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Priya Shinde

Priya Shinde

Apparel Merchandising And Fashion Designer
Thane

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Fashion Designer & Apparel Specialist with over 18 years of experience in ethnic wear, kurti, bridal wear, and kidswear. Strong expertise in design development, merchandising, production planning, embroidery, costing, and vendor coordination.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Production Merchandiser

Mukti and Kavita Casa
01.2024 - Current

Handle pattern development, markers, and fabric cutting

Coordinate with the design team for new product development

Manage sampling and shipment to buyers

Plan and track production using action calendars

Source accessories and raw materials

Prepare costing sheets, negotiate prices, and confirm orders

Fashion Designer

Fashion Designer

SUNFAB (Ethnic Wear – Kurti / Bridal)
2022 - 2024
  • Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
  • Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
  • Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
  • Worked closely with production teams to ensure high-quality manufacturing and timely delivery of products.

Sampling Merchandiser and Fashion Designer

RD Creator
2020 - 2022

Designed collections based on market trends

Managed embroidery and stitching teams

Oversaw dyeing and production processes

Ensured quality control and timely inspections

Merchandiser

Sangam Pvt. Ltd. / Vitamin Kids
2016 - 2018

Coordinated with designers and karigars

Managed garment construction and sampling

Supervised artwork and design execution

Coordinated across departments for smooth workflow

Prepared costing sheets and negotiated prices

Entrepreneur

Kannya Clothing & Utsav Fashion Boutique (Ethnic Wear – Kurti / Bridal)
2011 - 2016

Managed business strategy, hiring, and finances

Designed custom ethnic collections for clients

Delivered outfits for weddings and cultural events

Coordinated with suppliers and internal teams

Led staff, budgets, and operational planning

Senior Merchandiser

Tarun Print Pvt. Ltd. / Astron
2007 - 2011

Handled international sampling for brands like Adidas, Nike, Reebok

Developed brand logos, digital prints, and embroidery artwork

Coordinated screen, HD, puff, and foil printing

Supervised kits and womenswear sampling

Managed vendors and entire product lifecycle

Education

Garment Manufacturing & Fashion Design

NIFT
Navi Mumbai

Advanced Diploma - Garment Manufacturing & Fashion Design

VNF
01.2005

HSC - undefined

Kelkar Vaze College
01.2002

Skills

Fashion Designing

Merchandising

Production Planning

Embroidery

Costing

Vendor Coordination

CorelDRAW

MS Word

Address

604, Vighneshwar Park, Nr. Jain Factory, Kharegaon – Kalwa, Thane – 400605

Timeline

Senior Production Merchandiser

Mukti and Kavita Casa
01.2024 - Current

Advanced Diploma - Garment Manufacturing & Fashion Design

VNF

HSC - undefined

Kelkar Vaze College

Fashion Designer

SUNFAB (Ethnic Wear – Kurti / Bridal)
2022 - 2024

Sampling Merchandiser and Fashion Designer

RD Creator
2020 - 2022

Merchandiser

Sangam Pvt. Ltd. / Vitamin Kids
2016 - 2018

Entrepreneur

Kannya Clothing & Utsav Fashion Boutique (Ethnic Wear – Kurti / Bridal)
2011 - 2016

Senior Merchandiser

Tarun Print Pvt. Ltd. / Astron
2007 - 2011

Garment Manufacturing & Fashion Design

NIFT
Priya ShindeApparel Merchandising And Fashion Designer