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I'm Dinithi Gunawardena, a Sri Lankan fashion designer and product development professional with over six years of hands-on experience turning creative concepts into market-ready garments. My background spans design, styling, graphic design, fabric development, and production management, with a track record of delivering high-quality collections on schedule. Currently based in Dubai, UAE, I collaborate across design, merchandising, and manufacturing teams to innovate across fabrics, construction, and packaging. I’m passionate about sustainability, brand storytelling, and mentoring cross-functional teams to raise the bar on style and performance.…I'm Dinithi Gunawardena, a Sri Lankan fashion designer and product development professional with over six years of hands-on experience turning creative concepts into market-ready garments. My background spans design, styling, graphic design, fabric development, and production management, with a track record of delivering high-quality collections on schedule. Currently based in Dubai, UAE, I collaborate across design, merchandising, and manufacturing teams to innovate across fabrics, construction, and packaging. I’m passionate about sustainability, brand storytelling, and mentoring cross-functional teams to raise the bar on style and performance.

Dinithi Gunawardena

Product Designer, Stylist, Graphic Designer, +2

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I'm Dinithi Gunawardena, a Sri Lankan fashion designer and product development professional with over six years of hands-on experience turning creative concepts into market-ready garments. My background spans design, styling, graphic design, fabric development, and production management, with a track record of delivering high-quality collections on schedule. Currently based in Dubai, UAE, I collaborate across design, merchandising, and manufacturing teams to innovate across fabrics, construction, and packaging. I’m passionate about sustainability, brand storytelling, and mentoring cross-functional teams to raise the bar on style and performance.…I'm Dinithi Gunawardena, a Sri Lankan fashion designer and product development professional with over six years of hands-on experience turning creative concepts into market-ready garments. My background spans design, styling, graphic design, fabric development, and production management, with a track record of delivering high-quality collections on schedule. Currently based in Dubai, UAE, I collaborate across design, merchandising, and manufacturing teams to innovate across fabrics, construction, and packaging. I’m passionate about sustainability, brand storytelling, and mentoring cross-functional teams to raise the bar on style and performance.

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I’m Dinithi Gunawardena, a Sri Lankan fashion designer and product development professional with over six years of hands-on experience turning creative concepts into market-ready garments. My background spans design, styling, graphic design, fabric development, and production management, with a track record of delivering high-quality collections on schedule.

Currently based in Dubai, UAE, I collaborate across design, merchandising, and manufacturing teams to innovate across fabrics, construction, and packaging. I’m passionate about sustainability, brand storytelling, and mentoring cross-functional teams to raise the bar on style and performance.

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Language

English

Advanced

Sinhala, Sinhalese

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Work Experience

Fashion Designer & Product Developer at Morris Global Consulting

January 1, 2024 - Present

Led design conceptualisation, trend analysis, and market research. Managed fabric and trim sourcing, prioritising quality and sustainability. Collaborated across design, merchandising and production to align product stories with brand strategy. Directed fabric development and garment construction initiatives, exploring material innovations to meet sustainability goals and enhance product durability. Oversaw end-to-end product development, from concept to market launch, while optimizing costs and timelines.

Senior Designer & Merchandiser at Double XL (Pvt) Ltd

December 31, 2023 - October 16, 2025

Led end-to-end design and product development for multiple seasons. Directed trend analysis, market research, and concept sketches. Managed fabric and trim sourcing, supplier relationships, and production planning. Implemented budgeting, cost optimisation, and time/deadline management. Coordinated cross-functional teams across design, merchandising and production to deliver cohesive collections with strong brand identity for both men’s and women’s lines.

Fashion Designer & Merchandiser at ELE Fashion

December 31, 2022 - October 16, 2025

Assisted in the design and development of seasonal collections under senior designers. Contributed to trend analysis, market research, and design sketches. Built collections for men’s and ladies’ seasonal lines, developed brand styling, and created campaign graphics. Maintained brand identity across campaigns, photoshoots, and merchandising, and supported production with fabric sourcing and supplier coordination.

Fashion Designer & Product Developer at Morris Global Consulting

January 1, 2024 - November 25, 2025

Led design conceptualisation, trend analysis, and market research. Managed fabric and trim sourcing prioritising quality and sustainability. Collaborated across departments to ensure accurate design execution and high-quality production. Designed and developed collections with a focus on styling and visual presentation. Styled looks for photoshoots and campaigns; maintained brand consistency; contributed to merchandising and timeline management.

Senior Designer & Merchandising at Double XL (Pvt) Ltd

December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Led end-to-end design and product development; fashion and merchandising; fabric development; supplier relationships; cost optimization; cross-functional teams; production management; campaign styling and brand consistency; launched new denim collection; implemented seasonal style guides; improved timelines and efficiency.

Fashion Designer at ELE Fashion

December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Assisted in the design and development of seasonal collections under supervision of senior designers; contributed to trend analysis and market research; built collections with emphasis on styling and merchandising; supported end-to-end production and brand cohesion.

FASHION DESIGN Intern at Double XL (Pvt) Ltd

December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Assisted in the design and development of seasonal collections; contributed to trend analysis; collaborated with teams; built visuals and graphics support.

Fashion Designer at WUE Elemental

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Remote fashion design role delivering concept ideation, trend analysis and collection development; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure design execution and high-quality production.

Design Intern at Double XL (Pvt) Ltd

December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Assisted in the design and development of seasonal collections; supported senior designers with sketches, trend research, and sample development.

Senior Product Developer - Fashion at Double XL (Pvt) Ltd

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Led product lifecycle management and strategic sourcing for a diverse range of retail products, from concept development to market launch. Directed fabric development initiatives and garment construction techniques; maintained supplier relationships and drove cost reductions while upholding quality. Coordinated cross-functional teams to bring new fabric and product innovations to market for men’s and women’s lines.

Senior Designer & Merchandising at Double XL (Pvt) Ltd

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022

Assisted in the design and development of seasonal collections; conducted trend analysis and market research. Led campaign styling and graphic design for brand visuals. Developed premium denim and other lines; maintained brand identity across collections; managed end-to-end production and supplier coordination.

Fashion Designer at ELE Fashion

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Assisted in the design and development of seasonal collections under senior designers. Contributed to trend analysis, market research, and design sketches. Supported campaign styling and graphic design to support brand visuals; contributed to merchandising and product storytelling.

Design Intern at Double XL (Pvt) Ltd

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Assisted in the design and development of seasonal collections under the supervision of senior designers. Contributed to trend analysis, market research, and design sketches; supported the creative team in conceiving and building collections; created graphics for campaigns and assisted with styling.