Nicola Nugroho

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Fashion Designer
January 1, 2024 - Present
Handling design & fabric presentations/projects for 8-10 international buyers in seasonal basis. Collaborating with other teams to deliver 2-3 proposals to each buyer per season within tight timelines. Sketching and making tech-packs of new concepts up to 10 designs weekly. Conducting seasonal fashion trend research, catered to each buyer. Conducting and maintaining weekly data collection and analyzing design selection & adoption growth from 5-6 main buyers. Working closely with in-house sample maker team to ensure good craftsmanship and sampling completion within tight timeline.
January 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025
Worked closely with creative director in developing up to 20 new denim products each month. Forecasted seasonal fashion trends by analysing market and consumer behaviour, resulting in 15% sales increase in key denim product. Maintained and strengthened good work relationship with vendors to ensure delivery up to 20,000 garments monthly.
Product Developer
January 1, 2024 - Present
Handling multiple projects for 8-10 international buyers on a seasonal basis, including design prototypes, capsule collections, fabric-focused presentations, and 3D garment presentations. Turning out 2-3 deliveries for each buyer per season within tight timelines. Forecasted seasonal fashion trends by analysing market and seasonal runway, creating concepts catered to each buyer, resulting in a 15% increase of design selection and adoption during the first year. Sketching new concepts and creating tech packs to prototype up to 10 designs weekly. Conducting and maintaining weekly data collection and analysis for each buyer as part of the development process. Working closely with in-house sample maker team to ensure good craftsmanship and sampling completion within tight timeline.
Womenswear Designer
February 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
In charge of womenswear seasonal direction & concept (moodboards, colorboard, graphic direction, etc). Designed and developed up to 60 products (clothing & accessories) per season. Assisted in pre-production process, such as sample fitting and quality check, up to 10 designs per week. Designed and developed brand’s label and hangtags as a part of brand image renewal.
Assistant Designer
February 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Handled and assisted both menswear and womenswear in creating seasonal mood boards, graphic artworks, prints, and technical garment drawings for up to 60 designs per season. Supported production processes including sample fittings and quality checks of up to 10 samples per week. Designed and developed clothing labels and hang tags as part of a brand image renewal project.

Education

at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
August 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Diploma in Fashion Design at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Singapore
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Short Course in Fashion Design at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Singapore
August 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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