ADYA P CHANDRU

Assistant Designer – Vie.Pret

• Researching fashion trends, colors, and embroidery techniques.
• Creating mood boards, sketches, and CAD designs.
• Selecting fabrics, trims, and embellishments for collections.
• Coordinating sample development and fit corrections.
• Developing unique embroidery and surface designs.
• Ensuring quality control in stitching, fabric accuracy, and finishing.
• Managing inventory for fabrics, trims, and seasonal collections.
• Handling online product listings and order processing.
• Engaging with customers for styling and customizations.
• Coordinating with suppliers, tailors, and production teams.
• Assisting in fashion exhibitions and brand showcases.

• Costume designing, fabrication and jewellery sourcing, Styling management of models and celebrities alike

• Presently working as an assistant stylist/consultant under the guidance of Ms
• Vallavi Hs, where I perform tasks such as fabric sourcing, jewellery sourcing as well as other required products
• Organising photoshoots, styling models and played the role of an interpreter

Merchandiser – Vans, Timberland, Wrangler

• Analyzing Tech Packs for feasibility, fabric availability, and costing.
• Sourcing fabrics, trims, and accessories from approved suppliers.
• Negotiating pricing and ensuring quality compliance.
• Managing sample development and coordinating fit approvals.
• Preparing cost sheets and finalizing order confirmations.
• Overseeing bulk production planning and execution.
• Conducting inline and final quality inspections (AQL standards).
• Managing packing, labeling, and documentation for shipments.
• Coordinating logistics, customs clearance, and dispatch tracking.
• Following up on buyer feedback and addressing quality concerns.

Assistant Merchandiser – Holi and Love, Brin and Brittle, Aristobrat, Impulses

• Reviewed Tech Packs and ensured fabric, trims, and production feasibility.
• Coordinated proto, size set, and bulk sample development for buyer approvals.
• Assisted in costing, price negotiations, and final order confirmation.
• Managed procurement of fabrics, trims, and accessories for bulk production.
• Monitored production timelines and ensured adherence to quality standards.
• Conducted quality checks to maintain stitching, fabric consistency, and finishing.
• Oversaw packing, shipment planning, and buyer coordination.
• Handled post-dispatch buyer feedback and resolved quality concerns.

• Strong background in designing, in charge of stock and tailor analysis
• Keep track of client appointments and play the role of a visual merchandiser
• Keep detailed record of tailor and stock outlet

• Interned as Assistant Designer for Mrs
• Mahitha Prasad and also performed roles of store manager and overall supervisor

• Participated in retail store operation where I acted as visual merchandiser for the brand Skult by Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor in association with Aditya Birla Fashion and retail ltd

Design Intern – Gokuldas

• Assisted in trend research, fabric selection, and color palette development.
• Created CAD sketches and technical drawings to support the design process.
• Coordinated with pattern makers and tailors for sample development and fit corrections.
• Contributed to embroidery and surface design, ensuring brand alignment.
• Assisted in sourcing fabrics, trims, and materials for production.
• Participated in design meetings, brainstorming sessions, and collection planning.
• Conducted quality checks on samples for stitching accuracy, embellishments, and finishing.