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I’m Suraj Pratap, a dynamic design and product development leader with over 11 years of experience shaping creative direction, brand strategy, and product development across global fashion and retail markets. I hold an MBA in International Business from IAE Aix-Marseille University and a Bachelor in Design from NIFT, India, and I thrive at the intersection of innovative design thinking and solid business acumen to deliver market-responsive collections and sustainable innovations. I enjoy mentoring cross-functional teams, forecasting trends, and turning consumer insights into actionable design decisions. Currently based in Bengaluru, I lead remote, multi-brand design initiatives that emphasize sustainability, speed-to-market, and compelling consumer experiences.…I’m Suraj Pratap, a dynamic design and product development leader with over 11 years of experience shaping creative direction, brand strategy, and product development across global fashion and retail markets. I hold an MBA in International Business from IAE Aix-Marseille University and a Bachelor in Design from NIFT, India, and I thrive at the intersection of innovative design thinking and solid business acumen to deliver market-responsive collections and sustainable innovations. I enjoy mentoring cross-functional teams, forecasting trends, and turning consumer insights into actionable design decisions. Currently based in Bengaluru, I lead remote, multi-brand design initiatives that emphasize sustainability, speed-to-market, and compelling consumer experiences.

Suraj Pratap

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I’m Suraj Pratap, a dynamic design and product development leader with over 11 years of experience shaping creative direction, brand strategy, and product development across global fashion and retail markets. I hold an MBA in International Business from IAE Aix-Marseille University and a Bachelor in Design from NIFT, India, and I thrive at the intersection of innovative design thinking and solid business acumen to deliver market-responsive collections and sustainable innovations. I enjoy mentoring cross-functional teams, forecasting trends, and turning consumer insights into actionable design decisions. Currently based in Bengaluru, I lead remote, multi-brand design initiatives that emphasize sustainability, speed-to-market, and compelling consumer experiences.…I’m Suraj Pratap, a dynamic design and product development leader with over 11 years of experience shaping creative direction, brand strategy, and product development across global fashion and retail markets. I hold an MBA in International Business from IAE Aix-Marseille University and a Bachelor in Design from NIFT, India, and I thrive at the intersection of innovative design thinking and solid business acumen to deliver market-responsive collections and sustainable innovations. I enjoy mentoring cross-functional teams, forecasting trends, and turning consumer insights into actionable design decisions. Currently based in Bengaluru, I lead remote, multi-brand design initiatives that emphasize sustainability, speed-to-market, and compelling consumer experiences.

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I’m Suraj Pratap, a dynamic design and product development leader with over 11 years of experience shaping creative direction, brand strategy, and product development across global fashion and retail markets. I hold an MBA in International Business from IAE Aix-Marseille University and a Bachelor in Design from NIFT, India, and I thrive at the intersection of innovative design thinking and solid business acumen to deliver market-responsive collections and sustainable innovations.

I enjoy mentoring cross-functional teams, forecasting trends, and turning consumer insights into actionable design decisions. Currently based in Bengaluru, I lead remote, multi-brand design initiatives that emphasize sustainability, speed-to-market, and compelling consumer experiences.

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Work Experience

Senior Executive - Design & Product Developer at EasyBuy, Landmark Group

November 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021

Led graphic design and branding for apparel, contributing to 25% revenue growth. Improved design-to-production workflows, reducing lead times by 18%. Implemented eco-conscious design strategies, cutting environmental impact by 12%. Pioneered cross-functional design workshops, enhancing collaboration and accelerating design approvals.

Assistant Design Manager at Kabadi Shankars Exports

May 1, 2014 - October 1, 2017

Managed design projects for global brands like IKEA, H&M, Walmart, Target, and Levi's. Improved prototype turnaround by 15% with streamlined collaboration. Supported trend forecasting to align designs with global market expectations.

Deputy Design Manager at Reliance Retail

July 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023

Delivered trend-aligned sportswear and casual collections, driving 15% increase in category sales. Improved production accuracy by 10% through enhanced tech pack management. Advocated for sustainable fabrics, reducing material waste by 18%. Implemented WGSN-driven trend analysis, enabling faster response to seasonal shifts and boosting speed-to-market. Developed vendor training programs to standardize quality benchmarks, reducing rework rates by 12%.

Design & Product Development Manager at Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd.

November 3, 2023 - August 2, 2024

Directed end-to-end design process for sustainable collections, driving 18% sales growth. Oversaw VM and brand campaign visuals, achieving 30% uplift in store footfall and social media engagement. Streamlined vendor collaboration and tech pack processes, reducing production timelines by 15%. Introduced consumer-insight-driven design decisions, aligning collections with market trends and improving sell-through rates.

Senior Category & Design Manager at Zalando (Paris) [Remote from Bengaluru]

March 1, 2025 - Present

Directed creative vision for multi-season collections, achieving a 20% increase in consumer engagement. Led design, marketing, and production teams to deliver trend-driven collections in sync with brand strategy. Integrated Agile workflows and performance dashboards to achieve 95% on-time project delivery. Enhanced digital campaign impact by boosting online visibility by 25% through innovative visual storytelling. Champion data-driven assortment planning, improving design efficiency and reducing sampling costs by 15%.