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Rashi Raghav

MUMBAI

Summary

Accomplished textile designer with expertise in weaving and print development, Currently at Usha International. Proven track record in leading design teams and sourcing sustainable materials. Adept at guiding product development with creative vision and strategic insight. Excel in fostering collaboration and innovation, driving cost-effective solutions and quality enhancements.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager-Textile Designer

Usha International
MUMBAI
06.2023 - Current

Responsible for researching, developing, and sourcing textiles and materials, evaluating quality and performance, ensuring cost-effectiveness and sustainability, and guiding design teams,Learners in selecting appropriate fabrics for product development.”Responsible for researching, developing, and sourcing textiles and materials, evaluating quality and performance, ensuring cost-effectiveness and sustainability, and guiding design teams,Learners in selecting appropriate fabrics for product development.”


Prasam Crafts

Senior Textile Designer
Mumbai
05.2021 - 05.2023

Led the design and development of collections including handwoven sarees, hand block printed sarees, and contemporary women’s wear garments.
Managed end-to-end production processes, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Oversaw vendor management, building strong relationships with artisans, suppliers, and manufacturers.
Handled Shopify-based e-commerce operations, integrating design vision with online retail strategy.

Raymond Apparel ltd

Cluster Lead and Textile Designer
mumbai
06.2018 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with over various Khadi and Handloom clusters across India, working directly with artisans and weavers.
    Designed and sourced authentic handloom and Khadi textiles tailored for contemporary applications.
    Played a key role in reviving and modernizing traditional weaving practices, while ensuring alignment with Raymond’s design vision.
    Built strong networks with craft clusters, suppliers, and stakeholders, ensuring quality, innovation, and sustainable sourcing.Collaborated with over 60 Khadi and Handloom clusters across India, working directly with artisans and weavers. Designed and sourced authentic handloom and Khadi textiles tailored for contemporary applications. Played a key role in reviving and modernizing traditional weaving practices, while ensuring alignment with Raymond’s design vision. Built strong networks with craft clusters, suppliers, and stakeholders, ensuring quality, innovation, and sustainable sourcing.

Rustorange

Manager-Textiles
03.2017 - 05.2018
  • Developed contemporary womenswear range aligned with mood and theme boards.
  • Sourced yarns and established loom setups for optimal production efficiency.
  • Created woven structures based on defined design concepts and aesthetic goals.

TARA Life

Deputy manager-Design and Product Development
11.2014 - 03.2017
  • Developed a full array of products on semi-automatic handlooms according to buyer requirements.
  • Oversaw handloom cluster operations at Kalapuram, facilitating smooth functionality.
  • Enhanced skills and productivity by training women weavers in advanced techniques.
  • Produced high-end lifestyle items utilizing yarns from recycled PET bottles combined with natural fibers.
  • Adopted state-of-the-art weaving technology on Tara looms to elevate product quality.

April Sourcing -Buying House

Asst Designer
02.2014 - 11.2014
  • Developed new scarf product line inspired by artistic concepts.
  • Created CAD designs aligned with buyer specifications.
  • Constructed detailed specification sheets to guarantee quality and compliance.

Centex International

Centex International
04.2012 - 08.2013
  • NewDeveloped a diverse range of woven scarves for major fashion brands, including Burberry, Hugo Boss, and Gap.
  • Collaborated with Banana Republic, Anthropology, Zara, and Polo to enhance product offerings.
  • Executed design and production processes for high-quality scarves across multiple collections.
  • Coordinated supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished products.

Education

Masters - Fashion and Textiles

Pearl Academy Of fashion
2012

Textile designing Weaving Hons

Banasthali University
Bacheloers
2010

Skills

  • Photoshop
  • Weaving
  • Print Developments as per the mood boards
  • hand loom,Powerloom
  • Hand Block Printing
  • Basic Microsoft excel and word
  • Textile sourcing
  • Product development
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Sustainable practices
  • Artisanal collaboration
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Manager-Textile Designer

Usha International
06.2023 - Current

Prasam Crafts

Senior Textile Designer
05.2021 - 05.2023

Raymond Apparel ltd

Cluster Lead and Textile Designer
06.2018 - 05.2021

Rustorange

Manager-Textiles
03.2017 - 05.2018

TARA Life

Deputy manager-Design and Product Development
11.2014 - 03.2017

April Sourcing -Buying House

Asst Designer
02.2014 - 11.2014

Centex International

Centex International
04.2012 - 08.2013

Masters - Fashion and Textiles

Pearl Academy Of fashion

Textile designing Weaving Hons

Banasthali University
Rashi Raghav