I am a skilled designer with ten years of experience in conceptualization, research, product design, and range development for the apparel industry. I have worked across menswear, innerwear and prints, translating market trends and ethical considerations into innovative concepts that stand out in a crowded market. I am known for taking on responsibility and driving initiatives when needed. I focus on delivering unique and impactful designs, and I thrive in team environments where clear communication and collaboration help bring ideas to life.

Anupam Kumar

I am a skilled designer with ten years of experience in conceptualization, research, product design, and range development for the apparel industry. I have worked across menswear, innerwear and prints, translating market trends and ethical considerations into innovative concepts that stand out in a crowded market. I am known for taking on responsibility and driving initiatives when needed. I focus on delivering unique and impactful designs, and I thrive in team environments where clear communication and collaboration help bring ideas to life.

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I am a skilled designer with ten years of experience in conceptualization, research, product design, and range development for the apparel industry. I have worked across menswear, innerwear and prints, translating market trends and ethical considerations into innovative concepts that stand out in a crowded market.

I am known for taking on responsibility and driving initiatives when needed. I focus on delivering unique and impactful designs, and I thrive in team environments where clear communication and collaboration help bring ideas to life.

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Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Deputy Manager - Menswear Design at Reliance Retail
June 1, 2021 - June 4, 2024
Worked for Mass Fashion Shirt Brand - Breakpoint and Mass Fashion Innerwear Brand - Uomos. Created fashion and trend forecasts based on market demand and mass fashion. Developed prototypes, samples, and range development for men's shirts and innerwear. Created trims, packaging, and graphics artwork and gave final approvals for development. Conducted meetings with vendors to understand requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones. Attended meetings with senior management and HOD for design concept and final product version and assortment. Coordinated research for final adoption and designed artistic and fresh fashion products.
Senior Officer - Mens Innerwear Design at Page Industries Inc. (Jockey)
March 1, 2019 - October 31, 2020
Attended meetings with senior management for design concept finalization and product assortment. Sketched artistic and fresh designs with aesthetic vision for new fashion products. Coordinated and planned design process through research and study. Showcased designed costumes at India Runway Week Fashion Event. Collaborated with marketing and media teams for brand promotion and after-sale event strategy.
Senior Digital Print Designer at Apsara Silks
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Designed graphics and artwork for textile prints through software. Managed meetings with clients to gather requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
Next-Gen Designer at Indian Federation for Fashion Development - India Runway Week
August 1, 2014 - October 31, 2016
Selected on campus from NIFT Delhi for Madura Garment Export. Researched, developed, and executed design concepts for print medium and silhouette using design software. Participated in meetings with marketing and media for brand promotion and post-sale event strategies. Showcased designed costumes through India Runway Week Fashion Event.
Menswear Designer (Graduation Project) at Madura Garment Export - An Aditya Birla Nuvo
December 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
Worked with senior designers and heads of departments to understand needs and provide optimum service related to shirts design execution. Created two collections of shirts (S.Oliver & Espirit) under umbrella collection for Madura Garment Export - Germany exhibition.
Deputy Manager - Menswear Design at Reliance Retail
June 1, 2021 - June 5, 2024
Worked for Mass Fashion Shirt Brand - Breakpoint and Mass Fashion Innerwear Brand - Uomos. Created Fashion and Trend forecast as per market demand and mass fashion. Created Prototype / Sample and Range development for Mens Shirts and Innerwear. Created Trims, Packaging and Graphics Artwork and gave final approvals for development. Managed meetings with vendors to understand requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestone. Attended meetings with senior management and HOD for design concept and finalise product version and assortment. Sketched artistic and fresh designs with aesthetic vision and creation of new fashion products for consideration. Coordinated and planned design process by research and study information for final adoption.
