Nivida Malhotra

Owned the complete assortment strategy for the launch of Portico's new home décor division under Reliance, a ₹1.8 Cr project spanning 32 categories and 350+ SKUs. Managed a portfolio of 7 global and domestic buyer accounts with a combined value exceeding ₹15 Cr.

Established and led the design and curation function at Qalara, building workflows for buyer-facing presentations, product development, and vendor coordination from the ground up. Developed the foundational assortment strategy and product design language that shaped Qalara's offering across international and domestic markets.

Led a design team in conceptualising and developing pattern systems and product designs for modular metal facades, managing the full creative pipeline from ideation to sampling. Directed the design and execution of Metaguise's new office space and showroom.

Designed and curated home décor collections tailored for the US market, aligning product selection with seasonal trend forecasts and buyer preferences. Managed end-to-end product development including sampling, vendor coordination, timeline tracking, and price negotiations.

Developed new collections and bespoke home décor pieces in silver, designing for material efficiency and maximum aesthetic impact given the high cost of the medium.

Managed budgeting, sourcing, and artist selection for an art residency and gallery, guiding artists through design and production of their work. Led planning, design, and setup of exhibition spaces, along with programming and event organisation.

Led a 6-month government-funded craft development project with Dhokra artisans in Ektal Village, Raigarh, developing a new product collection through hands-on collaboration and design workshops. Produced detailed documentation of the craft tradition, its processes, and all design interventions.

Completed a Basic Pottery course at Delhi Blue Pottery Trust.

Bachelor of Design in Furniture and Interior Design from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.

Participated in a Banana Fibre Workshop at the University of Moratuwa.