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Manreet D.

Co-Founder

Goa, India28 yrs 6 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 20 years of design experience in luxury goods.
  • Co-founder of a successful jewelry brand.
  • Expert in product development and vendor management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Luxury Product Designer with extensive experience in Fashion and Hospitality industries.

Contact

LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Product DesignJewelry DesignTeachingDesign EducationProduct DevelopmentMerchandising

Other Skills

SourcingCreative DirectionVendor ManagementMarket AnalysisMarketingRetailManagementTrend AnalysisFashionLuxury GoodsPricingWholesaleStore ManagementStylingTextiles

About

Manreet is a Luxury Tabletop and Jewelry Designer with over 20 yrs of experience in New York and Delhi working with  brands such as Jay Strongwater, Waterworks, L'objet, Metropolitan Museum of Art etc. In 2013 she launched her Demi Jewelry brand Manifest Design. She also teaches at various Design colleges and volunteers her time creating pieces with traditional Artisans in India.

Experience

28 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
10 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Mesa muse

Creative Director

Mar 2021 – Feb 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos · New York and India

  • I am excited to be a part of this new company that creates some SPECTACULAR Resin and Metal serve ware for the hospitality industry in the US and beyond.
  • We custom design and produce luxurious tableware for elevated experiences.
  • DM for details.
Product DesignCreative DirectionVendor Management

National institute of design

Visiting Faculty

Mar 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 1 mo · Ahmedabad Area, India

  • Since 2009 I have been a part of unique programs in a few Design Schools in India with the main focus of instilling a 'fresh' take on creating inspired Fashion accessories.
  • I have worked with students to explore lateral design thinking methodologies.
TeachingDesign Education

Manifest.design

Manifest Design- Sculptural and Sustainable Jewelry- Co-Founder

Nov 2013 – Present · 12 yrs 5 mos · Goa , Pune, India

  • Co- founder of www.manifestdesign.in - Sculptural Handmade Jewelry
Product DevelopmentJewelry DesignSourcingCreative DirectionProduct Design

Jay strongwater,l'objet, noritake, sahara india, metropolitan museum, hampton forge, judith leiber

Freelance Product Designer

Jan 2009 – Aug 2015 · 6 yrs 7 mos · NewYork & India

Jay strongwater

Product Designer and Product Development Manager

Jan 2006 – Jan 2009 · 3 yrs · New York, United States

  • Product Design
  • Conceptualize 4-5 collections a year, prepare product development packets & manage the sampling process.
  • Product Development/ Overseas Sourcing
  • Develop, maintain new & existing vendor relationships worldwide.
  • Manage product development process from sampling, timelines, negotiate pricing etc to achieve
  • seasonal shipping & financial goals.
Product DesignVendor ManagementProduct Development

Waterworks

Buyer - Textiles

Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 · 1 yr · New York, United States

  • Merchandising/Product Development
  • Monitor line development activities to ensure product development timeline & action plan is followed.
  • Manage the communication process with vendors, stores & corporate partners.
  • Develop Line plans at the classification & Sku level.
  • Build collaborative relationships with Design, Planning, Store Managers, Marketing.
  • Analysis of merchandise performance to identify trends, opportunities & new sources.
Product DevelopmentVendor ManagementMarket Analysis

Inlaks shivdasani foundation

Scholar

Aug 2001 – Aug 2003 · 2 yrs · Greater New York City Area

Product DesignVendor ManagementMarketing

Michael aram

Product Designer and Product Development Manager

Oct 1997 – Jan 2005 · 7 yrs 3 mos · New York, New York, United States

  • Product Design & Development
  • Research, develop & merchandise design ideas for tabletop & home collections twice a year. Put together
  • development packets & supervise the sampling process.
  • Vendor management- Sourcing & developing vendors. Negotiate pricing & shipping schedules.
  • Custom Product development for clients- SAKS, Crate and Barrel, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Ethan Allen
  • Identify opportunities for business and design proprietary collections for the above brands.
  • Identify suitable vendors and co-ordinate the sampling/production process.
  • Marketing & PR
  • Develop & execute promotional concepts for Aram, independently and in partnership with our retailers.
  • Conceptualize & supervise the production of catalogues, mailers, postcards, press packs, e-mail promotions etc.
  • Design trade show booths & other special ‘in-store' shops at our retail partner.
MerchandisingProduct DevelopmentMarket Analysis

Education

Parsons School of Design - The New School

Bachelor's degree — Design Marketing

Jan 2001 – Jan 2002

National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi

BFA — Fashion Accessory Design

Jan 1994 – Jan 1997

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