Khushi Ashok Selwatkar
New Delhi
Summary
Whimsical Designer with talents in Textile and Design field. Works closely with clients to create original visions, conceive designs and consistently meet deadlines. Works well independently or as part of dynamic design team. Motivated professional offering Bachelors of Design in Textile Design. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Design Intern
Shades of India
Greater Noida West, Uttar Pradesh
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed multiple design concepts for a new product launch.
- Collaborated with the creative team to develop designs in line with brand standards.
- Provided feedback on artwork during weekly review sessions.
- Researched current trends in design styles and techniques.
- Worked closely with the art director to ensure consistency across all projects.
- Generated ideas for future design projects based on customer feedback.
- Developed textile patterns and color palettes for apparel collections.
- Developed new techniques for creating unique textures and finishes on fabrics.
- Evaluated available materials from suppliers and determined which would work best for a particular project.
- Adapted high-end designs for mainstream market in line with major brand positioning initiative.
Design Intern
Inheritance India
New Delhi
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Created product lines and marketed through retail venues, boutiques or mail-order catalogs.
- Read scripts and consulted with directors and other production staff to create and plan designs.
- Adapted other designers' concepts for commercial market.
- Conferred with marketing department or with clients to discuss product or collateral designs.
- Directed and coordinated team involved in drawing and constructing examples of finished products.
- Contributed ideas during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions.
- Designed custom concepts for theatrical, television, or film productions.
- Researched market to determine appropriate prices for designs and products.
Education
B.Des. - Textile Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Jodhpur
Rajasthan05-2024
Skills
- Design strategy
- Design thinking
- Creative Direction
- Design ethics
- Accessibility Design
- Sketching and Illustration
- Editorial Design
- Layout Design
- Design Research
- Layout Development
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Product Flow Optimization
- Time Management
- Project Management
- Research and Development
- 3D Design
Affiliations
- Medical Textiles - nano technology - Medical Textile research with nano technology and exploration related to neuro grounds - Topic - Parkinson's - Medical gloves.
- Sustainable Design Practices - International Conference paper presentation on topic - Sustainable Leather approach through alternate conventional approach : Navigating Towards a Greener Future.
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Marathi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Design Intern
Shades of India
01.2024 - 05.2024
Design Intern
Inheritance India
06.2023 - 08.2023
B.Des. - Textile Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Jodhpur
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