Gunjan Kariya

Motivated and creative fashion professional with a strong background in fashion design, branding, and international fashion business. Holding a BA (Hons) in International Fashion Business from Nottingham Trent University and a High-Level Fashion Design Diploma from FAD International Academy, I combine creative skills with commercial understanding. My experience includes showcasing collections at Dubai Fashion Week, Graduate Fashion Week, and FAD Talents Mumbai, as well as in merchandising, branding, trend research, visual storytelling, and consumer behaviour analysis.

Skilled in Adobe Suite, Procreate, and CLO3D, with an interest in sustainability and circularity. Open to roles in merchandising, buying, branding, or design, and eager to bring creative ideas and market-focused solutions to growing brands.

Visual Merchandiser at New Look (2025-07 – Present)

• Helped clients choose products that guaranteed a pleasant and individualized shopping experience.
• Maintained high product knowledge to effectively sell products and promote the latest trends.
• Assisted the Visual Merchandising team in conducting floor layout, product placement, and window display adjustments to meet the brand requirements.
• Stocks were properly displayed, replenished, and according to promotional campaigns.
• Worked alongside the team to meet the sales goals and store appearance to the highest standards.
• Contributed to brand identity development through collection storytelling, lookbook creation, visual presentation, and digital promotion strategies.

Sales and Event Assistant (Part-Time) at Pure Events Solutions (2025-01 – 2025-07)

• Helped to implement digital marketing campaigns for lifestyle and retail brands
• Supported audience interaction and insights gathering via online campaigns and promotions
• Created and implemented brand communication and digital content strategies, enhancing audience reach.
• Went to events to assist with coordination, brand promotion, and supporting event marketing
• Gained experience in digital marketing, collaboration, adjustment, and brand awareness strategies

Couture Fashion Designer at Dubai Fashion Week | Graduate Fashion Week | FAD Talents Mumbai (2023 – 2023)

• Designed and showcased Ebb and Flow, a six-look couture collection inspired by oceanic movement. It featured draping, handwork, and eco-friendly materials. Documented the process through lookbooks and videos to strengthen the portfolio.
• Created Merge, a 4-look upcycled collection using donated denim, deadstock fabrics, and recycled yarns; led concept development, material sourcing, styling, and final delivery; promoted collection digitally to increase visibility.
• Selected as one of ten Asian emerging designers to present work at Dubai Fashion Week 2023, strengthening the brand and global presence.
• Coordinated backstage operations during runway shows, ensuring smooth model line-ups, last-minute fittings, and red-to-red garment changes for flawless show execution.
• Assisted lead designers in final garment adjustments, call sheet preparation, and live show management, gaining first-hand experience in high-pressure fashion event environments.

BA (Hons) in International Fashion Business – Nottingham Trent University, UK (2024 – 2025)

High-Level Fashion Design Diploma (ATHE Certified) in Fashion Design – FAD International Academy, Mumbai (2021 – 2023)