Neeraj Kumar šŖ”
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CreativeTechā¢ & HuAIā¢ Agency Founder | The Walt Disney | Building Innovative & Futuristic Fashion & Lifestyle Startups ā ex-Arvind | ex-Daniel Hechter Paris | e
Maharashtra, India
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Creative Visual Design PartnerThe Walt Disney CompanySep 2025 - Current (1 year 1 month)Lead the creative direction and development of seasonal fashion presentations across licensed categories, aligning global trends with Disney IP storytelling.
Translate macro and emerging fashion trends into commercially viable design narratives, including mood boards, color direction, silhouettes, graphics, and fabric concepts.
Provide strategic, inspirational design guidance to a diverse portfolio of fashion licensing partners to elevate product quality and market positioning.
Conduct structured design reviews, offering clear, actionable feedback to ensure brand consistency, innovation, and commercial relevance.
Safeguard Disneyās visual language and character integrity across all collections whi- FounderNIZZLABAug 2025 - Current (1 year 2 months)Design-to-Delivery Global Brands, AI Ecosystem, Managing Startup Brands, Market Gap Disruptors, End to End Services - Design-to-Scale for Value, Retail, Exports & Luxury brands globally, Creative Branding & Graphics, Worldwide Sourcing, Fashion Design Collections, Marketing, Design Prints & Tech Packs for Apparels, Accessories, Automotives, FinTech, Real Estate, etc., Global Licensed Merchandise Ideation, Global Fashion Shows & Events, Global Brand Launches, Premium Content Creation, Global PR & Marketing, UI/UX, Social Media Management, Performance Marketing, Meta & Google Ads, Global Exhibitions Project Management, Business Development, Sustainability
- Creative Design & InnovationMossi officielApr 2025 - Current (1 year 6 months)
- Consultant - Creative Design HeadThe KapeJan 2026 - Mar 2026 (3 months)ā¢ Spearheading the creative design direction, focusing on innovative concepts and ideation.
ā¢ Developing 3D trending fabrics and sourced materials to align with sustainability goals.
ā¢ Leading global brand development and marketing initiatives in the womenswear segment, enhancing brand visibility. - Consultant - Marketing Premium Content OTTJioHotstarAug 2025 - Oct 2025 (3 months)
- Creative Design - Private Brands - MenswearTata CLiQ FashionDec 2024 - Mar 2026 (1 year 4 months)Heading Design, Business Development & Launch for Private Brand Menswear Label HOVERSOUL at Tata CliQ Fashion
- Design SpecialistRAYMOND LIMITEDSep 2024 - Oct 2024 (2 months)
- Creative Head of DesignTechnocraft Industries India LtdApr 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 2 months)Heading Design & Business Development - Domestic & International
Knits Fabrics and Garments (Exports) with an entire portfolio of Global Branding, Innovation, VM for exhibitions, and Sustainability for all major international brands from our offices based in the UK, US, Europe, Poland, Dubai, Republic of China, New Zealand, Vietnam, and South Korea. - Manager - Design LeadAlok Industries LtdMay 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 11 months)Design ā Category Manager ā Fabrics & Garment Design - Woven & Knits, Sustainability, Innovation & Marketing.
Handled major international brands from the ME, US, UK, Europe, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, South Africa viz. Splash, Calvin Klein, Land's End, Macy's, LOFT, Nautica, Fifth Avenue, George, Pentex,
H&M, Primark, Adidas, Decathlon, TESCO, Sears, GAP, Epic Group, TFG Sports, S.K. Textiles, etc.
Key Accountability for Knits, Woven sub-categories, & Outdoor Clothing.
Design direction for the season responsible for complete planning, designing, and execution of over 200 options for AW 22, 250 options for SS 23, & 200 options for SS 24.
Responsible for marketing, exhibitions, brand presentations, fabric & garment innova - Manager - DesignArvind LimitedJul 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 11 months)ā¢ Design ā Category Manager ā Fabric & Garment Design, Sustainability, Innovation & Marketing (Menswear, Womenswear, Kidswear) for all major international brands from the Middle East, US, UK, Europe, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, South Africa viz. Spalsh, Zara, Calvin Klein, Land's End, Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, C&A, Macy's, LOFT, Nautica, Old Navy, Fifth Avenue, Lane Bryant, George, Pentex, H&M, Primark, Adidas, Decathlon, TESCO, Epic Group, TFG Sports, S.K. Textiles, Pearl Global, etc.
ā¢ Few Domestic Clients include Van Huesen ABFRL, Shahi Exports, House of Anita Dongre, Reliance Trends, Arvind Exports, Jack & Jones, Gini & Jony, Lee Cooper, Marks & Spencer, Adidas India, Vishal Mega Mart, Li & Fung, K Mart, Asmara, Impulse, Triburg, Zetwerk, - Deputy Manager - DesignDANIEL HECHTER PARISFeb 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 6 months)Category Lead - Knitwear for Daniel Hechter, Paris.
