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Rashed

Rashed

Designer, Textile Engineer
Omaha,Nebraska

Summary

Professional Summary

Accomplished Designer and Fabric Developer with over 10 years of experience in luxury knitwear and fabric design. Expertise in leading innovative knitwear collections, market trend analysis, and product lifecycle management. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality collections for global brands like Tommy Hilfiger, H&M, and Calvin Klein. Highly proficient in 3D design software, knit design techniques, and fabric sourcing. A strong leader, mentor, and advocate for design-driven results. Committed to pushing boundaries while maintaining technical integrity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Textile Designer (Design Studio)

METRO KNITTING AND DYEING MILLS LTD.
09.2017 - 07.2023

• Led the design and development of high-quality knitwear collections for brands such as Tom Tailor, Tommy Hilfiger, and H&M.
• Spearheaded innovative fabric designs using 3D rendering techniques, enhancing design accuracy by 70%.
• Conducted market analysis and identified profitable design trends, resulting in a 30% increase in profit margins.
• Collaborated with technical teams to ensure seamless execution of knitwear designs, from concept to production.
• Managed vendor relationships and sourcing of premium yarns, ensuring the highest-quality materials for all collections.
• Mentored junior designers and fostered a creative, collaborative team environment.
• Specialized in creating machine-compatible knit fabrics and developing visual mockups of designs.

Sr. Fabric Developer (Design Studio)

Palmal Group of Industries Ltd.
08.2016 - 09.2017

• Developed and sourced innovative fabric designs for global brands like American Eagle, HUGO BOSS, and Zara.
• Led R&D efforts to push design boundaries, creating unique fabrics and patterns that appealed to market demands.
• Managed a team of designers and technical experts, ensuring on-time delivery of fabric samples and final designs.
• Created detailed technical specifications for implementation and worked closely with clients to meet design requirements.

Sr. Executive R&D

Apex Holdings Ltd
10.2015 - 07.2016

• Conducted extensive research to develop new fabric designs and improve existing ones, increasing revenue by 10%.
• Managed fabric sourcing and ensured efficient industrial replication of designs.
• Developed a high-performing R&D team and led initiatives to stay ahead of emerging fashion trends.

In-charge (Circular Knitting)

Bangla Japan Trading Ltd.
11.2012 - 09.2015

• Led a team in the development and implementation of new knitting projects, including machine sourcing, layout planning, and production management.
• Developed innovative knitting patterns that improved customer satisfaction and product quality.
• Worked closely with design teams to ensure the seamless execution of knitwear patterns and designs.

Education

B.Sc. - Textile Engineering, Fabric Manufacturing Technology

Southeast University (BD)
01.2008 - 01.2012

Skills

Knitwear Design & Fabric Construction

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Publications

  • MAXIMUM LIMIT OF TUCK LOOP CAN INVOLVE AND MINIMUM NEEDED KNIT LOOP IN ANY DESIGN REPEAT TO CREATE SINGLE JERSEY KNITTED FABRICS
  • EFFECT OF TUCK LOOP IN BURSTING STRENGTH OF SINGLE JERSEY KNITTED FABRICS.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests

Textile Design

Fashion Design

Product Development

R&D

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybridRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsCareer advancementPaid sick leaveWork from home optionTeam Building / Company Retreats

Accomplishments

Key Projects & Achievements

  • Innovation in Knitwear Design: Developed a new collection of machine-compatible knit fabrics for high-end fashion brands, significantly improving production efficiency and reducing lead times.
  • Trend Forecasting: Regularly attended global trade shows to analyze upcoming trends and apply them to design collections, resulting in increased market relevance and profitability.
  • Leadership in R&D: Led a team to create 30 new fabric designs monthly, contributing to a consistent 10% increase in sales revenue for Apex Holdings.

Timeline

Textile Designer (Design Studio)

METRO KNITTING AND DYEING MILLS LTD.
09.2017 - 07.2023

Sr. Fabric Developer (Design Studio)

Palmal Group of Industries Ltd.
08.2016 - 09.2017

Sr. Executive R&D

Apex Holdings Ltd
10.2015 - 07.2016

In-charge (Circular Knitting)

Bangla Japan Trading Ltd.
11.2012 - 09.2015

B.Sc. - Textile Engineering, Fabric Manufacturing Technology

Southeast University (BD)
01.2008 - 01.2012
Rashed Designer, Textile Engineer