Hi, I’m Saumya Jaiswal, a knitwear designer who blends color, texture, and form into wearable stories. I chase bold silhouettes and sustainable details, from concept through to final production, with a hands-on approach to mood boards, textiles, and CAD-driven design. I love fashion’s evolving dialogue—merging craft with merchandising insights, collaborating across teams, and continuously growing in the dynamic world of fashion. When I’m not sketching, you’ll find me refining prints, exploring new fabrics, or building mood boards that spark joy for wearers.…

Saumya Jaiswal

Hi, I’m Saumya Jaiswal, a knitwear designer who blends color, texture, and form into wearable stories. I chase bold silhouettes and sustainable details, from concept through to final production, with a hands-on approach to mood boards, textiles, and CAD-driven design. I love fashion’s evolving dialogue—merging craft with merchandising insights, collaborating across teams, and continuously growing in the dynamic world of fashion. When I’m not sketching, you’ll find me refining prints, exploring new fabrics, or building mood boards that spark joy for wearers.…

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Bengali
Advanced

Work Experience

Knitwear Designer & Accessory Designer (Specialist: Sportswear) at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2024
End-to-end design process for knitwear and accessories; trend forecasting, concept development, CADs, tech packs, fabric innovations, and lifecycle from idea to sample/production.
Knitwear Designer Intern at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Involved in trend forecasting, material sourcing, mood boards, color stories, and learning end-to-end design process; collaborated with merchandising.
Fashion Design & Assistant Merchandiser Intern at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata
February 20, 2023 - May 20, 2023
Assisted merchandising tasks: inventory planning, product categorization, sampling timelines; gained experience in creative and commercial aspects of fashion.
Women’s Wear Designer (T-Shirt Collection) at Independent Design Team
September 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Designed two women’s wear T-shirt collections; created mood boards, color stories, and print artworks; collaborated with merchandising and sampling teams to ensure alignment with fabric sourcing and timelines.
Summer Collection Designer at Independent Brand / Self-Initiated
June 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Designed and developed a summer collection independently—from trend forecasting and concept development to final design execution; mood boards, tech packs, and prints.

Education

Bachelor of Design at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
Short Course in Knitwear Design at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026

Qualifications

Knitwear Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026

Industry Experience

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

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