AND Design India Pvt Ltd Mumbai : Fashion Designer, Visual Merchandiser cum stylist

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AND Design India Pvt Ltd
http://www.andindia.com

Keywords: Required :1Fashion Designers for Ehnic Wear , 2Fashion Designers for Western Wear , 3Visual Merchandiser cum Stylist.

Designation: Fashion Designer/Visual Merchandiser cum stylist.
Experience: 3 - 5 Years
Location: Mumbai, Mumbai Suburbs
Education: UG - Graduation Not Required
PG - Post Graduation Not Required
Industry Type: Retailing
Functional Area: Fashion, Garments, Merchandising
Posted Date: 03 Nov 2008

Job Description
Designing of a high-end fashion wear ,selection of fabric/range planning & categorisation for all seasons,development of the texture & product enhancement,sourcing the fabrics,trims & accessories for approved designs from different markets.Preparation of different ranges,design styling,pattern making & sketching illustrations based on trend research & forecast study.

Desired Candidate Profile
Candidate should be from NIFT or graduate from a reputed institute with a complete knowledge of pattern making,draping,product designing & colour therapies,garment construction,fashion art & fabric science

Company Profile
And Designs India Ltd is a Womens apparel company based in Mumbai. The company primarily retails womens wear thru its own stores and thru department stores in India under the brand names AND & Anita Dongre. The co also caters to corporates for Designing and manufacturing Uniforms.

Executive Name: Rianka Vyas

Address:
AND Design India Pvt Ltd
Level 2, Shakti Prints Bldg.,
Behind Bajsons Indl. Est., Chakala Road,
Andheri (E),
Mumbai,Maharashtra,INDIA 400099

Email Address: riankav@andindia.com

Telephone: 91-022-40353359

[designer.suparna]

Hi Riankav,

I went through the job posting of Fashion Designers for western wear and I would like to apply for it. To give a brief description, I am a Fashion designer, passout from NIFT, currently working with one of the most prominent retails in India,specilaized in western outfits. My Cv is uploaded here. Please have a look and if you have any queries feel free to call me at 9967772471.I had send you a mail with my CV in the id mentioned but it failed to deliver.

Thanks
Have a Good Day!
Suparna
Designer
Mufti-Menswear

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E-mail: smita.patkar0904 AT gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To be at par with the industry by seeking a position to utilize my skills and abilities in an organization that
offers security and professional growth while being resourceful, innovative and flexible and at the same time would like to successfully establish myself as a good team member and accept challenging tasks.

STRENGTHS AND SKILLS
-SKILLED IN APPAREL DESIGNING, SURFACE ORNAMENTATION ( EMBROIDERY, TEXTURES), STYLING, SKETCHING, KHAKA MAKING, EMBROIDERY DESIGNS.
-Developing Trend/ Mood boards, Theme Boards, Color Boards and Design sheets.
-Designing a range of garments based on a theme and detailed research work for the Theme.
-Understanding of the garment design and the manufacturing processes- from the Garment Conceptualization stage to the final Garment Assembly.
-Strong Fashion and Color sense with the ability to create Designs.
o Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, and succinct presentation skills to prospects at all decision-making levels.
o Possess abilities to support & sustain a positive work environment that fosters team performance with strong communication & relationship management skills.
o Positive sense of humor and eagerness to work in a growing team.
o Open to new ideas and intrigued by new perspectives.
o Ability to handle multiple assignments and tight deadlines.

CERTIFICATION
* Diploma Course (6 months) in Basic Fashion Designing from VNF Institute, Mumbai with distinction.

EDUCATION
. Fashion and Apparel Designing from School Of Fashion Technology(NIFT), Pune (2006-2009)
. HSC from Maharashtra Board in First Class from V.G.Vaze College, Mumbai (2005)
. SSC from Maharashtra Board in Distinction from V.P.M English High School, Mumbai (2003)

MAJOR PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN
. Craft Documentation
. Fabric Sourcing
. Men's and Women's wear
. Non textiles
. History of Indian and Western Costumes
. COMPUTERS : Corel Draw (12, 14) and Photoshop CS

. 6 weeks INTERNSHIP in S2 Fashions Pvt. Ltd. - Successfully undertaken projects like designing line for summer season, designing for boutique collection, customer handling in boutique, taking up local customized orders and so on.

