Ravi Reddy

Senior Garment Technologist and Pattern Maker with 18+ years of apparel industry experience in garment fit, construction, pattern development, grading, fit sessions, technical product development, sample approvals, size standards, and factory coordination. Experienced across menswear, womenswear and kidswear, with international brand exposure including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Max Fashion. Strong background leading fit evaluations, recommending fit improvements, working with design and cross-functional teams, maintaining fit and size standards, and managing garments from first prototype through preproduction, size sets and production readiness.

Advanced

Gerber CAD experience with hands-on pattern development and block/specification work.

Senior Technical Lead - Myntra Designs Private Limited - Bengaluru, India

(2025-07)

• Lead technical development for women's western and ethnic wear across woven and knit categories, with focus on garment fit, construction and product execution.
• Lead fit development and approvals from sampling through bulk production, ensuring fit and quality standards are achieved.
• Collaborate with Design, Sourcing, Merchandising and Quality teams to develop and execute seasonal products.
• Review pre-production samples, assess technical risks and support bulk readiness and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with vendors and factories to resolve garment fit, construction and technical issues.
• Mentor technical teams and support process and cost optimization.

Assistant Manager – Senior Garment Technologist & Pattern Maker - Donear (Neo Stretch) - India

(2024-06 - 2025-02)

• Led garment fit evaluations and technical assessments and oversaw pre-production samples.
• Drove fit and size standardization across suppliers.
• Conducted sample sealing meetings and managed prototype development timelines.

Senior Garment Technologist - Thimblerr Commerce and Technology Pvt Ltd - India

(2023-08 - 2024-06)

• Ensured garment construction aligned with fit specifications and technical requirements.
• Created measurement charts and collaborated with factories on seasonal block development.
• Managed fit meetings, sealing critical paths, prototype development and pre-production samples.
• Maintained fit and size standards across product categories and buyers.
• Documented and issued detailed fit comments to vendors and tracked actions through the critical path.
• Led seasonal fit and grading reviews with cross-functional teams and incorporated technical feedback.
• Developed and approved graded specification charts and monitored consistent grade rules across vendors.
• Monitored supplier performance and AQL inspections and advised quality benchmarks.

Senior Garment Technologist - PVH (India) Ltd - Bengaluru, India

(2019-10 - 2023-03)

• Led full-cycle garment development for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, from initial sample through shipment.
• Led fitting sessions, recommended fit amendments and approved proto, fit, pre-production and shipment samples.
• Managed technical specifications, garment testing, quality processes and factory visits.
• Worked with Design and Product Development teams to resolve garment fit, construction and technical issues.
• Ensured fit comments and construction specifications were documented and followed by factories.
• Provided technical inputs to factories for pattern development according to brand requirements.
• Managed sizing, garment construction and technical quality issues through development and production.
• Evaluated materials and finished garment quality and visited factories to resolve technical issues.

Senior Technician - Li & Fung Pvt Ltd - Bengaluru, India

(2012-01 - 2019-09)

• Managed fit evaluation and daily garment style assessments.
• Provided pattern development inputs and handled buyer interactions for fit approvals.
• Led sample coordination and technical reviews from costing through production.
• Participated in customer fit seminars and technical meetings.
• Worked directly with customers on fitting and technical details for new developments.
• Led factory visits to resolve garment fit and technical issues.

Fit Technician - L.T. Karle & Co. - Bengaluru, India

(2010-05 - 2012-01)

• Led sample development and internal quality evaluations.
• Managed technical issues from pattern development through production.
• Conducted PDM after fabric cutting and receipt of materials and trims.
• Followed sewing operations for quality construction and production fitness and checked fabric shrinkage.
• Approved trims and managed Time and Action priorities.

Pattern Maker & Fit Technician - Max Fashion – Landmark Group - UAE

(2007-05 - 2009-10)

• Developed paper patterns and graded specifications for men's, women's and kids' apparel.
• Supported suppliers with technical corrections and fabric-based specifications.
• Provided technical support to suppliers to achieve brand quality and fit requirements.
• Developed brand specifications and graded specifications based on fabric and style.
• Collaborated with buying and merchandising teams on fabric consumption and seasonal planning.

Pattern Maker - L.T. Karle & Company - Bengaluru, India

(2006-02 - 2007-03)

• Developed patterns for global buyers including Nike, Liz Claiborne and Tommy Hilfiger.
• Handled garment construction reviews, pattern grading, QA coordination and production readiness.
• Developed patterns from buyer and technician tech-pack information covering construction, fall and styling.
• Approved fit samples and size sets and adjusted styles and specifications according to buyer requirements.

Bachelor of Computer Applications - B.C.A. - Bangalore

Gerber CAD – Advanced Edition - PDS & AccuMark Marker - NIFTY, Bangalore