Rishabh Kumar

Bachelor of Design – Fashion Design (NIFT)

21 months of experience in Retail, Visual Merchandising Email: rk16991@gmail.com Mobile: +91 9006797433

Objective:

To define fashion in the most simple, understandable yet stylish way so that it does not remain constricted to the interests of any individual but also can be adorned, appreciated and accepted by the masses and give them a new look.

Educational Qualification:

Course Institution Board /

University Batch

% of Marks

B. Design (Fashion Designing)

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Patna

NIFT 2010-2014 7.00

+2 Don Bosco Academy,

Patna ICSE 2010 65

10th Don Bosco Academy,

Patna ICSE 2008 85

Other Educational Qualification:

Course Institution Board /

University Batch

% of Marks

M. Arts (Fine Arts)

Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh

Chandigarh (Distance

Education)

2010-2014

9.00

Work Experience:

July‘15 – Present - Working as a Assistant Manager HO in Visual Merchandiser Projects in

Pantaloons (Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail)

July‘14 – July’15 - Working as a Visual Merchandiser reporting to HO in Lifestyle International

Pvt. Ltd.

June ’13 – July ’13 - As a temporary associate designer menswear in Gesture Apparel Pvt. Ltd.

(2 Months) Gurgaon, India.

Internship Project: Understanding the Design Process of menswear and develop designs accordingly according to latest and upcoming trend Gesture Apparel Pvt. Ltd.

Asst. Manager Visual Merchandising job Responsibilities: ( in Pantaloons)

Responsible to prepare a vm checklist & design docket after recieving of layout.

Coordination within the team to update the data for each & every store.

Coordination with other team (marketing, design, category) & ensure that all the details collected properly well on time & get it implemented on vm design docket.

Responsible for deliverables accordingly vm checklist & design docket that would involve timely completion of site. Keeping updated to reporting manager about progress work on site at daily basis. Updating record sheet on weekly basis & triggering alarm- well in time- if anything is delaying- with reasons.

Working closely with CPC team for ensuring timely deliverables & bill submission after completion of project.

Maintaining budget sheet store wise & triggering alarm well in time if it exceed.

Cost reduction by design optimization. (changes in design/ material specifications/ usage- extents of cost effective materials)

Look for other options for cost 'optimization' rather than only cost 'reduction'.

Adhering to standard BOQ format.

Regularly updating & circulating any new items- found during course of execution.

Preparation of Standard VM BOQs. Insisting site & vendors for regular reversals on extra/ non tendered items- before execution.

Review final bill items, study & take necessary action on extra items from upcoming projects.

Updating site execution record sheet which include vendor quote's & PO's on weekly basis.

Keeping & maintaining drawing/ design requirement/ change record with necessary information.

Keeping updated for all store's budget sheet on time.

Ensuring that store should have proper vm checklist & design docket before start the execution.

Ensuring the store handover done properly before opening & after that keep follow-up with vendor to submit the bills within 10 days after opening.

Frequent interactions/ sessions with teams (design/ execution, CPC) for knowledge transfer/ new ideas.

Conducting meeting with vendors for new products in market/ for new Vendor development.

Visual Merchandising job Responsibilities: ( in Lifestyle)

Liaising with teams such as buying, design and marketing to create design themes and plans, often months in advance, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts;

Conducting research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle, and associated target market features;

Doing proper research on styling of the mannequins according to latest trend being followed.

Meeting with business, sales managers and retail managers to discuss sales strategies;

Identifying and sourcing props, fabrics, hardware and lighting;

Maintaining a budget and negotiating with suppliers of visual materials;

Working with architectural features of stores to maximize the available space;

Using artistic skills or computer-aided design (CAD) packages, such as AutoCAD or Adobe Creative Suite, to create visuals and plans.

If head office based, creating visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings and signage;

Visiting braches to coach in-store visual merchandising or sales teams to interpret the guidelines and training them in the execution of the visual concept;

Assembling or dismantling visual displays in windows or in-store;

Carrying out 'comp (comparison) shops' to maintain awareness of other retailers' visual merchandising concepts;

Leading and motivating team to complete displays to tight deadlines;

Seeking feedback from colleagues and customers on the visual impact of displays and implementing changes.

Job Achievements: ( in Pantaloons)

One of the very few youngest employees in the managerial level. Have successfully taken care of executions in more than 18 stores in the span of just 8 months.

Job Achievements: ( in Lifestyle)

Won several certificate of appreciation for excellent VM maintenance and styling from Business Manager of Begumpet Lifestyle store, Hyderabad.

Won certificate of appreciation for special contribution HR & related works like artwork creation and all.

Have done numerous creative and artwork at regional and corporate level, including docket designing, for HR, Marketing and VM.

Was a part of NSO team for lifestyle Calicut store.

Professional Strength:

Good knowledge on various products in VM like appropriate material, fixtures, ACP, vinyl and various other media etc.

Good knowledge of Visual Merchandising and related tools like light, color balance, props and materials.

Good at Digital Designs (CAD designs like Adobe Photoshop and Corel Draw)

Good in designing, construction, handling and styling of fashion merchandise, accessories, products and silhouettes.

Good knowledge on various ongoing trends and styles.

Good Communication and PR.

College Achievements:

Secured second prize in western category of Boyanika National Competition 2013 held in Orissa for menswear.

Secured third prize in Boyanika National Competition 2014 held in Orissa for menswear

Co-Lead of CII Young Indians Patna Chapter during 2013-14.

Final selected 15 designer all India for Wills Lifestyle ‘THE DEBUT’ 2014.

Selected for Myntra Online Fashion Week 2014 for my Menswear Collection.

Have designed NIFT 25 year’s silver jubilee T-shirt.

Have taken part in CNLU and NIT debates and reached till the semifinals.

Taken part in Snapper Rocks textile design Competition 2013.

Designed posters for NIFT Open House 2013.

Took part in Lakme Fashion Week 2014.

Took part in Lets Design & Gokaldas Export design competitions.

Regular participant and winner for various events of NIFT Converge and Spectrum event.

Have been designing posters and backdrops for NIFT Patna Spectrums.

Selected Designer for Rajasthan Khadi Udyog Nigam pan India design competition for menswear.

Have designed T-shirt for Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam foundation Day.

Personal Details:

Father’s Name : Mr.Tapas Adhikary

Mother’s Name : Mrs.Juthika Adhikary

Date of Birth : 16.09.1991

Nationality : Indian

Languages Known : English, Bengali, Hindi

Declaration:

I hereby declare that the above mentioned particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: 10-03-2016 Signature

Place: Mumbai [RISHABH KUMAR]