Purva Kumar
Senior Fashion Designer
Mumbai
Summary
Senior fashion Designer with in-depth knowledge of current international trends and techniques, typically overseeing the entire process of creating and developing collections including conceptualizing design, researching trends, sketching initial ideas, selecting fabrics and materials.
In my professional journey, i have been privileged to work with some industry pioneers and learn some innovative skills like draping, prints and embroidery and mixing the techniques to bring it together in collections.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Designer
Tata-Trent (Samoh)
2022.09 - Current
- Lead Designer for contemporary for SAMOH, a Tata-trent's new venture to bridge premium market catering to modern line with contemporary prints and embroidery.
- Analyze trend from runway and forecast, creating color theory according to Indian and International market
- Create collection and execute the first sample for each season with fast fashion timeline of sample to store within 3 months
Designer
Tarun Tahiliani
2018.09 - 2022.08
- Designer for Ready-to-wear(RTW) segment in Tarun Tahiliani, an epitome of bridal women's wear and most exquisite sense of draping, embroidery and silhouette.
- Managed entire range of RTW segment including sketching, setting prints, setting embroidery, creating first sample according to the price range and creating the first sample.
- Coordinated with vendors to get first sample for approval and worked with production team to maintain design esthetics in production.
Designer
Manish Malhotra
2017.07 - 2018.06
- Designer for Manish Malhotra, a esteemed label that cater to a very elite clientele and bollywood with design elements for cut and dramating garments with high and heavy embroidery.
- Developed design range based on market research, sourcing new fabrics, sketching and first sample execution on bases of decided prints and embroideries.
Assistant Designer
Shantanu & Nikhil
2015.02 - 2017.05
- Worked as Assistant Designer at Shantanu & Nikhil, a brand known for its modern and contemprory line, specifically for Menswear, redefines the Modern man.
- Assisted the designers in identifying themes, mock swatch setting, understanding drapes and first sample execution, costing and repeats samples for all stores.
- Made techpacks, trim sheets and costing sheet for the collection.
Education
Bachelor of Design - Fashion Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 2010.05 - 2014.05
ISC -
St Jude's School
Dehradun, UttarakhandICSE -
St Jude's School
Dehradun, UttarakhandSkills
Collection Curation
Print Design & Illustration
Trend Forecasting
ProCreate-Photoshop
Vendor Management
Timeline
Senior Designer
Tata-Trent (Samoh)
2022.09 - Current
Designer
Tarun Tahiliani
2018.09 - 2022.08
Designer
Manish Malhotra
2017.07 - 2018.06
Assistant Designer
Shantanu & Nikhil
2015.02 - 2017.05
Bachelor of Design - Fashion Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology
2010.05 - 2014.05
ISC -
St Jude's School
ICSE -
St Jude's School
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