Rajalakshmi Manoharan

Creative and commercially driven Fashion Design graduate with professional experience in merchandising and visual merchandising. Skilled in product development, vendor coordination, trend analysis, and retail presentation. Passionate about apparel and eager to contribute to merchandising, product development, or buying within the fashion industry.

Merchandiser & Visual Merchandiser at Laasya Rutland (2024-09 – Present)

• Coordinated product development from concept to production.
• Built strong relationships with vendors and clients.
• Executed visual merchandising strategies to improve product presentation.
• Researched market trends to support product planning.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time product delivery

Fashion Design Intern at Stephin Lalan (2024-08 – 2024-10)

2 Months

• Assisted in apparel collection development and sample coordination.
• Created fashion illustrations and technical sketches.
• Supported fabric sourcing and garment development.
• Conducted trend research and assisted during fittings.

Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design – Footwear Design & Development Institute (2020 – 2024)

Certificate in Graphic Design in Graphic Design – Web D School (2024-06 – 2024-10)