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SALONI KHANDELWAL
DESIGNER AND MERCHANDISER
MUMBAI
Summary
Imaginative Designer with excellent analytical, research and collaboration skills. Experience working with Lead Designers and Export firms .Confident approach towards virtual market has helped to drive business internationally and created more job opportunities for my self. Adept at successfully managing and coordinating Design projects from concept through completion. Very creative and highly visual fashion industry experience. My innovative tone and exquisite ideas has been setting high standards in the industry .
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Designer and Merchandiser
Rajnigandha
Mumbai
06.2021 - Current
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-clients requirements.
- Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
- Used Canva to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
Associate Creative Head
Chandan Fashions
Torronto
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Established procedures and quality standards for department.
- Revamped work strategies and processes to accomplish agency objectives.
- Evaluated and approved image retouch work, mechanicals and art proofs to deliver quality garments.
- Planned art and design requirements for management of Manufaturing companies and internal teams.
- Supervised design and production staff developing innovative designs for bridal projects while managing deadlines.
- My confident
approach towards virtual market has helped to drive business internationally
Textile Designer
Khandelwal Tex
Mumbai
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Created and repaired custom textile projects and demonstrated excellent sewing skills.
- Worked independently and in team environment to design new products.
- Remained savvy in new and upcoming trends to design new patterns based on popularity and demand.
- Regularly presented to customers and industry groups on textile designs and design techniques.
- Focused on color and contrast while developing new ideas and concepts.
- Displays self-motivation to meet deadlines and produce new products with public appeal.
- Negotiated contracts to reach best possible outcome for client and generate most revenue.
- This millennial Young Turk fashion designer, haute couturier and style consultant has established her own line under family business , deriving inspiration from her familial roots in the textiles business and the infinite creativity in Rajasthan.
- a rare exponent of intricate handcrafted Rajasthani Zardosi designer wear in the City of Mumbai catering to the world.
Head of Design
Rajnigandha
Mumbai
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Appointed design consultants and encouraged performance pursuant to deed and scope of service.
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
- Accelerated team efficiency by improving processes and workflows within worker teams, design team as whole and cross-functional teams.
- Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
- Managed and inspired team with design direction, pushing quality of design work and helping drive impact through teams.
- Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
Head of Design
Asbaab Design Studio
Mumbai
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
- Accelerated team efficiency by improving processes and workflows within teams, design team as whole and cross-functional teams.
- Managed and inspired team with design direction, pushing quality of design work and helping drive impact through teams.
Fashion Designer
Aishwariya Design Studio
Mumbai
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.
- Supervised design staff through product creation and release.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Clearly communicated design revisions to members of fashion design team.
Assistant Fashion Designer
Archana Kocchar
Mumbai
03.2012 - 05.2013
- Prepared and maintained design boards with sketches, fabrics, colors, prints and trims.
- Researched seasonal trends, colors and raw materials to focus on needs of buyers.
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.
- Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Divine Child High School
Mumbai , India 06.2007 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
Poddar College
Santacruz , Mumbai 09.2008 - 03.2009
S.Y.J.C - ACCOUNTS AND FIANANCE
Tolani College
Mumbai , India 06.2009 - 04.2010
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN APPAREL DESIGNING - APPAREL DESIGNING
B.D SOMANI
MUMBAI, INDIA 05.2010 - 10.2013
DIPLOMA IN FASHION - FASHION AND MERCHANDISING
LONDON SCHOOL OF TRENDS
LONDON , UK 10.2020 - 08.2021
Skills
Pre- and post-production proficiency
Company branding
Hard working and self-motivated
Specimen and sample preparation
Leadership and supervision
Flat sketches
Trend spotting
Client servicing
Atelier management
Embriodery concepts
Interests
Timeline
Designer and Merchandiser
Rajnigandha
06.2021 - Current
DIPLOMA IN FASHION - FASHION AND MERCHANDISING
LONDON SCHOOL OF TRENDS
10.2020 - 08.2021
Associate Creative Head
Chandan Fashions
02.2020 - 01.2021
Textile Designer
Khandelwal Tex
10.2018 - 01.2020
Head of Design
Rajnigandha
05.2016 - 09.2018
Head of Design
Asbaab Design Studio
07.2014 - 05.2015
Fashion Designer
Aishwariya Design Studio
08.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Fashion Designer
Archana Kocchar
03.2012 - 05.2013
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN APPAREL DESIGNING - APPAREL DESIGNING
B.D SOMANI
05.2010 - 10.2013
S.Y.J.C - ACCOUNTS AND FIANANCE
Tolani College
06.2009 - 04.2010
High School Diploma -
Poddar College
09.2008 - 03.2009
High School Diploma -
Divine Child High School
06.2007 - 04.2008