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I’m a leather accessories designer and founder behind 5 PointFive Lab, where I turn crafted, ethically sourced materials into functional luxury pieces. My work spans concept to production—designing and developing hand bags, wallets, small leather goods, and collections with a strong focus on craftsmanship, durability, and conscious material use. I also bring hands-on product development experience with end-to-end coordination: sampling, sourcing, vendor and factory coordination, and quality checks to hit tight timelines. Alongside design, I support brand collaborations and growth through PR activities, social media collaborations, and campaign execution, while continuously exploring new materials and techniques for market-ready fashion concepts.…I’m a leather accessories designer and founder behind 5 PointFive Lab, where I turn crafted, ethically sourced materials into functional luxury pieces. My work spans concept to production—designing and developing hand bags, wallets, small leather goods, and collections with a strong focus on craftsmanship, durability, and conscious material use. I also bring hands-on product development experience with end-to-end coordination: sampling, sourcing, vendor and factory coordination, and quality checks to hit tight timelines. Alongside design, I support brand collaborations and growth through PR activities, social media collaborations, and campaign execution, while continuously exploring new materials and techniques for market-ready fashion concepts.

Arya K.

Merchandiser, Designer, Product Designer, +3

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I’m a leather accessories designer and founder behind 5 PointFive Lab, where I turn crafted, ethically sourced materials into functional luxury pieces. My work spans concept to production—designing and developing hand bags, wallets, small leather goods, and collections with a strong focus on craftsmanship, durability, and conscious material use. I also bring hands-on product development experience with end-to-end coordination: sampling, sourcing, vendor and factory coordination, and quality checks to hit tight timelines. Alongside design, I support brand collaborations and growth through PR activities, social media collaborations, and campaign execution, while continuously exploring new materials and techniques for market-ready fashion concepts.…I’m a leather accessories designer and founder behind 5 PointFive Lab, where I turn crafted, ethically sourced materials into functional luxury pieces. My work spans concept to production—designing and developing hand bags, wallets, small leather goods, and collections with a strong focus on craftsmanship, durability, and conscious material use. I also bring hands-on product development experience with end-to-end coordination: sampling, sourcing, vendor and factory coordination, and quality checks to hit tight timelines. Alongside design, I support brand collaborations and growth through PR activities, social media collaborations, and campaign execution, while continuously exploring new materials and techniques for market-ready fashion concepts.

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I’m a leather accessories designer and founder behind 5 PointFive Lab, where I turn crafted, ethically sourced materials into functional luxury pieces. My work spans concept to production—designing and developing hand bags, wallets, small leather goods, and collections with a strong focus on craftsmanship, durability, and conscious material use.

I also bring hands-on product development experience with end-to-end coordination: sampling, sourcing, vendor and factory coordination, and quality checks to hit tight timelines. Alongside design, I support brand collaborations and growth through PR activities, social media collaborations, and campaign execution, while continuously exploring new materials and techniques for market-ready fashion concepts.

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Work Experience

Leather Accessories Designer & Merchandiser at BEHNONY (Luxury Leather Goods) / Junior Leather Accessories Design & Merchandising

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Responsible for season design and development support including recut and tech pack development, sampling, sourcing, material exploration, vendor coordination, factory coordination, quality checks, and fast product readiness. Worked on multiple key seasons (RE CUT, F/W 25, S/S 26, Resort 26, Pre-fall 26, F/W 26). Created or supported packaged season work, collaborated with brand teams, and handled trend and season planning to align production and brand requirements. Used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and AI tools for design workflows and presentation assets.

Junior Merchandiser (Apparel) at Apollo Green Energy Ltd (Apparel Junior Merchandiser Sampling & Styling)

January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025

Assisted apparel merchandising workflows including sampling and styling support and trend research for seasonal execution.

Apparel Junior Merchandising Assistant / Styling / Trend research (internship) at Apollo Green Energy Ltd.

April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024

Assisted with apparel junior merchandising tasks including sampling, styling support, and trend research as part of internship responsibilities.

Founder, 5 PointFive Lab (Leather Accessories Design Studio) at 5 PointFive Lab

January 1, 2023 - Present

Designs and develops luxury and accessible leather accessories and collections—from first sketch to finished products. Leads product development including material exploration and experimentation across leather, recycled PET, flat knits, PVC, nylon, and fabric. Coordinates sampling, sourcing, vendor and factory setup, and manages quality checks and fast small-batch production to meet brand needs. Runs an in-house workshop approach to make the craft accessible and memorable, with an emphasis on craftmanship, longevity, and conscious material use. Works with a network of five to seven factories across Kolkata and Delhi, connecting brands with manufacturing partners to deliver production-ready goods.

Design Consultant / Design Collaboration Lead (Leather Accessories) at BellesSia Design Consultant (Bridge-to-Luxury Handbag Line)

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Served as design consultant for a Vadodara-based luxury handbag line, creating sophisticated, runway-inspired designs tailored for a global audience. Managed end-to-end execution by connecting the brand with manufacturing partners, coordinating vendors, and overseeing sampling management to support production delivery under commercial timelines.

Research Documentation / Tannery Training (Intern)

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Internship covering research documentation and onsite tannery exposure. Focus areas included research documentation of chemicals and leather-related production processes, and onsite learning through craft/leather product work.

Onsite research documentation / Onsite tannery training / Onsite internship / Summer internship (multiple)

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Worked on research documentation and onsite training activities including handling materials and processes such as chemicals, tannery research, hand-crafted batik leather products, and collaboration with artisans’ clusters; identified gaps and supported documentation.

Graphic Design / Photo Editing (Remote Intern) at DRIX PVT LTD

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Remote internship supporting design and editing tasks. Worked on graphics and photo editing using Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom and Adobe tools to create and refine visual assets.