Indu Raj

Enthusiastic and hardworking professional with expertise in merchandising, product development, and retail planning.

Creative thinker and team player with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Committed to continuous learning and delivering practical,

effective business solutions.

Founder & Creative Head

(Feb 2021 - Present)

Ja’s Drape, Chennai

Lead a handloom saree brand, overseeing design,

sourcing, production, and marketing from concept to customer.

Built collections blending craftsmanship with trend and data insights, strengthening sales and brand identity.

Merchandise Planner

(Jul 2019 - Aug 2020)

Splash, Landmark Group, Dubai

Planned seasonal assortments and managed inventory across categories based on sales trends and store performance.

Collaborated with buying and design teams to optimize stock allocation, sell-through, and retail profitability.

Product Developer – Men’s Department

(Dec 2016 - Jul 2017)

Aruna Fashion Exports, Chennai

Developed woven men’s shirts based on seasonal trends and buyer requirements, ensuring precision through close coordination with sampling and production teams.

Handled styles for buyers such as Columbia Sportswear and Pantaloons.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Gold Medalist – Academic

Topper (MFTech, NIFT)

Awarded Best Graduation

Project at NIFT

Research paper on

“Design and

Development of Localized

Compression Clothing for

Sports

”

published in Asian

Textile Journal (June 2015)

Fashion Designer – Men’s Department

(Jul 2015 - Aug 2016)

Scotts Garments Ltd., Bangalore

Designed and executed woven menswear collections for leading global brands including Jack & Jones, Inditex

(Zara, Pull & Bear, Bershka), and River Island.

Worked closely with sampling and production teams to maintain quality and on-time delivery

YEAR COURSE INSTITUTE CGPA/%

2017 M.Tech (FT) NIFT, Bangalore 9.81

2015 B.Tech (FT) PSG, Coimbatore 8.87

2011 HSC, TN DAV, Chennai 93%

2009 SSC,CBSE DAV, Chennai 91.6%