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About
Highly creative and experienced designer, specializing in Home textiles with over 8 years’ experience. A post-graduate from National Institute of Fashion Technology and graduate of Fine Arts from Stella Maris, premier design institutes of India. Skilled in all aspects of design from textile and surface design, product design and development to trend research, CAD and visual merchandising. Possess a vast knowledge of various textile techniques, fabrics, weaves and surface ornamentation. Highly proficient in CAD using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and other design software. Exposure to international trade and textile fairs, Heimtextil, Frankfurt. Developed and honed a fine aesthetic design sense and color sense by working with international clients and designers, having designed for USA, Canada, Europe, South Africa and Dubai. Have also dabbled in graphic design, interior design, leather accessories and Jewellery Design.
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Education
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Post Graduate Diploma Leather Apparel Design & TechnologyNational Institute of Fashion Technology1998 - 2000
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Bachelor's degree Fine ArtsStella Maris College1995 - 1998
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Experience
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Creative DesignerJanet DesignsAug 2007 - Present (18 years 10 months)Providing the following freelance design services for the Home Furnishing Export sector:
Textile Design: Stripes, Checks, Dobby, Prints & Jacquards.
Surface Design: Embroidery, Applique & Patchwork designs.
Product Design & Development: Range of Home furnishings: Table linen, Kitchen linen, curtains & cushions.
Trend Research & Color Analysis: Season wise trends and color forecasts.
Computer Aided Design & Presentation: CAD designs and sketches with complete product specs & colorways.
Visual Merchandising: Showroom displays & stall design and display for trade fairs.
Clients: Swarovski Elements - Accents Chennai, RK Exports for Accents de Ville(USA & Canada) & Woolworths (SA), Nandini Fabrics. -
Senior DesignerIndokem Overseas Ltd., ChennaiAug 2003 - Dec 2006 (3 years 4 months)Designed and developed season-wise Home textile collections [Bedding, Table & kitchen] for American and European markets based on forecasts, market trends, client’s specifications and target pricing.
Explored range of textile techniques from weaves-stripe/checks to jacquards, patchwork and embroidery.
Sourced, developed and coordinated vendors for all design developments.
Created computerized designs and product specs using software: Adobe Photoshop and Textronics.
Designed stall displays and products for Heimtex 2005 &2006. ¬¬¬¬¬
Clientele designed for: Home Center (Dubai) & Lifestyle (India), West Point Home (NY), Crate and Barrel, K-Mart, JC Penny (USA); Jysk, COOP (Europe). -
Product Development ExecutiveTritan Leather Works Pvt. Ltd.2002 - 2003 (1 year)Designed range of Leather bags for Spain and USA.
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Design ExecutiveWestern Express LtdJan 2001 - Jan 2002 (1 year)Designed quilts and rugs for brand Patchmagic based on American themes: Halloween, Christmas, Country and Coastal
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Chief DesignerHidesign2000 - 2001 (1 year)Designed leather bags and accessories for the brand: Hidesign.
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Awards
Most Innovative Use of Leather Award - Design Collection 2000 at NIFT, New Delhi
Winner - MIA "My Expression" Jewellery Design Competition by Tanishq 2012 -
Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@pranithajanet, member since 2013
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