SUMIT KUMAR SHAHANI
Fashion Designer
Gurgaon,HR
Summary
A versatile Designer and Product Development Head in Fashion and Apparel Industry. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Head of Product Development
Q-ONE
Gurugram, Haryana
06.2021 - Current
- Create design concepts and drawings to determine the best product and product ideas to relevant team members for brainstorming
- Managing the development process for a product line (Rakhi, Scrunchies and Head band, Face mask, Women's tops and Dresses, Potli bags and Tote bags) design concept through commercialization.
- Works with Design team to design a new range of collection & have factory produce prototypes to market samples, product launch for e-commerce and several online market place.
- Perform research on product technologies and structures to implement into design concepts and new innovative ideas
- Coordinate with designers to ensure accurate communication and efficiency in the design phase
- Product photoshoot and editing for e-commerce, designing of catalogue and banners, promotional artworks and social media graphics.
- Working together with marketing and creative team to produce on brand and eye catching campaigns that align with company's brand aesthetic.
Head of Design
KASHKHA by VS Export
Mumbai, Maharashtra
11.2016 - 03.2020
- Designed the complete collection of Tops and Tunics, Dresses and Kaftans, Jalabiyas and Abayas, Kimonos and Ponchos, Hijabs and Scarves. along with Accessories like Tote bags and Belts. for the "KASHKHA" store that followed well- established fashion trends
- Directed and coordinated the sampling and merchandising team, the design and cad department, and the e-commerce team
- Lead the Design Studio and co-originated with the concept development, line drawing, materials and color selection, specification and technical sheet, constructing samples, and finished garment till line presentation
- Design varied from Traditional, Contemporary and Modest fashion
- Showcase the samples for Buyers and Sales booking under the given price point
- Worked on Photoshoot campaign and designed a Look-book
Design Manager
Raymond Apparel Limited
Mumbai, Maharashtra
03.2018 - 03.2018
- Lead Ethnix team in Designing Autumn Winter Range 2019 (AW19) from Concept Board to Trend Presentation, Line Drawing, Embroidery Swatches and Digital Print Development.
- Buying and showcasing in the Trade Show for AW19 bookings, the product ranges from Shirts and Bottoms, Kurta sets, Bundi, Sherwani, Suits and Jackets.
- Costume designed in films “Sui Dhaga” and “Prasthanam” for several characters.
Senior Design Manager
AJIO by Reliance Fashion and Lifestyle Limited
Bangalore, Karnataka
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Ethnic wear mainlines and directing looks for new label launch from scratch.
- Determining brand identity for a first time seasonal launch collection of AW15, SS16 and AW16, by creating new concept boards, trend, analysis and presentation
- New Range plan with buying, merchandising and sourcing team to facilitate team design to develop range as per design grid and within target parameters.
- Product categories include Tops and Kurtis, Kurtas and Tunics, Kurta Suit Sets, Sarees, Skirts and Lehangas, Jackets and Shrugs.
Senior Designer
Ranna Gill by RG Lifestyle Pvt Ltd
Gurugram, Haryana
12.2012 - 11.2014
- Working on individual Collections every season for both Indian and Western wear.
- Exploring different techniques of Surface Ornamentation through machine and hand work techniques.
- Designed for "RANNA GILL" stores and different buyers like Anthropologie, Free People. Developing ranges of Tops, Tunics, short and long Dresses, Maxi and Kaftans.
- Conceptualized and developed a line of Women's ethnic and Be-spoke, Developed lines of Women's Ready-to-Wear line of Woven Apparel for A/W14 and SS15 for the exhibition at WHO S NEXT and COUTURIE.
Senior Designer
Orient Craft Limited
Gurugram, Haryana
03.2010 - 11.2012
- Handling the whole Product team of ethnic wear department, under the supervision of Marketing team and developing ethnic wear ranges for Indian domestic market
- Research and develop new collection involving process – moods and story board, illustrations and color theme, sample construction to finished garment for production and merchandise
- Communicating with the buyer, laying out TNA plan for further sampling and production shipment
- Maintain and regularly update the Design Library to serve as ready reference for buyers as well as for internal use
Senior Designer
Rose impex Pvt Ltd
Kolkata, West Bengal
01.2007 - 02.2010
Designer
Pitambari Pvt Ltd
Kolkata, West Bengal
08.2003 - 12.2003
Designer
Designer Export Pvt Ltd
Kolkata, West Bengal
01.2002 - 12.2003
Education
Bachelor in Fashion Design - Fashion Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Kolkata 06.1999 - 05.2003
Higher Secondary - Commercial Art
St. Xavier's College
Kolkata 08.1997 - 06.1999
ICSE Board - Science
Don Bosco School
Kolkata 02.1984 - 04.1997
Skills
Product Specification Development
Product development
Fashion trends
Retail and fashion
Fashion photography
Interpreting designer sketches
Teambuilding
Accomplishments
- Employee Champion Excellence Award, in Ajio Reliance
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Bharat Nirman Award for achievement in Fashion Design
Certification
[Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies. ] License - [Università Bocconi ]
Skills
- Research and Concept development
- Illustrations and Line Drawing, Fabric and color selection, Sourcing of Materials and Trims, Garment Construction and proto-samples, Final Presentation
- Computer Knowledge in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Coral Draw, Windows office
- Leadership Quality in Decision Making, Team management, Time management, Influencer
- Product Development
- Digital Marketing and E-commerce
Expertise
- Re-innovating fashion trends and design that appeals to customers
- Marketing strategy including Promoting Products and Services; Sales technique and Sales control system
- Crafting Innovative design on any given situation, Creative thinking.
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Head of Product Development
Q-ONE
06.2021 - Current
[Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies. ] License - [Università Bocconi ]
05-2021
[The Fundamental of Digital Marketing by ], [Google Digital Unlocked]
05-2021
[Startupindia], [UpGrad ]
05-2019
Design Manager
Raymond Apparel Limited
03.2018 - 03.2018
Head of Design
KASHKHA by VS Export
11.2016 - 03.2020
Senior Design Manager
AJIO by Reliance Fashion and Lifestyle Limited
11.2014 - 10.2016
Senior Designer
Ranna Gill by RG Lifestyle Pvt Ltd
12.2012 - 11.2014
Senior Designer
Orient Craft Limited
03.2010 - 11.2012
Senior Designer
Rose impex Pvt Ltd
01.2007 - 02.2010
Designer
Pitambari Pvt Ltd
08.2003 - 12.2003
Designer
Designer Export Pvt Ltd
01.2002 - 12.2003
Bachelor in Fashion Design - Fashion Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology
06.1999 - 05.2003
Higher Secondary - Commercial Art
St. Xavier's College
08.1997 - 06.1999
ICSE Board - Science
Don Bosco School
02.1984 - 04.1997