Shweta Arun More
New York,NY
Summary
The pursuit of a master's degree in Strategic Design and Management and Textile Design through a multidisciplinary curriculum has fostered the development of pragmatic thinking skills. Textile design experience has broadened understanding of design research, materials, ergonomics, and color theory. Strategic management honed research and lateral design thinking skills. As Charles Eames, the renowned American designer, once said, “Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular purpose.” This quote highlights the significance of comprehending how design can impact the world around us and how to effectively apply design principles to create long-lasting solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher/ Adviser
Permanent Mission Of India To The United Nations
03.2023 - Current
- Performed research into study topics and produced written insightful summaries of the meetings held in the conferences at the UN for global issues discussed at Economic and Social forums, Security Council forums, other side events & high-level meetings.
- Gathered and organized information for research.
- Successfully achieved the Guinness World Record for the highest number of nations participating in Yoga lessons by supervising the RSVP team and analyzing the participation data.
- In accordance with the Ambassador's directives, responsibly for managed and executed tasks related to the Prime Ministers presence at the 9th International Yoga Day held at the UN headquarters in New York.
Business Strategist/ Designer
Raw Foods Central
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Articulated strategic vision and contributed to brand growth, exceeding client expectations with forward-thinking approaches
- Built informed marketing and branding strategies based on collected market, competitor, or product data
- Defined actionable insights to increase brand awareness, growth, and engagement
- Delved into planned projects and devised strategies for increasing customer engagement, market penetration and sales numbers.
Senior Designer
EnVogue International
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Coordinated with external vendors to develop and test material from inception to production improving productivity in the manufacturing process by 20%
- Developed 2D and 3D drawings supporting sample fabrication and assembly
- Maintained design approval files with component and structural updates to maintain regulatory approvals
- Achieved design targets by effectively coordinating with the design and Merchandising team and resources.
UX Research Intern
HAP Construction LLC
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Responsible for conducting qualitative research to automate daily logs in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment at residential construction sites
- Assisted in executing various mixed-methods research (1:1 in-person interviews, surveys, user pain points)
- Designed and conducted agile research, meeting stakeholders' objectives with quality insight
- Conducted multi-day user research through interviews with focus groups, mapped the user flow, and prepared lo-fi wireframes
- Leveraged site analytics to identify growth opportunities, improving the site experience by 10% for safety managers.
Design Strategist, Student Consultant
Pfizer Inc
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Identified key stakeholders and analyzed risks and opportunities to create a positive impact of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry after 100+ hours of analogous and qualitative research
- Advanced research by identifying user personas, unmet needs, and pain points, and co-created innovative product and service concepts to address the user needs
- Validated research through journey maps, competitor analysis, landscape analysis, and flow diagrams to leverage customer experience, technology, and strategy
- Managed project tasks with rigid timelines as scrum master, driving the team to remain focused and on time to meet goals.
Senior Designer
D'décor Home Fabrics
01.2013 - 05.2019
- Increased sales by 20% by providing tailored customer experience, driven by individual clients' needs, tastes, and analyses of industry color trends
- Led multiple projects and partnered with cross-functional technical and sales teams to develop new materials, demonstrating strong abilities in textile development and product creation process
- Traveled 20% of the time with the sales team for client meetings and presentations during international fairs for 5 years
- Worked on trends and seasonal soft furnishing prepositions for leading home furnishing retailers worldwide - Landmark group (Middle East's leader in Retail & hospitality), Dunelm (UK's leading home furnishing retailer), Migros (Switzerland's largest retail company), CHF Industries, CB2, West Elm, Bed Bath, TJX (US clients)
- Owned product designs from concept through production, including identification of seasonal trends, design selection, coloration, sampling, material reviews, execution, and bulk approvals
- Significant Projects
- ReFAB May 2021 Digital Platform Design on Repurposing Textile Waste for Circularity in Textiles
- Received John L
- Tishman Scholarship for commitment toward a sustainable future.
Visiting Professor
Sir. J.J School Of Fine Arts
07.2012 - 03.2013
- Introduced students to the design development process and guided them through the concept development process.
- Empowered students to construct an industrial portfolio with a clear and comprehensive grasp of their design development process by encouraging them to explore without limiting assumptions.
Education
Master of Science - Strategic Design Management
Parsons The New School For Design
New York, NY05.2021
Master's Degree - Textile design
National Institute of Design
Ahmedabad, India01.2013
BFA - Textile Design
Sir J.J School of Art
Mumbai, India05.2009
Skills
- Qualitative Research
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- User Needs Analysis
- Pain Points Identification
- Creative Design Development Process
Digital Skill
- Adobe Creative Suite (Ps, Ai, Id)
- Microsoft 365
- Figma
Interpersonal Skill
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Ability To Build Relationships
- Ability to synthesize information
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Gujarati
Timeline
Researcher/ Adviser
Permanent Mission Of India To The United Nations
03.2023 - Current
Business Strategist/ Designer
Raw Foods Central
04.2022 - 10.2022
Senior Designer
EnVogue International
01.2022 - 04.2022
UX Research Intern
HAP Construction LLC
01.2021 - 03.2021
Design Strategist, Student Consultant
Pfizer Inc
01.2020 - 05.2020
Senior Designer
D'décor Home Fabrics
01.2013 - 05.2019
Visiting Professor
Sir. J.J School Of Fine Arts
07.2012 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Strategic Design Management
Parsons The New School For Design
Master's Degree - Textile design
National Institute of Design
BFA - Textile Design
Sir J.J School of Art
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