Textile designer and business development executive with 4+ years’ experience across collections and custom projects, specializing in repeat pattern design, color theory, and print production for fabric and premium client requirements. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign with strong client coordination, trend research, mood boards, and end-to-end design delivery—from ideation through final craft outcomes like embroidery, jacquard, weaves, and upholstery.

Ashika Kumar

Textile designer and business development executive with 4+ years’ experience across collections and custom projects, specializing in repeat pattern design, color theory, and print production for fabric and premium client requirements. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign with strong client coordination, trend research, mood boards, and end-to-end design delivery—from ideation through final craft outcomes like embroidery, jacquard, weaves, and upholstery.

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Textile designer and business development executive with 4+ years’ experience across collections and custom projects, specializing in repeat pattern design, color theory, and print production for fabric and premium client requirements.

Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign with strong client coordination, trend research, mood boards, and end-to-end design delivery—from ideation through final craft outcomes like embroidery, jacquard, weaves, and upholstery.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Textile Designer at G. M. Syntex Pvt Ltd
September 1, 2024 - Present
Worked on Bagcraft documentation and print development for the prints of Bagru (Bagh craft cluster), including coordination of processes and artisan inputs via interviews; supported development work translating craft documentation into design outputs with a focus on quality and print-ready results.
Documenter / Design Research - Bag(h) craft prints at G. M. Syntex Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai
September 1, 2024 - Present
Documented Bag(h) craft cluster processes to inform print production. Conducted interviews with karigars (artisans) to understand print development workflows and supported design-related development using learnings from artisan processes.
Textile Designer (Design Development for High-end Clients)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Worked with high-end international clients across France, Germany, Italy, and Europe. Contributed to development from ideation through final embroidery, jacquard, wireloom weaves, and upholstery outputs; also supported design development for Heimtex and Proposte collections (2023 & 2024) and worked on BDE projects for Jumeria Dal Al Maysa fin Dubai and Reliance projects.
Textile Designer at Mulberry Silks Ltd., Bangalore
June 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024
Worked as an intern textile designer and project advisor, supporting design and project development. Coordinated and developed textile design ideas with artisans, maintained quality standards, and ensured timely trend-driven design delivery aligned with customer requirements.
Design and Project Advisor (Intern and Freelance) at Mulberry Silks Ltd.
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Advised on design and projects and supported internal and freelance textile development work, including working with artisans and sampling workflows to deliver trend-driven designs with high quality standards and on-time execution.
Design and Project Advisor (Intern and Freelancer) at TULIO, Gurugram
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Collaborated as intern and freelancer on design and advisory tasks. Contributed to weaving- and textile-adjacent creative thinking, print-related design support, and surface technique deliverables.
Textile Designer at REMOteWork - Creative Dignity
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Designed wallpaper and surface patterns for collections and custom projects; developed repeat pattern systems, refined color palettes, and supported print production-ready artwork while keeping designs on-trend and client-aligned.
Textile Designer / Business Development Executive at Creative Dignity (Remote Work / Internship)
September 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Designed wallpaper and surface patterns for textile-related applications as part of internship experience. Supported collection-style pattern work and contributed to creative development tasks alongside remote team collaboration.
Textile Design Intern at Mulberry Silks Ltd.
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Worked with artisans and craft processes for premium clients; contributed to idea-to-final workflows including embroidery, jacquard, wire loom weaves, and upholstery; supported sampling and design development for collections and architecture-driven projects.
Illustrator and Rendering Senior Textile Designer (Intern) at UsttaD - Ministry of Minority Affairs
November 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Worked as an illustrator and senior textile design rendering intern, supporting textile design and visual development work relevant to the organization’s textile/heritage and minority affairs initiatives.
Illustrator and Rendering Senior Textile Designer at U S T T A D - Ministry of Minority Affairs
November 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Produced illustration and rendering support as part of senior textile design responsibilities. Worked with textile development processes and helped prepare design visuals for textile-related outputs.

Education

Bachelor of Textile Design (Interdisciplinary - Fashion Retail and Marketing) at National Institute of Fashion Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Textile Design (Interdisciplinary - Fashion Retail and Marketing) at National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
January 1, 2020 - October 1, 2022

Qualifications

Academic Excellence Award (NIFT Oct 2022)
October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Best Graduation Project Award (NIFT Oct 2022)
October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services

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