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Hi, I’m Jacob, a fashion and apparel designer with over a decade of experience shaping men’s casual wear and denim lines for major Indian brands. I specialize in trend research, concept creation, and delivering production-ready tech packs, with hands-on experience in Browzwear and PLM to streamline approvals and bring ranges to market on time.
I enjoy building brand identity through branding, trims, labels, and thoughtful embroidery and print details, always balancing cost efficiency with creative flair. I collaborate closely with buyers, textile teams, and marketing to turn insights into compelling, market-ready garments.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
Malayalam
Advanced
Tamil
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Hindi
Advanced
Work Experience
Freelance Designer at Pan America
October 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025Handled menswear bottoms category (trousers, chinos, denims); developed styles from concept to production handover; created samples for distributors; assisted design head with fabric and trim selection; conducted fashion trends research, textile/graphic prints and badges, visual design, and planogram development.
Deputy Manager Design at Reliance Retail Ltd.
October 1, 2021 - PresentMenswear casual designer for Reliance Fashion Factory; responsibilities include trend research, concept presentations, design line sheets, and tech packs through show back; approvals from concept to final range; coordination with buyers; development of branding, trims, tags, labels, and value adds in embroidery and print, focusing on cost-effective strategies.
Freelance Designer at Pan America
October 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025Handled men'swear bottoms category (trousers, chinos, denims). From developing new styles to handing over to production, including making samples for distributors. Assisted design head with fabric and trim selection, trend research, textile prints, graphic prints, badges. Planned range and product marketing strategies for assigned products.
Deputy Manager Design at Reliance Retail Ltd
October 1, 2021 - PresentLead designer for men's casual wear at Reliance Fashion Factory. Responsible for trend research, concept presentations, design line sheets, and tech packs through to final show back. Coordinated approvals from concept to final range and worked with buyers to ensure on-time delivery. Developed branding elements, trims, labels, and value-added embroidery/print strategies to improve cost efficiency and speed.
Freelance Designer at Pan America
October 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025Handled menswear bottoms category for Pan America, including trousers, chinos, denims. From developing new styles to handover to production; prepared samples for distributors; assisted design head for fabric and trim selection; fashion trends research; textile prints; badges; visual design; planogram.
Deputy Manager Design at Reliance Retail Ltd.
October 1, 2021 - PresentDeputy Manager Design for Reliance Fashion Factory. Leading menswear casual line development, including trend research, concept presentations, design line sheets, and tech packs up to show-back. Responsible for approvals from concept to final range and coordinating with buyers to ensure on-time delivery. Also develops branding, trims, tags, labels, embroidery and prints with cost-effective, time-saving strategies.
Assistant Manager Design at Raymond Ltd. – Colorplus Brand
August 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025Designer for CP Jeans (Colorplus Jeans) for men’s denim; end-to-end design responsibility for shirts, denims, chinos, outerwear; trend presentations, market surveys, mood boards, proto samples, range presentations with highlights and innovations; tech packs and PLM handover; branding/trims/tags development; coordination with textile, product development, and marketing teams.
Assistant Manager Design at Raymond Ltd (Colorplus Brand)
August 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025Designer for Colorplus Jeans (CP Jeans). Full design responsibility for shirts, denims, chinos, outerwear. Included trend presentations, market surveys, mood boards, proto samples, range presentations with highlights and innovations, tech packs, mini-trade and final trade show preparation. Developed branding, trims, tags, labels, and collaborated with textile, product development, and marketing teams on promotions.
Assistant Manager Design at Raymond Ltd. (Colorplus)
August 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025Designer for Colorplus Jeans: responsible for shirts, denims, chinos, outerwear; complete design responsibility including trend presentations, market surveys, mood boards, proto samples, range presentation, tech packs, mini trade preparation, and final trade show support; developed branding, trims, labels, and coordination with textile, product development, and marketing teams for promotions.
Assistant Manager Design at Raymond Ltd. (Colorplus Brand)
June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2020Designer for Colorplus Jeans (CP Jeans) for men’s denim wear. Full design ownership for shirts, denims, chinos, and outerwear; trend presentations, market surveys, mood boards, proto samples, and range presentations with highlights and innovations; coordination with textile, product development, and marketing teams for promotions.
