HKAbout Harkirat
I’m a Textile Designer with over 7 years of experience in home décor, soft furnishings, embroidery, and surface design. I collaborate with brands, export houses, and product teams to create moodboards, CADs, swatch developments, and product design strategies that are both trend-relevant and production-ready.
My strength lies in translating abstract concepts and design briefs into visually rich, commercially viable textile solutions — whether for new collections, sourcing support, or market presentations.
What I offer:
– Trend and moodboard creation
– Swatch / repeat development (embroidery, print, jacquard)
– Buyer-side sourcing support
– Product range planning for home & lifestyle categories
I bring a keen eye for detail, solid technical know-how, and strong vendor-facing experience — making me a reliable partner for short-term or project-based collaborations.
English
Native or bilingual
Hindi
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
New Delhi (up to 50km)
Experience
- FAZE THREE LIMITEDASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (AGM)- TEXTILE DESIGNIMPORT AND EXPORTJuly 2024 - Today (1 year and 11 months)Mumbai, Maharashtra, India• Spearheaded the development of high-margin, trend-driven home textile collections, expanding the company's market share.• Strengthened relationships with key global retailers like Target, West Elm, Pottery Barn, Walmart, Costco, Zara Home, Lands' End and Dunelm, securing larger order volumes.• Leading the creative process by setting design direction, driving innovation in household designs, and ensuring seamless implementation in line with the company's strategic vision• Managing a comprehensive portfolio of home textiles, encompassing top-of-the-bed, throws, cushions, table and kitchen linen, outdoor textiles, beach towels, rugs, bathmats, and pet bedding.• Mentoring and leading a dynamic team of 10 designers and 8 product development professionals, fostering innovation and efficient execution of market-driven designs.• Initiated and led the development of bedding products for Target and TJX brands, while introducing washable rugs, driving product diversification and business growth.• Optimized material sourcing, reducing production costs while maintaining premium quality standards.• Championed sustainability initiatives, introducing eco-friendly textiles to meet growing market demand.• Leading pitch meetings and presentations, effectively communicating design concepts and business strategies to clients and stakeholders.
- FAZE THREE LIMITEDSENIOR DESIGNER- TEXTILESAugust 2023 - June 2024 (10 months)Mumbai, Maharashtra, India• Contributed to a 20% increase in sales by designing innovative, commercially viable textile products tailored to key buyers.• Expanded product categories, introducing valued textiles & sustainable fabrics, driving demand.• Developed innovative, high-quality textile collections, enhancing brand identity and consumer appeal.• Conducted trend research & market analysis to create commercially successful product lines.• Collaborated closely with buyers and merchants, aligning designs with brand-specific aesthetics.• Managed vendor communication, ensuring timely execution of product developments.• Mentored and guided junior designers, fostering a culture of creativity and efficiency.
- FA HOME & APPAREL (erstwhile Fashion Accessories)DESIGNEROctober 2022 - August 2023 (10 months)Gurugram, Haryana, IndiaDrove design-led revenue growth by creating high-impact textile collections for international and domestic retail.
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Education
- BACHELOR OF DESIGNNational Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)2018BACHELOR OF DESIGN
- HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATIONSpringdales School2014HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION