Puja Prajapati

Fashion Designer with 5.5 years of experience leading collection development from concept through production, across bridal couture, luxury ethnic wear, occasion wear and custom-made garments. Skilled in trend forecasting, mood boards and concept presentations, fabric and trim sourcing, technical sketches and design specifications, and garment sampling and fit reviews. Experienced working directly with pattern makers, tailors, artisans and vendors to translate design concepts into commercially deliverable collections on time and to brand standard.

Comfortable balancing creative direction with production timelines and client requirements, and keen to bring this collection-development expertise to a fast-paced, multi-brand retail environment.

Fashion Designer

(2025-01)

• Lead design and development of seasonal couture, bridal and ethnic wear collections, from concept to final production.
• Research fashion trends, colours, fabrics and silhouettes to inform seasonal design direction.
• Create fashion illustrations, mood boards and concept presentations to communicate collection direction to stakeholders.
• Prepare technical sketches and detailed design specifications for production teams.
• Source fabrics, trims and accessories, coordinating directly with vendors and suppliers.
• Conduct garment sampling, fittings and fit reviews, providing clear feedback to ensure design accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with pattern makers, tailors and artisans to ensure accurate garment construction.
• Supervise sample development from concept through to final execution.
• Manage client customisation requests, maintaining high customer satisfaction.
• Maintain production timelines and coordinate with the merchandising team to meet delivery schedules.
• Ensure garments meet quality standards and brand aesthetics; support photoshoots and collection launches.

Bridal Wear Fashion Designer

(2021-02 - 2024-12)

Led design development for bridal wear collections for an international, Canada-based client base.

• Developed prints digitally and manually, and produced sketches and illustrations both digitally and by hand.
• Conducted trend research and sourcing to inform seasonal collections.
• Coordinated design direction with the wider team to ensure consistent execution.

Bachelor of Fashion Design - Fashion Design - Asian Academy of Film & Television (2018 - 2021)

Secondary School - Dav College (2014 - 2016)