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Chitra Mehra

Fashion Designer/Merchandiser
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About

Experienced fashion professional with 7+years of expertise in luxury embroidery, styling and merchandising for global and national brands. Proficient in developing trend-driven collections, optimizing production workflows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality designs. Seeking CDI or CDD opportunities as an Assistant Product Manager, Merchandiser or Stylist in the Paris luxury market to leverage my expertise in driving creative and strategic product innovations.

Previous Brands
Milaaya Embroideries
Kunal Rawal
Parshwa Creation
Idiot Theory
Aftab & Swati Studio
Sonu Exim Pvt.Ltd
Work Experience
Couture Embroidery Designer | Luxury Embroidery & Textiles
Jan ‘23 - May ‘23
Milaaya Embroideries

• Applied creativity to develop novel techniques and elaborate high-end embroidery designs for Balmain, Etro, Valentino, and Louis Vuitton. • Managed 5+ embroidery projects, ensuring 100% timely delivery and meeting strict deadlines and accurate performance reports. • Transformed design sketches into detailed embroidery and material concepts for luxury brands using agile methodologies.

Menswear Designer & Stylist | Luxury | Couture & Bespoke
Jan ‘22 - Dec ‘22
Kunal Rawal

• Designed bespoke menswear collections by integrating artistic concepts & embroidery techniques for runway presentations. • Collaborated with high-profile clients to design personalized garments, delivering audacity in service by blending traditional craftsmanship with modern trends. • Curated fashion & celebrity photoshoots to boost brand visibility, sales, and customer engagement. • Used technical drawings to develop intricate embroidery patterns, blending imagination with craftsmanship & keen attention to detail.

Fashion Designer & Merchandiser
Dec ‘16 - Nov ‘17
Parshwa Creation

Designed and developed seasonal apparel collections for wholesale clients, seamlessly integrating trend forecasts and market research to create products that aligned with current consumer preferences and industry demands. Collaborated closely with sales teams to gather insights on client needs and feedback, ensuring that collections were tailored to meet specific market requirements and enhance client satisfaction. Conducted detailed sample reviews and fittings to guarantee design precision and adherence to quality standards, facilitating timely adjustments that minimized production delays. Developed compelling marketing materials, showcasing key styles and collections, and collaborating with the sales team to effectively communicate product value to clients, resulting in increased sales and brand visibility. Managed the end-to-end design process, from concept to production, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality outputs that reinforced the brand’s reputation in the ready-to-wear segment.

Assistant Costume Designer & Stylist
May ‘15 - Nov ‘16
Idiot Theory

Conceptualized and Designed unique costumes for a variety of productions across film, television, and theatre, enhancing storytelling through innovative design and meticulous attention to detail. Styled high-profile celebrities for events, ensuring a striking on-screen aesthetic that resonated with audiences and elevated production quality. Collaborated with directors and creative teams to develop costume concepts that aligned with character development and narrative themes, driving cohesion in visual storytelling. Provided expert support during fittings and rehearsals, ensuring optimal fit, comfort, and character portrayal, while implementing precise wardrobe organization for seamless production transitions. Assisted in sourcing and managing costume materials, coordinating logistics to ensure timely availability while adhering to budget constraints, contributing to overall production success.

Fashion Assistant
Mar ‘15 - May ‘15
Aftab & Swati Studio

Assistant Merchandiser
May ‘14 - Jul ‘14
Sonu Exim Pvt.Ltd

Languages
English - Fluent
French - Basic
Hindi - Native
Education & Training
ICN Creative Business School
‘23 - ‘25
Master of Science - MSc
Luxury and Design Management
Pearl Academy of Fashion
‘12 - ‘16
Bachelor's of Design
Fashion Design
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