Designer at Future Group
June 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025Designer for John Miller Hangouts and JM Sports (men’s wear); products include T-shirts, polos, chinos, jackets, outerwear, winter wear, and denims; responsible for trend presentations, sell-through, concept development, sample production, range presentations with highlights, PLM handover, desk loom approvals, and catalog handover.
Designer at Future Group
June 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025Designer for John Miller Hangouts and JM Sports for men's wear. Created T-shirts, polos, chinos, jackets, and winter wear; full range responsibility including trend presentations, sell-through analysis, concept development, samples and PLM/tech pack handover, desk loom approvals, and catalog handover.
Designer at Future Group
June 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025Designer for John Miller Hangouts and JM Sports: menswear including T-shirts, polos, chinos, jackets, winter wear, denims; complete range responsibility including trend presentations, sell-through, concept presentations, samples, range and technical packs; PLM and desk loom approvals; catalog handover; product lifecycle management; branding and promotions.
Designer at Future Group
October 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018Designer for the brands John Miller Hangouts and JM Sports for men’s wear. Responsible for trend research, concept and range development, sample creation, and PLM processes; desk loom approvals and catalogue handover; sell-through and range presentation responsibilities.
Designer at Gokaldas Images Pvt Ltd
October 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025Designed for Calvin Klein, Woodland, United Colors of Benetton, and Ben Sherman; menswear including outerwear, jackets, shirts, and trousers; handled design to final samples; trend research with WGSN; coordinated with buyers; produced production-friendly garment constructions.
Senior Designer at Garuda Fashions Ltd.
October 1, 2014 - October 13, 2025Responsible for complete range for British Club (Semi Casual) and Nature (Casuals); designed shirts, trousers, and denims; managed end-to-end process including trim development (graphics), fabric design, labels, tapes, branding, embroidery, and prints.
Senior Designer at Garuda Fashions Ltd
October 1, 2014 - October 13, 2025Led complete range for brands British Club (semi casual) and Nature (casuals). Designed shirts, trousers, denims; developed graphics for trims (fabric design, labels, tapes, button, leather patches, branding) and value adds such as embroidery and prints; worked independently through the design process with buyer inputs.
Senior Designer at Garuda Fashions Ltd.
October 1, 2014 - October 13, 2025Responsible for complete range for British Club (Semi Casual) and Nature (Casuals); design shirts, trousers, and denims; end-to-end process including trim development, graphics, fabric design, labels, tapes, branding, embroidery and prints.
Senior Designer at Gokaldas Images Pvt Ltd
October 1, 2014 - October 13, 2025Designer for brands Calvin Klein, Woodland, United Colors of Benetton and Ben Sherman; designed outerwear, jackets, shirts, and trousers; end-to-end responsibility from design to final sample; trend forecasting using various trend resources including WGSN; production-friendly construction techniques and finishes.
Designer at Gokaldas Images Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014Designer for brands including Calvin Klein, Woodland, United Colors of Benetton and Ben Sherman. End-to-end design for outerwear, jackets, shirts, and trousers; trend research, buyer liaison, and production-friendly techniques.
Senior Designer at Hasbro Clothing Ltd
December 31, 2013 - October 13, 2025Designed and developed ranges of shirts, trousers, jackets and waistcoats for Basics 029, Pro Base and Genesis (formal wear). Coordinated with production for sampling and quality control, studied trends and forecasts to select fabrics, trims and finishes, and prepared tech packs and PLM handovers for catalog and trade show.
Senior Designer at Hasbro Clothing Ltd.
December 1, 2013 - October 13, 2025Designed and developed range for Basics 029, Pro Base, and Genesis (Formals) for menswear; collaborated with production for sampling; studied trends and forecasts; selected fabrics and trims; ensured market-ready finishes and conducted fittings.
Senior Designer at Hasbro Clothing Ltd.
December 1, 2013 - October 13, 2025Design and development of ranges for Basics 029, Pro Base and Genesis (Menswear formal); coordination with production for sampling; trend analysis and forecasting; fabric and trim selection; ensure market-ready garments.
Senior Designer at Hasbro Clothing Ltd.
July 1, 2011 - December 1, 2013Design and development of range for Basics 029, Pro Base and Genesis (formal menswear); responsible for shirts, trousers, jackets, and waistcoats, coordinating with production for sampling and quality; trend forecasting and selection of fabrics and trims.
Education
BA (Hons) in Fashion Design at Pearl Academy
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011BA (Hons) in Fashion Design at Pearl Academy
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Other
Experience Level
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