Feb 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• In my last role, I managed the Design and Development of soft goods which included Backpacks, Duffels & Hard luggage for the Brand Uppercase.
• During my tenure, I have worked on various projects and created versatile, functional products as per the needs of modern travellers.
• Worked closely with the product team to understand the brief and market requirements.
• Develop and ideate detailed product sketches, renderings, and technical packages for product development.
• Lead creation and presentation work to the leadership team which includes the style and range presentation
• Creating tech packs and coordinating with the Sourcing team / Indian vendors for product development end-to-end.

Aug 2017 – Jan 2022 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• The design and development of new products (hard or soft goods) which includes Backpacks, Duffels & luggage’s for the Brand American Tourister, Kamiliant & High Sierra Brand for South Asia market.
• Defining and managing projects with design and development processes from project brief to final production. The process include from extensive research ( primary & Secondary ) to Understanding & Interpretation of brief, as given by Product Team
• Initial research includes competitor products, price points, features, target consumer & future trends in seasonal color and graphic print trend research.
• Working on CMF and graphic designs
• Conceptualization and ideation of product concepts, digital rendering & presentation of concepts to project managers and upper management.
• Making detail sheet ( Techpack ) for vendor/factory for product development. Also reviewing each sample against Techpack & cost- giving feedback for same
• Also frequent travel overseas to work closely with vendor/factory & development team on product construction & cost optimization
• Reviewing & presenting the final Collection/Range to the project managers and upper management Team.
• Also Helping team members & managing/supervising product interns on various projects

Mar 2014 – Jul 2017 · 3 yrs 4 mos · BANGALORE

• As the Senior Product Designer, I was given the opportunity to lead design in the creation of Wildcraft's main product lines: back-to-school backpacks, duffels, slings, messenger bags, and outdoor packs.
• Wildcraft is known for its functionality, versatile, reliable, and affordable lifestyle gear. I gained valuable experience by working on the entire product creation process and development.

Jun 2012 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Conceptualization & development of new products(Backpacks) ,graphics on products & Branding,

Jun 2011 – Jul 2011 · 1 mo

• Packaging of products