Experience

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  Chumbak Design Pvt. Ltd.

  • Bengaluru Area, India

  • Sourcing / Buying - Home & Décor

    • Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
    • Bengaluru Area, India

    Assist in developing and executing product assortment strategy looking at key trends & product opportunities in the home & décor industry, which will impact the growth of business.Gathering market data on key trends and integrating them into seasonal concepts and strategies whilst working closely with the Co – Founder / Product Director. Direct the product development & production process (from initial design concept to bulk production) by identifying source markets and suppliers in the assigned product categories - Tableware, Bedding, Bath, Funiture, Lighting, Décor and Fragrance.Partner with merchandising team to develop and refine seasonal line architecture to maximize needs.Manage sourcing processes and procedures in the assigned categories (Tableware, Bedding, Bath, Funiture, Lighting, Décor and Fragrance) to successfully execute and deliver products on time, which meet the design, quality and value mission as listed below - • Vendor Research and Development - to achieve maximum cost savings, optimal performance & quality standards. • Product Research and Development • Aggressive cost negotiation to ensure IMU targets are met • Management of pre-production, and production approval process • Working closely with planning team to ensure timely & accurate PO placementTravelling as needed to factories and buying shows domestically & internationally.

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  Rachana Reddy Accessories

  • India
  • Design Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Accessory Designer / Head Of Merchandising & Marketing

    • Mar 2014 - Oct 2014

    • Overall responsibility of the design team & stratergic direction for the department.• Coordinating marketing & promotional activities and maintaining relations with PR, Press communications, stylists, bloggers, and magazines (ELLE, Vogue, GRAZIA, Cosmopolitan, Harpers Bazaar, Femina etc).• Defining strategic guidelines for the distribution of products to retail stores worldwide (Boticca.com, Harvey Nichols, Pernia Pop - Up, Bombay Electric, OGAAN etc) & direct orders.• Developing brand awareness & implementing the organizations social media strategy (Blogging, Facebook, Instagram, Pintrest & Twitter)

  • Assistant Accessory Designer / Brand Manager

    • Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

    • Product (Design & quality) - Assist in conceptualization, design, sampling, production planning, quality control & styling (editorial, merchandise & catalogue) of the products: clutches & Jewelry (Rachana Reddy) for each season - Spring Summer, Festive, & Autumn Winter.• Marketing & PR - Assist in marketing and promotions & maintaining relations with stylists, bloggers, and magazines (ELLE, Vogue, GRAZIA, Harpers Bazaar, Femina etc).• Assist with social media (Blogging, Facebook, Instagram, Pintrest & Twitter). • E-store management - Assist in design management and e-store orders.• Merchandising - Assist in merchandising (product allotment & deliveries to retail stores & direct orders)

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  GALLERYSKE

  • Bangalore

  • Asst. Director

    • Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
    • Bangalore

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  Weaver’s Service Centre (Ministry of Textiles, Government of India)

  • Chennai Area, India

  • Internship Training (textile) : Weaving / Dyeing & Printing

    • Apr 2012 - May 2012
    • Chennai Area, India

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  Galerie Béatrice Binoche (French gallery based in Saint Denis de la Réunion|France)

  • New Delhi Area, India

  • Art Gallery Intern: India Art Fair

    • Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
    • New Delhi Area, India