Tilak Kumar C

About Tilak Kumar C

Head of Design with 13+ years of experience in the apparel industry, specialising in menswear design, seasonal product development, and brand led collection strategy across export manufacturing, domestic brands, and design studios.Career progression from junior designer roles in export factories to Head of Design, with full ownership of seasonal collections, design strategy, team leadership, and end to end execution. Extensive experience working with international and Indian brands, delivering commercially strong collections aligned with brand DNA and market requirements.Strong expertise in design leadership, forecasting, fabric development, wash innovation, line planning, and buyer facing presentations. Proven ability to build structured design processes, mentor teams, and collaborate closely with sourcing, production, and business stakeholders.Hands on experience in brand creation and identity systems, including developing brand books from scratch defining brand core, naming direction, logo and tagline direction, visual language, and translating brand strategy into cohesive products, trims, packaging, and market ready collections.Additional exposure in business consulting and strategic planning has strengthened a holistic, business first approach to design, ensuring creative decisions are aligned with commercial goals.Currently seeking to re engage with the garment and fashion industry in Head of Design, Senior Design Lead, or strategic design roles where ownership, clarity, and long term brand thinking are valued

Experience

1. Fashion Designer

   Beatnik Design Studio

   May 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Drive end to end brand development in collaboration with the studio team, from initial concept to product-ready stage• Define brand foundations including brand core, positioning, target audience, and creative direction• Develop brand naming, logo and tagline direction, and establish usage guidelines across digital and physical touchpoints• Create complete brand books, translating brand strategy into visual language and storytelling frameworks• Deliver concepts led menswear collections across casual wear and contemporary categories• Plan line plans and manage design development from concept through sampling and approvals• Design and coordinate brand packaging systems including labels, trims, tags, and packaging assets• Review samples, manage approvals, and support transition to bulk production

Education

• Acharya

  Diploma , Apparel Design and Fabrication Technology (ADFT)

  2008 — 2011

• Garden City University

  Bachelor's Degree, Fashion and Apparel Design

  2012 — 2014

• MIT Professional Education

  Professional Certificate, No Code AI and Machine Learning