Sreeja

Branding enthusiast with 8+ years in e-commerce & content marketing. Skilled in scaling brands through data-driven strategies. Adept at leading startups, with expertise in stakeholder management, marketing, product lifecycle & process optimization.

Work Experience

Individual Research Project: Agro Waste to Textile | IIMA Ventures
Pursuing a Climate Tech project with IIMA Ventures on conversion of agricultural waste into textile materials.

Brand Manager | BLANC9 | Noida

  • Led a team of 12 to manage over 600 SKUs across 20+ categories, overseeing end-to-end product lifecycle and brand operations, resulting in a 3.5x increase in annual sales.
  • Streamlined workflows and redesigned systems to enhance inventory forecasting, improve replenishment cycles, reduce returns and RTOs, and ultimately boost customer satisfaction and engagement.
  • Analyzed consumer behaviour data and executed targeted online marketing campaigns, complemented by influencer marketing initiatives and offline exhibitions, achieving a 2.5x increase in Instagram followers and growing the community by over 20k.
  • Spearheaded the migration from WooCommerce to Shopify and implemented a complete UI/UX redesign that enhanced the user journey, reducing the bounce rate by 42% and increasing conversion rates by 37%.
  • Restructured stakeholder roles by shifting key functions in-house and outsourcing others based on cost efficiency and expertise.
     

Assistant Design Manager | SAVA International | Gurugram

  • Crafted strategic marketing campaigns for new collections, enhancing brand visibility and expanding the global client base.
  • Introduced cost-reduction strategies that improved production efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards & enhancing margins.
  • Co-led the design team to drive collaboration and align with seasonal brand vision, delivering innovative, market-relevant product lines.
  • Analyzed market insights to identify product gaps and build trend-driven mood boards, steering the launch of successful collections.
     

Senior Designer | TULIO | Gurugram

  • Led cross-functional teams to create a tailored Made-to-Measure (MTM) digital experience, optimizing UI/UX for better user engagement.
  • Conceived dynamic pricing framework for bespoke products, optimizing costs based on customized requirements.
  • Led a design team to create innovative seasonal collections across 7 categories, ensuring high-quality outputs.
  • Managed bespoke projects from briefing to execution, delivering tailored solutions that enhanced the customer journey. 
     

Brand Strategist cum Designer | Homesutra by Sesha | Surat

  • Crafted brand identity across packaging and communication channels to strengthen brand positioning & customer engagement.
  • Led category management and range planning initiatives to optimize SKU offerings and minimize fabric hold.
  • Directed catalog and creative shoots for new product ranges, producing high-quality visuals to enhance brand appeal.
  • Spearheaded design & development of D2C website, focusing on structural flow and functionality to ensure a seamless customer experience.
     

Designer | ROSARAHOME | Bangalore

  • Strategized and executed range planning for 5 seasons across 60+ SKUs, leveraging pricing strategies to maximize sales & profitability.
  • Managed catalog and inventory planning across six marketplaces and four SIS’s ensuring consistency and appeal in product and pricing.
  • Led product development initiatives for major brands, including Home Town, @Home, Big Bazaar, Home Stop (IVY), and Perfect Homes by Flipkart, delivering innovative design solutions that addressed market demands.
  • Coordinated buyer/vendor relationships for new sample development, ensuring timely communication and quality standards.
Accomplishments

NIFT Academic Excellence Award 2011-2015: Ranked first in the Bachelor of Textile Design, Class of 2015
Most Creative Collection Award NIFT 2011-2015 Graduation Showcase: Recognized for presenting graduation project distinguished by innovative design narratives and storytelling through diverse textile techniques
Best Graduation Project Award II NIFT 2011-2015: Honoured for securing the highest evaluation from both internal & external jury panels for the final graduation project

Education

Bachelor's in Textile Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) 

Certificates
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Elected Core Member of Media & Marketing Committee, PGPX, IIM Ahmedabad
  • Treasurer of ESSE Club (Environmental Social Services and Ethics Club at NIFT)

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 8.5 Years
  • Previous Roles

    Brand Manager, BLANC9

    Assistant Design Manager, SAVA International

  • Function : Sales & Marketing
  • Industry/Sector: Advertising/Media/Entertainment
    Retail/eCommerce
Work Experience

Individual Research Project: Agro Waste to Textile | IIMA Ventures
Pursuing a Climate Tech project with IIMA Ventures on conversion of agricultural waste into textile materials.

