Arun A

OPTITEX Design, Grade & Mark • TUKA Design Grade & Mark • Pattern Making (Manual & CAD) • Garment Fitting & Evaluation • Technical Design & Spec Sheets • Grading & Size Sets • Production & Vendor Support • Quality Control & Risk Assessment • Costing & Consumption Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE M/s. Aanswr Fashion Pvt.Ltd ( The[Pant]Project) Senior Pattern & Fit Technical Assistant Manager Feb 2025 - Nov 2025 | Bangalore, India Analysis Developed new men's and women's western styles, creating spec charts and garment patterns based on design specifications, resulting in a reduction in fit related production errors. Managed fit sample reviews, incorporating feedback on fit and construction to create accurate grading spec charts and patterns for all sizes, improving customer satisfaction. Finalized production consumption using OPTITEX CAD, providing vendors with accurate information and reducing material waste. Provided technical expertise in PP meetings, guiding the production team and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Conducted factory visits and inline inspections, implementing quality control checks that minimized defects and improved overall product quality. Collaborated with industrial engineering teams to create work aids and folders, reducing Standard Minute Values (SMV) and improving efficiency. M/S. Shahi Exports Pvt.Ltd Senior Executive For Pattern Technician Aug 2012 - Jan 2025 | Bangalore, India Developed new men's and women's and kids western an all styles, creating spec charts and garment patterns based on design specifications, resulting in a reduction in fit related production errors. Managed fit sample reviews, incorporating feedback on fit and construction to create accurate grading spec charts and patterns for all sizes, improving customer satisfaction. Finalized production consumption using OPTITEX CAD, providing vendors with accurate information and reducing material waste. Provided technical expertise in PP meetings, guiding the production team and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Conducted factory visits and inline inspections, implementing quality control checks that minimized defects and improved overall product quality. Collaborated with industrial engineering teams to create work aids and folders, reducing Standard Minute Values (SMV) and improving efficiency. Conducted pre production meetings and risk assessments for new styles, M/S. Kaytee Corporation Pvt.Ltd Senior Pattern Master & Fit Technician Jan 2009 - Jul 2012 | Tirupur, India Managed the pattern and CAD department, overseeing fit sampling and development for all types of woven and knit garments, including outerwear and inner wear. Coordinated with pattern makers and workmen to produce fit and pre production size sets, ensuring accurate garment construction. Provided technical expertise in PP meetings, independently handling the Provided technical expertise in PP meetings, independently handling the pattern department with 3 pattern makers and2 OPTITEX CAD operators. Conducted costing analysis, determining consumption to optimize material usage. M/S. Unisource Group (steeve&barry’s) Pattern Master -technician Feb 2007 - Aug 2008 | Mumbai, India Created patterns (manual and CAD) for all types of woven and knit garments, including outerwear and innerwear,catering to diverse sizes and genders. Planned cutting orders and utilized TUKA TECH CAD for onscreen pattern making, digitizing, grading, consumption analysis, mini marker creation, and lay marker planning. M/S. Kanan knitwear Pvt.Ltd Senior Pattern Master Feb 2005 - May 2007 | Mumbai, India Created patterns (manual and CAD) for all types of woven and knit garments, including outerwear and innerwear,catering to diverse sizes and genders. Planned cutting orders and utilized TUKA TECH CAD for onscreen pattern making, digitizing, grading, consumption analysis, mini marker creation, and lay marker planning. M/S.Arenash Design Studio Pvt.Ltd Senior Pattern Master & Sampling In-charge May 2003 - Feb 2005 | Mumbai, India Managed pattern making (manual and CAD) and sampling for all types of woven and knit garments, including outerwear and inner wear, specializing in designer luxury high fashion garments. Planned cutting orders for all sizes and genders. Utilized RICH IECE CAD for pattern digitizing, grading, consumption analysis, mini marker creation, and lay marker planning. Collaborated with Textile Giant BanswaraSyntax Pvt.Ltd & Designer Narendra Kumar for CHAI women’s wear. Participated in Banswara Syntax Fabric Fashion show in 2003, FEMINA Miss India in 2004, & Lakme India Fashion week Garments CHAI by Narendra Kumar in 2004. M/S. Azuli Design Studio Pvt.Ltd Pattern & Cutting Master Apr 1999 - May 2003 | Bangalore, India Worked as a sample tailor for 2 years and manual pattern and cutting master for 2 years under renowned hi fashion designers Chandra jeet Adhikari & Saran Leonge. Specialized in woven knits, outerwear, inner wear, and designer luxury high fashion garments of all sizes & all gender.

Diploma - Fashion Designing/Other Designing NITI AAYOG GOVT OF INDIA KA/0095691, India