Riya Malik

Creative and detail-oriented Apparel Designer with expertise in trend forecasting, knitwear design, print development, and creative direction. Skilled in leveraging Adobe Creative Suite and AI-powered design tools to transform consumer and market insights into commercially successful collections.

Assistant Manager - Design at U.S. POLO ASSN. (2025-07 – Present)

• Contributed to the development of 3 seasonal collections comprising 450+ styles across multiple menswear categories, balancing trend relevance, innovation, and commercial viability.
• Developed the S/S26 FIFA Collection as CTM, translating World Cup-inspired themes into commercially relevant apparel concepts.
• Spearheaded the S/S27 Premium Mensweear Knits range, driving concept development with a focus on elevated fabrications, refined minimalism, and sophisticated detailing to create high-end, premium products aligned with the brand's evolving aesthetic.
• Led trend research, concept development, and seasonal presentations, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive fabric innovation, premium detailing, AI-assisted visualization, and successful end-to-end execution from concept to launch.

Knitwear Design Intern at U.S. POLO ASSN. (2025-01 – 2025-04)

• Developed print concepts for S/S26 aligned with seasonal narratives and commercial objectives.
• Used market and trend analysis to create customer-focused collections.
• Led seasonal design presentations, shaping collection stories and direction.
• Managed style development tracking and sample coordination for 100+ styles.

Knitwear Design Intern at Arrow- Arvind Fashions Ltd. (2024-06 – 2024-07)

• Contributed to the men's formal and sports polo collections for A/W 25-26 with WGSN trend analysis and a 300+ print deck.
• Developed the ARROW SPORT SMU Polo Collection for the Oct–Nov 2024 e-retail launch.
• Designed polos featuring brand-led color stories and detailing while contributing to the AW25 option plan across hoodies, sweatshirts, and co-ords.

Bachelor of Design – National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore (2021 – 2025)

High School – Delhi Public School, Gurgaon (2010 – 2021)