AKSHARA JV
Trivandrum, Kerala|9188787292,6282519707| [email protected]| LinkedIn
EDUCATION
Master of Fashion Management 8.7/10 Jul-2025
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Srinagar
Bachelor of Design, Fashion Design (FD) 81.8% May-2022
Institute of Fashion Technology Kerala, Kerala University
12th Std, Commerce 82.6% Apr-2018
PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, CBSE
10th Standard 9.6/10 Apr-2016
PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, CBSE
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fashion Designer/Operation Assistant, Ramachandran Private Limited, Trivandrum Aug 2022 – Jul 2023
• Developed original design ideas for in-store collections.
• Collaborated with the merchandising team to ensure designs align with market trends.
• Designed window displays, in-store displays, and layout plans.
• Arranged products and mannequins in a visually appealing manner.
• Worked closely with marketing and sales teams to align displays with promotions and campaigns.
• Monitored and adjust displays to optimize customer engagement.
• Analysed sales data to determine the effectiveness of displays.
• Worked with the Operation team for inventory control, including receiving and stocking products.
• Supported the store manager with administrative tasks like scheduling and record-keeping.
• Ensured the store is clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Assisted in implementing and maintaining store policies and procedures.
INTERNSHIP/PROJECTS
Sourcing Intern, TMRW-Aditya Birla Digital Fashion Ventures Limited, Bengaluru Jan 2025 – Jul 2025
• Managed day-to-day vendor communication and coordination as part of the sourcing team.
• Collected and compiled data from vendors related to fabric, trims, MOQ, costings, and lead times.
• Maintained trackers and documentation to ensure timely approvals and deliveries.
• Supported the team in vendor onboarding and documentation processes.
• Assisted in analysing vendor capabilities and aligning them with brand sourcing requirements.
• Ensured clear and professional communication with vendors through email and follow-ups for timely responses.
• Used Excel to maintain detailed trackers for vendor submissions and status updates, enabling efficient tracking and reporting.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams such as design and merchandising to align vendor responses with development timelines.
• Practiced time management and prioritization to handle multiple vendors simultaneously without delays.
• Took initiative to understand the sourcing process end-to-end and contributed wherever possible beyond assigned tasks.
PROJECT- EVALUATING SAMPLE REJECTION RATE IN NAUTI NATI BRAND : CAUSES AND OPTIMIZATION STRATEGIES
TMRW-Aditya Birla Digital Fashion Ventures Limited Jan 2025 – Jul 2025
• Conducted an in-depth analysis of sample rejection cases within the Nauti Nati brand to identify key reasons for rejections in the
sampling stage.
• Evaluated the end-to-end sample development process, from design handover to vendor submission and internal approvals.
• Collected and analysed data from past sample records, tracking rejection reasons and frequencies.
• Interacted with sourcing, QA, and design teams to understand workflow and gather qualitative insights.
• Coordinated with vendors to understand challenges from their perspective.
• Mapped the sampling process and created a cause-effect analysis (Fishbone Diagram) to identify key problem areas.
• Identified top rejection causes, including delay in submissions, mismatch in specs/measurements, fabric/trim mismatch, and
finishing issues.
• Quantified the impact of sample rejection on timelines and cost escalation.
• Developed a structured database for tracking rejections, which was not previously maintained.
• Share graded, well-marked patterns with technical specifications, including seam allowances, notches, grainlines, etc.
• Before dispatching to HO, share patterns with the QA (Quality Assurance) team for validation.
• QA will check according to t for possible issues in construction, fit, and measurements.
• Their early input ensures that samples are technically sound and minimizes back-and-forth
Fashion Designer Intern, Avanthika Boutique, Trivandrum Sept 2021 – Nov 2021
• Understood client preferences, body types, and style needs; provide personalized design recommendations.
• Stayed updated on fashion trends to inspire designs and keep offerings relevant.
• Choose appropriate fabrics, trims, and accessories to meet design and client expectations.
SKILLS
• MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Merchandising, Excellent Planner and coordinator,
Adobe Illustrator
HOBBIES AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Sports and Fitness
• Dancing
• Trekking
• Volunteering
LANGUAGES KNOWN
• Malayalam, English, Hindi, Tamil
