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I’m Gargi Mahatme, a senior fashion designer with over 10 years of experience shaping design operations across private labels and retail brands in India and internationally. I excel at translating trend forecasts into seasonal collections, collaborating with technical design and production teams, and delivering sample-ready tech packs.
I’m passionate about building cohesive brand stories, leading design teams, and delivering commercially successful, trend-forward garments across kids, women’s, and men’s wear.
Experience Level
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Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Senior Design Manager
February 1, 2024 - PresentManaging department operations and design conceptualisation for the brand. Developing seasonal collections based on trend forecasts; planning seasonal merchandise for Apparel across categories. Led aesthetic vision and new product creation; supervised staff through product development; approved samples for production. Coordinated factory visits for sample development and production follow-ups.
Design Consultant
February 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025Managing design conceptualisation for in-house private labels; developing seasonal collection developments based on trend forecasts, and planning seasonal merchandise for Apparel & Non-Apparel across categories with enhanced depth and breadth. Provided design and consultancy services to retailers and brands in Kids Wear, Men’s Wear & Women’s Wear.
Head Designer - Private Labels at Payed International Freemoney Pvt. Ltd.
August 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025Managing departmental operations and design conceptualisation for in-house private labels; designing seasonal collections based on trend forecasts and planning seasonal merchandise for Apparel & Non-Apparel. Coordinating design visions and monitoring social media and online platforms to stay updated with industry trends. Spearheaded Gargi Mahatme aesthetic vision and creation of new fashion products; supervising design staff through product creation and release; approving samples for production. Collaborating with technical design and product management to provide accurate tech-packs.
Head Designer - Boys Wear at Firstcry.com
December 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025Managed departmental operations, including sketching artistic and fresh designs, designing seasonal collection developments based on trend forecasts, and planning seasonal merchandise for Boys Wear across categories. Coordinated communication of design visions and monitored social media and various online platforms to stay updated with industry trends. Spearheaded aesthetic vision and creation of new fashion products, supervising staff through product creation and release, approving samples for production, and following up with factories. Collaborated with technical design and product management in providing accurate tech-packs.
Senior Designer - Men’s / Boys Wear at Savla Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
May 1, 2015 - October 16, 2025Coordinated designing of in-house men’s wear brands such as Freezone & Sero and Boys Wear - Funtones. Worked on graphics and prints, shirts dyeing and washes, and fabric, trims, and accessory sourcing when required. Led seasonal collection developments based on trend forecasts and approved various samples for production. Handled final tech-packs and collaborated with merchandising for samples; visited factories for production alignment.
Senior Designer - Women’s/ Men’s/Kids Wear at H&G Textiles Pvt. Ltd.
June 1, 2009 - October 16, 2025Spearheaded design functions for various European Market brands such as Pepe Jeans (Spain), DKNY (Kids), Tommy Hilfiger and designer labels, including Bagdley Mishka, AKA, Charlotte Torontala and Rozae Nichols, in collaboration with buyers from Turkey, Europe and the USA. Headed cost negotiations and developed mood boards and collection for US, European and Turkish Buyers’ Meet. Led visits to factories with buyers for sourcing and inspiration; delivered samples and final tech-packs.
Senior Designer - Men’s / Boys Wear at Texport Syndicate Pvt. Ltd.
May 1, 2007 - October 16, 2025Coordinated designing of in-house men’s wear brands such as Freezone & Sero and Boys Wear - Funtones. Managed graphics and prints, shirts dyeing and washes, and fabric/trims sourcing when required. Developed seasonal collections based on trend forecasts and approved samples for production. Prepared final tech-packs and collaborated with merchandising for samples; conducted factory visits with buyers.
Senior Design Manager: Infant, Toddler and Kids Wear
February 1, 2024 - PresentManaging department operations, design conceptualisation for the brand, and developing seasonal collections based on trend forecasts; planning seasonal merchandise for apparel across categories; supervising design staff through product creation and release; approving samples for production; coordinating factory visits for sample development and production follow-ups.
Design Consultant at Freelance Project Based, Worldwide
February 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025Managing design conceptualisation for in-house private labels, designing seasonal collection developments based on trend forecasts, and planning seasonal merchandise for Apparel & Non-Apparel in various categories; providing design and consultancy services for retailers and brands across Kids, Men’s & Women’s Wear.
Design Head for Private Labels: Women’s/ Men’s/Kids Wear at Payed International Freemoney Pvt. Ltd.
August 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025Managing departmental operations, design conceptualisation for in-house private labels, designing seasonal collection developments based on trend forecasts, and planning seasonal merchandise for Apparel & Non-Apparel in various categories with improved depth and breadth. Coordinating design visions and monitoring social media and online platforms to stay updated with industry trends. Spearheaded Gargi Mahatme aesthetic vision and creation of new fashion products, supervising design staff through product creation and release, and approving samples for production. Collaborating with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete tech-packs.
