Akhil Jayachandran is an experienced illustrator and graphic designer with a strong background in graphics, apparel/textiles & surface design, sketching, and concept storytelling. He works across branding, product development, and visual communication with a focus on creating compelling, trend-aligned design outputs.

Akhil Jayachandran

Akhil Jayachandran is an experienced illustrator and graphic designer with a strong background in graphics, apparel/textiles & surface design, sketching, and concept storytelling. He works across branding, product development, and visual communication with a focus on creating compelling, trend-aligned design outputs.

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Akhil Jayachandran is an experienced illustrator and graphic designer with a strong background in graphics, apparel/textiles & surface design, sketching, and concept storytelling. He works across branding, product development, and visual communication with a focus on creating compelling, trend-aligned design outputs.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Tamil
Intermediate
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic / Art / Branding (Topwear & Bottomwear category) at ABFRL - Peter England
January 1, 2022 - Present
Handled online brand initiative for topwear and bottomwear categories including graphic design communication. Supported vendor communication, trim design & execution, review with product and buying teams, sampling for trade shows, and costing. Also drove winter wear category activities including sweater and outerwear flat knit exploration (gauges, jacquards, patterns), trend/market study, product development, print & surface development, and review with buying team. Provided knitwear technical support and collaborated with cross-functional teams through presentations and quality control/production oversight.
Apparel / Textile Graphic & Surface Designer (Online Brand Initiative, Knitwear & Winter Wear) at ABFRL - Peter England
January 1, 2022 - Present
Handled the online brand initiative for topwear and bottomwear categories, including graphic design communication, vendor communication, trim design and execution, review with the product and buying team, trade-show sampling support, and costing coordination. Worked on winterwear category (sweaters and outerwear) including flat knit exploration (guages) with jacquards and patterns; trend and market studies; product development; print & surface development; and reviews with the buying team. Managed knitwear categories (graphic/active/main line/sweatshirt) from conceptualization through trend forecasting, market research, product development, technical support collaborations and presentations, quality control, and production oversight. Also supported apparel design, interior design, retail planogram visual merchandising, and poster design.
Apparel/Graphic Designer (Branding, Graphics, Product & Vendor Coordination) at ABFRL - Peter England
January 1, 2022 - Present
Handled online brand initiatives for topwear and bottomwear categories, including graphic design communication. Coordinated with design and vendors for execution, trim design, and reviews with product and buying teams. Supported sampling for trade shows and managed costing inputs. Worked across winter wear exploration and product development cycles, from flat-knit guage explorations with jacquards/patterns to print & surface development, aligned to trend and market studies and presented to buying teams. Also supported knitwear category design for graphic/active/main line/sweatshirts with concept development, trend forecasting, product development, technical support, and collaborative presentations. Oversaw quality control and production follow-through.
Design / Artworker (Apparel & Surface / Graphic Communication) at ABFRL - Peter England
January 1, 2022 - Present
Handled online brand initiatives for topwear and bottomwear categories, including graphic design communication. Managed vendor communication, trim design & execution, and coordinated reviews with product and buying teams. Supported sampling for trade shows, including costing and presentation support. Worked across winter wear and knitwear explorations such as sweater/outerwear with gauge, jacquards and pattern work, along with trend/market study, print & surface development, and buying-team reviews. Provided technical support and collaboration for knitwear category covering graphic/active/main line/sweatshirts from conceptualization through execution.
Apparel/Graphic Designer (Online Brand Initiative, Top Wear & Bottom Wear Categories) at ABFRL - Peter England
January 1, 2022 - Present
Handled the online brand initiative for top wear and bottom wear categories, including graphic design communication. Coordinated with design/vendor communication, trim design & execution, and reviewed with product and buying teams. Supported trade show sampling preparation and costing activities while aligning outputs with category requirements.
Apparel/Graphic Designer (Knitwear & Active/Main Line; Product Development) at Raymond
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2022
Worked across knitwear categories including graphic/active/main line/sweatshirt. Led conceptualization and design, trend forecasting and market research, product development and technical support. Supported collaborations and presentations with internal stakeholders and ensured production quality through quality control and oversight.
Apparel / Knitwear Design & Product Development at Raymond
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2022
Apparel Designer (Product Development - Knitwear/Print & Surface) at Raymond
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2022
Led winter wear category design work for sweaters and outerwear, including flat knit exploration (gauges, jacquards, patterns), trend and market study, product development, print & surface development, and reviews with buying teams. Managed knitwear category design across lines (graphic/active/main line) including sweatshirt conceptualization, trend forecasting and market research, product development, technical support, collaborations, and presentations. Supported quality control and production oversight as part of the design-to-approval workflow.
Apparel Designer (Knitwear/Graphics/Surface Development) at Raymond
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2022
Worked across knitwear category and apparel design responsibilities including conceptualization and design for graphic/active/main line and sweatshirt segments. Conducted trend forecasting and market research, supported product development with technical collaboration, and contributed to quality control and production oversight. Also supported design activities across apparel-to-space/interior style needs, retail planogram visual merchandising, and poster/design outputs.
Apparel Designer (Winter Wear & Knitwear Categories) at Raymond
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2022
Managed winter wear category work covering sweater and outerwear flat knit exploration using gauges, jacquards, and pattern development. Performed trend and market studies, led product development, print & surface development, and reviewed concepts with the buying team. Also handled knitwear categories including graphic/active/main line/sweatshirt conceptualization, trend forecasting, product development, technical support, and collaborations/presentations. Oversaw quality control and production to ensure design intent and execution accuracy.
Designer (Apparel/Graphic & Product Support) at Boomanz
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Contributed to apparel and graphic design work supporting product development and brand visuals. Assisted with design concepts and delivery across graphics/storytelling and design communication for fashion-related outputs.
Apparel / Design (Graphic, Apparel & Surface) at BOOMANZ
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Apparel / Design (Graphic, Apparel & Surface) at Parx
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Designer (Apparel/Graphics/Surface & Execution) at Boomanz
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Worked on apparel and graphic/design deliverables including concepting and execution support. Contributed to design development processes and communications with relevant teams to ensure design execution aligned with product direction.
Designer / Illustrator (Apparel Graphics) at BOOMANZ
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Supported apparel graphic and design-related work, including sketching/concept development and visual communication for product and brand needs.
Designer (Apparel/Design Support) at Boomanz
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Education

Master of Design at NIFT Mumbai
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Fashion Apparel Design Technology at Guru Dev Arts & Science
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Master of Design (Space Design - Fashion) at NIFT Mumbai
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Fashion Apparel Design Technology at BATCH GURUDEV ARTS & SCIENCE
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Master of Design (Space Design - Fashion) at NIFT Mumbai
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Fashion Apparel Design Technology at Guru Dev Arts & Science
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Master of Design (Space Design / Fashion) at NIFT Mumbai
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Fashion Apparel Design Technology (batch program) at Batch GuruDev Arts & Science
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Master of Design (Space Design / Fashion) at NIFT Mumbai
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Education