Resume
Academic Experience
2022 - Present
Associate Professor
Anant National University, Ahmedabad
As a professor of sustainable fashion & textile design, I have had the opportunity to integrate sustainability, technology, and craft through studio-led learning. I design curricula, mentor emerging designers, and foster industry collaborations to cultivate critical thinking, responsible design practices, and impactful creative outcomes.
2022
​Jury Member
Hult Prize
Invited Jury Member, Hult Prize – Evaluated student-led social entrepreneurship ventures, assessing innovation, sustainability, impact potential, and feasibility while mentoring participants through feedback and design-led problem solving.
2022
Jury Member
UID, Karnavati University
Invited as an external jury member at Karnavati University to assess the semester-end jury for the Fashion Design program, evaluating student collections, design processes, and conceptual development while providing critical feedback on creativity, technical execution, and industry relevance.
Industry Experience
2019 - 2022
Co-Founder
Monocom Design Studio
At Monocrom Design Studio, I co-founded and led creative direction for fashion and lifestyle brands, developing prints and graphics for menswear, womenswear, and kidswear collections. My work integrates design strategy, sustainability, and brand storytelling while delivering innovative solutions for leading Amazon Fashion India brands and building the eco-conscious D2C platform MonocromShop.
2016 - 2019
Asia Design Lead
Kmart Australia Ltd. (KAS Pty Ltd.)
As Asia Design Head at Kmart Australia Ltd., I shaped the brand’s distinctive design handwriting while building and mentoring a strong Asia-based design team. I led the development of prints and graphics for over 2,200 SKUs across apparel and home categories, delivering cohesive design direction for products spanning all age groups.
2013-2016
Senior Designer
New Times Group
As Senior Designer for the USA market at Guess Inc. (via New Times Group), I designed across womenswear, menswear, and kidswear categories. My role included embellishment development, fabric sourcing, technical package creation, and coordinating with global vendors to deliver collections aligned with brand and market requirements.
2012-2013
Senior Designer
Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd
2009-2012
Team Lead
John Lewis-Waitrose Partnership
2005- 2007
Design Specialist
ITC Wills Lifestyle
2004-2004
Designer
Bharat Silks Pvt Ltd
International Internships
Jan 2011-Mar 2012
Design Assistant
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi (London)
Jan-April 2009
Assistant Colour Co-ordinator
Marks & Spencer (London)
Mar-Aug 2008
Design Assistant
McQ by Alexander McQueen (London)
Education
2002-2005
M.Des - Apparel Design
National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
2007-2010
BA (Hons)- Surface Textiles for Fashion
London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, UK
1998-2001
B.Com
Guru Nanak Dev University
Skills
& Expertise
My expertise spans fashion design, print and graphic development, garment construction, and sustainable design innovation. I combine creative thinking with technical proficiency in digital design tools, 3D visualization, and AI-assisted workflows. Through research-led practice and studio experimentation, I develop design solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and responsible production.