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Hi, I’m Annu Dhankhar Mann, a fashion design and product development professional with over 7 years of hands-on experience across design, garment construction, technical specifications, sample development, and offshore production coordination. I’ve guided garments from concept to final product, created detailed tech packs, conducted fit sessions, and managed lab dips and trims to ensure premium finishing. I've collaborated with international brands, worked across performance apparel, and led an independent label from concept to final product. I’m highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple timelines and critical paths to deliver high-quality results and cohesive product experiences.…Hi, I’m Annu Dhankhar Mann, a fashion design and product development professional with over 7 years of hands-on experience across design, garment construction, technical specifications, sample development, and offshore production coordination. I’ve guided garments from concept to final product, created detailed tech packs, conducted fit sessions, and managed lab dips and trims to ensure premium finishing. I've collaborated with international brands, worked across performance apparel, and led an independent label from concept to final product. I’m highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple timelines and critical paths to deliver high-quality results and cohesive product experiences.

Annu Dhankhar Mann

Designer, Brand Designer, Product Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Annu Dhankhar Mann, a fashion design and product development professional with over 7 years of hands-on experience across design, garment construction, technical specifications, sample development, and offshore production coordination. I’ve guided garments from concept to final product, created detailed tech packs, conducted fit sessions, and managed lab dips and trims to ensure premium finishing. I've collaborated with international brands, worked across performance apparel, and led an independent label from concept to final product. I’m highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple timelines and critical paths to deliver high-quality results and cohesive product experiences.…Hi, I’m Annu Dhankhar Mann, a fashion design and product development professional with over 7 years of hands-on experience across design, garment construction, technical specifications, sample development, and offshore production coordination. I’ve guided garments from concept to final product, created detailed tech packs, conducted fit sessions, and managed lab dips and trims to ensure premium finishing. I've collaborated with international brands, worked across performance apparel, and led an independent label from concept to final product. I’m highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple timelines and critical paths to deliver high-quality results and cohesive product experiences.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Annu Dhankhar Mann, a fashion design and product development professional with over 7 years of hands-on experience across design, garment construction, technical specifications, sample development, and offshore production coordination. I’ve guided garments from concept to final product, created detailed tech packs, conducted fit sessions, and managed lab dips and trims to ensure premium finishing.

I’ve collaborated with international brands, worked across performance apparel, and led an independent label from concept to final product. I’m highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple timelines and critical paths to deliver high-quality results and cohesive product experiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Retail Sales & Support at Alchemy Equipment

January 1, 2024 - Present

Developed hands-on knowledge of technical menswear and performance apparel. Provided fit, function, and layering advice to customers. Shared feedback to support product/design decisions. Assisted with visual merchandising. Supported warehouse operations including packing and stock handling. Built strong knowledge of technical fabrics and performance categories.

Founder & Designer at House of Sangai

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Founded and managed an independent label specialising in women’s ready-to-wear. Managed the full lifecycle of each collection: concept design, pattern development, fittings, production coordination, quality control, and client delivery. Created detailed tech packs, CAD drawings, measurement charts, and construction specifications for production. Worked directly with tailors and pattern makers to refine fits, identify construction issues, and ensure premium finishing. Oversaw fabric sourcing, testing, swatch organisation, trims selection, and quality verification for every style. Conducted fit sessions, reviewing measurements, solving pattern issues, and adjusting designs for improved comfort, drape, and silhouette. Maintained critical paths, managed seasonal timelines, and ensured seamless communication with craft teams. Built a customer-focused label that celebrated professional women, developing a strong brand identity, storytelling strategy, and product experience.

Apparel Designer at Macpac

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Designed apparel across men’s, women’s, and kids wear, from initial concepts through prototype development. Created comprehensive tech packs with technical drawings, measurements, BOMs, construction notes, and specifications. Worked with fabric developers and suppliers on fabric sourcing, test weaves, lab dips, and print strike-offs. Coordinated fabric testing through overseas labs to meet durability and safety standards. Conducted fit sessions, measuring samples against spec and collaborating with pattern makers to correct fit and construction issues. Communicated regularly with offshore manufacturers, ensuring they received clear instructions and timely feedback. Supported range planning, cost analysis, and seasonal development tracking using Excel and PLM tools.

Executive Designer at United Colors of Benetton

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

Developed seasonal design concepts in collaboration with the Head of Design, preparing mood boards, colour palettes, and fabric stories. Created detailed CAD sketches and tech sheets for 200+ styles per season across multiple categories. Led the sample development process, coordinating with international suppliers (China & India) and monitoring fit, construction, and finishing quality. Reviewed and approved lab dips, trims, fabric tests, and prototypes. Organized and led fit sessions, identifying issues and implementing corrections with pattern makers and technical teams. Ensured alignment with critical paths, updating tracking systems and managing large sample volumes for photoshoots and buyer presentations. Visited production units to oversee quality, construction processes, and problem-solving for pre-production issues.

Assistant Designer at Infusion - Research & Design Center

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Assistant Designer at Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

Design Intern at Munch Design Workshop Pvt Ltd

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012