Krushang Chotalia
Denim Designer
Mumbai
Summary
An denim menswear designer with 7 years of experience, My goal is to craft aspirational products that not only reflect my creative vision but also contribute to building successful brands and thriving businesses.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand Denim Designer
Bombay Shirt Company
Mumbai
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Led product development as the designer for in-house brand 'Korra' for all category
- Current sales is at 50% ratio for both the categories
- Contributed to sourcing international fabric denim mills from Italy &
- Japan, including Candiani, Kaihara, Kurabo, Kuroki, etc
- Actively involved in styling and highlighting product details in photoshoots for entire catalogue of " Korra" products for website, social media, and digital ads (indoor and outdoor)
- Worked on website for product launch & managing collections using in-house integrated software Enigma and Shopify
- Helping Content team for weekly newsletters, ads, and stories for social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and key words for SEO.
- Led merchandising and set up at Mumbai event at Kothachi wadi for collaborative project Korra X Bandit
- Created tools for stores which resulted in more confident purchasing and customizing of Korra products
- Aimed at facilitating in-depth conversations between stores and customers
Denim Designer
Creative Casual India Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
12.2016 - 03.2020
- Managed end-to-end process from fabric sourcing to product development for various market segments
- Keeping track of new concepts, products and prices from fast fashion brands
- Interact and network with vendors and suppliers directly
- Experienced in manufacturing process from stitching to finishing at the initial stage
- Comprehend brands need (Domestic & International) and provide cost-effective solutions.
Denim Designer
Divinitee Genesis Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Skilled in selecting and sourcing fabric based on quality, technical aspects, and brand fundamentals., Collaborated with Domestic brands & International brands to develop products meeting their specifications and gained hands-on experience in washing processes.
Fashion Consultant and Store Visual Merchandiser
Bestseller India Pvt Ltd, Jack & Jones, Vero Moda
Mumbai
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Guiding customers through the garment's journey and features, providing product advice to facilitate their purchase
- Performing visual merchandising tasks and maintaining a clean and up-to-date section with the latest collection and size range.
Education
Diploma - Denim & Indigo, Denim, Design, Textile Designing
09.2020 - 5 2021
High School Diploma -
Sasmira
Mumbai 8 2015 - 8 2016
Skills
Adobe Illustrator MS Office
Shopify
Project Planning Strong Visualization
Communication & Networking
Planning & Product Development
Fabric Sourcing
Understanding of Denim & denim products
Branding & Communication
Timeline
Brand Denim Designer
Bombay Shirt Company
10.2021 - 06.2023
Diploma - Denim & Indigo, Denim, Design, Textile Designing
09.2020 - 5 2021
Denim Designer
Creative Casual India Pvt Ltd
12.2016 - 03.2020
Denim Designer
Divinitee Genesis Pvt Ltd
10.2016 - 11.2016
Fashion Consultant and Store Visual Merchandiser
Bestseller India Pvt Ltd, Jack & Jones, Vero Moda
10.2014 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Sasmira
8 2015 - 8 2016