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Founder & Creative Head - Freelance Projects
VISHAL ANAND-Group of Creativity
Jul 2018 - Present (3 years 6 months)
# On order Line Drawing on paper Portraits (10.0” X 12.0”): 3 from Mumbai & 2 from Canada; Sept’21.
# Visiting Cards for Indo-Australian organization Global Osmosis; Aug’21.
# Decorative Painted Bottles of Abstract/Geometric themes; May’21.
# B/W on order Line Drawing Portrait (12.0” X 16.0”) from NOIDA; Mar’21.
# B/W & Color Artistic Creations for sale using a variety of mediums/ base and graphics by taking inspiration from traditional & modern methods for framed showpieces; Aug’20-till date.
#Design & Prepared Everyday use Items/Showpieces for sale using different old newspapers following a variety of methods; May/Jun’20.
#Design Reference Library of Men’s Garments-
Knitted Bottoms & Knitted Top-Garments-Apr’20,
Sleeveless Over-Garments & Hooded Garments-Mar/Apr’20,
Shirt & Kurta-Mar’20,
Men’s Bottoms-Feb’20.
#Artistic Creation:
Iconos de Hollywood (40.0”X 50.0”), Apr’20;
Wylde Uteringen (24.0”X 16.0”), Apr’20;
Men In Jigsaw (26.0” X 31.0”), Feb’20;
Identities - Feelings (18.0” X 25.5”), Oct’19;
Journey To Peak Of Perfection (30.0” X 50.0”), Aug’19;
True Travelers (35.0” X 35.0”), Jun’19.
#Designed:
-Logo for Aashi Wines India Pvt. Ltd., Nov’19;
-Logo for Manisha International Fashion New Era-All About Unique Fashion & Style for Ms. Manisha Sohal- Sept/Oct’18;
-Logo for Krishn Kutir (Vrindavan Ashram) for Ministry of Women & Child Development (Government of India)- Aug’18.
#Designed Creative Font by inspiration of Men’s Face as LALAKI NG LALAKI (Men’s Face-Filipino language), Jul’19.
#Designed Graphic Prints inspired by natural/ graphic/ traditional/
geometric for Textile/ Interior/ Graphics, Oct’18-Dec.18.
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APPAREL EXPERIENCE PERSONAL-PRINTED & ONLINE EDITORIALS
FREELANCE
Sep 2002 - Feb 2020 (17 years 5 months)
#Souvenir Cum Directory 2020-St. Michael’s Alumni Association (Feb’2020).
# Article for Arvind Advantage on “STYLE GUIDE: STUDIO ARVIND”; April-June 2013.
# Article for Stitch World on “Arvind to offer customized apparels under Studio Arvind and Arvind Denim Lab labels; Target is to open 100 stores in FY 12-13”; January 2013.
# As Industrial Experienced Person for Fashion retail Conference on “Fashion Retail: Will Indian Consumers Shop Online?”; by Dept. of Fashion Management Studies-National Institute of Fashion Technology(New Delhi); at India International Center, New Delhi on 20th May 2011.
# Articles for the online magazine REga Mag-The Mercury 10 Magazine in March 2012 (www.regamag.in) on:
I. World of Fashion – Clothing section on Spring Summer 2012 Fashion Clothing and Color Trend: Top 10;
II. Rega Pick section on Hot Fashion Trends 2012;
III. Designer Tip section on Hot Style Tips on Clothes That Make a Short Guy Look Taller;
# Articles for the online magazine REga Mag-The Mercury 10 Magazine in February 2012 (www.regamag.in) on:
I. World of Fashion – Clothing section on How Men Should Dress Up for Valentine’s Day?;
II. World of Fashion – Clothing section on Perfect Way to dress up for Valentine’s Day for Women?;
III. Beauty – Make-Up section on How To Go “Pink” With Make-Up on Valentine’s Day?;
IV. Rega Pick section on 5 Best Clothing Brands For Men
# Articles for the first issue of the online magazine REga Mag-The Mercury 10 Magazine in January 2012 (www.regamag.in)on:
I. World of Fashion – Clothing section on THE VERSALETTE BY {R}EVOLUTION APPAREL;
II. Designer Tips section on DIFFERENT WAYS TO ROLL UP THE SLEEVES OF A DRESS SHIRT.
# Article for Apparel On-Line on “The Interlinings of a Jacket”; September 2002.
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VISITING FACULTY
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Patna, India
Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 (5 months)
Visiting Faculty for Undergraduate Programmes of Fashion Design, Fashion Communication & Foundation Programme.