Brand Manager | BLANC9 | Noida

  • Led a team of 12 to manage over 600 SKUs across 20+ categories, overseeing end-to-end product lifecycle and brand operations, resulting in a 3.5x increase in annual sales.
  • Streamlined workflows and redesigned systems to enhance inventory forecasting, improve replenishment cycles, reduce returns and RTOs, and ultimately boost customer satisfaction and engagement.
  • Analyzed consumer behaviour data and executed targeted online marketing campaigns, complemented by influencer marketing initiatives and offline exhibitions, achieving a 2.5x increase in Instagram followers and growing the community by over 20k.
  • Spearheaded the migration from WooCommerce to Shopify and implemented a complete UI/UX redesign that enhanced the user journey, reducing the bounce rate by 42% and increasing conversion rates by 37%.
  • Restructured stakeholder roles by shifting key functions in-house and outsourcing others based on cost efficiency and expertise.
     

Assistant Design Manager | SAVA International | Gurugram

  • Crafted strategic marketing campaigns for new collections, enhancing brand visibility and expanding the global client base.
  • Introduced cost-reduction strategies that improved production efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards & enhancing margins.
  • Co-led the design team to drive collaboration and align with seasonal brand vision, delivering innovative, market-relevant product lines.
  • Analyzed market insights to identify product gaps and build trend-driven mood boards, steering the launch of successful collections.
     

Senior Designer | TULIO | Gurugram

  • Led cross-functional teams to create a tailored Made-to-Measure (MTM) digital experience, optimizing UI/UX for better user engagement.
  • Conceived dynamic pricing framework for bespoke products, optimizing costs based on customized requirements.
  • Led a design team to create innovative seasonal collections across 7 categories, ensuring high-quality outputs.
  • Managed bespoke projects from briefing to execution, delivering tailored solutions that enhanced the customer journey. 
     

Brand Strategist cum Designer | Homesutra by Sesha | Surat

  • Crafted brand identity across packaging and communication channels to strengthen brand positioning & customer engagement.
  • Led category management and range planning initiatives to optimize SKU offerings and minimize fabric hold.
  • Directed catalog and creative shoots for new product ranges, producing high-quality visuals to enhance brand appeal.
  • Spearheaded design & development of D2C website, focusing on structural flow and functionality to ensure a seamless customer experience.
     

Designer | ROSARAHOME | Bangalore

  • Strategized and executed range planning for 5 seasons across 60+ SKUs, leveraging pricing strategies to maximize sales & profitability.
  • Managed catalog and inventory planning across six marketplaces and four SIS’s ensuring consistency and appeal in product and pricing.
  • Led product development initiatives for major brands, including Home Town, @Home, Big Bazaar, Home Stop (IVY), and Perfect Homes by Flipkart, delivering innovative design solutions that addressed market demands.
  • Coordinated buyer/vendor relationships for new sample development, ensuring timely communication and quality standards.
Accomplishments

NIFT Academic Excellence Award 2011-2015: Ranked first in the Bachelor of Textile Design, Class of 2015
Most Creative Collection Award NIFT 2011-2015 Graduation Showcase: Recognized for presenting graduation project distinguished by innovative design narratives and storytelling through diverse textile techniques
Best Graduation Project Award II NIFT 2011-2015: Honoured for securing the highest evaluation from both internal & external jury panels for the final graduation project

Education

Bachelor's in Textile Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) 

Certificates
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Elected Core Member of Media & Marketing Committee, PGPX, IIM Ahmedabad
  • Treasurer of ESSE Club (Environmental Social Services and Ethics Club at NIFT)