Headline

Lead designer at Carbontree l EX Arvind Fashions- US polo l expertise in Fabrics and passion for solving problems with design

About

I am a Lead Activewear Designer at Carbontree, driven by a passion for innovative textiles, functional design, and problem-solving. With experience leading the Product Development department, I specialize in transforming concepts into market-ready products through a blend of creativity, technical expertise, and consumer insight. My expertise spans trend forecasting, market research, industry-ready tech packs, technical garment flats, sample development, fit approvals, and creative direction. I enjoy working at the intersection of design, performance, and innovation, creating products that not only look good but also solve real user needs. With a background in fashion and textiles, I am constantly exploring new materials, technologies, and design approaches that push the boundaries of activewear while delivering commercially successful and thoughtfully crafted products.

Location

Hyderabad

AI stack

antigravity

codex

Work experience

Accociate fashion designer at CarbonTree, Jan 2026 - Present · 8 mos, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Assistant Fashion Designer at CarbonTree, Jun 2025 - Mar 2026 · 10 mos, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Leading the end-to-end design and development process with a focus o technical innovation and sustainable performance. 1. Design & Research: Spearhead trend forecasting, silhouette exploration, and deep-dive design research to define seasonal aesthetics. 2. Technical Development: Execute comprehensive tech packs and CADs, ensuring precision from concept to final specification. 3. Supply Chain & Production: Manage 3 global factories, overseeing the sampling process to maintain high quality-control standards. 4. Material Innovation: Drive sourcing and R&D for sustainable materials, innovative finishes, and high-performance trims. 5. Special Project: Successfully introduced technical activewear lines featuring body-mapping technology, laser cutting, and ergonomic seams for optimized functionality. 6. Branding & Trim Design: Design comprehensive branding elements, including logos, innovative reflective graphics, and custom branding loops for garment hardware. 7. B2B Client Strategy: Act as the primary technical point of contact for B2B accounts; translating client briefs into market-ready prints and designs that align with brand identities.

Graduation Project at Arvind Fashions Limited, Jan 2024 - May 2024 · 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 1. Interned at Arvind Fashions with US Polo Assn, demonstrating proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop. 2. Designed a collection of graphic polos to expand the client base and appeal to the Gen-Z market. 3. Crafted prints and graphics that stay true to the brand's ethos for my graduation project collection, currently in the market. 4. Acquired comprehensive skills in docketing, tech packs, and fashion forecasting. 5. Developed fabric expertise, distinguishing various knits by their properties and applications. 6. Contributed to a styling project for the brand ambassador, curating his looks and assisting in set planning. 7. Successfully revitalized a dormant cap collection post-COVID-19, achieving notable market reentry and sales.

Researcher at Craft cluster documentation- Banjara embroidery, Jun 2022 - Jan 2023 · 8 mos, Yellamathanda telangana, 1. Immersed in Banjara craft culture, working closely with artisans to learn traditional embroidery techniques. 2.Conceptualized and developed an Indo-Western collection inspired by the strength of Banjara women. 3. Created garment patterns, technical sketches, and production sheets using Adobe Illustrator. 4. Illustrated design concepts and motifs using Procreate to guide artisans during sampling. 5. Directed and styled a photoshoot to showcase the final collection, highlighting the fusion of craft and contemporary design.

Design Internship at Floret lingerie pvt ltd, Jun 2022 - Jul 2022 · 2 mos, Delhi, India, 1. Understood the brand profile and undertook activities from trend research and concept mood board creation to graphic designing, range design, PLM uploads, fit sessions and sample development. 2. Researched, interpreted and incorporated market trends appropriate to Floret’s target consumer while undertaking creative and technical related aspects of product development. 3. Identified key performing matrics in the womenswear lingerie in the domestic market to increase monthly brand revenue. 4. Designed a luxury collection of 3 ensembles for Autumn Winter 23. 5. Designed templates for the brand catalogue by understanding product usp and presentation skills.

Pantaloons style consultant at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., May 2021 - May 2021 · 1 mo

Education

Bachelor's in design, Fashion/Apparel Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology India

National institute of fashion technology, Knitwear design, Army Public School (APS)