Nivetha Palaniappan

Dynamic Fashion Design and Product Development professional with 5+ years of progressive experience in apparel development, creative strategy, client management, and team leadership. Skilled in transforming design concepts into commercially relevant products through strategic design thinking, market research, fabric sourcing, vendor collaboration, and end-to-end product development. Experienced in managing multiple projects, leading creative teams, developing customised uniform solutions, and presenting design concepts to key stakeholders, with a strong focus on creative excellence, innovation, operational efficiency, and delivering high-quality outcomes within the timeline.

Design Manager at Advanced Clothing Concepts (2020-01 – 2025-12)

• Led creative design projects from concept ideation to production-ready samples, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely execution.
• Managed and mentored a 10-member creative team, coordinating design execution, reviews, and quality standards.
• Presented customised design strategies to 10+ institutional and corporate clients, translating requirements into relevant collections.
• Developed customised uniform concepts and presentations for 125+ educational institutions, including matriculation and international schools
• Independently managed a key client through the complete lifecycle from design consultation to final delivery.
• Collaborated with production, merchandising, sourcing, and sampling teams and supported production planning for key projects.
• Built vendor networks across North India through sourcing visits and textile expos, exploring fabrics, materials, and emerging trends.
• Balanced creativity, functionality, brand identity, and client requirements to deliver cohesive design solutions.

Label & Apparel Designer / Styling Assistant at Flextra (2026-01 – 2026-08)

• Designed brand labels and apparel concepts for school uniform applications, supporting the company's textile and uniform product portfolio
• Designed kid's uniform garments with a focus on functionality, visual apparel, and institutional requirements.
• Assisted as a Styling Assistant for a 2-day photoshoot, supporting garment styling, outfit coordination, and shoot preparation.

Tech Pack Development at Coolibar - USA (2026-03 – 2026-09)

• Developed technical design and tech packs for UV-protection garments based on provided product specifications.
• Worked on product details and technical documentation to support accurate garment development and production.

Graphic Designer at Quest Adventures Group (2019-08 – 2019-08)

• Designed Brochures, marketing materials, and business stationery aligned with brand guidelines.
• Assisted in website layout and visual interface design.
• Supported digital and print branding initiatives.

Fashion Design & Management Intern at One Dot Knot Boutique (2018-06 – 2018-06)

• Supported boutique merchandising and customer-focused product execution.
• Contributed to visual presentation and retail display planning

B. TECH in FASHION TECHNOLOGY – Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore (2016-01 – 2020-12)

GRAPHIC DESIGNING – Orita Sinclair School of Arts, Coimbatore (2019-05 – 2019-12)