Dammiarachchige Don Chanaka Ruwin Rukmal

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With over 30 years of experience in the design industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in graphic design, fashion design, and operations management.

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With over 30 years of experience in the design industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in graphic design, fashion design, and operations management. My career has been shaped by a passion for creativity, innovation, and delivering results across diverse sectors and international markets. I have led and contributed to numerous projects involving design development, colour management, and production planning, ensuring high-quality outcomes that align with brand identity and customer expectations.

My strengths are rooted in blending artistic vision with practical execution, managing teams effectively, and streamlining operations to enhance productivity and efficiency. Experienced in both hands-on design and leadership roles, I excel in dynamic environments and take pride in mentoring teams, overseeing end-to-end design workflows, and driving continuous improvement in every aspect of the business.

Industry experience

  • Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer Goods
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Other

Projects · 11

Delivered comprehensive CAD development support for NEXT from 2018 to 2023. Responsibilities included Design CAD and production-ready files aligned with NEXT’s fit standards and quality guidelines. Worked closely with designers and support smooth transitions from concept to bulk production while meeting tight seasonal deadlines.

Concept, CAD Designing and Printing for fashion shows

  1. Falmouth UK - 2023 - UK
  2. HSBC Colombo Sri Lanka Fashion Week 2022 - Sri Lanka
  3. Dubai Fashion Week 2022 - Dubai
  4. Rome Fashion show 2022 - Italy
  5. Cercedesr-Benz Fashion Show 2021 - Sri Lanka
  6. HSBC Fashion week Colombo 2019 - Sri Lanka
  7. HSBC Fashion week Colombo 2018 - Sri Lanka

Designing and Typography Swara (film)

Swara is a 2023 Sri Lankan Sinhala adult medical drama film directed by Sanjaya Nirmal and co-produced by Nita Fernando, Chandran Ratnam, Manohan Nanayakkara and Rohan Welivita.

  • Graphic Designer

Work experience· 14 roles

Creative Director · OdilsbeautyJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Full creative direction and brand development. Product concept and packaging. Advertising materials for digital and print platforms. Event branding for Grand Launch and High Tea in Melbourne. Logo design, marketing collateral, website visuals, and social media graphics. Development of branding, printing, promotional, and advertising materials.

Creative Director / Brand Designer (Freelance) · OdilsbeautyJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Full creative direction and brand development; product concept and packaging design; advertising materials for digital and print platforms; event branding and branding materials; logo design and marketing collateral.

Creative Director · Cutting Edge Signs – New ZealandMar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Lead concept development and graphic design for branding, signage, leaflets, booklets, and promotional materials; perform advanced colour correction and design quality control; design and operate CNC systems for precision cutting and engraving.

Creative Director · Cutting Edge SignsMar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos
Fashion Collection Project · Falmouth University UKJan 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr
Concept Creation, CAD Development & Printing · Dubai Fashion WeekJan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr
CAD Design Development & Textile Printing · HSBC Colombo Fashion WeekJan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr
Production Manager · True Digital Printing (Pvt) Ltd.Oct 2020 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Education

Master of Applied Management (Level 9) · New Zealand2030 – 2025
BA (Hons) in Fashion Designing · UK2030 – 2025
BSc (Hons) in Business Management · Sri Lanka2030 – 2025
BSc (Hons) in Business Management · Sri Lanka2030 – 2026

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