- Additional Industrial/Creative/Technical sessions - open discussions.
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & IN CHARGE FOUNDATION / OPERATION - FASHION DESIGN / FASHION & STYLING DEPT.
SCHOOL OF DESIGN (SOD), RK. UNIVERSITY
Rajkot, India
Mar 2018 - Jul 2018 (4 months)
# Developed the General & Creative Aptitude Entrance Test Paper covering Fashion & Interior Design streams followed by 1st Set of Entrance procedure along with Interview on 14th April 2018.
# Designed ensembles for “VIVA” Fashion Show by SOD along with write-up for brochure, event naming, write-up for anchor, music selection, advertisement and awareness of mass public about the perfect destination for getting trained; on 7th April 2018.
# Developed Curriculum-Detailed Syllabus+Assesssment for Bachelors-Fashion Design / Interior Design and Post Graduate Certificate-Fashion & Styling stream followed by set up of educational & work areas in new campus to be functional from July 2018.
# Attended “Design Career Carnival 2018”; by BRDS representing SOD-RK.University as a speaker followed by open interaction with students at Ahmedabad on 12th April 2018.
Awards:
= Award for “Show Management” for 3 Fashion Shows VAYA 2018 at Hotel Fortune Grand by School of Design of RK.University, Rajkot, India (7th April 2018)
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GARMENT/ ACCESSORY/ GRAPHIC DESIGNING
FREELANCE
Apr 1999 - Jul 2018 (19 years 3 months)
#How to FOLD CLOTHES to save space space-Jul'18; What to Wear to an Interview-Jul'18; Styles of Men’s Jackets & Outerwears-Nov'17.
#Logo-TAILOR PLUS-Oct'17; Logo-HOPES & DESIGNS-Corporate Gifting Solution-Sept'17; Group Name+Logo-ROGER WILLIAMS-FINE ITALIAN FABRICS-Aug'17.
#Women’s Garments Styles-May/Jun'17.
#Trend Forecast Analysis-SS’17 & AW’17/18.
#Logo/Labels/Tags/Packing Options-Anti-Microbial Medical Uniforms;Oct'15-Jan'16.
#Detailed SUIT GUIDE-Jul'15; Detailed guidance-SHIRTS-Jun'15.
#Invitation Card-Navjote Reception & initiation into Zoroastrian religion of Mr. Hoshvan-Jun'15.
#Name/Logo-Aliki Media & Entertainment-Oct/Nov'13; Company Name/Logo-TEX CO FASHIONS-Mar'13.
#T-shirt Prints-BERSHKA-SS'12-Mar'12.
#Brand Name/Logo/Labels/Tags/Visiting Card/etc-Mr. Arshad Khan-Jul/Aug'10; Logo/Visiting Card-Aster Entertainment-Mar'10.
#Season Summary report-AW'07/08 & SS'08.
#Temporary Tattoos-Bollywood Movie CHARAS-Feb'03.
#Accessories-Lakme’ India Fashion Week 2000 & AW'00 Collection-JJ Vallaya.
#Graduating Final Collection, A DAY AT NIGHT-Men’s Semi Formal/Club Wear For Niryat-Sam Apparels (India) Ltd.,NOIDA.
#Casual Garments-EXOTIC, RMX Joss-SS'00; T-shirt Prints-Li’l Tomatoes-SS'99; Casual Garments-Ogaan-SS'00; Formal/Semi Formal Coats-Villa Appearances-AW'00/01; Casual Sports Wear-Reebok-SS'00; Casual Kid’s Wear-Ruff & Tuff Kids-SS'01.
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EXTERNAL JURY MEMBER / INTERACTIVE SESSION / MODULES AS INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE PERSON
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Aug 2004 - Mar 2017 (12 years 7 months)
# Expert Session-Variety of process / presentation for Designers; Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFT-VIII), NIFT-Patna-21th Mar'17.
# Expert Session & open discussions-Present Menswear Industry & Work Area Wideness; Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFT-VIII), NIFT-Patna-17th Mar'17.
# Expert Session-Apparel Production Planning & Control; Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFT-VI), NIFT-Gandhinagar-18th Feb'15
# Fashion Spectrum 2012- 360 degree at NIFT Patna for Cultural event as Jury member on 9th Feb'12.
# As Industrial Experience Person for the Interactive Session with students of Dept. FD (3rd Year) from NIFT; Patna on 3rd Feb'12
# Graduating project of Fashion & Technology (4 year), 19th/20th May'10
# Portfolio Jury of Fashion Design Dept, 14th Dec'09.
# As Industrial Experience Person for the Interactive Session of the Fresher’s for clarifying their doubts and explaining the areas needed to concentrate on for NIFT Hyderabad; 29 Jul'09.
