I'm Divya Vijayan, an Experience Designer based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. I have a broad background in fashion design, lingerie development, product and brand development, and education, with hands-on experience from concept to samples and pattern development. I currently work with Broadland Garments, collaborating with GAP and local brands such as Hegira, and I’m proficient in software such as Optitex and CLO3D. I've lectured at RAFFLES DESIGN INSTITUTE Kuala Lumpur and RAFFLES UNIVERSITY ISKANDAR as Visiting Lecturer, sharing modules on Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Textile topics. I have led lingerie design as a freelance consultant and held leadership roles in product development and marketing. I’m multilingual and enjoy collaborating with teams across cultures to solve creative challenges.

Divya Vijayan

I'm Divya Vijayan, an Experience Designer based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. I have a broad background in fashion design, lingerie development, product and brand development, and education, with hands-on experience from concept to samples and pattern development. I currently work with Broadland Garments, collaborating with GAP and local brands such as Hegira, and I’m proficient in software such as Optitex and CLO3D. I've lectured at RAFFLES DESIGN INSTITUTE Kuala Lumpur and RAFFLES UNIVERSITY ISKANDAR as Visiting Lecturer, sharing modules on Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Textile topics. I have led lingerie design as a freelance consultant and held leadership roles in product development and marketing. I’m multilingual and enjoy collaborating with teams across cultures to solve creative challenges.

Available to hire

I’m Divya Vijayan, an Experience Designer based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. I have a broad background in fashion design, lingerie development, product and brand development, and education, with hands-on experience from concept to samples and pattern development. I currently work with Broadland Garments, collaborating with GAP and local brands such as Hegira, and I’m proficient in software such as Optitex and CLO3D.

I’ve lectured at RAFFLES DESIGN INSTITUTE Kuala Lumpur and RAFFLES UNIVERSITY ISKANDAR as Visiting Lecturer, sharing modules on Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Textile topics. I have led lingerie design as a freelance consultant and held leadership roles in product development and marketing. I’m multilingual and enjoy collaborating with teams across cultures to solve creative challenges.

See more

Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Experience Designer at Broadland Garments
January 1, 2021 - Present
Experience Designer with Broadland Garments working for GAP and other local brands such as Hegira. Proficient in CAD tools and pattern development; experienced with software (Optitex) and training in CLO3D.
Visiting Lecturer, Fashion Department at Raffles University Iskandar
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Lecturing in Fashion Design related modules.
Lingerie Designer – Freelance (Consultant) at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2009 - Present
From Concept to Samples – Design, develop patterns, sourcing fabrics and samples for private labels and customized designs for individuals.
Product / Brand Development – General Manager at Grand Bell Trading Sdn. Bhd.
April 1, 2008 - November 1, 2009
Key role in product development in China and development of marketing strategies for brand.
Merchandiser cum Senior Designer at WACOAL MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
March 1, 2003 - May 1, 2005
Japanese Brand. Key role in development of merchandise. Trained at WACOAL HEADQUATERS - JAPAN.
Lecturer at RAFFLES DESIGN INSTITUTE KUALA LUMPUR
June 1, 2005 - March 1, 2008
Lecture in Fashion Design, Merchandising and Textile related modules.

Education

MBA (Distinction) at Raffles University Iskandar
September 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017
Certificate in Stylist Perfectionist at Ecole Superior Modelist (ESMOD) - Paris, France
September 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
Diploma in Textile and Fashion Design at Malaysian Institute of Arts
July 1, 1988 - May 1, 1991
Photoshop training; Gerber applications at Raffles Design Institute - Malaysia
October 1, 2008 - October 15, 2008

Qualifications

MBA (Distinction)
September 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017
Certificate in Stylist Perfectionist
September 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
Diploma in Textile and Fashion Design
July 1, 1988 - May 1, 1991
Photoshop training; Gerber applications
October 1, 2008 - October 15, 2008

Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services