Kamal Anand
Bangalore
Summary
Innovative Design lead, articulate, diligent, hardworking professional, with creative ideas leading practical approach to design, offering 17 years of progressive growth, focused on turning abstract ideas into concrete products which serve profits and growth to the Brand.
Proficiency in interpersonal skills, research and development and sourcing. Prioritize, channelizing my intense innovative and versatile sense of styling, designing and ambience essaying by coming up with exclusive statements on garments. Decisive planner with good communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cheif Design Manager
Reliance Retail Pvt.Ltd
Bangalore
12.2021 - Current
- Developed and maintained a design strategy that aligned with the company's overall goals.
- Curated Ecko's season collection in alignment with the proposed Range Architecture proposed by the Buying Team
- Created and implemented processes to ensure the season's collection were completed on time and within the proposed MRP.
- Organized, managed, and monitored multiple concurrent design projects.
- Drafted project briefs for designers outlining objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
- Reviewed designs for accuracy, completeness, quality assurance and adherence to brand standards.
- Coached designers on best practices related to creative problem and product development techniques.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of updated trends in industry by the help of WGSN, trade shows, sell through reports, brand visits and online reports.
- Worked closely with marketing and buying teams to develop the collection that effectively communicated core selling points.
- Attended and designed the layouts for brand's trade shows and other events relevant to the field.
- Reviewed and modified product samples to account for technical and aesthetic requirements.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training and team building activities.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Head of Design
Duke Fashion
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Responsible to design and conceptualize the Men's, Kids and Women's wear S/S and A/W range in circular knits and flat knits
- Communicating with a team of designers and merchants
- Sourcing trendy fabric for sampling
- Mix and match of fabric to create trendy samples
- Sourcing trims and accessories
- Outsourcing garments from vendors and reviewing for changes(graphic and design)
- Creating pre-production.
- Developed and managed design strategies to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the design team, including scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting.
- Provided creative direction for projects from concept through completion, leading brainstorming sessions and workshops.
Owner
S.K Fashions
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Responsible to design and conceptualize the Men's wear S/S and A/W range in circular knits
- Sourcing trendy fabric for sampling
- Mix and match of fabric to create trendy samples
- Sourcing trims and accessories
- Planning surface ornamentation for the collection
- Creating pre-production sample
- Planning production as per the order.
Design Head
Monte Carlo Fashions Pvt ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Responsible to design and conceptualize the Men's wear, Kids wear and Women's wear, S/S and A/W range in flat knits with a team of junior and senior designers
- Creating mood boards and storyboards as per the theme
- Creating illustrations with technical details of the sample
- Creating a product prototype with actual accessories and trims
- Creating the color ways for the final collection
- Attended various fashion events and exhibitions and build and maintain strategic relationship with local vendors
- Conducted market research and worked on the constant improvement of the whole design process to increase overall effectively
- Final display presentation before the buyers.
Education
Bachelor of design - Fashion and Textiles with Knitwear Specialization
National Institute of Fashion Technology
01.2007
Skills
- Creativity
- Organization
- Communication
- Time management
- Project Leadership
- Goal Setting
- Good Judgment
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Computer Skills
- Team Leadership
- Task Delegation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Documentation and Reporting
- Technical Proficiency
- Problem Resolution
- Interpersonal Relations
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Strategic Planning
- Team Development
- Performance Evaluations
- Vendor Relationships
- Budget Management
- Forecasting
- Product Development
- Analytical Thinking
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)
- Corporate Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Graphics
- Photography Background
- Deadline Adherence
- Trend Research
- Product Performance and Profitability
- Research and Development
- Brand Development
Software specialisation
Adobe Suite
Corel Draw
Ai
Microsoft Office
Affiliations
- Keen visual designer
- Graphic enthusiast
- Pro photographer
- Movie and image enhancer
- AI enthusiast
Accomplishments
- Certified Movie maker and Editor from New York Film Academy.
- Fashion photographer for a certain span of my fashion journey.
- Entrepreneur skills by running my own design unit and brand.
Certification
- Movie maker and Editor from New York Film Academy
- Bachelor Of Design from NIFT , New Delhi.
Languages
Hindi
First Language
punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Cheif Design Manager
Reliance Retail Pvt.Ltd
12.2021 - Current
Head of Design
Duke Fashion
01.2020 - 12.2021
Owner
S.K Fashions
01.2016 - 01.2020
Design Head
Monte Carlo Fashions Pvt ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2016
Bachelor of design - Fashion and Textiles with Knitwear Specialization
National Institute of Fashion Technology
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