. FASHION SHOW- 'SOFT FASHION SHOW 2009', organized by SCHOOL OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY (PUNE), held at Hotel VITS, pune.
Details of the above project (FASHION SHOW 2009): Worked in group on a theme 'COLOURFUL SPECTRUM', inspired by qualities of rainbow and showcasing its most important aspect of formation of a colour spectrum from a single white light thus creating a colourful yet elegant sari collection with seven colours of rainbow on single white base. The jury members who marked all the collections were designers 'Hemant Trivedi', 'Nivedita Saboo', 'Narendra Kumar', Fashion Journalist 'Meher Castilino' and some of the eminent personalities from fashion and textile industry.

EXTRA CURRICULUR ACTIVITIES
> Participated in SALSA Dance Show at Kamala Nehru Auditorium, Pune (2008).
> Done successful completion of summer course in SALSA from iNIFD, Pune.
> Participated as facilitator in SYNERGY 2007 (Annual Fashion Show of SOFT).
> Participated as member of V.I.P escort team in SYNERGY 2008 (Annual Fashion Show of
SOFT).
> Winner in 100 meters relay on Annual Sports Day in VPM English High School (2001).
> Academic winner for 3 consecutive years in VPM English High School.
> Gold medal winner in Junior Group in Camlin Coloring Competition at national level(1998).
> Successful completion of Elementary and Intermediate drawing exams.
> Participated in fund raisings for Help age India.
> Done a photo shoot for VLCC's short course in VNF Institute (2005)
> Walked the ramp for a show conducted by iNIFD.


HOBBIES
1) Sketching
2) Window shopping
3) Dancing
4) Internet Surfing
5) Traveling


I hereby declare that the above provided information is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

[ashwinichalse]

CURRICULAM VITAE
PERMANENT ADDRESS

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging career in an organization to utilize my knowledge to its full potential and where my abilities and skill would be an asset.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- Bach. Of Fashion Design III year (RTM Nagpur university) in 2008 with 84.12%
- Bach. Of Fashion Design II year (RTM Nagpur university) in 2007 with 84.37%
- Bach. Of Fashion Design I year (RTM Nagpur university) in 2006 with 72%
- H.S.S.C. (Maharashtra state board Pune) in 2005 with 57.83%
- S.S.C. (Maharashtra state board Pune) in 2003 with 55.73%

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Diploma in graphics design (Coral draw 11.0, Adobe Photoshop CS, Macromedia Flash - 8), MS-CIT, Internet savvy.

OTHER COURSE
Summer course of Illustration (Model Drawing) from INIFD, Pune.
COLLEGE PROJECT

“DABBLE DENIM “(Dabble = to play), It’s a good combination of denim and leather fabric with detachable pockets.
INDUSTRY TRAINING

“VARADA APPARELS “(Manufacturer and export of Readymade Garments), GOA

DECLARATION
I hereby declare that all the above mentioned information are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Date : ASHWINI D.CHALSE
Place : Mumbai

[Guest]

hi,this is pratima pandey wants to work with this reputed company. I did my graduation in fashion designing from Allahabad university,I had an one year working experience as a sample cordinator in meenu creation (Noida)↲My strength-Acomplish work in provided time and try to learn at each point of time.↲My weakness-not fluent in english,but trying my level best to enhance my ability.

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PRIYANKA RAI
E-mail - priyanka.rai1985@gmail.com I Mobile-

OBJECTIVE
As a Visual Merchandiser want to establish a lead position to utilize my experience providing guidelines for designing, training and research career opportunities and developing contacts. Ultimate goal to make a mark in Organization in terms of smart working with right attitude, utilizing the best of my skills and abilities that offers professional growth, and being highly resourceful, innovative and flexible.

CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE
DESIGNATION: UNIT VISUAL MERCHANDISER.
DURATION: FROM 11TH AUGUST 09 TILL DATE.
COMPANY: HOME STOP, SHOPPERS STOP LTD, VASHI, NAVI MUMBAI.

CURRENT COMPANY PROFILE
1. Shoppers Stop Limited was founded by K.Raheja Corp in 1991 laying the foundation of the modern retail industry in India. It started operations with the first store in suburban Mumbai and is now a multi-channel retailer with 33 large format department stores and online presence.
2. From its inception, Shoppers Stop has progressed to become a premier Fashion & Lifestyle destination for the family. Today, Shoppers Stop is known for its superior quality products, services and above all, for providing a complete shopping experience.
3. With an immense amount of expertise and credibility, Shoppers Stop has become the highest benchmark for the Indian retail industry. In fact, the company's continuing expansion plans aim to help Shoppers Stop meet the challenges of the retail industry in an even better manner than it does today.
4. For more details log on to www.shoppersstop.com.

CURRENT WORK PROFILE
1) Visual Presentation of Store (Standardization of visual presentation of Merchandise, Placement of fixtures as per the planogram.
2) Also Responsible for Focal Points & Windows ( Conceptualizing Design and Execution of Focal Points , Ensuring focal Points as per the planogram )
3) Event Management ( Planning , Conceptualizing design & executing VM for events , Liaison with Marketing for in store communication & events )
4) Cost Management ( Cost monitoring for VM & ensuring spends are within budgets , Maintenance of Mannequins , Management of VM props & elements , Documentation of VM activities and budgets )
5) Vendor Management ( Sourcing of Vendors for VM elements , Out sourcing VM design execution , Conducting Vendor Audits )
6) Train merchandising ideas, concepts and procedures to the retail staff.
7) Supervise budget details to properly procure and purchase each and every merchandising material from the right resources.
8) Management of in store and brand signage's.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
DESIGNATION: HEAD VISUAL MERCHANDISER.
DURATION: 1ST MAY 09 TILL 5TH AUGUST 09.
COMPANY: ARVIND LTD, INITIATIVE, MEGA MART RETAIL OUTLET, FUGEWADI, PUNE.

COMPANY PROFILE
1. Mega mart is the retail venture of "Arvind Limited - India's largest integrated Denim Maker".
2.Mega mart is the largest Value-Retail chain in India today with 3 large format Outlet Centers (Chennai, Pune & Bangalore) of size between 40,000 sq. ft. - 70,000 sq. ft. and 130 small format stores (4000 sq. ft.) with presence in over 45 cities across the country.
3. For More details please Visit: www.arvindmills.com & www.megamartstores.com

WORK PROFILE
1) I am thorough in preparation and presentation of new concepts.
2) Exceptional ability to prioritize workflow to meet tight deadlines.
3) Independently handling the Visual merchandising activities of the store like preparing Store Talkers, Artworks, Displays, Focal points, dealing with Vendors, etc.
4) Doing market survey every month for better ideas and knowledge about the brands and upcoming trend.
5) I have excellent organizational skills with a particular aptitude in time and multiple task management. Also I have a strong desire to grow professionally, and to constantly be given challenging positions.

ON JOB TRAINING completed from "COTTON KING" BARAMATI (training period - 2 months)
COMPANY DETAILS
1. Pioneer in selling 100% Cotton garments in India.
2. Company is manufacturing Men's Formal Shirts, Semi Formal Shirts, T-Shirts, Short Shirts and Trousers.
3. Their main brand is Cotton king and sub brands are Regalia, Fashion Formal, Corporate Casual, and Essential Formal.
4. Piece Rate Production System is followed by the company.
WORK ASSIGNED
1) Preparing all the important documents for the company like BOM Sheet, Issue Slip, Tech Pack, Fabric Check list, Specification Sheet etc.
2) Process Flow of Production and Merchandising on Job.

