Nikita Jharolia

Creative and result-driven Fashion Design Manager with 7+ years of experience in girls' wear fashion design and apparel management, specializing in ethnic wear, western wear, and party wear with matching accessories. Adept at fabric sourcing, quality approval, designing, sampling, production management, exhibitions, sales, and nationwide client handling. Proven expertise in managing the end-to-end design-to-market lifecycle: from fabric selection and CAD/Photoshop-based design development to stitching, finishing, photoshoots, and final approval.

Recognized for driving brand growth, building strong client relationships across India, and ensuring the timely distribution of collections. Currently seeking a Challenging role to bring creative vision, technical expertise, and managerial skills to a leading fashion brand in Mumbai.

Fashion Design Manager at Sweet Sixteen (Vaibhav Laxmi Group) (2018-01 – Present)

• Designed and developed exclusive girls' wear collections (ethnic, western, partywear) with matching accessories to create complete looks.
• Conducted fabric checks and approvals; optimized supplier coordination and reorders to prevent fabric wastage and shortages
• Researched market trends, fabrics, and color palettes to ensure collections aligned with current fashion demands.
• Oversaw photoshoots from concept to execution, ensuring proper styling, accessories, and creative backgrounds.
• Reviewed samples, provided design corrections, and ensured final approval before production rollout.
• Represented the brand at national exhibitions (Delhi, Ahmedabad, Surat, Kolkata); showcased collections, interacted with clients, and generated high-value orders.
• Supplied finished garments to malls and retail outlets at negotiated rates, strengthening brand presence in organized retail.
• Managed billing, purchase entries, creditors, and vendor payments, ensuring smooth financial transactions.
• Collaborated with CAD/Photoshop editors and product development teams to develop technical drawings and finalize designs.
• Built and maintained strong client relationships across India, acting as both a Designer and Salesman to expand the market

Bachelor of Commerce in B.Com – Umesh Chandra College, Kolkata (2016)

Higher Secondary School – Tantia High School, Kolkata (2013)