Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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Vishakha Chauhan

Vishakha Chauhan

Mumbai

Summary

Visionary designer with over 10 years of industry expertise, blending artistic flair with technical precision. Specialist in crafting stunning surfaces and Western wear silhouettes that embody the perfect fusion of luxury and commercial appeal, always ahead of the curve on the latest trends.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Manager

House of Anita Dongre
Mumbai
08.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw work wear, casual, and knit wear sections for "AND" , ensuring quality and efficiency standards.
  • Designed innovative fashion collections that aligned with seasonal trends and brand identity.
  • Conducted market research to identify emerging fashion trends and consumer preferences.
  • Managed fabric selection, focusing on quality and sustainability in material sourcing.
  • Presented design concepts to stakeholders for thorough feedback and approval.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive product lines.
  • Mentored junior designers by providing guidance on concepts and techniques.
  • Provided creative direction during photo shoots for look books and catalogues.

Lead Designer

label Deepika Nagpal
New Delhi
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Led the design process for a luxury pret women's wear label, crafting high-quality pieces that elevated brand identity.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining high productivity levels.
  • Managed brand's IG handles and PR, addressing customer queries and planning posts.
  • Collaborated with PR managers to enhance brand visibility.
  • Coordinated with retail department for efficient order processing and shipments.
  • Assisted in organizing exhibitions, handling clients, and managing billing processes.

Fashion Designer

Paramount products Pvt.ltd( brand - Mellowdrama)
New Delhi
01.2019 - 09.2020
  • I primarily worked with denim washes and surface ornamentation.
  • Managed IG handles and PR departments for the brand to look after the customers' queries, upcoming posts, and story layouts, giving input for the same to the graphic and social media team, and coordinated with the PR managers for the brand.
  • Prepared and maintained design boards with sketches, fabrics, colors, prints, and trims.
    • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Supervised design staff through product creation and release.
  • Worked closely with the pattern masters, tailors, and embroiderers.

Assistant Designer

Hemant & Nandita
New Delhi
04.2016 - 10.2019
  • Designed silhouettes and surfaces for ROCOCO SAND resort line by HEMANT & NANDITA.
  • Developed products aligned with buyer requirements to enhance brand business.
  • Maintained seasonal trim/spec sheet files for production team access.
  • Assumed departmental leadership during manager absence to ensure continuity.
  • Supported manager in creating accurate cost sheets for informed decision-making.

Fashion Design Intern

Hemant & Nandita
New Delhi
04.2016 - 06.2016

Assisted the lead designer in the Product Development department to create initial fashion samples.

Fashion Design Intern

Milaaya embroideries by Gayatri Khanna
mumbai
01.2013 - 03.2013
  • Assisted senior designer in developing surface embroideries for international brands, including Balmain and Fendi.
  • Collaborated with the merchant team for one month to support product development efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Pearl Academy of Fashion
Jaipur
11-2015

High School Diploma -

Delhi Public School,
Sonepat , Haryana
04-2011

Skills

  • Fashion design
  • Market research
  • Fabric sourcing
  • Technical drawing
  • Trend forecasting
  • Visual merchandising
  • Creative direction
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Mentoring designers
  • Decision-making capacity
  • Product development
  • Fashion illustration
  • Leadership skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Adobe illustrator proficiency
  • MS office
  • Procreate Software Proficiency

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Beginner
A1

Certification

  • 1st runner-up of the Vogue fashion show, organized by the Mood Indigo team, IIT Bombay, in December 2013
  • Ketto India SIP Change Makers (NGO) (08/2021 - Present) for being a regular contributor to the Social Impact Plan community initiated by Ketto India
  • WWF - certificate of appreciation (NGO) (11/2020 - 11/2020) For being an active contributor of WWF India's "ADOPT A TREE" campaign.
  • Certification of merit (04/2009 - 12/2010) Subject Topper in "History" & "Psychology"

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Deputy Manager

House of Anita Dongre
08.2022 - Current

Lead Designer

label Deepika Nagpal
09.2020 - 06.2022

Fashion Designer

Paramount products Pvt.ltd( brand - Mellowdrama)
01.2019 - 09.2020

Assistant Designer

Hemant & Nandita
04.2016 - 10.2019

Fashion Design Intern

Hemant & Nandita
04.2016 - 06.2016

Fashion Design Intern

Milaaya embroideries by Gayatri Khanna
01.2013 - 03.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Pearl Academy of Fashion

High School Diploma -

Delhi Public School,
Vishakha Chauhan