DESIGNER/MERCHANDISER
Miss Raheen Khan.
R-**A, Ezdan Village 6,
Al Wukhair, Wakrah
Tel : 974-********/ 974-********
E-mail: ******.******@*****.***
Objective : To contribute to the field of Fashion through continuous learning,
research and experimentation.
Educational Qualifications:
• 2 years Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design
National Institute of Fashion Design, Mumbai India – 2007.
• Bachelors in Commerce (B.Com)
Malini Kishor Sanghvi College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai India – 2008.
Work Experience :
• May 2012 – May 2018
Working as a Senior Designer cum Merchandiser in “BURLINGTONS OF BOMBAY” For women’s and men’s clothing. The Company has itself a history of fashion industries in India. Burlingtons’ has its 2 boutiques situated in Mumbai at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel (old building) and Trident Hotel’s shopping arcade, which is a house of foreigner buyers.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Forecasting the new trend as per yearly study of Fashion and Trend.
2. Making a Season Color Card for a collection With Mood Board.
3. Research and Development of New Styles as per Buyer Requirement Studies.
4. Fabrics and Trims Sourcing
5. Designing with full pre Image Of look.
6. Handling Production with The Payment follow up for buyer.
7. Sending weekly report to the Head of Department.
Company website: www.burlingtons.in
• June 2011 – April 2012
Self employed : Freelancer for fashion companies and Personal Clients.
October 2010 – May 2011
Worked as a Design Head (Freelancer) for “BRRING DESIGNS”. BRRING has a men’s and a women’s wear line with the silhouettes being a mix of indian and western, but the main focus is on the textile : the weave, the print, the craft, the feel and different textures. We worked on different techniques like ikat, batik, cutwork, patchwork etc. and use it in a unique form. Also a lot of importance is given to colors as it sets the mood for the wearer. The clothes are balanced and simple with interesting details.The feel is ethnic yet the look is very international.We worked with our personal clients creating ensembles for them to fit the occasion. We were also supplying to “The Bombay Store" and "Pantaloons" and sampling for “Seven East”.
• March 2010 – September 2010
Worked as a Designer and Merchandiser for “Saket Overseas Pvt. Ltd”. Saket Overseas is a garment manufacturing company for both export and local market. They are into manufacturing of men’s, women’s and kid’s garments with regular supplies to:
Local Credentials: Pantaloons, Globus, H&A, Provogue, Aditya Birla Group, All
Export Credentials: Maul, Northland Professional, 4F Sport, Costex, Icepeak,
F.LLI Campagnolo, Max Brown.
• July 2008 – February 2010.
Worked as a designer for “CHOU”. Chou is into men’s and women’s designer clothing. They also supplied garments to popular reality shows.
The job involved designing for Men's and Women's apparels, fabric and accessory sourcing, garment costing and market survey.
Optional Info :
Gender : Female.
Nationality : Indian.
Date Of Birth : Aug 15, 1987.
Languages : English, Hindi, French.
Hobbies : Painting, Reading, Travelling, Dance, Music, Sports.
Strengths : Good communication skills, Good representation skills, Prepared to take challenges, Self confidence.
Computer Knowledge :
MS Word, MS Excel, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop.