Ruby Dogra

Fashion Designer with 3 years of experience in menswear, womenswear, couture, and occasion wear design. Skilled in concept development, trend research, silhouette planning, garment construction, tech packs, sampling coordination, fittings, styling, and production follow-ups. Experienced in collaborating with karigars, artisans, vendors, and production teams to deliver detail-oriented and market-relevant fashion pieces.

Passionate about luxury fashion, Indian craftsmanship, embroidery detailing, and couture design development.

Junior Fashion Designer | Client Consultation & Styling Coordination - SDS by Kushal Shah - Mumbai

(2022-01 - 2023-06)

• Developed seasonal and custom collections from concept to final garment execution.
• Worked on design research, silhouette development, garment detailing, and styling direction to support collection creation.
• Independently handled end-to-end development of select designs, including concept planning, design detailing, sampling, fittings, and execution follow-ups.
• Created sketches, tech packs, design sheets, and garment specifications for production reference and development accuracy.
• Coordinated with karigars, vendors, and production teams to ensure smooth execution and garment quality.
• Supported sampling, fittings, alterations, and final refinements to achieve desired fit, finish, and visual appeal.
• Contributed to the creation of commercially successful and client-appreciated pieces aligned with occasion wear and custom design preferences.
• Assisted in translating design concepts into wearable, market-relevant, and detail-oriented fashion pieces.

Junior Fashion Designer | Fashion Coordination & Trend Research - Mitesh Lodha - Mumbai

(2021-08 - 2022-01)

• Assisted in developing fashion pieces with a focus on trend relevance, silhouette, and garment detailing.
• Conducted trend and market research to support design direction and seasonal development.
• Supported the design process through sampling, garment follow-ups, and product refinement.
• Worked closely with artisans and production teams to maintain design consistency and garment quality.
• Assisted in creating design references and development inputs for collection planning.

Fashion Stylist Intern | Styling & Visual Presentation - Ensemble - Mumbai

(2021-03 - 2021-08)

• Assisted in styling for photo shoots, catalogues, and fashion presentation projects.
• Coordinated garments, accessories, and complete looks to support cohesive visual storytelling.
• Supported look development aligned with brand aesthetics, occasion wear styling, and visual presentation needs.
• Worked alongside photographers, models, and merchandisers during styling execution.
• Gained valuable exposure to luxury fashion presentation, garment coordination, and styling aesthetics.

Fashion Assistant Intern | Fashion Operations & Styling Support - Masumi Mewawalla - Mumbai

(2020-12 - 2021-03)

• Assisted in garment production coordination and day-to-day studio workflow.
• Supported collection planning, fittings, and garment preparation activities.
• Contributed to look coordination, design follow-ups, and garment organisation.
• Assisted in maintaining smooth studio operations and fashion development support.

Advance Diploma in Fashion Designing - Fashion Designing - International Institute of Fashion Designing (INIFD) (2021-01 - 2023-12)

Diploma in Fashion Designing - Fashion Designing - International Institute of Fashion Designing (INIFD) (2018-01 - 2019-12)

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - Thakur College of Science and Commerce (MUMBAI UNIVERSITY) (2014-01 - 2017-12)

State Trade Certificate - Vocational Training - Maharashtra State Board of Skill, Vocational Education and Training (2023-01 - 2023-12)

Higher Secondary Certificate (Commerce) - Commerce - St. Aloysius High School and Junior College (2013-01 - 2014-12)

Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) - St. Aloysius High School and Junior College