Ilakya Raja

Hello, I'm llakya Raja, a Fashion Designer & Merchandiser with 3 years of experience in apparel design and product development, specializing in woven garments. Skilled i n end-to-end merchandising processes including trend research,

sample development, costing, buyer communication, and production coordination. Strong understanding of woven fabrics, garment construction, trims, embroidery, and finishing techniques

SPATIKA CLOTHING (APPAREL DESIGNER,PRODUCTION MANAGER) November 2025-present

• Assisted in creating new collections and preparing design ideas

•Created sketches, samples, and coordinated with tailors for development

• Managed QA for outsourced woven bottom units.
• Sourced fabrics and trims for various

BRANDGEA

Textile designer Apr 2024 - October 2025

• Designed and developed costumes and fashion looks for themed events and stage performances.
• Create repeat patters for textiles And Work o n colorways and swatch development

•Sourced and selected fabrics, trims, and accessories aligned with artistic direction and production needs.

• Develop prints for various textile applications
• designs using Textile CAD software

YUTI DESIGNER BLOUSE, CHENNAI, INDIA

Fashion Designer and Production Apr 2023 - Mar 2024

• Managed end-to-end production from sampling to final dispatch.
• Coordinated with design, merchandising, and stitching units for smooth execution.
• Planned and monitored daily production schedules and timelines.
• Supervised fabric sourcing, cutting, stitching, and finishing quality.
• Handled vendor coordination and ensured timely deliveries.

Bachelor of Science (2018 - 2021)

Majors: Costume Designing & Fashion

PSGR Krishnammal College, Combatore