DRISHTI GOEL
MENSWEAR WOMENSWEAR PRINT DEVELOPMENT
+91-797******* *******.******@*****.*** LinkedIn Portfolio Detail-driven fashion designer with experience across the full design pipeline. From initial concept and market research to technical dockets. Skilled in translating trends into commercially viable collections, with expertise in craft documentation, illustration, and content creation for fashion. SKILLS
Design & Technical Skills :
Illustration, print development, surface embellishment, pattern making, garment construction, technical dockets, moodboards, concept ideation
Research & Strategy Skills :
Market research, trend analysis, range planning, storytelling, content writing Software Skills :
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate WORK EXPERIENCE
Design Intern - Arrow Dec 2025 - Apr 2026
Spearheaded print development for the SMU Polo Line - created 20 original prints and 25 solid polo concepts, generating 98 design variations
Produced detailed technical dockets for all polo styles, ensuring production-ready documentation across the full range
Conducted in-depth market research and trend analysis to inform design direction and range planning, directly shaping the collection's aesthetic identity Designed 20 prints for the ceremony formal shirt range under ORIGINALS, expanding the product assortment to 74 options
Freelance Designer - Aervia Oct - Nov 2025
Independently managed end-to-end technical design for 5 womenswear formal ensembles comprising 20 garments, delivering garment illustrations, detailed spec sheets, and construction notes primed for production
Design Intern - P N Rao Jun - Aug 2025
Created 10+ bespoke fashion illustrations for the brand's catalogue, elevating client-facing presentations Contributed to the development of the SS-26 formalwear collection through market and trend research, and complete design process, actively assisting in its creation Designed 10 embroidered jacket mockups and developed 15 prints for blazer linings, including AI- generated fabric simulations for accelerated design exploration Content Writing - Loomera Aug 2024
Authored 30+ articles on handloom sarees for an e-commerce platform, building a rich content library that deepened audience engagement
Illustrator - Elements of Principles of Design Aug 2024 Created 18 original illustrations for a published academic chapter on Design Fundamentals Handmade Invites Designer - T’art : Boulangerie & Patisserie Aug 2024 Designed 50 custom handcrafted invites for the brand's soft launch, reinforcing the establishment's artisanal identity and creating a memorable first impression Calligraphy Artist - Salt : Pan India Restaurant Jun 2022 Produced 30+ hand-lettered quote posters for in-store display, enhancing the restaurant's visual ambience and contributing to a distinctive, curated environment. Displayed in Koramangala Nexus, VR, and Shantiniketan Nexus
ACHIEVEMENTS & LEADERSHIP
Reebok Sneaker Design Competition Mar 2025
Secured 2nd place for an innovative sneaker design concept Workshop Core Member - NIFT Bangalore 2024 – 2025 Served as a core team member for the Tribal Doll - making workshop at Design Scions Summer Camp, and facilitated the same workshop for international students from the Swiss Textile and Fashion (STF) Institute, bridging Indian craft traditions with a global audience Craft Documentation - Vraatra Pani Jun – Aug 2024 Led end-to-end creation of a comprehensive Kalamkari documentation project. Authored the complete content and designed the full book layout, submitted to the Ministry of Textiles as an archival and educational resource
Head of Creative Club 2018–2020
Led school-wide creative initiatives and events, cultivating a culture of artistic expression and cross- disciplinary collaboration.
360 All-Rounder Student Award 2016–2019
Recognised for sustained excellence across academics, leadership, and extracurricular activities four consecutive years.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Design in Fashion National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore 2022 - 2026 Higher Secondary – Science (PCMC) The Amaatra Acdemy 2015 – 2022