Experience

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  NC State Wilson College of Textiles

  • Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

  • Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

    • Aug 2023 - Present
    • Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

    Graduate Teaching Assistant:FTD 376 Knitted Textile Design Studio IFTD 476 Knitted Textile Design Studio IIFTD 374 Surface Design and TextureTT 591 Special Studies in Textile Technology (Knit Design)

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  Cornell Performance Apparel Design Lab

  • Ithaca, New York, United States

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    • Oct 2021 - Aug 2023
    • Ithaca, New York, United States

    • Performance evaluation and characterization of sustainable and next-gen textile materials for performance applications as per industry standards like ASTM, AATCC.• Developed a hybrid pfd/jacket design with inherent buoyancy and insulation. Assessed fit and wearability of the prototype through in-water wear tests. Tested thermal comfort and microclimate of the garment through thermal manikin tests. Developed next-gen sustainable materials with PFC free natural DWR (DurableWater Repellent), and explored natural alternatives to down.• Worked on flexible integrated circuits for wearable technology applications.

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  Cornell University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Graduate Art Assistant

    • Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

    Interactive sensory musical textiles explore intersections between materiality, technology and story- telling through traditional textile-based media alongside technological interventions and e-textiles. This is manifested through a process driven approach to transform purely analog traditional textiles with the inclusion of computer programming and modern technological elements.

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    • Aug 2021 - May 2023

    FSAD 3320 - Product Quality AssuranceMentored students to evaluate textiles and garments employing industry standard practices and explore expectations for product performance as well as the influence of fiber and fabric on tested properties. Familiarized students with standards organizations, certification systems, and government regulatory agencies. Guided students to interpret testing data and relate it to product parameters and performance.FSAD 2310: Fashion Product ManagementFamiliarized students with the fashion supply chain with emphasis on the U.S apparel industry. Curated worksheets, case studies and discussions that helped the students critically analyze key concepts of production, marketing and distribution of fashion products including consumer behavior, trend forecasting, brand management, merchandise planning and multi-channel distribution.FSAD 2640: Draping in FashionAcquainted students with the body form and draping techniques necessary to bring sketched design ideas to reality. Students gained confidence in draping skills by completing weekly hands-on exercises and obtaining constructive feedback on their work. Students developed solid foundation in draping, sewing and construction techniques for upper-level fashion design coursework.FSAD 1250: Fashion, Art and DesignIntroduced students to the visual arts and design trough exploration of aesthetic and cross-cultural dimensions of visual experience. Familiarized students with the important media of fine arts and design, and understand the limitations and opportunities offered to the designer by various materials and techniques.

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  Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd - Pantaloons

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Design Intern

    • Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
    • Mumbai Area, India

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  CREATIVE GARMENTS AND TEXTILES PRIVATE LIMITED

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Design and Merchandising Intern

    • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
    • Mumbai Area, India

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  Bhuttico Weavers

  • Kullu, India

  • Design Trainee

    • Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
    • Kullu, India

    Acquired an insight on the beautiful craft of the world renowned Kullu Shawl and Angora Wool production.Understood the working process and growth of the Bhuttico Weavers Cooperative Society as a platform which brought together independent household weavers to form a flourishing ethical industry.

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  NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, MUMBAI

  • Solapur Area, India

  • Textile Researcher

    • May 2018 - May 2018
    • Solapur Area, India

    Undertook a field trip to gain first hand knowledge and document the learning about the manufacturing of the world renowned Durries (rugs) of Solapur district in Maharashtra, India.Extended the study to include Solapur Chaddar (bedsheets), Wall Hangings and Towels; visited the respective manufacturing units for data collection.Document selected for archiving at the university library.

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  NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, MUMBAI

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Textile Researcher

    • Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Researched in depth about the craft of Patwa, a traditional Indian craft which was on the verge of extinction, under the course Research Methodology.Visited various artisans and their manufacturing units spread all across Mumbai like Dharavi, Masjid, Nerul, Diwa etc. for extracting information.Introduced contemproray designs for their products and tried to embed an understanding of producing more conceptual designs and products rather than just working on their existing designs, to give a boost to the craft in the commercial market.Document archived in the university library.

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  Comezo

  • New Delhi Area, India

  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    • Dec 2016 - Dec 2016
    • New Delhi Area, India

    Designed the logo for Comezo, an initiative by the students of IIT Guwahati for the creation of a platform for smart interaction amongst teachers, students and parents.