Muskan Sinha

Textile & Menswear Designer with hands-on export house experience in developing menswear collections and home furnishing products for international buyers. Skilled in surface design, print development, trims, and fabric selection, with a strong understanding of export workflows, buyer requirements, and seasonal trends. Experienced in collaborating with design, merchandising, and sampling teams to deliver collections for global brands including Zara and H&M.

Recognized for blending traditional craft techniques with modern digital tools to create commercially viable, export-ready designs.

Teaching Faculty - BRDS Pune - Pune

(2025-09 - 2025-12)

• Conducted classes for design aspirants preparing for entrance exams (NIFT/NID)
• Guided students in creative thinking, sketching, and design fundamentals
• Assisted in portfolio development and concept building
• Managed classroom engagement and maintained a supportive learning environment

Assistant Fashion Designer – Menswear - Vamani Overseas Pvt. Ltd. - Faridabad

(2025-03 - 2025-08)

• Assisted in menswear design development for Zara and H&M
• Contributed to winter collection development, focusing on textured fabrics, layered silhouettes, and seasonal color palettes
• Explored surface embellishment techniques (embroidery, appliqué, trims) and experimental materials for menswear details
• Coordinated with sampling and merchandising teams to ensure buyer requirements were met
• Supported fabric selection, trims development, and garment detailing aligned with export workflows

Textile Design Intern - FA Home and Apparel Pvt. Ltd. - Gurgaon

Duration: 4 Months

• Designed home furnishing products (cushions, runners, decorative textiles) for export markets
• Developed print concepts, repeat patterns, and color variations tailored to buyer collections
• Conducted trend research and seasonal analysis to align with international market demands
• Assisted in product sampling and production coordination

Design Intern – Artisan Product Development - UMSAS - Bihar

Duration: 1 Month

• Collaborated with local artisans and women craft groups to design market-oriented products
• Developed textile-based products inspired by traditional craft techniques (tie-dye, batik, Madhubani)
• Supported artisans in improving product aesthetics and market value for wider reach

Freelance / Community Work - Independent & Artisan Projects - Bihar

(2025-07 - 2026-02)

• Artisan Collaboration: Partnered with local craft groups and women's cooperatives in Bihar to design market-oriented textile products blending traditional techniques (tie-dye, batik, Madhubani art, Babhan Booti Sarees) with contemporary aesthetics
• Product Development: Designed bedsheets, scarfs, sarees and kurtas using artisan-made fabrics, aligning them with export-house workflows (sampling, trims, buyer-oriented detailing)
• Capacity Building: Conducted design workshops with artisan groups to improve product finishing, color coordination, and repeat pattern development for wider market appeal

Bachelor's Degree - Textile Design - National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) (2020 - 2024) Panchkula