Deepali Vaje
@deepalivaje
Experienced fashion designer and merchandiser specializing in apparel product development and sourcing.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced fashion designer and merchandiser with a decade of hands-on work in kidswear, menswear and apparel merchandising for retail and export markets. I have led new design development, trend forecasting, range presentations and tech-pack driven product execution.
My background includes coordinating sampling to post-shipment processes, managing lab dips, PP samples, trims and fabric sourcing, and ensuring quality, fit and spec compliance across production teams. I have worked as a designer, assistant merchandiser and fashion merchandiser with multiple apparel companies and brands.
I currently work as a freelance fashion designer, bringing strong organizational skills, proficiency with Photoshop, CorelDraw and MS Office, and a commitment to delivering sellable ranges and timely order execution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Fashion Designer
Freelance
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Providing freelance fashion design services including concept development, sample creation and styling for clients since 2019.
Freelance Fashion Designer
Self Employed
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Providing freelance fashion design services including concept creation, sample development and merchandising support for clients across apparel segments.
Fashion Merchandiser
Ginza Industries Limited
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Executed merchandising activities including coordinating sampling, production, quality checks and shipment processes to ensure timely delivery and spec compliance.
Fashion Designer
Vinayak Apparels
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Designed men's shirts for the Pentagon brand, creating collections and overseeing styling and fit for production-ready garments.
Merchandiser
Suman Creation
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 11 months)
Managed full coordination from sampling to post-shipment, oversaw production execution, monitored quality and fit against tech packs, and handled fabric and trim sourcing.
Merchandise Coordinator
Suman Creation
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 11 months)
Managed customer coordination across sampling to shipment, followed up with factories on lab dips and pre-production samples, and maintained records of materials, trims and fittings to meet delivery schedules.
Assistant Merchandiser
Shirt India Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 11 months)
Assisted end-to-end order coordination from sampling to post-shipment, managed lab dips, PP samples and production follow-ups, and maintained records of materials, trims and samples.
Designer & Merchandiser
Sheetal International
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 11 months)
Developed new kidswear samples and sellable ranges for retail and export, conducted trend analysis and range presentations, and coordinated with buyers to meet design requirements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SNDT Women's University
Diploma/Certificate in Fashion Designing & Apparel Merchandising Management, Fashion Designing & Apparel Merchandising Management
2010 - 2010
Grade: 72.29%
Completed TYFD in Fashion Designing & Apparel Merchandising Management with 72.29% at SNDT in 2010.
SNDT Women’s University
Diploma in Fashion Designing, Fashion Designing & Apparel Merchandising Management
2008 - 2010
Grade: 72.29% (final year), 79.22% (second year), 72.57% (first year)
Completed FYFD, SYFD and TYFD in Fashion Designing & Apparel Merchandising Management with final year completion in 2010.
SNDT Women's University
Diploma/Certificate in Fashion Designing (Second Year), Fashion Designing
2009 - 2009
Grade: 79.22%
Completed SYFD (Second Year, Fashion Designing) with 79.22% at SNDT in 2009.
SNDT Women's University
Foundation in Fashion Designing, Fashion Designing
2008 - 2008
Grade: 72.57%
Completed FYFD (Foundation Year, Fashion Designing) with 72.57% at SNDT in 2008.
MS-CIT
MS-CIT Certification, Computer Applications
Grade: 88%
Completed MS-CIT course with 88% (computer literacy certification).
Intermediate Grade Drawing Exam
Intermediate Grade Drawing, Drawing / Visual Arts
Completed Intermediate Grade Drawing examination (basic drawing qualification).
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Grade: 42.57%
Completed B.Com with 42.57% from University of Mumbai in 2005.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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