# Graduating project of Fashion & Technology (4 year), 27th/28th May'09
# As Industrial Experience Person for the Interactive Session of the Fresher’s for clarifying their doubts and explaining the areas needed to concentrate on for National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad; 28 Aug'08.
# Summer Industrial Training (2 months) Presentation of Fashion Design Dept.,18 Aug'06
# Design Paradigm-06; the Graduating Show of FIT 2002-2006, 13th May'06
# Summer Industrial Training (8 months) Presentation of Fashion Design Dept.,16 Aug'05
# Summer Industrial Training (2 months) Presentation of Fashion Design Dept., Aug'04
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DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER – CREATIVE STUDIO ARVIND
Ahmedabad, India
Jul 2012 - Nov 2016 (4 years 4 months)
July 2012 to March 2014 as Head - Custom Tailoring & Arvind Denim Lab (ADL)
Long-term / larger business perspective with respect to external environment and organizational strengths and weaknesses, map resource requirement, execution strategy, performance indicators towards achievement of strategic goals. Managing business costs to deliver according to functional & financial organizational outcomes.
= Style Guides - Custom tailoring
= Made To Measure. Retail Department
# Participated as Violet Warriors in ARVIND BATTLE ROYALE on 3rd Jan’15,
# Designed Ceremonial Collection SS’15,
# Developed SS’15 Print Analysis with feasible Print Options,
# Forecast Analysis for SS’15,
# Sourced and developed new trim range to introduce from Ceremonial-2 collection via all stores,
# Designed Ceremonial-2 A/W'14/15 Collection, Festive'14 Collection, SS'14 Collection, Ceremonial A/W'13/14 Collection & Catalog, SS'13 Collection, A/W'12/13 Collection.
# Designed Hand Made Structured Blazer.
# Designed Certificate of Appreciation, Studio Arvind Order Form, ADL Order Form.
# Designed ADL Champ Uniform T-shirt & Store Staff Uniform-Flagship Store.
# Introduced Classic & Vintage level service with wide range of offerings including SWAROVSKI buttons.
# Introduced INNOVATIVE AREA highlighting the fresh introductions of the company for Arvind Ltd.
# Forecast Analysis for A/W'14/15, Designed new Logo for garment label/branding/tags, Designed Studio Arvind Hang Tags for Ceremonial/Ethnic & General category, SS’14 Casual styles for Print Advertisement shoot.
Awards:
= 1st Prize Trophy-“Best Team with Highest Points & Rating” in ARVIND BATTLE ROYALE; as VIOLET WARRIORS team, Arvind Ltd.(3rd January 2015).
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HEAD DESIGNER-BELMONTE
TOTAL WARDROBE SOLUTIONS, S. KUMARS NATIONWIDE LIMITED
Bengaluru, India
Feb 2011 - Mar 2012 (1 year 1 month)
# Designed 2 page Format of Style Sheet of Shirts/Trousers/Coats having all Design/Technical/Pattern details; with all details required for proper understanding at the manufacturer’s end and for the company’s future reference.
# Designed set a new labels for the Formal range of Belmonte.
# Designed embroidery motif for branding for the range of Formal Shirts (CVC/Cotton/Premium Range) & Formal Trousers (Core/Premium Range).
# Developed a Presentation for Fashion Trend of Spring Summer 2012; as per Fashion Forecast/ Indian Market survey/ International Brand Online survey/ Brand Performance/USP highlight of Trend/etc.
# Designed a set of Loop Labels for Formal Trousers (Core/Premium Range).
# Designed Brand/Size Tab for Packed Formal Shirts (CVC/Cotton/Premium Range).
# Handled Autumn Winter 2011/2012 Trade Show with final bookings for EBO/MBO/LFS at New Delhi/Kolkatta.
# Designed and developed the Fabric Range for Spring Summer 2012; as per Color Forecast / Brand Performance/ International Brand Online survey/ etc.
# Designed & developed Formal/ Contemporary/Casual/Evening Range having Shirts, Trousers, Blazers, T-shirts, Polo, Denim, Jackets, etc for Spring Summer 2012.
