Results-driven technical fashion designer with 8+ years of experience in apparel product development, garment fit, construction, and technical design for international apparel brands. Skilled in leading the product development lifecycle from concept creation and trend forecasting to technical specifications, fit evaluations, and production readiness. Proven ability to collaborate with global buyers, merchandising teams, suppliers, and technical departments to deliver commercially successful collections across performance wear, intimate apparel, athleisure, outerwear, childrenswear, and maternity wear. Experienced in technical flats, tech packs, garment construction, pattern evaluation, risk analysis, and sample/print & embellishment development using industry-standard software.

Inulshika Dias

Results-driven technical fashion designer with 8+ years of experience in apparel product development, garment fit, construction, and technical design for international apparel brands. Skilled in leading the product development lifecycle from concept creation and trend forecasting to technical specifications, fit evaluations, and production readiness. Proven ability to collaborate with global buyers, merchandising teams, suppliers, and technical departments to deliver commercially successful collections across performance wear, intimate apparel, athleisure, outerwear, childrenswear, and maternity wear. Experienced in technical flats, tech packs, garment construction, pattern evaluation, risk analysis, and sample/print & embellishment development using industry-standard software.

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Results-driven technical fashion designer with 8+ years of experience in apparel product development, garment fit, construction, and technical design for international apparel brands. Skilled in leading the product development lifecycle from concept creation and trend forecasting to technical specifications, fit evaluations, and production readiness.

Proven ability to collaborate with global buyers, merchandising teams, suppliers, and technical departments to deliver commercially successful collections across performance wear, intimate apparel, athleisure, outerwear, childrenswear, and maternity wear. Experienced in technical flats, tech packs, garment construction, pattern evaluation, risk analysis, and sample/print & embellishment development using industry-standard software.

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Language

English
Advanced
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Technical Fashion Designer & Product Development Consultant
June 1, 2025 - Present
Leads design and development of seasonal product ranges for ladies, men’s, kids, and maternity wear including underwear, casual and outerwear. Prepares technical sketches, tech packs, and conducts Risk Analysis (RA) and prototype reviews with technical teams. Conducts trend and competitor research to identify product opportunities; executes fit and construction for seamless and wearable tech products. Supports innovation initiatives with internal innovation and central teams.
Senior Fashion Designer (Fit & Construction Executive Trainee / Internship / Product Development Department) at Brandix Apparel Solutions
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Collaborated with merchandising, sampling for fabric/trim/prints/embellishment development. Presented design concepts and line-ups to customers and supported customer visits. Developed seamless patterns and conducted fit evaluations; provided feedback to engineers to optimize knitting programs. Created initial specifications and tech packs for innovative seamless products. Explored garment construction and bonding solutions for global activewear brands including Lululemon, Puma, Patagonia, and Nike.
Product Development / Line Internship (MAS Linea Intimo) at MAS Linea Intimo
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Participated in design and development training including BECOM and Saplacar innovation projects, and supported studio design developments for internal initiatives. Completed advanced training in lean management, seam/fit/construction, and brand ix apparel solutions programs.

Education

B.Des (Hons) Fashion Design & Product Development at Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing, University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Certificate in Marketing at University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Certificate in Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design at Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (listed under education)
January 11, 2030 - August 12, 2026

Qualifications

B.Des (Hons) Fashion Design & Product Development
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Certificate in Marketing
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - August 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Education, Retail