Dileepa Malalasena
Hi, I’m Dileepa Malalasena. I’m a result-driven fashion design and product development professional with over 15 years of experience across global fashion and apparel brands.
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Hi, I’m Dileepa Malalasena. I’m a result-driven fashion design and product development professional with over 15 years of experience across global fashion and apparel brands. I specialize in turning concepts into market-ready products, driving innovation, and building sustainable fashion solutions through collaborative stakeholder engagement. My work spans concept to production, including design, engineering, range planning, and end-to-end product development, delivering innovative and market-relevant collections. I’ve collaborated with top brands and teams to bring denim, activewear, and fashion ranges to life.
I’m passionate about leading cross-functional teams, mentoring talent, and partnering with iconic brands to create performance-driven apparel. I continually explore new materials, processes, and technologies to stay ahead of market trends while delivering commercially successful products.
- 17 years' experience
- Joined October 2025
Industry experience
- Consumer Goods
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Media & Entertainment
- Other
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Work experience· 7 roles
Joined as a Designer in 2015, advanced to Assistant Manager in 2017, and was promoted to Senior Manager in 2018. Specialised in design and development across denim, casual wear, activewear, and kids’ wear ranges. Responsibilities encompassed team leadership, strategic planning for product design and development, overseeing the process from concept to production, and engaging in cross-functional collaboration with brands based in the US (Lee and Wrangler), UK (M&S, Sainsbury’s, White Stuff, Charles Tyrwhitt, and Tala), EU (Big Star), and Japan (Uniqlo).
Led design and development teams, coordinating concept to product delivery across denim and activewear; collaborated with cross-functional teams and external brands such as Lee, Wrangler, and Nike to deliver seasonal collections.
Led design and development teams across seasonal collections; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver market-ready products for global brands.
Education
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