Adobe Illustrator
Arpita Prasad
Owner/Designer
Pune
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Owner/Designer
StitchItForMe
07.2017 - Current
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Assistant Fashion Designer
C'YA Boutique
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Enhanced product designs by collaborating with the lead designer on seasonal fashion trends and color palettes.
- Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
- Negotiated with vendors to reach ideal product distribution channels and pricing.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, vendors and other industry professionals to stay informed about new developments and resources available.
- Worked with photographers and stylists to showcase products for optimal visibility.
Freelance Designer
Fulcrum Worldwide
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Developed comprehensive style guides outlining company-wide design standards to maintain consistency throughout all marketing materials.
- Incorporated feedback from clients and team members to optimize designs for maximum impact.
- Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
- Conducted user research to identify customer needs and preferences for customer-centric designs.
- Conceived and built optimized landing pages in HTML and CSS for integration and cross-browser compatibility.
- Optimized web applications for speed, scalability and security.
Senior Web Developer
Garve Technologies
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Optimized search engine rankings with strategic content updates, metadata enhancements, and structured data implementation.
- Adhered to SEO best practices while designing sites.
- Ensured seamless transition between design and development phases by working closely with designers.
- Created powerful Content Management Systems to serve as an interface for the client. Developed landing pages, dashboards, and online applications using CMS(Drupal), Jquery.
- Completed full redesigns of existing websites to improve navigation, enhance visuals and strengthen search engine rankings.
- Ran debugging tools to eliminate flaws and glitches prior to publishing.
Web Developer
Pune IT Labs Pvt Ltd
07.2008 - 02.2012
- Collected, defined and translated user requirements into project designs and implementation plans.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality web products on time and within budget.
- Determined coding requirements for specialized scripts.
- Coded websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery languages.
- Developed user-friendly web forms with validation and error handling.
- Conceived and built optimized landing pages in HTML and CSS for integration and cross-browser compatibility.
Education
Diploma - Apparel Design
INIFD
Pune 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
RTMNU
Nagpur, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Tech-savvy
Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client
Illustration
Customized template design
Established user-friendly design system to increase user experience and satisfaction
Teamwork skills
Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints
Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients
Analyzed user behavior and feedback to optimize design and user experience
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Figma
CMS Plarforms
Sketching and developing designs
Certification
Advanced Certification UI UX
Interests
DIY projects
Art & Craft
Listening to music
Cooking and baking
Timeline
Advanced Certification UI UX
02-2023
Computer Aided Design
07-2019
Owner/Designer
StitchItForMe
07.2017 - Current
Assistant Fashion Designer
C'YA Boutique
07.2015 - 03.2016
Freelance Designer
Fulcrum Worldwide
05.2014 - 04.2015
Senior Web Developer
Garve Technologies
03.2012 - 04.2013
Web Developer
Pune IT Labs Pvt Ltd
07.2008 - 02.2012
Diploma - Apparel Design
INIFD
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
RTMNU
04.2001 -