Senior Officer - Mens Innerwear Design at Page Industries Inc. (Jockey)
March 1, 2019 - October 31, 2020
Attended meetings with senior management for design concept and finalise product version and assortment. Sketched artistic and fresh designs with aesthetic vision and creation of new fashion products for consideration. Coordinated and plan design process by research and study information for final adoption.
Senior Digital Print Designer at Apsara Silks
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Designed graphics and artwork for textile prints through software. Conducted meetings with clients to gather requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones.
Next-Gen Designer at Indian Federation for Fashion development - India Runway Week
August 1, 2014 - October 31, 2016
Got opportunity and showcased designed costumes through India Runway Week Fashion Event. Researched, developed and executed design concept for print medium and silhouette through design software. Attended meetings with marketing and media persons for brand promotions and after sale event and strategy.
Menswear Designer (Graduation Project) at Madura Garment Export - An Aditya Birla Nuvo
December 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
On campus selection from NIFT Delhi for Madura Garment Export. Worked with senior designers and HOD to understand needs and provide optimum service in regards of shirts design execution. Created two collections of shirts (S.Oliver & Espirit) under Umbrella Collection for Madura Garment Export - Germany Exhibition.
Deputy Manager - Menswear Design at Reliance Retail
June 1, 2021 - Present
Create fashion and trend forecasts based on market demand and mass fashion. Worked on mass fashion mens shirts brand 'Breakpoint' and innerwear brand 'Uomos'. Responsibilities included creating prototypes, sample and range development, trims, packaging, graphics artwork, and final development approvals. Conducted meetings with vendors for project understanding and milestone management. Collaborated with senior management for design concept finalization and product assortment. Coordinated research and design process planning, as well as implementation of new fashion products.
Senior Officer - Mens Innerwear Design at Page Industries Inc. (Jockey)
October 1, 2020 - August 26, 2025
Conducted research, development, and execution of design concepts for prints and silhouettes using design software. Showcased costume designs at India Runway Week. Participated in meetings with marketing and media for brand promotion and after-sale event strategy.
Menswear Designer (Graduation Project) at Madura Garment Export - An Aditya Birla Nuvo
March 1, 2019 - August 26, 2025
Selected as Next-Gen Designer On Campus from NIFT Delhi for Madura Garment Export. Created two collections of shirts (S.Oliver & Espirit) for Germany exhibition. Worked with senior designers and HODs to fulfill design needs and execute shirt designs. Specialized in textile print graphics and artwork creation through software, managing client meetings and project milestones.
Senior Digital Print Designer at Apsara Silks
October 1, 2016 - August 26, 2025
Responsible for creating graphics and artwork for textile prints using software. Engaged in client meetings to gather requirements and manage project milestones.
Deputy Manager - Menswear Design at Reliance Retail F&L
June 1, 2021 - Present
Led menswear design from concept to product, defining line directions, fabric and trim strategies, and coordinating with production and sample vendors to meet milestones and exact specifications. Collaborated with pattern-makers and samplers to develop prototypes and translate creative concepts into mass-market collections. Contributed to brand storytelling and market-ready assortments across mass fashion, casual shirts and related textiles.
Next-Gen Designer at Apsara Silks
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Explored emerging silhouettes, prints and graphic concepts for Menswear; developed and presented concepts for upcoming collections; collaborated with mills and sample teams to realize designs.
Senior Digital Print Designer at Madura Garment Export - An Aditya Birla Nuvo
August 1, 2014 - October 1, 2016
Designed graphics and artwork for textile prints; collaborated with marketing and production teams to develop print concepts and ensure fidelity from concept to final product.

Education

Bachelor of Design at National Institute of Fashion Technology - Kangra - Himachal Pradesh
August 1, 2010 - July 31, 2014
Bachelor of Design - Textile and Apparel at National Institute of Fashion Technology - Kangra (H.P)
August 1, 2010 - July 1, 2014

Qualifications

First Time Manager Certification
February 1, 2025 - January 17, 2026
Foundational Leadership Program
March 1, 2025 - January 17, 2026
AI in Fashion Design and Entrepreneurship Workshop
December 6, 2025 - December 7, 2025

Industry Experience

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