Ruchi Parakh - Expert Fashion Designer | Technical Designer | Print Development
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Ruchi Parakh is an independent fashion designer and consultant with over 15 years of experience across kidswear and womenswear categories. She has worked across export houses, buying agencies, and e‑commerce retail organizations, giving her a 360‑degree understanding of the product lifecycle.
She has collaborated with international brands such as Zara, Mango, Next, Springfield, Pimkie, and C&A, and has supported startups and global clients with end‑to‑end design and product development. Her expertise spans apparel design, print and embroidery development, tech packs, fabric sourcing, fittings, and production coordination.
Ruchi is currently working as a freelance designer serving clients across the US, UK, and Middle East, and has successfully delivered more than 50 international design projects. She is known for combining strong creative direction with practical production knowledge to help brands move efficiently from concept to final product.
Featured Partners are carefully selected individuals with proven experience, exceptional service standards, and are considered to be true experts in their field. Each partner has been personally reviewed by the Entreupia team and approved based on expertise, delivery quality, and long-term potential.
Independent Fashion Designer & Consultant – Kidswear, Womenswear & Print Development
15+ years of experience working across export houses, buying agencies, and e‑commerce retail. Experience with global brands including Zara, Mango, Next, Springfield, Pimkie, and C&A across European, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets.
- Freelance – Independent Fashion Designer & Consultant (2021–Present)
Singapore / Abu Dhabi
End‑to‑end design for infant to teen categories.
Seasonal mood boards, color stories, and print directions.
Production‑ready tech packs with grading and child‑safe specifications.
Brand identity development for startups and global labels.
Achievement:
- Top‑Rated Plus Freelancer on Upwork (top 1% talent).
- 50+ international design projects delivered.
- Senior Stylist & Designer – Elabelz.com, Dubai (Aug 2018 – May 2019)
Designed ranges for in‑house brand Creo.
Styling for e‑commerce portal based on customer profiles.
Collaboration with buying teams for range selection.
Led styling direction for shoots.
Achievement:
- Best performing stylist with 40%+ conversion rate.
- Senior Designer & Product Development Merchandiser – Impulse Overseas Pvt. Ltd. (Feb 2014 – Jun 2016)
Key account: Next UK.
Designed seasonal ranges based on market research.
Managed tech packs, fits, fabric, trims, and approvals.
Coordinated with factories and suppliers.
Achievement:
- Increased baby girls jersey business by 30%.
- 50% design conversion rate to orders.
- Head of Design & Product Development – Dimple Creations Pvt. Ltd. (Nov 2008 – Nov 2013)
Key accounts: Zara, Mango, Orsay, Springfield, Pimkie, C&A.
Led design collections and range planning.
Managed costing, sampling, and team of designers
Achievement:
- Promoted from junior designer to head of department.
- Established structured sampling and workflow systems.
- Zara – Design and product development for export collections.
- Mango – Design development for seasonal ranges.
- Next UK – Senior designer and key account handling.
- Springfield, Pimkie, C&A – Collection design and development.
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A few words from clients who chose to work with Ruchi.
"Ruchi is very easy to work with. Her talent along with industry experience ensures that your project would be shaped most professionally. She understands your vision and is receptive to discussions & iterations until you feel confident about the end product. She provides constructive feedback and helpful guidance as and when needed. I would engage with her in my future assignments and highly recommend her."
DEW & DOVE - Kidswear Brand
"Ruchi was a pleasure to work with - knowledgeable, patient, and very thoughtful about fit and construction. She communicated clearly, handled refinements professionally, and always kept production realities in mind while respecting design intent. I’d happily work with her again."
Design & Tech Pack
"Ruchi has went above and beyond expectation, exceeding her scope of work as a designer but also serve as a consultant with my sizing and POM. I am very grateful for her pro active approach, and sharing her wealth of knowledge with sizing and grading with me. I am very satisfied with her work, she is fast and quick, and always try deliver within the timeline. Thank You Richie and would definitely be back for more work. Our go to designer in Upwork."
Design & Tech Pack
"Working with Ruchi was great! She is a very attentive and fast worker. Ruchi was able to give very professional and skilled advice. She was an excellent choice and it was great working with her even with a 16 hours time difference."
Design and Specification Support
"Ruchi finished her work promptly, and she is always on time. She is very professional and she knows really well about children clothing and has a great understanding of style, cut and fit! I am very happy with her work and will definitely approach her again to work together. :-)"
Fashion Design