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CHIEF DESIGNER (HEAD-DESIGN & MERCHANDISING)
HAZMER INFRACON INDIA PVT. LTD.(APPAREL DIVISION), Hyderabad
Oct 2009 - Jan 2011 (1 year 3 months)
Designing Top/Shirts, Trousers/Skirts, Salwar/Kurta/Stoles for Women's Corporate wear. Designing & Ranging whole collection in categories, Decision on the usage of trims depending on style and fabric, final approval on samples and color ways, Discussion with Technical, Production and Sampling dept. regarding positive and negative aspects of any Pre-production Sample and the requirements needed for that, Checking products for quality factor and giving solutions for any defects, Deciding CF & right side of all fabrics, Deciding set of interlinings as per style and fabric, Working on Embroidery software by developing variations. Contacting different suppliers and manufacturers as per our requirement for the whole collection.
# Designed the varieties of options for Brand Name, Logo, Main Label, etc.
# Designed options of different styles for Letterhead, Envelope, Visiting Card, etc. with all required specifications and color ways detail.
# Designed Format of Salary Slip, Leave Form, Requisition Slip, etc. with varieties of options and finalization by the MD for proper record.
# Designed Format of 1 Page Technical File having all required construction and styling details with all additional details required by the manufacturer’s regarding required trims, needed finishing, packing and other “to be taken care of details.
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HEAD, DESIGN / MERCHANDISING / TECHNICAL DEPT.
POKARNA LIMITED, Hyderabad
Nov 2003 - Sep 2009 (5 years 10 months)
Designing Shirts & Trousers, Development of Graphic Screens for embroidery, Designing & Ranging whole collection in categories, Checking of PO, Trim Card, SRF & Technical file, Decision on the usage of trims depending on style and fabric, final approval on samples and color ways, Discussion with Technical, Production and Sampling dept. regarding positive and negative aspects of any Pre-production Sample and the requirements needed for that, Checking products for quality factor and giving solutions for any defects, Deciding CF & right side of all fabrics, Deciding set of interlinings as per style and fabric, Working on Embroidery software by developing variations, In-charge of Trouser Line, Interaction with Buyers for order and further clarifications, Auditing .
# Head, Design/Merchandising/Technical Department (Shirts & Trousers), (April ‘08-September ‘09)
# Head, Design/Technical Consultancy-Shirts & Trousers and In-charge: Embroidery Dept. & Trouser Line (April ‘07- March’08)
# Head, Design/Merchandising/Technical Consultancy-Shirts & Trousers (April ‘06- March ‘07)
# Head, Design/Merchandising and Technical Consultancy-Shirts (April ‘05- March ‘06)
# Head, Design & Merchandising (December ‘03- March ’05)
Awards:
# “Best Manager of the Company Award” - 2004-2005; as Head-Design & Merchandising for my outstanding work in Pokarna Limited, Hyderabad, India.
# “Best Employee of the Company Award” - 2005-2006; as Head-Design, Merchandising & Technical Consultancy for my contribution towards the growth of Pokarna Limited, Hyderabad, India.
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VISITING FACULTY
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Jan 2003 - Dec 2006 (3 years 11 months)
# Aug. 06 to Dec. 06 -NIFT, Hyderabad - Visiting Faculty for Men’s Wear Pattern Making for Fashion Design (F.D.-VII).
# Jan. 03 to Jun. 03 - NIFT, New Delhi - Visiting Faculty for
1. Pattern Making for Fashion Design (FD).
2. Pattern Making for Fashion Design and Clothing Technology (FDCT).
3. Grading for Fashion Design and Clothing Technology (FDCT).
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DESIGNER
LANDMARK GROUP
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Apr 2003 - Nov 2003 (7 months)
Designing garments, Development of Graphic Screens, Designing & Ranging whole collection in categories, final approval on samples and color ways, guidance to graphic designer and buyer.
# Designed Men’s T-shirt with Prints for Retro, Spring/Summer 2004.
# Designed Women’s Casual Sports Wear with variety of prints, embellishments and branding for Lee Cooper, Spring/Summer 2004.
# Designed Women’s Comfort Wear Collection for SPL Active, Spring/Summer 2004.
# Designed Women’s Wear Collection for large women size for Splash Women, Spring/Summer 2004.
# Designed Women’s Everyday Wear Collection with options for formal/ semi formal/ casual/ comfort wears for NEXUS, Spring/Summer 2004.
# Designed Women’s Clean n Trendy Collection for young customers for ZYNC, Spring/Summer 2004.
# Designed Women’s Fashion Trend Booklet comprising Color ways, Fabric, Trims, Prints, Accessories and Styles, Spring/Summer 2004.
