Textile & Sustainable Product Designer
Resume:
VIKAS SHARMA
Designer, Entrepreneur & Educator
EDUCATION
MBA in Production Management
JECRC Jaipur
UG in Crafts Design (Soft Material
Application : Textile & Accessories)
Indian Institute of Crafts and Design,
Jaipur
Senior Secondary School (12th)
Jaipur International Public School, Jaipur
Rajasthan Board
Secondary School (10th)
Shree Ram Public Senior Secondary
school, Jaipur, Rajasthan Board
2014 -
2018
2021 -
2023
2013
2011
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Creative and hands-on Designer, Educator, and
Entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in
fashion, craft, and product design. Skilled in leading academic programs, conducting government-
recognized workshops, and developing craft-based
product collections. Proven expertise in working with diverse materials including wood, metal, ceramics, and paper. Founder of Sustain Craft and a registered entrepreneur under Startup India, recognized for
promoting sustainable, vegan leather-based design
innovations. Passionate about blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design education.
CONTACT
***********@*****.***
vsharma1113.wixsite.com/vikas
www.sustaincraft.in
Aug11
CERTIFICATES
IP Trademark
Successfully registered a trademark for
my brand, ensuring legal protection and
brand recognition.
Art of Writing Research Paper
Research Foundation of India
JKK Certificate of Participation
Created Souvenir shop Redesign,
Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur
Students Research Fellowship
Programme
AIACA & Google
NSS+2
The National Service Scheme
Jun 21
2023
Feb 21
Jun 16
PROJECTS
EMPANELMENTS & ECOGNITIONS
Design & Technical Development
Leather Footwear Craft under NHDP
Development Commissioner (Handicrafts),
Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India
JKK Souvenir shop and Library
Redesign
Created Souvenir shop and Library
Redesign, Jawahar Kala Kendra
Bijo
Head Designer, Sample Development
Design Collection Development in Vegan
Leather and Documentation
All India Artisans and Craft workers
Welfare Association (AIACA)
Blue Pottery Documentation
Rajasthali
Graphic Design
Craft Document in Kota Doria crafts
Documentation, Artisan Data Collection
Development Commissioner
(Handicrafts), Ministry of Textile,
Govt. of India
Designer Empaneled
Ministry of Textile
Leather Craft Artist
District Industries Centre, Jaipur
Leather Craft Artist
Feb 21 -
Mar 21
Oct 19 -
Jan 20
Dec 23 -
Jan 24
Jun16
Jun15
Dec 17
Oct 23 -
Current
2022
2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
Suresh Gyan Vihar University
Assistant Professor
Amity University, Jaipur
Visiting Faculty
Sustain Craft
Founder, Managing the business,
Products development and Marketing
Sandip University
Program Coordinator & Assistant Professor
Handled academic, coordination
international affairs, fashion lab
oversight, student advising, and brand
consultancy at the School of Design.
Khayti School of Design
Foundation Year Coordinator & Assistant
Professor
A. L. Paper (Home Division)
Sr. Designer
Led the design team and oversaw
the development of home furnishing
collections, including products such as
rugs, cushions, and related textile items.
Products Like Rugs, Cushions Etc
Vivekananda Global University
Assistant Professor
Ray of Sun
Operations Head & Sr. Designer
Led sample development, managed
design operations, and maintained
order tracking through Time and Action
(T&A) schedules.
Rangsutra Craft
Designer Executive
Sample Development
Cluster Development
Bharti The Design Studio
Assistant Designer
Sample Development
Jan 21 -
July 21
Aug 21 -
DEC 21
Jan 22 -
Sept 22
Jan19 -
Current
Aug 18 -
Feb 19
Feb 19 -
Jun 20
Jun 15 -
Nov 16
Aug 23 -
Nov 23
July 24 -
Feb 26
Oct 22 -
July 23
INTERNSHIPS
Syahi
Assistant Designer, Print Design
Development and Design Collection
Development
Shilpi Handicraft
Assistant Designer, Sample Development
Design Collection Development
Jan 18 -
Jun 18
Jul 17 -
Aug 17
FREELANCE WORK EXPERIENCE
2018 -
2023
Nov 18 -
Jun 20
Jun 18 -
Jan 20
Jun 15
July 19 -
may 25
July 20 -
Nov 24
Handy
Graphic Design, Products Development,
Accessories Design.
Hello World Creation
Graphic Design, Products Development,
Accessories Design.
Khatu Design
Graphic Design, Products Concept
Development
Ray of Sun
Design Consultant, Sample Development,
Fabric Sourcing
Slim Kagzi Paper
Graphic Design
Rajasthali
Graphic Design
WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED
Jila Shiksha and Prashikshan
Sansthan, Azamgarh
Printing Workshop
Workshops
Conducted over 20 hands-on workshops
at various universities and government
institutions, focusing on traditional and
contemporary craft techniques.
Aug
2021
2022
2023
2020
2020
ACHIEVEMENTS & MILESTONES
Registered Trademark
Sustain Craft
Start-up of India
First Vegan Leather Brand Register with
Startup of India
Start-up of Rajasthan
First Vegan Leather Brand Register with
Startup of India
DIGITAL SKILLS
DESIGN SKILLS ARTISANAL TECHNIQUES
Wood:-
Proficient in woodworking techniques
including product making, wood inlay,
carving, joinery, and the creation of wooden
jewelry.
Metal:-
Metal embossing, Metal jewellery making,
Metal wire modeling, Structural design
using metal wires.
Terracotta/Ceramic/Pop:-
Coiling, slabbing, pinching, Jewellery
making with terracotta and POP
modeling and tile making, POP-based
product creation and structure making,
POP art techniques structure making
and POP art techniques
Laser Machine :-
Laser cutting and engraving techniques,
Product creation using laser machines,
Material handling: acrylic, various types
of wood and Model-making using laser
technology
Textile Design:-
Weaving, Surface embellishment, Print
design, Block printing, Screen printing,
Batik, Tie and dye, Natural dyeing,
Advanced clamp dye techniques,
Embroidery, Understanding of design
elements and principles and Home
furnishing product development (rugs,
carpets, cushions, curtains)
Accessories Design:-
Designing men’s and women’s
accessories, Bag, wallet, belt, and clutch
making, Leather crafting techniques
(embossing, punching, braiding), Vegan
leather product development and
Leather jewelry making
Graphic Design:-
Print design, Photo editing, Poster
creation, Branding and identity design,
Vector file creation, Digital product
design, Documentation and layout
design and Fashion illustration (men’s
and women’s wear)
Paper Products Design:-
Paper quilling, Papier-mâché techniques,
Diary and stationery product design,
Paper jewellery making, Paper lamp
creation and Paper model making
Fashion Design:-
Basic Pattern making, Men’s and
women’s wear, Draping, Stitching,
Printing techniques, Garment,
construction techniques, Visual
merchandising, Basic Fashion illustration,
Trend forecasting, Range and collection
development, Garment detailing,
Fashion marketing, Sustainable fashion
practices, Coordination of fashion shows
and exhibitions
Interior and Products Design:-
Model making, Surface finishing,
Construction techniques, Material
handling, wood, metal, acrylic, cork,
copper, stone, ceramics and Product
design for interior applications
Photography:-
Proficient in product photography,
jewelry shoots, and fashion
photography.
HOBBIES
Photography Food
Swimming Travelling
Book
Reading
Sketching
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