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I'm Shakshi Lavish Thakkar, a fashion designer with 4+ years of experience delivering trend-driven, commercially viable ready-to-wear collections across multiple product categories. I specialize in end-to-end product development, technical design, and retail visual merchandising, turning market insights into consumer-focused designs. I excel at tech pack development, fit optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with vendors and production teams. I combine creative vision with technical precision and business awareness to drive product success in competitive retail environments, with a passion for sustainable fashion.…I'm Shakshi Lavish Thakkar, a fashion designer with 4+ years of experience delivering trend-driven, commercially viable ready-to-wear collections across multiple product categories. I specialize in end-to-end product development, technical design, and retail visual merchandising, turning market insights into consumer-focused designs. I excel at tech pack development, fit optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with vendors and production teams. I combine creative vision with technical precision and business awareness to drive product success in competitive retail environments, with a passion for sustainable fashion.

SHAKSHI LAVISH THAKKAR

Designer, Brand Designer, Product Designer, +2

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I'm Shakshi Lavish Thakkar, a fashion designer with 4+ years of experience delivering trend-driven, commercially viable ready-to-wear collections across multiple product categories. I specialize in end-to-end product development, technical design, and retail visual merchandising, turning market insights into consumer-focused designs. I excel at tech pack development, fit optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with vendors and production teams. I combine creative vision with technical precision and business awareness to drive product success in competitive retail environments, with a passion for sustainable fashion.…I'm Shakshi Lavish Thakkar, a fashion designer with 4+ years of experience delivering trend-driven, commercially viable ready-to-wear collections across multiple product categories. I specialize in end-to-end product development, technical design, and retail visual merchandising, turning market insights into consumer-focused designs. I excel at tech pack development, fit optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with vendors and production teams. I combine creative vision with technical precision and business awareness to drive product success in competitive retail environments, with a passion for sustainable fashion.

Available to hire

I’m Shakshi Lavish Thakkar, a fashion designer with 4+ years of experience delivering trend-driven, commercially viable ready-to-wear collections across multiple product categories. I specialize in end-to-end product development, technical design, and retail visual merchandising, turning market insights into consumer-focused designs.

I excel at tech pack development, fit optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with vendors and production teams. I combine creative vision with technical precision and business awareness to drive product success in competitive retail environments, with a passion for sustainable fashion.

Skills

Fashion Design

Illustration

Editorial Illustration

Set Design

Experience Level

Fashion Design

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Set Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Retail Visual Merchandising Associate at UNIQLO (LifeWear)

September 1, 2024 - Present

Execute high-impact visual merchandising strategies aligned with global campaigns and seasonal collections; optimize product placement based on traffic flow; design cohesive styling layouts to enhance in-store navigation; ensure brand consistency and visual standards through cross-team collaboration; contribute to increased product visibility and conversion through strategic visual storytelling.

Student Assistant at California State University, Northridge

April 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Supported academic and research operations through structured documentation and coordination; improved workflow efficiency by organizing and streamlining multi-project processes; managed multiple responsibilities with accuracy and deadline adherence.

Design Trainee at ARCS at CSUN

September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

Developed concept-led garments integrating wearable technology and functional design; applied advanced garment construction and pattern-making techniques; collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on innovation-driven design research; explored adaptive fashion concepts focusing on usability and inclusive design.

Assistant Fashion Designer at Label Jagruti

April 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023

Designed and developed seasonal ready-to-wear collections across multiple categories; managed end-to-end product development from concept to final production; created detailed tech packs, CADs, and technical flats; conducted fit sessions and implemented iterative improvements; coordinated with vendors and production teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality execution; aligned design direction with brand identity and market trends.