Athulya Suresh

Fashion Design professional with 3+ years of hands-on experience in kids and women's apparel, specializing in range development, fabric selection, surface design, and garment construction. Strong exposure to trend research, seasonal collections, sample development, and coordination with production teams. Adept at translating market trends and consumer preferences into commercially viable designs, with a keen eye for color, fit, detailing, and brand consistency.

Seeking to contribute to a fast-paced retail fashion environment aligned with value-driven and trend-forward collections.

Fashion Designer at Sreevalsam Silks (2022-01 – Present)

• Designed and developed seasonal kids and women's wear collections, aligning traditional aesthetics with contemporary silhouettes and market trends.
• Conducted trend research on colors, fabrics, prints, and embellishments to create commercially relevant assortments.
• Created design concepts, color stories, and mood boards to guide collection direction.
• Worked closely with tailors and production teams to ensure accurate sample development, fit approval, and finishing quality.
• Assisted in pre-production activities including fabric sourcing, color approvals, trims selection, and embellishment detailing.
• Ensured design consistency and brand identity across product categories.
• Supported cost-conscious design decisions to maintain value-driven pricing without compromising aesthetics.

Visual Merchandiser at Centre Square Mall (2019-01 – 2019-12)

• Executed visual merchandising strategies to enhance product presentation and drive customer engagement.
• Assisted in store layout planning, mannequin styling, and window displays aligned with seasonal themes.
• Gained strong understanding of consumer behavior, retail presentation, and sales-driven design placement.
• Coordinated with store teams to ensure visual consistency and brand standards.

Advanced Diploma in Fashion Designing in Fashion Designing – JD Institute of Fashion Technology

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – TKMM College

Plus Two in Commerce – Government Girls Higher Secondary School