Head Designer: Boys Wear at Firstcry.com, Mumbai
December 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025Managed departmental operations, including sketching artistic and fresh designs, designing seasonal collection developments based on trend forecasts, and planning seasonal merchandise for various categories with improved depth and breadth. Coordinated communication of design visions and monitored social media and online platforms to stay current with industry trends. Spearheaded aesthetic vision and creation of new fashion products, supervising staff through product creation and release, approving samples for production and following up with factories. Collaborated with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design tech-packs.
Senior Designer: Men’s / Boys Wear at Savla Corporation Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
May 1, 2015 - October 16, 2025Coordinated designing of in-house men’s wear brands such as Freezone & Sero and Boys Wear - Funtones. Orchestrated work on graphics and prints, shirts dyeing and washes, and sourcing fabrics, trims, and accessories when required. Spearheaded designing of developments for seasonal collection in line with trend forecasts and approved various samples for production. Handled final tech-packs and interacted with the merchandising team for samples and implemented samples in collaboration with the sampling unit.
Senior Designer: Women’s/ Men’s/Kids Wear at H&G Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
June 1, 2009 - October 16, 2025Spearheaded design functions for various European Market brands such as Pepe Jeans (Spain), DKNY (Kids), Tommy Hilfiger and designer labels, including Bagdley Mishka, AKA, Charlotte Torontala and Rozae Nichols, in collaboration with buyers from Turkey, Europe and USA. Headed cost negotiations and developed mood boards and collections for US, European and Turkish Buyers’ Meet. Led factory visits with buyers for sampling inspiration and delivered final tech-packs.
Senior Designer: Men’s Wear at Texport Syndicate Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
May 1, 2007 - October 16, 2025Headed collaborations with buyers from USA and Australia to work on numerous brands, including Get Lucky, Troop, JC Penny, H&M, Kellwood, NEXT, Nautica, American Eagle, Old Navy, K-Mart and a local label named Sepia. Initiated seasonal collection developments based on trend forecasts, negotiated costs, executed samples with the sampling unit, approved samples for production and sourced fabrics, trims and accessories when required. Coordinated visits to factories with buyers to gather design inspiration and delivered final tech-packs by working with merchandising for samples.
Senior Design Manager: Infant, Toddler and Kids Wear
February 1, 2024 - PresentManaging department operations, design conceptualisation for the brand, and seasonal collection development based on trend forecasts; planning merchandise for apparel across categories; supervising staff, approving samples for production, and coordinating factory follow-ups.
Design Consultant at Freelance / Private Labels (Worldwide)
February 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025Conceptualising in-house private label designs, developing seasonal collections across apparel and non-apparel categories based on trend forecasts; providing design consultancy for retailers and brands in Kids, Men’s and Women’s Wear; driving brand extension and process improvements.
Design Head for Private Labels: Women’s/ Men’s/Kids Wear at Freemoney Pvt. Ltd. (Payed International Freemoney Pvt. Ltd.)
August 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025Overseeing private label design operations, leading seasonal collections based on forecasts, coordinating with social media to monitor trends, and ensuring accurate tech-packs; supervising staff and delivering updated product concepts.
Head Designer: Boys Wear at Firstcry.com
December 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025Managed design operations for Boys Wear; sketched and developed seasonal collections based on trend forecasts; oversaw staff, approved production samples, coordinated with factories, and prepared design tech-packs; contributed to cost reductions in fabric palettes and vendor negotiations; piloted factory visits with buyers.
Senior Designer: Men’s / Boys Wear at Savla Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
May 1, 2015 - October 16, 2025Coordinated design of in-house men’s wear brands; led graphics, prints, dyeing and washes; sourced fabrics, trims, and accessories; developed seasonal collections; prepared final tech-packs and collaborated with merchandising for samples.
Senior Designer: Women’s/ Men’s/Kids Wear at H&G Textiles Pvt. Ltd.
June 1, 2009 - October 16, 2025Spearheaded design functions for European market brands (Pepe Jeans, DKNY Kids, Tommy Hilfiger, and others); developed mood boards; led factory visits for sampling; negotiated costs and delivered collections for US/European/Turkish buyers.
Senior Designer: Men’s Wear at Texport Syndicate Pvt. Ltd.
May 1, 2007 - October 16, 2025Headed collaborations with buyers from USA/Australia; developed seasonal collections based on trend forecasts; negotiated costs; arranged samples; led factory visits; delivered final tech-packs.
Education
BHSc in Fashion Apparel Design and Textile Clothing at School of Fashion Technology, Pune - Maharashtra
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005BHSc in Fashion Apparel Design and Textile Clothing at School of Fashion Technology, Pune - Maharashtra
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005BHSc in Fashion Apparel Design and Textile Clothing at School of Fashion Technology, Pune - Maharashtra
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Qualifications
Leadership & Management Skills MasterClass
June 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025Brand Management
June 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025Luxury Branding
June 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025Luxury Brand Management
November 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025Leadership & Management Skills MasterClass
June 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025Brand Management
June 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025Luxury Branding
June 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025Luxury Brand Management
November 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025Leadership & Management Skills MasterClass
June 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025Brand Management
June 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025Luxury Branding
June 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025Luxury Brand Management
November 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other, Consumer Goods
Experience Level
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