Ryan Peter Rathan

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I have over 20 years of experience in the retail/clothing and accessories fashion industry as a graphic designer, developing a wide range of skills in garment and accessory styling, fashion based graphics, techpack…

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I have over 20 years of experience in the retail/clothing and accessories fashion industry as a graphic designer, developing a wide range of skills in garment and accessory styling, fashion based graphics, techpack designing for production and concept presentation for buyers. My work has included product development in Menswear, Kidswear, Infantswear and Ladieswear for all major South African retailers as well as some overseas clients. I am an enthusiastic, diligent professional who learns quickly and thrives in teamwork. I aim to bring proven design leadership, problem-solving, and a strong work ethic to your company, and I am confident I can contribute to successful product development and on-time delivery.

  • Joined April 2026

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods
  • Manufacturing
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Projects · 1

graphicdesigner techpack designer fashion retail. These are a few examples of the work I created as a Senior Fashion Graphic designer in the Fashion retail sector for the South African market for major retailers which were developed and put into production

  • Artworker
  • Brand Designer
  • Designer
  • +5

Work experience

Senior Graphic Designer/Design Manager · Colab Industries (Retail Accessories Supplier)Jan 2015 – Jan 2025 · 10 yrs 1 mo

Create sketches detailing the design and creation of high quality products (CAD) for presentation to the customer by fashion merchandisers; provide detailed specification sheets to support construction and production of products; conduct research and source new products to inform the design direction; troubleshoot lead time delays; allocate work to designers; manage turnaround of design work from receipt of brief within a specified timeline.

Graphic Artist · Global Source (Retail Clothing Supplier)Jan 2005 – Jan 2015 · 10 yrs 1 mo

Origination of garment styling and graphics on CAD format depicting concepts for approval by buyers; seasonal mood boards of ideas for various seasons; main portfolio being sportswear (Edgars Pro Action, Menswear, Kidswear, Ladieswear).

Education· 5

Design Techniques (I, II, III) · Durban Institute of Graphic Design2030 – 2026
Drawing (I, II, III) · Durban Institute of Graphic Design2030 – 2026
Technology History and Theory of Graphic Design (I, II, III) · Durban Institute of Graphic Design2030 – 2026
Professional Graphic Design Practice (I, II, III) · Durban Institute of Graphic Design2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 7

National Diploma in Communication Design (Graphic Design)2030 – 2004
Certificate in Application of Program Tools: Modular Training on Design Function and Techniques (Adobe Illustrator CC 2014) Theory of Program Functions2030 – 2014
Keyline Digital Utopia2030 – 2026
Certificate in Application of Program Tools: Modular Training on Design Function and Techniques (Adobe Illustrator CC 2014)2030 – 2014

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