I am a NIFT graduate and detail-oriented Fashion Designer with 12+ years of extensive experience in the retail and export industries. My career spans designing and developing apparel for prominent international and domestic brands. By blending analytical trend forecasting with a strong aesthetic for patterns and colors, I specialize in bringing concepts to life. My expertise includes creating precise technical sketches, detailed fashion illustrations, and strategic mood boards that align creative visions with commercial manufacturing standards.

Rashmi Chimote

I am a NIFT graduate and detail-oriented Fashion Designer with 12+ years of extensive experience in the retail and export industries. My career spans designing and developing apparel for prominent international and domestic brands. By blending analytical trend forecasting with a strong aesthetic for patterns and colors, I specialize in bringing concepts to life. My expertise includes creating precise technical sketches, detailed fashion illustrations, and strategic mood boards that align creative visions with commercial manufacturing standards.

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I am a NIFT graduate and detail-oriented Fashion Designer with 12+ years of extensive experience in the retail and export industries. My career spans designing and developing apparel for prominent international and domestic brands. By blending analytical trend forecasting with a strong aesthetic for patterns and colors, I specialize in bringing concepts to life. My expertise includes creating precise technical sketches, detailed fashion illustrations, and strategic mood boards that align creative visions with commercial manufacturing standards.

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Work Experience

Senior Fashion Designer at Yuvakaa Fashion & Lifestyle (TCW GROUP)
June 1, 2024 - Present
Spearheaded end-to-end range planning for women’s and men’s casualwear and athleisure, covering tops, t-shirts, dresses, skirts, co-ord sets, hoodies, sweatshirts, shirts, joggers, jeans, and broader seasonal categories. Owned range collection execution including product calendar, option plans, range architecture, and brand presentations (design direction, silhouettes, graphics). Actively supported campaign and e-commerce shoots via product layouts and descriptions, and created social media marketing content. Managed the complete design pipeline independently from initial concept illustration through final sample development, including liaising with fabric and trim vendors and conducting targeted factory visits for sampling accuracy. Directed seasonal photoshoots and organized range presentations for distributors and buyers. Coordinated with sales, buying, and production teams to track market acceptance. Handled international and domestic brands including Adolfo Dominguez, Scalper
Remote Design Consultant at GRIPPED INDIAN ACTIVE WEAR BRAND
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Handled end-to-end tech-pack development and specification sheet creation for seasonal capsules. Designed performance top categories including training shorts, athletic joggers, leggings, and tights. Managed vendor communication with manufacturing facilities to ensure sampling accuracy.
Remote Design Consultant at GRIPPED (Indian Active Wear Brand)
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Led end-to-end tech-pack development and specification sheet creation for seasonal capsule collections. Designed performance-focused categories including performance tops, training shorts, athletic joggers, leggings, and tights. Coordinated with manufacturing facilities to ensure sampling accuracy and supported the seasonal design execution workflow.
Senior Designer at India Fashions Pvt Limited
May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2024
Created prints/artwork as per trends using computer-aided design (CAD). Worked across seasonal design cycles and contributed to artwork and design deliverables aligned to brand direction and market requirements.
Assistant Designer at PAMAA INTERNATIONAL
January 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
Planned and executed seasonal collection ranges for ready-to-wear circular knit t-shirts and managed menswear and kidswear categories for international brands. Designed graphics for t-shirts and prepared design sheets to support sample development across polos, sweatshirts, hoodies, and tank tops.
Fashion Designer at NIFT (Manfest-Varchasva project)
July 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Developed woven and knit swatches using surface design techniques such as printing, applique work, fabric manipulation, and washes. Produced design concepts including mood boards, theme boards, and color stories, and conducted market research and trend spotting for range planning. Created garment specifications with fabric, surface details, illustrations, and technical details, and developed samples for brands Only and American Eagle. Coordinated with vendors and suppliers for fabric and trims and designed womenswear categories including western tops, dresses, and rompers.
Intern / Fashion Designer (Internship) at TEEXPORT SYNDICATE INDIA LTD
May 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012
Internship in Mumbai involving design participation and preparation work. Participated in a fashion show as a designer organized by Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (Manfest-Varchasva period noted separately in the resume).

Education

Bachelor of Design at National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Certified Program in Fashion Design at IIDT, Nagpur
January 1, 2009 - July 23, 2026
Bachelor of Design at National Institute of Fashion Technology
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Certified Program in Fashion Design at IIDT, Nagpur
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026

Qualifications

Boyanika - NIFT Design Excellence Awards (2013)
January 1, 2013 - July 23, 2026
COREL DRAW
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
CLO 3D
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
ADOBE XD
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
Boyanika–NIFT Design Excellence Award-2013
January 1, 2013 - July 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Education, Media & Entertainment