Srikanth J
Manager Tech Design
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Over 32 years of diverse experience in the Fashion & Lifestyle industry, including corporate (21 years), garment factories (8+ years), and fashion education (1 year). Strong expertise in Technical Design, Garment Fitting, Pattern Making, Grading and Sewing Construction. Training and certifying Vendor techs to empower for self-approval. In-depth knowledge of child safety standards for babies, toddlers, and children’s wear and garment testing. Certified Technical designer by Walmart Home office. Certified Trainer to training and Certifying Vendor Fit Technicians. Skilled in deskilling garment operations to enhance production feasibility and streamline manufacturing processes for better finish and cost of the garment. Proven ability in vendor collaboration across India, China, Sri Lanka, Egypt, and Jordan. Proficient in 3D Browzwear Vstitch, PLM, and Bamboo Rose. Passionate, hands-on leader with strong team management skills, known for mentoring talent and driving technical excellence.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Technical Design
Walmart Sourcing
05.2006 - Current
- Lead technical design support for sourcing and cross-functional teams in the US and Canada.
- Drive key performance indicators (KPIs) focused on fit improvement (Customer Comments, Star Ratings, DRR, TRR).
- Support regional sourcing strategies by evaluating suppliers, fit tools, sample rooms, and onboarding processes.
- Promote supplier empowerment through initiatives like SCFT (Supplier Certified Fit Technician) and Vendor Fit Manager programs.
- Perform garment risk assessments, cost engineering, factory assessments, and technical audits.
- Recognition: Walmart GP Star Award – Outstanding Performance (2008)
- Champion Annual Award – Respect for Individual (2012)
- Annual Award – Customer Service Excellence (2019)
- Started as a Fit Technologist and subsequently promoted to Manager – Technical Design.
Garment Technologist
NEXT Sourcing
11.2005 - 05.2006
- Managed fit approvals, Gold seals, and risk assessments.
- Collaborated with suppliers and buyers for sample execution, ensuring Children Safety and Next Seam and construction standard.
Asst Technologist
TESCO, Bangalore
09.2004 - 11.2005
- Developed block patterns to ensure first-shot fit approvals.
- Managed fit approvals, Gree seals, and risk assessments.
- Collaborated with suppliers and buyers for sample execution.
- Improved production feasibility through simplified construction techniques.
- Awarded: Outstanding Performance (2005)
Sample Room Supervisor
K. Mohan & Co. Pvt. Ltd.
04.2001 - 08.2004
- Getting the Right First Time fit and PP approvals from Retailers.
- Led a team of 30 operators and 2 supervisors.
- Worked with international brands including Gap (BR & Gap) M&S & Nike.
- Focused on quality enhancement and production-friendly construction methods.
Guest Faculty
NIFT, Bangalore
04.2000 - 04.2001
- Taught pattern making and garment construction for GMT, GEMM, and Fashion Design batches.
Freelance & Factory Roles – Sample Maker & Tailor
Factories
Bangalore
03.1993 - 03.2000
Worked with factories including Arvind Clothing, Sunitha Impex, Gray hills Fashion, and City man.
I specialized in industrial sample making & custom tailoring formal shirts and trousers.
Education
Executive MBA - undefined
Indian School of Business Management (ISBM)
05.2013
Industrial Pattern Making Course -
NIFD
Bangalore 04.2002 - 08.2002
Skills
- Garment Fitting
- Pattern Making
- Grading
- Sewing Construction
- Children Safety Standards
- Deskilling Operations for Production Feasibility
- Vendor Collaboration
- 3D Browzwear Vstitch
- PLM / Bamboo Rose
- Team Management
- Mentoring / Training
Hobbies and Interests
- Passionate about continuous learning and creativity.
- Listening to podcasts and industry interviews.
- Reading (fashion, design, and personal development).
- Pattern making and exploring new sewing construction techniques.
- Motorbike riding.
- Music and cinema.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
KANNADA
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)
Software
Vstitcher
Optitex
Bamboo Rose
PLM
Certification
Certified as Tech Design at NY US Walmart
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Accomplishments
Mentored and Trained 10+ Tech to be certified for empowerment and self approval
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Manager – Technical Design
Walmart Sourcing
05.2006 - Current
Garment Technologist
NEXT Sourcing
11.2005 - 05.2006
Asst Technologist
TESCO, Bangalore
09.2004 - 11.2005
Industrial Pattern Making Course -
NIFD
04.2002 - 08.2002
Sample Room Supervisor
K. Mohan & Co. Pvt. Ltd.
04.2001 - 08.2004
Guest Faculty
NIFT, Bangalore
04.2000 - 04.2001
Freelance & Factory Roles – Sample Maker & Tailor
Factories
03.1993 - 03.2000
Executive MBA - undefined
Indian School of Business Management (ISBM)
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