Somya Singh
Fashion Designer & Merchandiser
Bengaluru
Summary
With over a decade of experience in fashion design and merchandising, I excel at blending creativity and strategy. I have a proven track record of crafting compelling women's wear, optimizing apparel production, and achieving success in the merchandising industry by combining artistic vision with technical precision.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer & Merchandiser Manager
JL Atelier Couture
09.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Utilized various software programs, creating 3D models of design concepts.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
- Established clear communication channels between departments, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Managed cross-functional teams for efficient execution of merchandising initiatives and projects.
- Interacted with customers to obtain feedback and drive satisfaction.
Head of Designer & Merchandiser
Pret inter Prêt
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Product Development and Merchandising for value added RTW Clients like Bode, Lagence , Laviestylehouse , TWP , Anthropologie.
- Execute profitable proto sample, SMS, Fit sample, size set sample and Pre Production samples as per customer’s requirement and approval with estimated lead time.
- Negotiating orders, getting samples made, cost calculation, pricing, securing orders and TNA.
- Maintaining swatch cards, lab dips , strike off etc
- Translate Trends into commercial successful collections and samples being converted into 100% production.
- Receiving and checking of Purchase Order ,sourcing information about a product, its categories, styles, specifications, assortments, size details etc.
Design/Merchandise Manager
JL Atelier Couture
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Working closely with LVMH Group.
- Maintaining the bridge between B2C by internal & external coordination & communication.
- Optimize sales value and profitability through commercial viable designs.
- Sourcing information about a product, its categories, styles, specifications, assortments, size details etc.
- Sourcing foreign customers and considering potential target customers.
- Rectifying samples with 100% quality control/quality report and attention to details.
- Making regular liaison with the customer and keeping them updated on all orders.
Senior Fashion Designer/Merchandiser
Milaaya Embroideries
02.2016 - 11.2022
- Creating Designs and merchandising for Luxury Fashion Brands like Dior , D&G , Louis Vuitton , Gucci , Versace ,Valentino , ODLR , JSK and many more.
- Managed a team of 4 to 5 employees in Design and Merchandise department.
- Collaborated effectively with marketing teams to create visually captivating campaigns that showcased new collections successfully.
- Successfully managed budgets for multiple projects, ensuring resources were allocated effectively and efficiently.
- Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
- Oversaw successful seasonal collection launches, coordinating efforts across design, production, and marketing teams to achieve desired results.
- Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
Education
B.Design - Fashion Design
SOFT - School of Fashion Technology
Pune 01-2016
Textile Design - Textile Design
SNDT
Mumbai2012
B.Com - Commerce
SNDT
Mumbai2011
Skills
- Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite tools
- Experienced with Adobe Illustrator
- Experienced in Adobe Photoshop
- Experienced in CorelDRAW design
- Proficient in Simplex
- Experience with CLO 3D design
- Market trend analysis
- Color theory principles
Accomplishments
Designed Celebrity Clientele
- Sonam Kapoor for Paris Fashion week
- Aishwarya Rai for Cannes and Met Gala
- Priyanka Chopra for Oscars
- Bella Hadid for AmFAR Gala at Cannes
Timeline
Designer & Merchandiser Manager
JL Atelier Couture
09.2024 - Current
Head of Designer & Merchandiser
Pret inter Prêt
11.2023 - 08.2024
Design/Merchandise Manager
JL Atelier Couture
12.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Fashion Designer/Merchandiser
Milaaya Embroideries
02.2016 - 11.2022
B.Design - Fashion Design
SOFT - School of Fashion Technology
Textile Design - Textile Design
SNDT
B.Com - Commerce
SNDT
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