I am a design educator and visual merchandiser with over 10 years of experience in retail display, window and floor planning, product launches, styling, and design education. I have worked with brands including H&M, FAB INDIA, and DIESEL, managing visual standards, planograms, merchandising directives, and leather product development.…

Laxmidhar Nayak

I am a design educator and visual merchandiser with over 10 years of experience in retail display, window and floor planning, product launches, styling, and design education. I have worked with brands including H&M, FAB INDIA, and DIESEL, managing visual standards, planograms, merchandising directives, and leather product development.…

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I am a design educator and visual merchandiser with over 10 years of experience in retail display, window and floor planning, product launches, styling, and design education. I have worked with brands including H&M, FAB INDIA, and DIESEL, managing visual standards, planograms, merchandising directives, and leather product development.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Design and Drawing Faculty at THiNC Institute of Design
April 1, 2026 - Present
Deliver design and drawing instruction to design-aptitude exam aspirants, covering foundational drawing, conceptual design, and design thinking methodology. Develop curriculum and studio exercises to strengthen visual communication and observational drawing skills.
Search Engine Optimizer at Freelance / Independent
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Executed on-page and content SEO strategies to improve Google and Microsoft Bing search rankings. Produced SEO-optimized content, managed website optimization projects end-to-end, and ran CPA/CPI performance and app-installation campaigns through OGads.
PR Showroom Assistance Manager, Stylist & Visual Designer at H&M India
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Managed PR showroom visual standards, styling, and merchandising directives in accordance with brand guidelines. Coordinated window displays, mannequin styling, floor planning, and visual design responsibilities.
Sales Associate and Fashion Consultant at H&M, Saket, New Delhi
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Provided customer-facing fashion consultation and sales support while maintaining store visual standards.
National Cluster Craft Program Participant at Ministry of Textile, Patiala
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Participated in a national craft-cluster initiative focused on traditional textile and leather craft techniques.
Leather Tannery Trainee at Chawla Leathers, Jalandhar
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Completed hands-on leather tannery training as part of technical skill development.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2026
Leather Designing at National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
ISC at M.G.M School
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
ICSE at M.G.M School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

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Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods

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