Nayana Kodesia
Apparel Designer | 10 Yrs Global Womenswear & Menswear | Design Development, Trend Forecasting, Fabric & Trim Sourcing | Outerwear, Knits, Wovens, Tailoring |
- Role
- Designer at Old Navy
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nayana Kodesia
I am a San Francisco–based Senior Apparel & Fashion Designer with 10 years of international experience creating premium, trend-led womenswear and menswear collections across North America, Europe, and Asia. My expertise spans the full product lifecycle—from concept creation, design development, and trend forecasting to sketching, technical package creation, PLM/BOM management, fittings, and production—delivering collections that meet both creative vision and commercial objectives.I have led successful launches across outerwear, tailoring, knits, wovens, suiting, pants, skirts, tops, and accessories, blending global market insights with consumer trend awareness to produce profitable, margin-conscious assortments without compromising on quality or brand DNA.With a strong commitment to sustainability and cultural craftsmanship, I integrate cutting-edge tools—including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), AI design tools, and PLM systems—to innovate responsibly while preserving artisanal value. I excel in cross-functional collaboration, partnering with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Technical Design teams to deliver cohesive, high-performing seasonal collections.Specialties: concept creation • design development • trend forecasting • apparel design & product development • fabric & trim sourcing & development • PLM & BOM accuracy • tech packs • fit & garment construction • outerwear • tailoring • knits • wovens • suiting • pants • skirts • tops • accessories • sustainability & craft partnerships • CLO 3D • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe InDesign • AI design tools • global market adaptation • cross-functional leadership • merchandising alignment • sourcing & vendor management • margin optimization
Experience
Designer
Nov 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Education
Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London
Foundation year in Art and Design
2010 — 2011
Parsons School of Design - The New School
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Fashion/Apparel Design
Schulich School of Business - York University
Master's Certificate , Project Management
2020 — 2021
London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
BA(Hons) Fashion Design and Development, Fashion/Apparel Design
2013 — 2015
Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London
Fashion Sketchbook, Short Course
2012 — 2012
Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London
Fashion Folio, Short Course
2012 — 2012
Skills
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Fashion Design
- Creative Pattern Cutting
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Sketching
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