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Rutu Patel

@rutupatel1

I build fashion education, sustainable brands, and AI-informed marketing strategies.

India
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build fashion education, brand strategy, creative direction, and AI-informed research initiatives that connect sustainable design, strong communications, and meaningful student or consumer engagement.

I teach fashion design and lead department branding at UID, Karnavati University, mentoring students across illustration, styling, draping, AI trend forecasting, fashion marketing, and visual merchandising. I also develop curricula, editorial content, and social media for university and department events.

I founded Label Rutu Patel, an eco-friendly apparel start-up upcycling textile waste into contemporary apparel, and consult on content strategy and communications. My work spans Nykaa Cosmetics, NIFT, fashion research on virtual influencers, and luxury fashion management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

NG

Visiting Lecturer

NIFD Global

Feb 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Taught digital design, fashion forecasting, and illustration, and provided constructive feedback and mentoring to students.

NJ

Visiting Lecturer

NIFT, Jodhpur

Mar 2024 - Mar 2025 (1 year)

Mentored students in design and management subjects, including sustainable design and portfolio development.

PU

Guest Lecturer

Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University

Oct 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Mentored students in geometry and design, fashion illustrations, and art history, and contributed to curriculum development.

SR

Graduation Project

Siyaahi by Poonam and Rohit

Dec 2018 - Mar 2019 (3 months)

Designed a fungi-inspired Pret collection and handled ideation, embroidery sampling, and production for the label's RTW and bridal ranges.

BM

Summer Internship

Button Masala

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 (2 months)

Learned the signature 'Button Masala' technique, explored variations, and created a collection.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IFA Paris logoIP

IFA Paris

Master of Business Administration, Fashion Management

2023 - 2025

Pursued an MBA in Fashion Management with a Luxury Major, focusing on luxury brand management and strategic marketing.

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) logoNN

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)

Bachelor of Fashion Design, Fashion Design

2016 - 2020

Earned a Bachelor of Fashion Design, gaining comprehensive knowledge in fashion design and related disciplines.

CS

Central Academy Sr. Sec. School

Higher Secondary Certificate, Science

Grade: 90.1%

Completed Grade XII (CBSE) with a focus on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, achieving 90.1%.

CS

Central Academy Sr. Sec. School

Secondary School Certificate, General Studies

Grade: 9.8 CGPA

Completed Grade X (CBSE) with a CGPA of 9.8.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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