Riya Sakshi

I believe every design tells a story. A detail oriented designing professional with a keen eye for Color, Texture and Pattern. Looking forward to work with a firm where I can freely contribute my design ideas and utilize the knowledge of designing tools to fuel the growth of the organization in turn enhancing my skillsets.

TEAM LEAD FASHION DESIGNER (SURFACE ORNAMENTATION) at Finesse Couture Pvt. Ltd. (2026-01 – Present)

• Lead and mentor a team of assistant designers.
• Research fashion trends, colors, fabrics, prints, silhouettes, and market insights.
• Develop seasonal collections and create mood boards, sketches, and design concepts.
• Review samples and provide corrections for fit, construction, fabric, and detailing.
• Ensure designs align with brand identity and customer requirements.
• Present design concepts to management and clients when required
• Brands Managed: Toni Federici, Laura Jayne, Marionat The Bridal Veils, Emma Victorian Payne, Joyce Young Collection.

SENIOR FASHION DESIGNER at Prati Kreations (2024-06 – 2026-01)

• Designed seasonal collections with cohesive concepts using mood boards, color stories, and trend analysis.
• Refined prototypes to align with design concepts for selected styles.
• Worked with delicate fabrics like viscose voil, single gauze, poly organza, and poly chiffon.
• Created original prints to enhance style aesthetics.
• Brands Managed: Anthropologie(Layers), Wyse, Velez, Ralph Lauren, Pari Passu, John Lewis, Free People

FASHION/CAD DESIGNER at Lily Star Pvt. Ltd. (2023-10 – 2024-05)

• Created and executed seasonal design concepts, including illustrations and technical packs.
• Selected fabrics, colors, and trims to craft cohesive collections aligned with the brand's vision.
• Collaborated with vendors on pattern making and prototype development.
• Designed collections based on mood boards, color stories, and seasonal themes.
• Brands Managed: Firstcry Kids Wear, Cilory Womens Wear

ASSISTANT FASHION DESIGNER at Pearl Apparel Inc. (2019-09 – 2021-06)

• Developed and implemented seasonal design concepts, incorporating detailed illustrations and comprehensive technical packs.
• Curated fabric selections, color palettes, and trims to create well-coordinated collections that reflected the brand’s aesthetic and vision.
• Partnered with vendors to oversee pattern creation and prototype development, ensuring high-quality results.
• Designed cohesive collections inspired by mood boards, color trends, and seasonal themes.
• Brands Managed: Frances Valentine, Ted Baker, Free People

INTERNSHIP at Tasuvure (2023-07 – 2023-09)

• Supported the merchandising process, contributing to all aspects of design development for new collections.
• Analyzed trends to inform production planning and supervised the creation of sample garments.

Internship at Arvind Ltd. (2018 – 2018)

• Assisted senior designers in apparel design and garment construction.
• Curated print concepts and developed embroidery designs for the shirting division and denim collection.

Post Graduation in Fashion Designing – Pearl Academy (Mumbai) (2021 – 2023)

B.Sc in Fashion and Apparel Design – Vouge Institute of Fashion Technology (Bangalore) (2016 – 2019)