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Cookie Singh

Dubai

Summary

Motivated Production Designer with vast experience across categories in turning creative concepts into striking visuals and films. Driven to maintain consistency and remain attentive to detail while working efficiently to deliver projects within set budget and time line.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Designer

Dubai Media City
01.2020 - Current

Planning, budgeting and managing all the visual departments (wardrobe, set and graphic design) for high-impact content in advertising campaigns from concept to completion.
• Collaborating with marketing and advertising teams to maintain brand consistency.
• Formulating and monitoring budgets to manage client's expectations.
• Leading a team of creative individuals: art department (props and interiors), wardrobe stylist (clothes and accessories) and food stylist to implement continual feedback and achieve goals.
• Determining production schedules by conferring with director, DOP, agency and client to create balance.

E-Com Stylist

Dubai Media City
12.2018 - Current

Ounass, Bloomingdales, Noon, 6th Street, Amazon, Home Centre, Lifestyle, Splash, Babyshop, Max

• Styling interiors, models, accessories and planning rails for E-com shoots.
• Creating style guides to promote steady imagery across product categories.
• Developing styling techniques based on time study to efficiently reach daily targets.

Fashion Stylist Editorials

Media Quest Corp
10.2014 - 10.2018

Conceptualized and executed over 100 editorial shoots displaying stories and ideas in rich visuals.
• Coordinated with high-end luxury brands to procure samples for styling projects.
• Identified garments, footwear and accessories to create dynamic and fashion-forward looks.
• Managed wardrobe and accessory collections, keeping items in pristine condition.

Creative Head

Network 18 / Zee News/ News Nation

• Mentored and trained a team of nine stylists and junior assistants to help enhance skills and capabilities.
• Managed strategic PR partnership for sourcing and brought new brands on board.
• Formulated the creative vision for business development with various media networks.
• Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.

Production Manager

Fashionandyou.com

Set up a fully functional studio and production department for India's first luxury fashion E-retailer.
• Managed a team of photographers, stylists, content writers, buyers and retouchers.
• Ensured all product details, retouched images and sizing charts were uploaded as per new guidelines.
• Engaged additional freelance requirements to support anticipated workload.
• Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with team to achieve goals.

Senior Stylist

Maxim
12.2010 - 09.2014

• Played key role in proposing creative influences and direction for each month's issue. (Men's fashion and grooming products)
• Researched current and upcoming fashion to create on-trend looks for editorial and advertorial shoots.
• Entrusted to manage all production requirements for shoots including booking artists, permits and logistics.

Designer and Assistant Buyer

Landmark Group
05.2006 - 10.2007

Lee Cooper/ Splash

• Developed design deliverables that elevated and supported seasonal themes given by Lee Cooper UK.
• Established relationships with vendors to negotiate prices and meet design requirements.
• Reviewed purchasing trends and forecast demand for inventory planning and replenishment.
• Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Design (B.Des) -

National Institute of Fashion Technology
Mumbai, India

Fashion Styling -

Central Saint Martin’s University of the Arts
London, UK

Skills

  • ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
  • ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
  • ADOBE INDESIGN
  • MS OFFICE
  • COREL DRAW

Accomplishments

    Awardee 'Icon Woman 2022'- Women Economic Forum, 84th Global Edition.


Languages

Indian
English
Hindi

Personal Information

Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Production Designer

Dubai Media City
01.2020 - Current

E-Com Stylist

Dubai Media City
12.2018 - Current

Fashion Stylist Editorials

Media Quest Corp
10.2014 - 10.2018

Senior Stylist

Maxim
12.2010 - 09.2014

Designer and Assistant Buyer

Landmark Group
05.2006 - 10.2007

Bachelor of Design (B.Des) -

National Institute of Fashion Technology

Fashion Styling -

Central Saint Martin’s University of the Arts

Creative Head

Network 18 / Zee News/ News Nation

Production Manager

Fashionandyou.com
Cookie Singh