Sujata Murugkar
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About
I am a results oriented apparel designer with expertise in sweaters and knitwear design. I have a thorough understanding of yarns, stitch development, fabrics, garment construction and fit. I'm always shopping, researching new trends and seeking innovative techniques to deliver trend right styles. Being a creative problem solver, I thoroughly enjoy leading teams through the entire process of product development from concept till final production.
My expertise is:
* Excellent hand sketching
* Merchandising and line building
* Technical and conceptual Knitwear expertise
* Sweater manufacturing knowledge
* Tech packs and fittings
* Full size layouts
* Embellishments and trims development
* Print and graphic design direction
* Mentoring and coaching
* Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, WebPDM, Color Matters -
Education
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BFA Advertising & Graphic DesignSir JJ Institute of Applied Arts
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AAS Knitwear DesignFashion Institute of Technology
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Experience
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Design ConsultantKBL Group, NYC Alliance, Minnie Rose, Nation DesignNew York, NYDec 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)* Develop cut & sew knits and luxury fully fashioned sweaters for private label at KBL Group
* Collaborated with Senior Knitwear Designer to launch 7 brands in the cut & sew knits category for casual wear and career wear at NYC Alliance
* Developed detailed tech packs for luxury fully fashioned sweater knits at Minnie Rose
* Designed & developed fully fashioned sweaters for 3 brands at Nation Design -
Fulltime Freelance Senior Sweater Design ConsultantMinnie RoseNew York, NYSep 2017 - May 2020 (2 years 8 months)*Conducted extensive trend research, created moods boards, selected yarns, developed color cards, knit-downs, attended trade shows, met with vendors to add freshness to the line and grow business
* Designed 50-250 new styles per season, covering 10 deliveries and 6 seasons per year
* Developed detailed tech-packs and followed up on product development till salesman samples stage
* Presented line at line review and merchandised the line following input from sales team
* Worked in liaison with technical designer to finesse the production fit over multiple fittings
* Collaborated with graphic designer on stitch, print and pattern development -
Freelance Knitwear Designer / ConsultantBetabrand, State Cashmere, Sien Knitwear, 525 America, New York & Company and NYC AllianceNew York, NYFeb 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year 6 months)• Awarded as top 5 finalists in Betabrand’s “Big on Betabrand Contest” from 400 global design entries with launch on crowdfunding platform
• Designed contemporary cashmere sweaters for State Cashmere
• Collaborated with design directors for design and product development including market research, hand sketching, CADS and developing detailed tech packs at Sien Knitwear, 525 America, New York & Company and NYC Alliance -
Fulltime Freelance Senior Sweater DesignerRalsey Group (Li & Fung Company)New York, NYAug 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 5 months)*Partnered with Senior VP of Design, Design Director and Sales team to develop original sweaters for Charter Club at Macy’s
• Researched trend directions, performed competitive analysis, oversaw yarn, design concepts, presentation boards, mock-ups, color-ups and inspiration photos for design meetings
• Created hand sketches, Illustrator sketches, spec sheets, line sheets and ensured maintenance of designs in shared drives
• Partnered with Design Director in showroom set-ups and presenting the line at line reviews
• Maintained communication with Macy’s merchandising team, Hong Kong product development team, LF production, technical, sales and CAD departments to ensure smooth flow of information
• Mentored and monitored assistant designers and performed evaluations for interns -
Fulltime Freelance Sweater DesignerPremise- Republic Clothing GroupNew York, NYOct 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 2 months)• Designed new line of women’s sweaters for better markets which retailed as Premise, Grace Elements, Andrea Jovine and Carmen Marc Valvo labels
• Executed development of knitwear line to merchandise with separates as part of a collection for four seasonal presentations
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Awards
•Awarded grand prize in Modern Bride & Fashion Group international design contest and published in Modern Bride magazine
•Awarded Grand Prize for Best Fashion Collection in Goldwell design contest -
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