# Visited CPD Fair, August ’03, Dusseldorf, Germany for covering Women’s Wear Trend used by various brands & accepted by normal customers and Visual Merchandising done in various stalls and brand outlets.
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CONSULTANT DESIGNER
SAKS INDIA
New Delhi, India
Dec 2002 - Apr 2003 (4 months)
Designing, Sampling, Pattern Making & Checking and Technical Guidance to Pattern Master and Tailors.
# Designed Women’s Dress for Valentino; Autumn/Winter 2002-2003.
# Designed Quilting Variations for Armani; November 02.
# Designed Women’s / Men’s Collection for its launch in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, Italy and New Delhi.
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DESIGNER AND SAMPLING INCHARGE
NIRYAT SAM APPARELS INDIA LTD
Noida, India
Jul 2000 - Dec 2002 (2 years 5 months)
Designing, Sampling, Pattern Making, Technical Guidance and Coordination with the Buyers.
# Designed Men’s Semi Formal/Casual Jackets for Park Avenue, Raymonds; Autumn/Winter 2001-2002.
# Designed Men’s & Women’s Formal/Casual Jackets for Provogue; Autumn/Winter 2001-2002.
# Designed Casual Trousers for Wills Sport, ITC Ltd.; Spring/Summer 2001, Autumn/Winter 2001-2002, Spring/Summer 2002.
# Designed Men’s & Women’s Semi Formal Jackets for Westside, Trent Ltd., Autumn/Winter 2001-2002.
# Designed & Patterned Men’s Formal/Casual Jackets for Shopper’s Stop, Spring/ Summer 2001.
# Designed Men’s Formal /Casual Jackets for Tamarind, S. Kumar’s, Autumn/ Winter 2001-2002.
# Designing Men’s Casual Jackets for Arvind Brands Ltd., Autumn/Winter 2002/2003.
# Headed the responsibility for the Men’s & Women’s Suits for the License of Pierre Cardin; Designing for its Launch in India; for Autumn/ Winter 2002-2003.
# Interaction & Discussions with the Buyers regarding Style, Finishing and Quality aspects of the Garments.
# Headed the responsibility of Production Line for Trousers and Jackets; October 2000-February 2001.
# Guided the Production, Quality Control, Finishing and Packing Department for the Trousers of Slates (Levi’s); February2001-September 2001.
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DESIGNING, PATTERN MAKING/CHECKING PROJECTS, LECTURE
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY
New Delhi, India
Jun 2000 - Aug 2002 (2 years 2 months)
# Designed, Developed & Made Patterns;in assistance of Mrs. Banhi Jha(Professor)-Senior Security Group (SSG)-Central Industrial Security Force(CISF): Disruptive Print & Color Combination,Logo & its Placement,Uniform(Summer, Winter,Civil & Casuals) and Headgear in Jul/Aug 2002.
# Gave Lecture followed by Discussions to Clarify; with Mrs. Asha Baxi(Senior Professor); in Fashion Design dept. for:Finishing & Quality aspects of Garments, Industrial Production of Coats and Difference between Men’s/Women’s Coat.
# 2D/3D Designs;in assistance of Mrs. Archana Shastri (Professor);for Interior Decoration & Surface Ornamentation of Objects and Garments using the logo of IGNOU in 2000.
# Expert Pattern Making of Formal/Semi Formal Garments (Detecting & Rectifying the Faults)-Rajasthan Urban Development Authority(RUDA),Jaipur-Autumn Winter 2000-2001.
# Pattern Making of Casual Shirts for BMC International Pvt. Ltd.,New Delhi for Autumn/ Winter 2000-2001.
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MODELLING & MUSIC
FREELANCE
1993 - 2001 (8 years)
# Modeling for the Launch of “MAFIA”; the readymade Western Wear Label in 2001.
# Modeling for the Websites of the label “MAFIA” (2001) & Marital Site for Fat Women (2000).
# Modeling for N.I.F.T.-Fashionova 1999, N.I.F.T.-Confluence 2000 and N.I.F.T.-Fashionova 2001.
# Modeling for Leather Garment Designer Ru Ben in 1999.
# Modeling for the Launch of ABTrack and their Brochure in India in 1998.
# Modeling for Col. Kapoor (the first user of Shahrukh Khan) in 1997.
# Musical Performance in Governor House for a U.N.O. Program in 1995.
# Music for the Cassettes of Youth Forum and Taru Mitra.
