Shashwati Kaste

Production Merchandiser with hands-on experience in managing end-to-end garment production processes, from vendor coordination and sampling to final quality inspection. Strong understanding of apparel manufacturing, sourcing, and production timelines. Experienced in working with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance.

Background in fashion styling adds creative insight to production execution.

Production Merchandiser - RUNAWAY BICYCLE

(2025-09)

• Managed end-to-end production cycle from order placement to final inspection for women's wear categories.
• Coordinated with vendors, suppliers, and factories for smooth execution of production.
• Handled fabric sourcing, trims follow-ups, and approvals.
• Managed sampling process including proto, fit, and pre-production samples.
• Ensured adherence to production timelines and delivery schedules.
• Performed quality checks at multiple stages of production.
• Coordinated pre-final and final inspections before dispatch.
• Maintained production reports and documentation.
• Collaborated with design and production teams to resolve issues.

Assistant stylist - ROY KAPUR FILMS

(2025-03 - 2025-04)

Amazon Prime Video – Matka King Webseries Director – Nagraj Manjule DOP – Sudhakar Reddy

• Assisted in costume styling and look development for characters.
• Coordinated wardrobe continuity and on-set costume management.

3rd Assistant stylist - YRF (YASH RAJ FILMS PVT. LTD.)

(2025-01 - 2025-02)

NETFLIX – Mundala Murders webseries Director – Gopi Puthran & Manan Rawat DOP – Shaz Mohammad

• Supported senior stylists in costume preparation and execution.
• Managed wardrobe logistics and continuity during shoots.

Costume Stylist - TVF (THE VIRAL FEVER)

(2023-09 - 2024-12)

CONTAGIOUS ONLINE MEDIA NETWORK PVT.LTD.

• Managed costume styling for digital content and series.
• Coordinated fittings, costume trials, and shoot-day execution.
• Ensured continuity and character consistency.

Costume Assistant (Freelance) - Various Projects

(2021-08 - 2023-09)

• Styled for fashion shoots, films, advertisement and editorial projects.
• Collaborated with designers, directors and production teams to develop looks.
• Managed wardrobe fittings, alterations, and on-set styling.
• Worked on diverse projects, enhancing creativity and resourcefulness.

Executive Assistant - HDB (HDFC Bank)

(2016 - 2017)

MIS in car sales department back office.

Executive Assistant - Kotak Mahindra Bank

(2014 - 2016)

Monitoring Department

• Credit Regulatory Reporting
• Implementation and Analysis of Credit MIS Reports to RBI

BSC - Home Science specialization in Textile and Apparel Designing - SVT college of Home Science (2018 - 2021)

Bachelor of Commerce - Gokhale college (2011 - 2013)

Higher Secondary Certificate - Gokhale college (2008 - 2010)