INTERNSHIP COMPLETED FROMSHOPPERS STOP & HOME STOP AS A UNIT VISUAL MERCHANDISER FROM MUMBAI
1. Participated in 6 weeks Internship programmed dated from 27/5/08 till 5/7/08.
2. Explored and worked for Apparels Section in Andheri and Home Stop section of Malad "Shoppers Stop".

ATTAINMENT FROM INTERNSHIP
1. Take photographs of displays and signage.
2. Plan and erect commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
3. Place prices and descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
4. Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, and signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
5. Consult with advertising and sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display.
6. Makeover of different sections like men's formal and casuals, women formal and ethnic wear and kids section.
7. Color blocking according to style, size and color.
8. Visual Merchandise norms etc.
9. Display and ticketing of home section which includes bedding, furniture, kitchen, bath and adornment section etc.

TASK ACCOMPLISHED
1. Detailed Study of different stores of Shoppers Stop which includes-Style, sq. ft. of the store, VM allocated, the VM presentation, positive and negative aspects of the store, uniqueness of each store.
2. Visual Merchandising Manual for Home display. (A comparative study of stores in Oberoi Mall and coming up with a manual of Home stop.)

INDUSTRIES VISITED
1. ASHIMA (AHEMDABAD)
2. KALYANI CLOTHING CO (PUNE)
3. CRYSTAL APPARELS (PUNE)
4. SAHIL KNITS (VASHI)
5. JAYANT TEXTILES (ISLAMPUR).

IT SKILLS
Operating systems: 2000/XP.
Internet Applications: Proficient in web searching, surfing and E-mail applications.
Extensive Knowledge of MS-office tools like Excel, Word and PowerPoint etc.
Photoshop, Corel draw & Rich Peace (CAD).

OTHER ACTIVITIES
1) Diploma in Kathak dance.
2) Active participation in cultural programs.

INTERESTS: Listening to soft music, sketching, and creative work.

STRENGTHS
Leadership Qualities like initiation and motivating members.
Adaptive with good grasping power.
Passionate to do work with punctuality and responsibility

ACADEMIC
|2009|
Apparel Production and Merchandising Management from School of Fashion Technology, Maharishi Karve Women University, Pune.
|2007|
Bachelors in Commerce (B.com) from St. Aloysius College, Rani Durgavati University. Jabalpur.
|2004|
Senior Secondary Education from Christ Church Girls School, CBSE. Jabalpur.
|2001|
Higher Secondary Education from Christ Church Girls School, CBSE. Jabalpur.

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Resume

Name : Sakina Mohd Kapasi
Nationality : Indian
Education Qualification
Abeda Inamdar Jr Collage for Girls
Higher Secondary Certificate 59.99% 2007

S.M.Chokesy High School
Secondary School Certificate 53.86% 2005.

Pusunig Fashion Styling in Istituti Callegri Milano 1st year

Additional Knowledge
Photoshop Cs5, All kinds of Embroideries.

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CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME : SARIKA LAXMAN NAZARE.

E MAIL : sarikanazare AT gmail.com

INSTITUTION : Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Samstha's
School Of Fashion Technology
Karve Nagar, Pune-52

FIELD OF STUDY : Fashion apparel designing.

OBJECTIVE : To secure a reputed post in well known industry to continue work in a challenging and fast paced environment, leveraging my knowledge and fostering creativity with many learning opportunities to leave life in the moment for the moment.
SENIOR SECONDARY

QUALIFICATION : : BHSc. Textile clothing & fashion apparel design. (61%)

12th STANDARD : S.N.D.T. Mumbai University Arts with drawing specialization. (74%)

10th STANDARD : Ahilyadevi highschool Pune (63%)

LANGUAGES KNOWN : English, Marathi, Sanskrit and Hindi.

SOFTWARE KNOWN :
1. Corel Draw
2. Adobe Photoshop
3. Wilcom embroidery software

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :

STAR EXPORT MENS CASUAL SHIRTS. Feb 2007 Jan 2009 (Masjit Bandar.)
1) Designed for the mens casual collection by using design software corel draw and photoshop.
2) Following seasonal concept, conduct research to collect information on silhouette, fit, styling, fabric, techniques details for all woven/knit category garments.
3) Sourcing accessories,Sample Development.
4) Checking the measurement of samples .Production Co ordination and quality control.
PRESENT JOB : Pioneer boys t-shirts.(Dadar) Feb 2009 to till date.
1) Offered consolation on choice of fabric color, screen print, embroidery and making designs for boys T-shirt wear line called 'Pioneer'.
2) Designing for labels and logo by using coral draw , adobe photoshop.
3) Handle job in co ordination from *Designing till production*
* Sample Development
* Follow up with production dept,
* looking into quality aspects
* Production Co ordination

Specialization : In CAD

PROJECT UNDERTAKEN :
1. Non textile garment fashion show (2004) :
made by use of buttons, cord, welcrow , zippers and safety pins.

2. Corporate wear for salesgirls working in shopping mall (2005) :
white cotton shirts with jacket , skirts and trouser.

3. 3rd year Fashion Show (2006)
Mata Hari : She is French spy wearing glamorous cloths inspiration was taken
from her costumes for making evening gowns, hats and hand bags and jewelry.

INTERNSHIP :
Designing for Ajrakh prints including computerized flats, garment Sketches with details.

DESIGNING EXPERIENCE :
In La Couture Boutique. Designs for shirts, western top skirts , Pant, kurtas.

HONORS AND AWARDS :
In December 2005 our team was awarded the 'Best Accessories Award' for the fashion show 'I Spy' haled at the 'Taj Land End' Mumbai.

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KINJAL JASANI
k_jasani9 AT yahoo.com
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Highly talented with experience in designing and serving client its best, implementing plans to promote business through the medium of conceptual and innovative designing.
Summary of Qualifications
Good academic record with post graduate education.
Experience of working in different sections of the designing industry
Extensive knowledge of fashion and retail industry.
Effective and comfortable communicating with various individuals and groups.
Proven track record of working successfully with the employers.
Exceptional aptitude for detail and accuracy; having the ability to work independently.
Demonstrated ability to organize time and schedules efficiently, with excellent professional demeanor.
Proficient with a variety of computer software for designing and presentation purposes.
Uncommon ability to create, maintain and nurture an active network workers and suppliers.
Remarkable ability to logically analyze and develop appropriate responses to customers requirements.
Professional Experience
j.b.institute of jewellery,fashion and interior technology(currently- till the date)
-Associated with the institute as head of fashion department and faculty for all the branches
-Planning the course curriculam
-Implenting new techniques in designing
-Developing the notes
-Conducting exams
-Councelling the students
-Undertaking entire one year diploma fashion course and six months crash course which includes
-Theory-sessions,basics,colour theory,illustrations,designing,tie-dye,block-printing,more than 100 types of hand embroidery,fabric painting,machine embroidery,pattern making,stiching,computer aided fashion designing including coral draw and photo shop,portfolio management, personality development,fashion make up sessions and so on.
- Undertaking three months advance fashion illustration course
- undertaking fashion styling three months course
-undertaking three months fashion merchandising and visual merchandising course
-undertaking fashion fabric embellishment course
-undertaking fashion marketing and fashion retail management course
-Encouraging and assisting students in taking part in various fashion competition and fashion show held
(Burn curate garment competition held by wizcraft, stood 2nd in march 2010 and 4th in September 2010,and in march 2011)
Freelancing and stylist (currently – till the date)
Taking up production and bulk orders for kurtis and supplying it to retail stores.
-Working as a free-lancer and stylist for personal clients
-Dealing mainly in Indian colletion precisely in bridal colletions ranging from salwar kamiz,cholies lehngas,designer sarees.
-Through knowledge in working with different kind of fabrics for Indian colletion.
-well versed with Indo western outfits
-Understanding their requirements and undertaking the work till the dispatch of the garment.
-Instructing the workers and the masters for a particular design.
-Building relations with the clients.
-Specialised in bridal embroidery.

