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AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE
Complete knowledge of product development from concept to final product for Bedding, Windows, Table Linens, Bath and Decorative pillows.
Experienced in product presentations to buyers
Creating presentation boards
Market research for new fabrics, trims and trends.
Proficient in computer Softwares like Photoshop, Illustrator.
Adept at Textile designing on computer and by hand
Excellent knowledge of design repeats and patterns
Skilled at different embroidery and embellishment techniques
Excellent color sense and color matching skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
CAREER BACKGROUND
DESIGNER MILLI HOME, NY
Since Feb 2009
Milli Home is a Home fashion company dealing with accounts like Sams club, Costco, Wal-Mart, T.J Max group, Bed Bath & Beyond, Sears and many major retailers in USA, Canada and Mexico, Japan and Taiwan.
Milli Home has received new accounts with my Indoor Outdoor pillow patterns and new exclusive Milli line presentation of soft home textile products.
Sourcing to final development of Milli Homes Fall and Spring line of Pillows, Throws Table linens, Kitchen products and Basic bedding
Responsible from sample development to pre production from overseas factories
Responsible for executing CAD artworks, Technical sketches for production, preparing presentation boards for meetings.
Assist in executing market meetings with buyers presenting Milli product line.
Travel to Trade shows overseas and India for new product development and sourcing
Associated in showroom setups and displays presented during market.
DESIGNER VICTORIA CLASSICS, NEW JERSEY
June 2007 December 2008
Victoria Classics is a leading Home fashion company dealing with accounts like Target, Wal-Mart, BBB, JC Penney and many major stores.
Worked on accounts like Wal-Mart, JC Penney, Bed Bath and Beyond, Burlington Coat Factory, K mart, TJ Max, Freds, Shopko, Meijers and other major accounts
Worked on researching market for new ideas, trims, color directions and fabrics
Accomplished projects on Bedding, Window, Bath, Table linens, Pillows and throws
Execute CAD artworks for presentations and Technical artwork/sketches for production
Have worked as Technical Designer and in CAD studio
Associated in showroom setups and displays presented during market.
TEXTILE DESIGNER - G.M. KNITTING INDUSTRIES, MUMBAI, INDIA
June 2004- May 2006
G.M. Knitting industry is India based company deals into home fashion exports.
Developed designs from concept to finished product for Bedding, Windows, Juvenile Bedding, Printed sheets, Table tops and Bath products
Developed novelty printed and woven fabrics exported to Europe and USA markets as well as local Indian market
Worked on developing original artworks using Adobe Photoshop and free hand design
Worked closely with the production department
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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
INSTITUTE- Fashion Institute of Technology, NY, May 2006
Photoshop and Illustrator - Textile design- Department of continuing studies.
INSTITUTE- S.N.D.T University, India. June 2002
Post Graduation - Computer Aided Textile Designing
INSTITUTE - M.S. University, India, June 2001
Bachelors of Science - Clothing and Textiles
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