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Shahbaz Akhtar

Design Head, Apparel Manufacturing, Sustainable and Ethical Sourcing, Outerwear, RTW, production, Business Development
About

Looking forward for an apprehension as designer that will allow me to use my apparel/fashion knowledge/skill set to contribute in growth of organization.

Previous Brands
PT. Pinnacle Apparels
JIVA DESIGN LTD.
PDS Multinational
Gaurav International (A Richa group)
Work Experience
Head of Design and development
Mar ‘17 - Dec ‘24
PT. Pinnacle Apparels

Team Leadership: Lead and manage the design and sampling team, providing strategic direction and innovation. Training to foster their professional growth and development. Encouraging knowledge sharing within the team to enhance creativity and productivity. Global Leadership and Communication: Interacting globally with designers and marketing team from USA, UK, India, Bangladesh, Guatemala and Vietnam offices. to align with upcoming trends and future developments. Trend Analysis and Forecasting: Conduct trend research and analysis to anticipate future trends and drive product development initiatives. Product Development: Oversee the end product development process, from concept ideation to final presentation. Collaborate closely with multinational teams to translate designs concepts into commercially viable products. Vendor Management: Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers from China, Taiwan, Korea and India. Materials sourcing, negotiate prices and monitor logistic process.

Apperal Designer
Mar ‘15 - Dec ‘16
JIVA DESIGN LTD.

Asst. Designer at NORWEST INDUSTRIES LTD.
Aug ‘13 - Feb ‘15
PDS Multinational

Internship as a Asst. Designer
May ‘12 - Jul ‘12
Gaurav International (A Richa group)

Completed 6 ensembles of garments as an internship project, using inspiration send by buyers.

Languages
English - Fluent
Hindi - Native
Bengali - Native
French - Basic
Indonesian - Work Proficiency
Education & Training
Paris School of Business
‘25 - ‘26
Master of Business Administration - MBA
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
‘09 - ‘13
Bachelor of Design
R.S.V.M. school
‘06 - ‘08
intermidiate
J.L.N.M.High School
‘05 - ‘06
High
Paris, France