Sanskriti and sagar couture (have taken up production orders)
-Work involves from designing the garment to production and despatching the garment.
-responsible for developing new sellouts and taking up production order for same.
-Approving samples and taking up production orders for the approved samples.
-Giving instructions to the sample maker.
-Responsible for developing new embroidery samples.
- Mainly dealing in Indian kurtis and India outfits
Adroit Institute (may 2005 to august 2007 on full time basis)
-Working as a senior faculty & coordinator for fashion.
-Taking up theory sessions (fashion forecasting,fashion counceling,fashion merchandising and so on)
-Tsaking up fashion illustration,fashion embroidery,fabric painting,computer aided designing and so on
-coordinated fashion shows which represented 90 garments involving 30 designers.
-Interacting with models and the fashion choreographer for the event.
-Held seminar on fashion at a reputed college at kalyan BIRLA COLLEGE for the fashion students
Rinkoo Exports (have taken up production order)
-Work involves from designing the garment to production and despatching the garment.
-Approving samples and taking up production orders for the approved samples.
-Giving instructions to the sample maker.
-Responsible for developing new embroidery samples.
- Mainly dealing in Indian kurtis and India outfits
- Developing new designs as per new researched fashion trends.
Hazels Export House : ( may 2004 to april 2005 on fulltime basis)
-Designing for an export house that supplied Indian outfits in India as well as to other parts in Middle East.
-Managing the raw material in terms of fabric
-selection of fabric and sourcing of new fabrics
-Giving instructions to the cutting master and sample makers.
-Incharge of embroidery undertaken for a particular design.
-The work involved from selection of material to designing to production and packaging till the final despatch to the clients
-creating new styles and developing as per the season
- implementing design range and briefing the same to workers.
Production house : (on project basis may 2003 to october 2003)
-Worked as an assistant to designer designing clothes for sara akash,karma, sshh koi hai.
-Work involved designing as well as liaison with the actor and actresses.
-managing their garments according to the shoots.
GURPREET NAGI : (on project basis October 2003 to February 2004)
-worked with the designer gurpreet nagi whos designs regularly publishes in femina
-maintaining the fabrics and purchasing the fabrics as per the requirement.
-worked for a photo shoot of mens wear with the designer.
-coordinating with the models.
Free lancing-m/s G.V. Collection :
-Worked as a free lancer for designing night wear.
Exhibiions :
-Participated and held many successful exhibitions of Indian as well as western outfits held by Indian international trade centre
Fashion shows : (november 2006)
-Have participated and have been shortlisted in final 60 in all over INDIA competition of designer hunt’2006
-developing a theme and designing considering the theme.
-selecting fabrics for the same.
-giving instructions to the master according to the illustrated designs.

DESIGNING QUALIFICATIONS
Basic and advance fashion designing from Indian international trade centre
(which includes pattern making, cutting, drafting, tailoring, khakha making, basic and advance illustrations)
Garment Management Business from Indian international trade centre
Fashion Marketing from Indian international trade centre
Computer Aided Fashion Designing from Indian international trade centre
( corel draw, adobe photoshop,ms office)

All the courses done from reputed Indian international trade centre

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS :
Degree
Institute
Year Of Passing
%
M.Com
(Management)

Mumbai University
(correspondence course)
May, 2005
First Class
Specialisation Subjects - International Mktg, Entrepreneur Management, Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management
T.Y.B Com
(Accounts)
Sydenham college
Mumbai University
April, 2003
62 %
Specialised in computers and Tax.
H.S.C
Sydenham college
Mumbai University
April, 2000
63 %
Specialised in Advertising & Public Relations.
S.S.C
Gurukul School
March, 1998
65 %
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- Specialization in computers-college level
- Specialization in advertising-college level
- Event – Coordinator for college festivals
- Won prizes in dance and theatre
- Obtained scholarships at school.
- Worked for a social organization
- Won prizes in elocution competitions