Natharie Diyana

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Head Fashion Designer at The Uniform Experts North America Inc
March 1, 2026 - Present
Lead designer for high-tech uniforms; end-to-end product development; create technical specifications, prototypes; collaborate with production teams; trend research; guide design teams; ensure quality, functionality, and cost efficiency in product design.
Intern Fashion Designer at MAS Intimates (Pvt) Ltd
December 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Supported senior designers; contributed to ideation, concept development, fabric sourcing, sampling, mood boards, and design reviews to refine concepts.
Assistant Fashion Designer at Kanilta Garment Pvt Ltd
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Assisted with design development for apparel collections; fabric and material selection; coordinated with internal teams to ensure smooth communication; supported sampling.
Intern Product Designer at Kanilta Garment Pvt Ltd
December 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Understood early stages of product and fashion design development in garment manufacturing; contributed to idea generation and concept development; assisted during sampling.
Fashion Designer at India (Upgrade Fashion Designer)
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Final year university project; end-to-end product development; trend forecasting; concept development; collaboration with production; delivered fashion pieces balancing creativity and commercial demand with a sustainability focus.
Head Fashion Designer at FOA Clothing
December 20, 2024 - February 20, 2026
Lead end-to-end collection development for activewear and lifestyle wear, blending comfort, functionality and modern design. Created and approved designs, materials, and samples; collaborated with pattern makers and production teams to optimize fit and construction; conducted trend research and defined seasonal direction and product strategy; mentored design teams to deliver collections on time with strong creative standards.
Fashion Designer at Upgrad (Online)
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Led end-to-end fashion design development; concept to production; created garments for women's wear, men's wear, and active wear; conducted trend research and market analysis; collaborated with production teams to ensure fit and quality; prepared technical specifications, tech packs, and prototypes.

Education

Diploma in IT (International) at Soft Metro Campus, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Diploma in English at Gothami Balika Vidyala, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Fashion Design Program at Upgrad (Online)
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024

Qualifications

Bachelor in Fashion Design
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
No Objection Certificate (NOC)
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
No Objection Certificate (NOC)
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Online Certification: Introduction to Social Media Marketing
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Certification: Design, Technology and Innovation
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Bachelor's in Fashion Design (Hons)
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
No Objection Certificate (NOC) for full-time work while studying
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment