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I'm a fashion designer with 11 years in the industry, skilled in womenswear, menswear, sleepwear, lingerie, and more. I excel in end-to-end design processes—from concept and trend research to fabric sourcing, technical design, sampling, and production—delivering high-quality, commercially viable collections. I lead with collaboration, mentoring junior designers and cross-functional teams, building strong partnerships with buyers and merchandisers, and crafting brand identities. I'm passionate about sustainability and ethical practices and have a track record of launching showrooms, campaigns, and retail experiences that enhance brand storytelling.…I'm a fashion designer with 11 years in the industry, skilled in womenswear, menswear, sleepwear, lingerie, and more. I excel in end-to-end design processes—from concept and trend research to fabric sourcing, technical design, sampling, and production—delivering high-quality, commercially viable collections. I lead with collaboration, mentoring junior designers and cross-functional teams, building strong partnerships with buyers and merchandisers, and crafting brand identities. I'm passionate about sustainability and ethical practices and have a track record of launching showrooms, campaigns, and retail experiences that enhance brand storytelling.

Stephanie Diasz

Designer, Brand Designer, Creative Director, +3

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I'm a fashion designer with 11 years in the industry, skilled in womenswear, menswear, sleepwear, lingerie, and more. I excel in end-to-end design processes—from concept and trend research to fabric sourcing, technical design, sampling, and production—delivering high-quality, commercially viable collections. I lead with collaboration, mentoring junior designers and cross-functional teams, building strong partnerships with buyers and merchandisers, and crafting brand identities. I'm passionate about sustainability and ethical practices and have a track record of launching showrooms, campaigns, and retail experiences that enhance brand storytelling.…I'm a fashion designer with 11 years in the industry, skilled in womenswear, menswear, sleepwear, lingerie, and more. I excel in end-to-end design processes—from concept and trend research to fabric sourcing, technical design, sampling, and production—delivering high-quality, commercially viable collections. I lead with collaboration, mentoring junior designers and cross-functional teams, building strong partnerships with buyers and merchandisers, and crafting brand identities. I'm passionate about sustainability and ethical practices and have a track record of launching showrooms, campaigns, and retail experiences that enhance brand storytelling.

Available to hire

I’m a fashion designer with 11 years in the industry, skilled in womenswear, menswear, sleepwear, lingerie, and more. I excel in end-to-end design processes—from concept and trend research to fabric sourcing, technical design, sampling, and production—delivering high-quality, commercially viable collections.

I lead with collaboration, mentoring junior designers and cross-functional teams, building strong partnerships with buyers and merchandisers, and crafting brand identities. I’m passionate about sustainability and ethical practices and have a track record of launching showrooms, campaigns, and retail experiences that enhance brand storytelling.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Sinhala, Sinhalese

Intermediate

Work Experience

Fashion Designer - Senior Executive at NK Ventures (Pvt) Ltd.

October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024

Led end-to-end design development, trend research, fabric sourcing, technical design, sampling, and final production. Specialized in sleepwear and intimates; developed brand identity, showrooms, and campaigns; managed branding, digital marketing, and social media; led photography assets and cross-functional launches; mentored junior designers; built long-term client relationships.

Fashion Designer - Senior Executive at NK Ventures (Pvt) Ltd.

October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2024

Led end-to-end design development from concept to production, including trend research, fabric sourcing, technical design, and sampling. Specialized in sleepwear and intimates with a focus on product innovation; designed and launched showrooms and seasonal collections; directed visual merchandising and managed fabric and trim sourcing, cost control, and brand identity. Trained and mentored junior designers and cross-functional teams; built long-term client relationships to drive repeat business.

Fashion Designer - Senior Executive at Cool Planet (Pvt) Ltd

September 30, 2021 - September 30, 2021

Spearheaded collections with innovative design, detailed research, and precise tech pack creation; managed sample evaluations and fit adjustments; conducted trend analysis; built partnerships with buyers and merchandisers to align with market demand.

Fashion Designer - Senior Executive at ODEL (Pvt) Ltd & COCO (Cotton Collection)

May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021

Led design for four flagship menswear brands, delivering seasonal collections aligned with market trends and customer needs.

Fashion Designer - Senior Executive at ODEL (Pvt) Ltd & COCO (Cotton Collection)

November 1, 2016 - May 31, 2021

Led design for four flagship menswear brands, delivering seasonal collections aligned with brand direction; collaborated with buyers and merchandisers to ensure product offerings met demand and sales goals.

Founder / Fashion Designer at DFJ International

November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016

Designed and developed comprehensive fashion design processes; led collection development from concept to merchandising; fostered supplier and buyer relationships; coordinated logistics and photo shoots; led graphic and packaging design initiatives; grew brand presence through social media campaigns.

Founder / Fashion Designer at DFJ International

January 1, 2015 - November 30, 2016

Designed and developed comprehensive fashion design processes; drove collection development from concept to merchandising; built supplier and buyer relationships; coordinated logistics and planned photo shoots; led graphic and packaging design; amplified brand presence through targeted social media campaigns.

Development Merchandiser at H&M / Emjay International

August 31, 2014 - August 31, 2014

Collaborated with H&M buyers to ensure smooth collaboration; led sourcing initiatives; maintained high production quality standards; managed trim inventory and communication with suppliers; prepared samples and CPS-compliant designs.

Fashion Designer at Al Salem International

August 31, 2014 - August 31, 2014

Developed street-casual and clubwear collections based on market trends; managed tech specs and fit improvements; built relationships with buyers and merchandisers; coordinated sampling and visual merchandising.

Development Merchandiser at Al Salem International

August 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Developed street-casual and clubwear collections; coordinated model casting and styling; conducted trend analysis and fit improvements; created tech packs and maintained trim inventory; built relationships with buyers and merchandisers.

Development Merchandiser at H&M Emjay International

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Led communication with H&M buyers; managed sourcing of materials and trims; ensured production processes met CPS guidelines and quality standards; prepared trim sheets and supported production schedule.