Sadaf Waris
Gurgaon
Summary
A highly creative and detail-oriented Fashion Designer with over more than 3 years of experience in designing apparel, home, and footwear collections. Expertise in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for CAD designs, trend forecasting, and market research. Proven track record in creating seasonal trends, managing photoshoots, and showroom setups. Adept at working with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products that resonate with consumers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Designer
KGS Sourcing India
Gurgaon
03.2021 - Current
- Analyze WGSN's seasonal trends and create comprehensive trend decks for a diverse range of product categories, including Home (Décor, Furniture, Hard goods, Textiles), Apparel (Kids, Women’s, Men’s, Sleepwear, Loungewear), and Accessories (Belts, Footwear, Headwear, Bags, Jewelry, Scarves, Eyewear).
- Develop new designs for each season (Spring, Summer, Autumn Winter) across multiple product lines.
- Create new product developments based on buyer mood boards for each season, aligning with market trends and client needs.
- Design CAD prints for production in Hong Kong, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
- Set up showrooms(Apparel, Home & Accessories) for buyer meetings, ensuring displays are aligned with current trends and buyer expectations.
- Prepare detailed presentations for buyers, based on merchant team requirements, for apparel, home, and accessories.
- Have done product photoshoots, including editing of sample images to ensure high-quality visuals for client presentations.
- Conduct extensive market research to stay updated on trends and gather inspiration for product development.
- Liaise with factory teams for new product developments, mocks, swatches, and archived samples to ensure smooth workflow and consistency.
- Source products from the market as per buyer requirements.
- Work closely with clients from Sweden, Scandinavia, and the UK, designing both home products and apparel.
- Create PowerPoint presentations for various categories, including home décor, apparel, and accessories, to support merchant team initiatives and buyer meetings.
- Collaborate closely with the merchant team to ensure all product designs and developments align with their requirements and client needs.
Textile Designer (Intern)
Raymond Ltd.
Thane
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Analyzed fabric designs using drafting and bar-graph sheets and assisted in the implementation of creative design ranges through CAD software.
Education
Creative Pattern For Graphic Design Certification -
Domestika
01.2022
Adobe Illustration Certification -
Udemy
01.2022
Diploma in Fashion Designing - Fashion Design
Blits Institute of Creative Art
VaranasiGraduation - BA
MGKV
VaranasiSkills
- Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Fashion & Trend Analysis
- Creativity & Artistic Skills
- Market Research & Trend Forecasting
- Product Design & Development
- Photoshoot Planning & Editing
- Highly motivated and hard-working
- Strong team collaboration and communication skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Adaptable and quick learner
- Design strategy
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/16/97
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Timeline
Fashion Designer
KGS Sourcing India
03.2021 - Current
Textile Designer (Intern)
Raymond Ltd.
09.2019 - 11.2019
Creative Pattern For Graphic Design Certification -
Domestika
Adobe Illustration Certification -
Udemy
Diploma in Fashion Designing - Fashion Design
Blits Institute of Creative Art
Graduation - BA
MGKV
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