I am a creative designer with 9+ years of experience across fashion, apparel, accessories, graphics and UI/UX. I have developed commercially relevant collections and design solutions for global brands including M&S, H&M, Zara, River Island, Walmart, JCPenney, Disney and Marvel, with expertise in trend research, CAD development, textile prints, embroidery, tech packs and product development. I enjoy leading creative teams and bringing ideas from initial research through final execution. My experience spans apparel, bags, sportswear, loungewear, accessories and costume styling, with a strong focus on brand identity, design quality and practical production coordination.…

Akshata Rane

I am a creative designer with 9+ years of experience across fashion, apparel, accessories, graphics and UI/UX. I have developed commercially relevant collections and design solutions for global brands including M&S, H&M, Zara, River Island, Walmart, JCPenney, Disney and Marvel, with expertise in trend research, CAD development, textile prints, embroidery, tech packs and product development. I enjoy leading creative teams and bringing ideas from initial research through final execution. My experience spans apparel, bags, sportswear, loungewear, accessories and costume styling, with a strong focus on brand identity, design quality and practical production coordination.…

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I am a creative designer with 9+ years of experience across fashion, apparel, accessories, graphics and UI/UX. I have developed commercially relevant collections and design solutions for global brands including M&S, H&M, Zara, River Island, Walmart, JCPenney, Disney and Marvel, with expertise in trend research, CAD development, textile prints, embroidery, tech packs and product development.

I enjoy leading creative teams and bringing ideas from initial research through final execution. My experience spans apparel, bags, sportswear, loungewear, accessories and costume styling, with a strong focus on brand identity, design quality and practical production coordination.

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Fashion Designer – Team Lead, Apparel & Accessories at Dreamwave – Stylgroup
September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Led a 10-member cross-functional team developing global apparel and accessory collections. Managed design development for international clients including Walmart, JCPenney, M&S and Target, ensuring consistency across concepts, CAD development, product detailing and final collection execution.
Fashion Designer – Lead, Bags / Sportswear at Cappapie
October 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Directed design development for in-house brands and international sports clubs. Developed cohesive bag and sportswear collections aligned with individual brand identities, managing concepts from trend research and initial design through final development.
Independent Designer – Apparel at Richie Lader & Vitamins Kids
October 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Designed apparel collections for Lascana, Miss June and Zalando across menswear, womenswear and domestic casualwear. Developed kidswear collections for the SS24/25 season.
Senior Designer – Apparel at Future Lifestyle
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Managed casualwear design for boys’ and girls’ collections. Worked across brands including Bare, Scullers, Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club, creating commercially relevant seasonal ranges aligned with individual brand identities.
Costume Stylist – End-to-End Process at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Managed costume styling activities for a travel show directed by Mr. Gaurav Vichare. Supported end-to-end styling requirements, including coordination, selection and execution.
Head Designer – Apparel at Secret Skin – Varass Loungewear
June 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Managed end-to-end design development for loungewear and fashion collections. Developed concepts, styles and product ranges from initial research through final execution, creating designs approved and adopted by the sales team.
Creative Designer – Apparels at NZ Seasonal Wear – Zeel
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019
Developed seasonal design concepts aligned with market trends and licensing requirements. Collaborated with a 10-member team and created designs featured across hoardings, digital portals and social media.
Fashion Graphic Designer – Apparel & Accessories at Pamaa International
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018
Created apparel graphics for menswear, womenswear and kidswear for export clients across the USA, Germany and Europe.
Fashion Designer & Production Coordinator – Apparel & Accessories at Textilition Export Esteam Europe Ltd
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Coordinated between design and production teams to ensure smooth execution and maintain garment quality standards across apparel and accessory projects.
Fashion Designer – Accessories at Radium Creation
January 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015
Designed fashion jewellery and accessory collections based on seasonal trends.
Assistant Designer & Production Manager – Accessories at Rossoyuki
April 1, 2013 - March 1, 2015
Supported accessory design and production, managed quality control, and designed a clutch featured in Bombay Times and showcased by Celina Jaitley.
Student Intern – Accessories at Meera Embroidery
February 1, 2013 - March 1, 2013
Assisted with embroidery and accessory design projects, gaining hands-on experience in creative processes and production techniques.

Education

UI/UX at NIFT Navi Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Diploma in Fashion Styling & Designing at Indian Fashion Academy, Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Diploma in Graphic Design at Keerti Institute, Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
B.Com at Manjunatha College, Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008

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

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