I'm Suriya Ashokan, a fashion designer and product developer based in Singapore. I design apparels, create tech packs for factories, and curate mood, colour, and material boards to shape future collections. I collaborate closely with fabric mills, trim suppliers, and production teams to ensure quality, sustainable choices, and on-time deliveries. My travels across many countries broaden my view of fashion and cultures, fueling my creativity and adaptability. I’m patient, communicative, and comfortable multitasking in fast-paced environments, turning concepts into production-ready solutions.

Suriya Ashokan

I'm Suriya Ashokan, a fashion designer and product developer based in Singapore. I design apparels, create tech packs for factories, and curate mood, colour, and material boards to shape future collections. I collaborate closely with fabric mills, trim suppliers, and production teams to ensure quality, sustainable choices, and on-time deliveries. My travels across many countries broaden my view of fashion and cultures, fueling my creativity and adaptability. I’m patient, communicative, and comfortable multitasking in fast-paced environments, turning concepts into production-ready solutions.

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I’m Suriya Ashokan, a fashion designer and product developer based in Singapore. I design apparels, create tech packs for factories, and curate mood, colour, and material boards to shape future collections. I collaborate closely with fabric mills, trim suppliers, and production teams to ensure quality, sustainable choices, and on-time deliveries.
My travels across many countries broaden my view of fashion and cultures, fueling my creativity and adaptability. I’m patient, communicative, and comfortable multitasking in fast-paced environments, turning concepts into production-ready solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Developer at Rawbought (Q Collection Pte Ltd)
September 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Collaborate with the design team to develop apparel concepts aligned with market trends; source and evaluate materials, trims, and hardware; oversee prototypes and samples; conduct fit sessions with patternmakers and technical designers; monitor costs and maintain design integrity; build relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure timely production; integrate sustainable practices and stay updated on industry trends; manage end-to-end development and present stories, mood/color boards; support admin tasks and marketing assets.
Founder & Fashion Designer at Mohkshaa Menswear Online Label
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Founder and lead designer; built branding and product concepts, and ran marketing communications; maintained social media presence and website; conceptualized and executed campaigns; managed media outreach and brand storytelling.
Fashion Merchandiser at METRO Pte Ltd
March 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023
Supports the day-to-day function of the Design & Product Development Division to ensure efficient operation. Designs apparels and creates tech packs for factories. Curates mood, colour, and material boards for future collections. Reviews product samples, liaises with fabric and trims mills, and prepares weekly/monthly merchandise reports. Helps curate in-store floor plans and conducts weekly store visits to ensure merchandise aligns with plan. Coordinates monthly photoshoots for E-Commerce.
Communications Executive cum Graphic Designer at ACRES
March 2, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Handled communications and graphic design tasks for brand initiatives.

Education

Diploma in Fashion - Major in Design at LASALLE College of the Arts
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
'N' level & 'O' level at Chestnut Drive Secondary School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
PSLE at Lianhua Primary School
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Wholesale & Distribution