Saloni Bhansali
Fashion Designer | Technical Designer | Activewear Designer | Sustainability Enthusiast
CONTACT
bhansalisaloni94@gmail.com
EDUCATION
KPU, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, BC, Canada
Post Baccalaureate Diploma in
Technical Apparel Design
2021 - 2023
MAEER’s MIT Institute of Design, India
Bachelor's in Fashion Design
2013-2017
CERTIFIED COURSES
Sustainable Fashion
Issued on - September 2020
Issued by - Coursera (COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL)
SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Product Line Management (PLM)
Time Management
File organization
Ability to WFH and communicate
Hand skills :
Sketching
Pattern Making
Fittings
Draping
Styling
Graphic design
Digital illustrations
Gardening
Digital skills :
Illustrator
Photoshop
Clo-3D
V-stitcher
Indesign
Coral Draw
Market research
Trend Forecast
Tech-pack development
Production Management
Paint 3D
Excel
Word
Wix
AWARDS
Students Research and Innovation Grant (SRIG)
Dec 2022, KPU, Vancouver
Designed a technical period running shorts for menstruating runners.
Best Menswear Collection
May 2017, MITID, India
Designed a menswear collection, "OKUGAI" that combines Sportswear and Outdoor wear for hikers.
LANGUAGE
English - Fluent
Hindi - Fluent
WORK EXPERIENCE
Michi
(women's activewear & outerwear - Knits and wovens )
Jan 2024 - Present
Technical Designer (Contractor)
Responsible for :
Overseeing the fittings & collaborating with design team to
ensure quality and fit consistency.
Responsible for developing tech packs,
Creating & updating technical sketches,
Sample management. Responsible for reviewing TP samples,
pre-production samples, lab-dip approvals, strike offs and
working on costing yields.
IZ Adaptive
(men's and women's outerwear and Casual wear - Knits and wovens)
April 2024 - May 2024
Technical Designer (Freelance Project)
Responsible for :
Developing comprehensive tech packs for
adaptive clothing solutions. I meticulously detail garment
specifications, construction methods, and fit requirements
to ensure precise execution during production.
By collaborating closely with design team and pattern maker,
I translate creative concepts into actionable instructions that
uphold quality and functionality. This role allows me to
leverage my technical expertise to drive meaningful
impact and empower individuals through thoughtful
adaptive design solutions.
Aetos Apparel, Toronto
(men's travelwear & outerwear - Knits and wovens )
April 2022 - Oct 2024
Apparel Specialist & Technical Designer
Responsible for :
Designing menswear collections.
Developing trend, color, research boards.
Creating graphics,Tech-packs and line sheet
Product fittings with the design team and making alteration
sheet for the supplier.
Production management, file organization, and
oversea vendor communication, approving PP & TP samples.
Reviewing lab-dips, strike-offs, QC check.
Sourcing and supplier coordination.
Herschel Supply, Vancouver BC
October 2021 - August 2022
Part-time Sales associate
Responsible for :
Understanding customer needs and assisting with their
purchase and reporting quality issues.
Athlos, Mumbai, India
(men's and women's outerwear and activewear - Knits)
March 2019 - August 2021
Jr. Product Designer
Responsible for :
Research and development of active apparel and accessories
Color and trend boards development.
Fabric, user and competitors research
Supporting in sampling, Tech-pack development, Fittings,
and vendor communication.
Designing collections along with managing &
tracking samples and production.
Soko Living, Ahmedabad, India
January 2021 - January 2024
Co-founder and Creative Director
Responsible for :
Developing Brand Identity, Website layout and design,
Social media graphics for posts,
Content creation and management,
Product and competitor research for new launches,
Product shoot, and it's direction.
DanceWeave, Ahmedabad, India
(men's and women's dancewear - Knits)
August 2020 - May 2021
Freelance designer
Responsible for :
Designing unisex dancewear apparel and accessories,
developing allover and placement graphics,
Sourcing vendors, fabrics and trims,
Production Management to ensure timely delivery,
vendor communication, product fittings and Tech pack
development
TrueRevo, Ahmedabad, India
(men's and women's activewear - Knits)
August 2018 - August 2019
Freelance Designer
Responsible for :
Designing Activewear range for men and women and
development of placement graphics, CADs, and Tech sheets.
Cravatex Brands Ltd. Mumbai, India
(men's and women's activewear - Knits)
September 2018 - January 2019
Apparel Design Intern (paid internship)
Responsible for :
Designing Lifestyle, Athleisure, Training, and Innerwear
ranges for FILA. Developing technical sheets and designs
for accessories like Caps, Bags, and Socks for
men and women.
JadeBlue Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd. Ahmedabad, India
June 2017 to August 2018
Assistant Apparel Designer
Responsible for :
Designing for men's casual wear, Developing accessories,
trims, and notions. Social media layouts, Styling, and
handling Photoshoots.
Customer Design Consultation: One-on-one interaction with
customers to understand their design needs.
Texport Syndicate, Mumbai, India
December 2015 to February 2016
Responsible for :
Designing and sampling Beachwear for women.
Trend Research from WGSN.