Anupam Kumar

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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.

About

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.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined June 2025

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced
  • HindiAdvanced

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 17 roles

Deputy Manager - Menswear Design · Reliance Retail F&LJun 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

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.

Deputy Manager - Menswear Design · Reliance RetailJun 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

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.

Deputy Manager - Menswear Design · Reliance RetailJun 2021 – Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

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.

Deputy Manager - Menswear Design · Reliance RetailJun 2021 – Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Senior Officer - Mens Innerwear Design · Page Industries Inc. (Jockey)Oct 2020 – Aug 2025 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Menswear Designer (Graduation Project) · Madura Garment Export - An Aditya Birla NuvoMar 2019 – Aug 2025 · 6 yrs 6 mos
Senior Officer - Mens Innerwear Design · Page Industries Inc. (Jockey)Mar 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos
Senior Officer - Mens Innerwear Design · Page Industries Inc. (Jockey)Mar 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos

Education

Bachelor of Design · National Institute of Fashion Technology - Kangra - Himachal Pradesh2010 – 2014
Bachelor of Design - Textile and Apparel · National Institute of Fashion Technology - Kangra (H.P)2010 – 2014

Certifications and awards

First Time Manager Certification2025 – 2026
Foundational Leadership Program2025 – 2026
AI in Fashion Design and Entrepreneurship Workshop2025

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