Sambit Nayak

About

With a robust foundation in design and technology, I have cultivated a diverse career path that bridges fashion and human-computer interaction. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi and am pursuing a Master's in Human Computer Interaction at Indiana University Indianapolis. My professional journey includes pivotal roles such as Technical Product Designer and Team Lead at Gap Inc., where I spearheaded AR Try-on initiatives and enhanced the 3D + Fit experience. As a Co-Founder of WeWeave3D, I revolutionized 3D rapid prototyping, significantly reducing lead times. My experience as a Senior Officer Design at Myntra and a Graduate Project Design Intern at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. further honed my skills in fashion design and technology integration. My entrepreneurial spirit is also nurtured by my participation in Y Combinator's Startup School.

Experience

• Technical Product Designer and Team Lead (AR TryOn), Process Dev · Gap Inc.11-01-2021 – 07-01-2024

  Contributed to enhancing the 3D + Fit experience, reducing e-comm returns, driving increased visits and engagement across brands within Gap Inc.'s portfolio. Developed and implemented strategic improvements to enhance the user experience of internal tools and plugins for the 3D + Fit experience. Successfully tested and deployed four new plugins and two workflow processes, significantly boosting efficiency and accuracy. Identified and resolved critical errors, leading to substantial pipeline performance improvements and achieving a 90% efficiency rate. Spearheaded AR Try-on initiatives with a team of 10 cross-disciplined team members, earning positive feedback from senior management and team members, demonstrating innovation and leadership.

• Senior Officer Design · Myntra07-01-2021 – 09-01-2021

  As a Senior Officer Design, likely contributed to the design and development of fashion collections, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with brand aesthetics and market trends.

• Co-Founder · WeWeave3D11-01-2020 – 08-01-2021

  Onboarded fashion brands and introduced 3D rapid prototyping with a robust pipeline, slashing the lead time from 8 months to 2 months, increasing efficiency by 60%. Collaborated with a diverse team to design and develop applications in the B2B enterprise field in export houses.

• Graduate Project Design Intern · Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.01-01-2021 – 04-01-2021

  Designed and developed a new collection for Allen Solly in the menswear segment. Designed a range of prints for AS Mainline and assisted the design team in tech packing and 3D apparel prototyping solutions.

Education

• Indiana University IndianapolisMasters, Human Computer Interaction
• National Institute of Fashion Technology DelhiBachelor's degree, Design

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