AJAY PANDEY
FASHION DESIGNER CUM MERCHANDISER
Lucknow
Summary
Fashion Designer And Merchandiser creative design skills combined with strong business acumen, emphasizing a proven ability to translate creative vision into successful, market-driven collections. Key elements to include are experience in trend forecasting, product development, and sales, as well as skills in fabric selection, garment construction, inventory management, and visual merchandising. It should showcase a track record of contributing to brand identity and revenue growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Designer/E-commerce Executive
Javinishka
02.2025 - Current
- Managed daily e-commerce operations, ensuring timely order processing and adherence to quality standards for customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated inventory management across multiple platforms, optimizing stock levels to support sales and reduce excess.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining communication channels and improving response times.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Analyzed user behavior and feedback to optimize design and user experience.
- Streamlined design processes, resulting in increased efficiency and faster project completion times.
Merchandiser
Green Wear Fashion Pvt. Ltd.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Developed and implemented effective merchandising strategies that increased product visibility and enhanced customer engagement.
- Analyzed market trends and consumer preferences to optimize product selection and improve inventory turnover.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute promotional campaigns, resulting in a significant boost in sales.
- Increased brand visibility by designing eye-catching window displays that highlighted new products and seasonal trends.
- Implemented sustainability practices in merchandise handling, contributing to company's green initiatives.
Merchandiser
Khushboo Rastogi India (KRI)
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented merchandising strategies that enhanced product visibility and improved customer engagement within retail spaces.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize product placement, leading to increased customer traffic and sales volume.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure product availability, reducing stock discrepancies and enhancing order accuracy.
- Trained and mentored junior merchandisers on best practices in product display and inventory management, fostering team development.
Assistant Merchandiser
MiniKing Knitwear Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted in analyzing market trends to inform merchandising strategies, enhancing product placement effectiveness across various retail environments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline the inventory management process, ensuring timely replenishment of stock levels.
- Supported the development of visual merchandising displays to align with seasonal promotions, contributing to improved customer engagement.
- Monitored sales performance data to identify opportunities for product assortment adjustments, optimizing inventory turnover rates.
Education
Advance Fashion Design - Fashion Design
04.2001 -
- Final Grade: 75%
- Final Grade: First
Diploma in Textile Design&Printing - Fashion Design
04.2001 -
- Final Grade: 80%
- Final Grade: First
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
04.2001 -
- Final Grade: 62%
- Final Grade: First
Skills
Merchandising strategy
Visual merchandising
E-commerce operations
Inventory management
Order processing
Product listing
Customer feedback
Team collaboration
Market analysis
Product placement
Inventory audits
Merchandise planning
Fashion industry awareness
Vendor relations
Trend identification
Pricing and shelf labeling
Active listener
Merchandising trends
Quality service standards adherence
Trend monitoring
Product demonstration
Fashion Show & Awards
Backstage Management and Costume Collection Award in AYODHYA RUNWAY EVE 2.0 in 2022.
Costume Collection Award in Fashion Workshop 1.0 in 2023.
Best Costume collection Award in Lucknow Fashion Fest 3.0 in 2023.
Internship
2 Month internship Dying in Shri Kisan Mills Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai 2019.
2 Month internship as Assistant Merchandiser in Nagesh Knitwear Pvt. Ltd. Ludhiana 2019.
2 Month internship as Assistant Designer cum Merchandiser in Sara Collection Pvt. Ltd. Noida 2021.
15 Day's Workshop in ODOP in Lucknow 2022.
Timeline
Designer/E-commerce Executive - Javinishka
02.2025 - Current
Merchandiser - Green Wear Fashion Pvt. Ltd.
08.2023 - 02.2025
Merchandiser - Khushboo Rastogi India (KRI)
02.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Merchandiser - MiniKing Knitwear Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 10.2020
Institute of Fashion Designing & Technology - Advance Fashion Design, Fashion Design
04.2001 -
Gov. Polytechnic - Diploma in Textile Design&Printing, Fashion Design
04.2001 -
Ram Manohar Lohiya Awadh University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
04.2001 -