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Niharika Basu

RTW Womenswear Designer
About

Graduate Diploma Fashion, graduated from Central Saint Martins with Merit | B.A. Womenswear, graduated from Unitedworld Institute of Design, Gandhinagar with Distinction Software Skills: Adobe ( Indesign Illustrator Photoshop ) clo3d Fashion Skills- Research: Detailed Image Sourcing, Vintage Research, Vintage Analysis Research to inform and guide design processes & project development | Visual Storytelling: proficient in crafting engaging narratives through Visual Media, effectively conveying brand messages and concepts to target audiences | Concept Development: Generates Innovative Concepts and transforming creative ideas into Tangible Design elements and projects | Colour Sensitivity: Understanding of Colour Theory and application, ensuring impactful use of colour in all design work | Technical Skills: Industrial, Hand sewing techniques & Draping on Stand, Garment Flats, Silhouette & Accessory Development, Technical Drawings on Illustrator Soft Skills- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in Ensuring Accuracy and precision in all aspects of work, from Design to Execution | Efficient & Organized: Possess delicate and quick hands, allowing for intricate and High-Quality Craftsmanship under time constraints. | Patience & Perseverance | Effective communication & Teamwork: Strong Interpersonal Skills, facilitating Clear communication and collaboration within teams to achieve shared goals | Adaptable & a Quick Learner: Consistently Open to acquiring new skills and quickly adapting to new challenges and technologies Languages- English | Bengali | Hindi | French( beginner)

Previous Brands
Ashley Williams
Lil Nas X
Gyoree Kim Studio
ThinkArts
Homebaked.kol
Deaf and Mute Society, Ahmedabad
SWGT
Anju Modi
LAKME FASHION WEEK LIMITED
Work Experience
Studio Design Intern
Jul ‘23 - Sep ‘23
Ashley Williams

• ORGANIZATION & CONSTRUCTION OF MOODBOARDS • CONSTRUCTION & ALTERATION OF PATTERNS • UTILIZED INDUSTRIAL SEWING TECHNIQUES FOR GARMENT CONSTRUCTION. • PARTICIPATED IN FITTINGS TO ENSURE PROPER GARMENT FIT AND FINISH. • SOURCED MATERIALS AND DEVELOPED GARMENTS FOR LONDON FASHION WEEK S/S ‘24

Styling Assistant
Jun ‘23 - Jun ‘23
Lil Nas X

• HAND-SEWED AND PREPARED LOOKS AND COSTUMES FOR THE SHOW. • WORKED ON LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION OF GARMENTS POST PERFORMANCE

Womenswear Design Intern
Sep ‘22 - Feb ‘23
Gyoree Kim Studio

• FASHION & VINTAGE RESEARCH • PROTOTYPED AND DEVELOPED FOOTWEAR • UTILIZED INDUSTRIAL SEWING TECHNIQUES HAND SEWING & HAND DRAPING ON STAND FOR GARMENTS & PROTOTYPES • WORKED CLOSELY WITH SENIOR DESIGNERS ENSURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COLLECTION OF 80 PIECES FOR LONDON FASHION WEEK F/W ‘23 • ASSISTED WITH FITTINGS, CASTING AND DRESSING FOR THE SHOW.

Children's Workshop Coordinator
Jul ‘22 - Sep ‘22
ThinkArts

Home Baker
Nov ‘20 - Sep ‘22
Homebaked.kol

What started off as a venture to raise funds for covid19 launched into a successful home bakery known & loved throughout the city while turning out profits- as seen on instagram @homebaked.kol

Children's Workshop Coordinator
Jan ‘20 - Feb ‘20
Deaf and Mute Society, Ahmedabad

Womenswear Design Intern
Jul ‘19 - Sep ‘19
SWGT

• ARCHIVED AND PHOTOGRAPHED PIECES FOR DOCUMENTATION. • DEVELOPED PATTERNS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE S/S '20 LAKME FASHION WEEK SHOW. • DEVELOPED TECH PACKS, GARMENT FLATS & LINE SHEETS. • SOURCED MATERIALS & PARTICIPATED IN FITTINGS.

Styling Assistant
Jan ‘19 - Jan ‘19
Anju Modi

Social Media & Showroom Intern
Sep ‘18 - Sep ‘18
LAKME FASHION WEEK LIMITED

• MANAGED SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK • ATTENDED TO CUSTOMERS AND ASSISTED WITH STOCK MANAGEMENT. • TOOK ORDERS AND HANDLED GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS. • DOCUMENTED BACKSTAGE ACTIVITIES AND TOOK SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURES DURING THE SHOW.

Languages
English - Native
Bengali - Native
Hindi - Native
French - Basic
Education & Training
Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London
‘22 - ‘23
Graduate Diploma Fashion
Unitedworld Institute Of Design
‘16 - ‘20
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
La Martiniere for Girls Kolkata
‘04 - ‘16
Indian School Certificate
Kolkata, West Bengal, India