE APPARELS PVT LTD
- Designed seasonal collection of belts for ESPRIT, FATFACE, DIESEL, MEXX etc.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS :
DESIGN AND TECHNICAL :
- Conceptualization and color story development.
- Range development from an inspiration.
- Analyze the aesthetic purpose of a product.
- Analyze market trends for research and presentation.
- Technical drawing.
- Develop designs and patterns with charts and costing sheets.
- Footwear and leather goods pattern making and construction.
- Principle of size and proportions.
- Leather handcrafts techniques.

CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE :
- Developing prints, texture and other surface ornamentation.
- Material manipulation.
- Molding and Casting.
- Leather exploration techniques.

VISUAL COMMUNICATION :
- Developing design from concepts sketches to final presentation.
- Rendering in mediums of pencil, marker, pastel color water and poster color.
- Creating concept boards for design presentation.
- Competence in handling marketing and retail environment, Product merchandising and consumer interface issue within design context.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY :
- Proficient in generic applications of MS-Office 2003 Package (Excel, word, power point).
- Efficient in Corel graphic suite X3, Photoshop CS & Page Maker 7.
- Knowledge of Auto CAD 2004 & 3D MAX 7.

AREA OF INTEREST :
- Lifestyle accessories.
- High fashion footwear.
- Graphics associated

Personal Details :
Date of birth - 10th November 1987.
Gender - Male.
Marital Status - Single.
Nationality - Indian.
Languages known - Hindi, English.