VINITHA PARTHIBAN

R&D Grant Lead (Textile Upcycling Project) at IS AICD Detroit – MI, USA

Led an R&D grant project focused on converting discarded garments into new products using pin-feelting technology. Developed recycled batting from textile waste and incorporated it into a small collection of sustainable vests. Designed and developed a signature vest style from concept to finished product; the product is produced, sold through VIN I L LC, and supported by a commercially viable process.

R&D Grant Lead (Textile Upcycling Project) at IS AIC Detroit – MI, USA

Led an R&D grant-backed textile upcycling project focused on converting discarded garments into new products using pin-infe lt technology. Developed a recycled batting from textile waste and incorporated it into a small collection of sustainable vests. Designed a signature vest style from concept to finished product, which is produced and sold through VIN I L C.

Costume Productio Team Member (Student Part-time) at Oakland University Costume Shop

Drafted and developed customized costumes for theatrical productions in collaboration with design teams. Operated industrial sewing machines to produce high-quality garments, performed fabric dyeing and color retreatments to match design intent, and ensured consistency with approved color standards.

Founder and Designer at VIN I L LC

Design and execute made-to-order garments and costume pieces. Handle contract-based development of apparel and textile products, and actively participate in sustainable innovation initiatives by integrating creative, functional design with recycled materials and circular design strategies.

Costume Production Team Member (Student Part-time) at Oakland University Costume Shop, MI, USA

Drafted and developed customized costumes for theatrical productions in collaboration with design teams. Operated industrial sewing machines to produce high-quality garments. Performed fabric dyeing and color treatments to match the design intent while ensuring consistency with approved color standards.

Founder and Designer at VIN I L C

Design and execute made-to-order garments and costume pieces. Work includes contract-based development of apparel and textile products, and ongoing involvement in sustainable innovation projects using recycled materials and circular design strategies.

Operations Intern – Marker & Quality Assurance Department at Intimate Fashions Pvt Ltd

Mapped and improved marker and QA workflows using Lean tools (VSM, 5S) for global brands including Victoria’s Secret, Decathlon, and Jockey. Reduced processing time by approximately 26.5% through waste elimination and kaizen implementation.

Operations Intern – Marker & Quality Assurance (Lean) at Intimate Fashions Pvt Ltd, India

Mapped and improved marker and QA workflows using lean tools (VSM, 5S) for global brands including Victoria’s Secret, Decathlon, and Jockey. Reduced processing time by approximately 26.5% through waste elimination and kaizen implementation.

Developed seasonal prints and managed end-to-end client workflow including raw material sourcing, vendor communication, patterning, and tailoring for client-based collections. Collaborated with boutiques for seasonal design development and supported bulk school costume production.

Student Intern – Product Life Cycle Management at Celebrity Fashions Pvt Ltd

Trained in sourcing, production planning, manufacturing, and final logistics for global brands including The North Face and Timberland.

Student Intern – Product Life Cycle Management at Celebrity Fashions Pvt Ltd, India

Trained in sourcing, production planning, manufacturing, and final logistics for global brands such as The North Face and Timberland.

Student Intern – Textile Mill Operations at K.K.P. Mills Pvt Ltd

Participated across stages of textile manufacturing including ginning, spinning, yarn dyeing, and weaving to finishing, building practical understanding of end-to-end production.