Assistant Designer
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KOVID KAPOOR
Assistant Designer
New York, NY
adil5f@r.postjobfree.com
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
PORTFOLIO LINK: http://www.kovid-kapoor.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Designer : Ralliford Hall- New York, NY. December 2018 to Present
Meeting vendors to approve fabric swatches for the upcoming collections.
Working with the production team on all facets of the collection’s development.
Designing digital prints for garments.
Producing design samples.
Working with a tailor(in garment district) to achieve the designer’s vision.
Sourcing for the brand across NYC.
Technical drawings.
Design Intern: Floret.al - New York, NY. August 2018 - November 2018
. Participated in negotiation meetings with vendors to approve fabric swatches for the upcoming collection
. Worked with the production team on all facets of the collection’s development
. Designed digital prints for garments
. Helped in the coordination of the seasonal look-book.
. Sourcing for the brand across NYC.
. Sampling
. Draping
. Technical drawing
Design Intern: Maison de papillon- New York, NY. March 2018 to July 2018
.Sourcing
.Sampling
.Draping
.Technical drawing
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Assistant Designer : Surreal- Pall Mall Design, New Delhi, India. February 2013-August 2013
. Assisted in designing seasonal men's wear collections
. Participated in negotiation meetings with vendors to approve fabric swatches for the upcoming collection
. Worked with the production team on all facets of the collection’s development
. Designed digital prints for garments
. Helped in the coordination of the seasonal look-book. Assistant Designer: Gaurav Gupta, New Delhi, India. June 2012- February 2013
. Assisted in designing the couture and ready-to-wear women's collection
. Collaborated in the seasonal inspirations for both couture and ready-to-wear
. Coordinated production for part of each collection
. Worked with couture clients in designing and fitting their garments
. Developed prints and embroideries
EDUCATION
MFA FASHION DESIGN: Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA, US. September 2014 - December 2017
BFA APPAREL DESIGN: National Institute of Fashion Technology Hyderabad, India. September 2008 - May 2012
SKILLS
Design
Textile/ print design (6 years)
Flat pattern making (7 years)
Draping (7 years)
Illustration
Garment construction
Corsetry
Tambour beading
Embroidery (7 years)
Laser cutting
Computer
Adobe Photoshop (6 years)
Illustrator (5 years)
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Language
. English
. Hindi
ACTIVITIES
Cluster Project
.Worked with traditional hand weavers in India
. The 4-week project included going to Remote villages in the country
. Helping the artisans with the various design process and understanding their craft
. Identify the problems faced by these artists in the contemporary age
. Creating a report illustrating all the information gained in the experience. AWARDS
National Textile Corporation-Young Designer Hunt won in the category - Apparel design INSTALLATION ART
ASIAN ART MUSEUM PROJECT MAY 2018
Designed and fabricated 15 feet tall Saree Dress Tent
SMITHSONIAN PROJECT JUNE 2017
Designed and fabricated 12 feet tall Hula Dress Tent PUBLICATIONS
Volant Magazine August 2017
Period Magazine October 2017
Vogue Italia December 2017
Vogue Italia February 2018
Shuba Magazine May 2018
Vogue Italia June 2018
Elle Magazine April 2019
Vogue Italia June 2020
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