indu raj

Enthusiastic and hardworking
professional with expertise in
merchandising, product
development, and retail planning.
Creative thinker and team player
with strong organizational and
problem-solving skills.
Committed to continuous
learning and delivering practical,
effective business solutions.

Founder & Creative Head
(Feb 2021 - Present)
Ja’s Drape, Chennai
Lead a handloom saree brand, overseeing design,
sourcing, production, and marketing from concept to
customer.
Built collections blending craftsmanship with trend and
data insights, strengthening sales and brand identity.

Merchandise Planner
(Jul 2019 - Aug 2020)
Splash, Landmark Group, Dubai
Planned seasonal assortments and managed inventory
across categories based on sales trends and store
performance.
Collaborated with buying and design teams to optimize
stock allocation, sell-through, and retail profitability.

Product Developer – Men’s Department
(Dec 2016 - Jul 2017)
Aruna Fashion Exports, Chennai
Developed woven men’s shirts based on seasonal trends
and buyer requirements, ensuring precision through close
coordination with sampling and production teams.
Handled styles for buyers such as Columbia Sportswear
and Pantaloons.

ACHIEVEMENTS
Gold Medalist – Academic
Topper (MFTech, NIFT)
Awarded Best Graduation
Project at NIFT
Research paper on
“Design and
Development of Localized
Compression Clothing for
Sports
”
published in Asian
Textile Journal (June 2015)

Fashion Designer – Men’s Department
(Jul 2015 - Aug 2016)
Scotts Garments Ltd., Bangalore
Designed and executed woven menswear collections for
leading global brands including Jack & Jones, Inditex
(Zara, Pull & Bear, Bershka), and River Island.
Worked closely with sampling and production teams to
maintain quality and on-time delivery

YEAR COURSE INSTITUTE CGPA/%
2017 M.Tech (FT) NIFT, Bangalore 9.81
2015 B.Tech (FT) PSG, Coimbatore 8.87
2011 HSC, TN DAV, Chennai 93%
2009 SSC,CBSE DAV, Chennai 91.6%