Handling the entire Knitwear (Circular) category for Daniel Hechter Paris based in Mumbai.
ā¢ Key Accountability in making the entire Collection of AW18 & SS19.
ā¢ Responsible for complete range planning of Casuals ā Circular Knits category for Polo T-Shirts, Polo Shirts, Sweatshirts, Crew-neck Graphic Tees.
ā¢ Design direction for the season responsible for complete planning, designing, and executing over 100 options for SS19, 300 options for AW19.
ā¢ Interaction with the CEO of Daniel Hechter, Paris & team for future prospects. - Assistant Manager - DesignRAYMOND LIMITEDNov 2015 - Feb 2018 (2 years 4 months)ā¢ Responsible for the entire range planning of the Casuals ā Knitwear (Circular and Flat Knits) category of RTW.
ā¢ Key Accountability for the season responsible for complete planning, designing, and executing over 800 options for AW16, 110 options for SS17, 600 options for AW17, over 110 options for SS18, 550 options for AW18 for Retail Trade Show by Raymond, happening half yearly.
ā¢ Final selection of key products like Polo Shirts, Sweaters, Cardigans, and Knit Jackets for booking presentations, and prototype and quality samples for dealer presentations.
ā¢ Close coordination and active involvement in Visual Merchandising and Video Shoots for Supima Campaign, Exclusive Store, Dealer presentations, and Trade Shows. - Creative FreelancerMossi officielJun 2014 - Oct 2015 (1 year 5 months)
- Management Trainee - Design CollectionMadura Fashion Lifestyle in association with STOLL Pvt Ltd GermanyApr 2014 - May 2014 (2 months)Detailed Methodology of the Collection:
ā¢ Development of flat knit swatches and sample developments of the collection for Graduation Design Collection for Stoll Pvt. Ltd., Germany associated with Madura F & L.
ā¢ Visual and Factual Research: Trend-spotting, forecasting, market research, preliminary material sourcing, sponsor interaction, and range planning in depth for enhancing the graduation design collection and expansion of the category.
ā¢ Generation of initial design ideas: Mood/Theme boards, color story, and specific boards.
ā¢ Innovations in determining the forecast fusing it along with the current trend.
ā¢ Follow up sourcing and coordination with sponsors.
ā¢ Yarn sourcing/development and innovative use of - Design InternshipmansaMay 2013 - Jul 2013 (3 months)It was an inward reflection of experiences with the prestigious designers Saazish Sidhu & Shaina Singh. Being an experimental person, I took this opportunity of exploring the different possibilities in fashion trend and style of my new range of lingerie for women of the new millennium with the right balance of simplicity, style, color, boldness and comfort in the entire range. I chose to work by mixing Unconventional materials with the Conventional materials which are not usually related to the lingerie or beachwear scene.
- Campus Ambassador and Content CreatorCampusWritingNov 2012 - Apr 2014 (1 year 6 months)I promote Writing to share from people's heart and pen down a story to touch and heal peopleās souls.
- Campus AmbassadorViacomMar 2012 - Mar 2013 (1 year 1 month)Promotions for MTV
- Independent FounderNiz TVAug 2006 - Apr 2010 (3 years 9 months)Niz TVĀ® - Niz Travel & Vlogs
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Education
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- Bachelor's in Design, Knitwear Fashion DesignNational Institute Of Fashion Technology MumbaiJan 2010 - Jan 2014 (4 years 1 month)Ambitious and extremely focused, Neeraj is a determined individual who loves to research and work. With an interest in garments and responsive graphics, he likes to explore the gap between technology and fashion, where trends are interchanged and advancements in graphics affect both industries. He always wishes to bring a fresh point of view to design and details. He is a team player. He enjoys learning and enhancing his skills from everyone he meets with fervor and zeal. He always believes in remaining a Student throughout always keen to learn new things. He was honored with "NIFT's Student of the Year Award" in the Convocation viz. Graduation Fashion Show '14 for his overall performance.
Modules Covered (2):
Design Process - Bokaro Steel City, High School, PCM with Informatics PracticesMGM School DhanpuriJan 1997 - Jan 2010 (13 years 1 month)Science stream - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Informatics Practices
Languages known:
C
C++
Java
Visual Basic
SQL - Nursey, LKG, UKG, BasicsSt Marys High schoolJan 1995 - Jan 1997 (2 years 1 month)
- Kindergarten, BasicsSpringdales School IndiaJan 1994 - Jan 1995 (1 year 1 month)
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- IGold Medalist for NIFT's Student of the Year 2014Issued by Ministry of Textiles Govt of IndiaGold Medalist and honoured with "NIFT's Student of the Year Award" in the Convocation viz. Graduation Fashion Show held at NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai.
- ITop Performer for the Spring Summer '17 SeasonIssued by Mr President Casual Design Director