Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Mar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Aug 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · New York, New York, United States · Remote

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · Mumbai · On-site

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · United States · Remote

Mar 2013 – Apr 2013 · 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India

• Designed and manufactured leather accessories for the movie Besharam

Jul 2012 – Jun 2023 · 10 yrs 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

• Operationalized the Greenfield venture at state-of-art premier design school & international collaboration (GD Goenka University & Politecnico di Milano)
• Successfully incorporated design briefs to set up laboratories for Fashion, Interior, Product and Communication design programs as per Italian University standards
• Designed & developed curriculum for UX and Digital Interfaces for product design as per industry acceptability following UGC guidelines
• Organized & Visited Design weeks and Conferences as speaker and panellists

Aug 2009 – Dec 2009 · 4 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Designed and manufactured in-store 3 dimensional leather billboards

Aug 2008 – Sep 2008 · 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India

• Conceptualized and designed leather armours for a PC Jewellers advertisement, creating visually striking and distinctive pieces that complemented the brand’s aesthetic and enhanced the overall campaign.

Apr 2008 – Oct 2008 · 6 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Designed and manufactured leather armours for Bobby Bedi's play Karna - Warrior of the Sun

Jan 2007 – Oct 2022 · 15 yrs 9 mos

• Specialized in trend analysis and fashion forecasting, I have crafted insightful travel blogs and stories that resonate with a global audience.
• My work includes comprehensive reviews of Fashion Weeks across major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Milan, Paris, Tokyo, and Jakarta, providing in-depth insights and critiques that reflect the latest trends in fashion.

Jan 2006 – Mar 2006 · 2 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Leather armours designed for A Midsummer Night's Dream by British director - Tim Supple and Costume Design by Sumant Jayakrishnan

Dec 2005 – Jun 2012 · 6 yrs 6 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Successfully achieved company’s targets while providing excellent customer service by virtue of Design Innovation, Operations, Marketing & Product development
• Focused on establishing excellent productive client relationships, working to identify their needs, quickly resolve issues and to assure their business needs are met
• Handling overall financial management, planning, systems and controls
• Range planning covering relevant trends per product categories
• Articulate in providing production support facility to indigenous brands - Akkaro by Gaurav Jai Gupta, Theorem, Nitin Bal Chauhan, Edge by Shail Gill, Nimboo Closet(Bangalore), MAI
• Articulate in providing production support facility to international brands - Muna Abusulayman (Riyadh), Hebz by Heba Elewadi (London), Plush by Niama Khan (Nottingham), Maharini by Jag Gill (London), Globalheart by Natalie Armstrong (Australia), Shanti Butterfly (Australia)

Dec 2003 – Dec 2005 · 2 yrs · Mumbai Area, India

• Developed appliqué and embellishment swatches for renowned haute couture designers like Escada, Valentino, Chanel, Elie Saab, and Georges Hobeika, aligning with their iconic, innovative styles and meticulously crafted designs.

Oct 2003 – Dec 2006 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Assisted as a costume designer for various projects, including the TV series Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin and the films Naach and Garv, where I contributed to creating distinctive and memorable looks for each production

Nov 2001 – Feb 2003 · 1 yr 3 mos · Chennai Area, India

• Designed packaging for a range of leather accessories, including wallets, belts, bags, and desktop items, ensuring each product was presented with a blend of elegance and functionality.

Feb 2001 – Sep 2003 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Chennai Area, India

• Developed a fresh range of office bags for women. Additionally, designed exclusive wine boxes and other hard goods, as well as a collection of leather bags and accessories tailored specifically for Scandinavian and European markets. Visited tanneries to develop new leather finishes.