Ritu Shingari

Fashion Design professional with 10+ years of experience in women's apparel design, specializing in ethnic, western, and Indowestern wear. Experienced in taking designs from concept and illustration through sampling, garment construction, embroidery, production, and final execution. Strong expertise in fashion illustration, trend analysis, textiles, color, silhouettes, patternmaking, hand and machine embroidery, and computer-aided design (CAD).

Proven experience working with designers, brands, clients, buyers, vendors, and production teams, with additional exposure to e-commerce, social media, photoshoots, fashion shows, and exhibitions.

Senior Fashion Designer at ZOEYAMS CREATIONS (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Designed, constructed, and styled women's ethnic, western, and Indo-western wear, managing the design process from initial concept through final execution.
• Developed fashion illustrations and sketches and translated creative concepts into wearable garments.
• Managed design development, garment construction, sampling, production, and manufacturing processes.
• Worked with hand and machine techniques to execute design concepts and garment detailing.
• Coordinated with buyers, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders throughout the design and development process.
• Managed e-commerce and social media activities related to fashion products and brand presentation.
• Contributed to photoshoots, fashion shows, and exhibitions.
• Collaborated with teams of different sizes while representing brands and designers across various projects.

Senior Fashion Designer at ZOEYAMS CREATIONS (2022-01 – Present)

• Designed, constructed, and styled women's ethnic, western, and Indo-western wear, managing the design process from initial concept through final execution.
• Developed fashion illustrations and sketches and translated creative concepts into wearable garments.
• Managed design development, garment construction, sampling, production, and manufacturing processes.
• Worked with hand and machine techniques to execute design concepts and garment detailing.
• Coordinated with buyers, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders throughout the design and development process.
• Managed e-commerce and social media activities related to fashion products and brand presentation.
• Contributed to photoshoots, fashion shows, and exhibitions.
• Collaborated with teams of different sizes while representing brands and designers across various projects.

Designer at S.I. EMBROIDERIES (2013-01 – 2016-12)

• Designed apparel collections for women and children.
• Managed design approvals, swatches, color selections, sketches, presentations, layouts, embroidery, patches, printing, and fittings.
• Coordinated design requirements through meetings and computer-based design work.
• Worked closely with embroidery and production-related processes to translate concepts into finished products.

Assistant Designer at INTERCITY TRADERS PVT. LTD (2012-01 – 2012-12)

• Assisted in the design and development of women's wear through sketches, layouts, fittings, meetings, and computer-based work.
• Conducted market and fashion trend research to identify competitive opportunities.
• Assisted with photoshoots, fashion shows, and sales exhibitions.
• Coordinated with clients for design and trim approvals.
• Collaborated with designers throughout production development, marketing, sales, and manufacturing activities.

B.Sc. in Fashion Technology – Y.W.C.A. of Delhi, affiliated with Punjab Technical University (2009-07 – 2012-09)

One-Year Diploma in Fashion Designing – L.B.S.T.I.

B.Com – University of Delhi