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Hi, I’m Vinara Hettiarachchi, a creative and driven student from Sri Lanka with a passion for fashion and international business. I began with an engineering mindset and design experience, then pivoted toward commerce with a focus on sustainability, aiming to help move Sri Lanka’s fashion industry toward a more responsible future. I love expressing style through practical projects and collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life. As the founder of NARA by Vi, I lead branding, marketing and content collaborations while building partnerships with customers and creators. I’ve contributed to school clubs and completed a BTEC Engineering course, and I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business at Otago. I’m eager to connect with like-minded people who can inspire me to grow and make a real impact.…Hi, I’m Vinara Hettiarachchi, a creative and driven student from Sri Lanka with a passion for fashion and international business. I began with an engineering mindset and design experience, then pivoted toward commerce with a focus on sustainability, aiming to help move Sri Lanka’s fashion industry toward a more responsible future. I love expressing style through practical projects and collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life. As the founder of NARA by Vi, I lead branding, marketing and content collaborations while building partnerships with customers and creators. I’ve contributed to school clubs and completed a BTEC Engineering course, and I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business at Otago. I’m eager to connect with like-minded people who can inspire me to grow and make a real impact.

Vinara Hettiarachchi

Brand Designer, Designer, Creative Director, +7

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Hi, I’m Vinara Hettiarachchi, a creative and driven student from Sri Lanka with a passion for fashion and international business. I began with an engineering mindset and design experience, then pivoted toward commerce with a focus on sustainability, aiming to help move Sri Lanka’s fashion industry toward a more responsible future. I love expressing style through practical projects and collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life. As the founder of NARA by Vi, I lead branding, marketing and content collaborations while building partnerships with customers and creators. I’ve contributed to school clubs and completed a BTEC Engineering course, and I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business at Otago. I’m eager to connect with like-minded people who can inspire me to grow and make a real impact.…Hi, I’m Vinara Hettiarachchi, a creative and driven student from Sri Lanka with a passion for fashion and international business. I began with an engineering mindset and design experience, then pivoted toward commerce with a focus on sustainability, aiming to help move Sri Lanka’s fashion industry toward a more responsible future. I love expressing style through practical projects and collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life. As the founder of NARA by Vi, I lead branding, marketing and content collaborations while building partnerships with customers and creators. I’ve contributed to school clubs and completed a BTEC Engineering course, and I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business at Otago. I’m eager to connect with like-minded people who can inspire me to grow and make a real impact.

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February 26, 2026

Dunedin, New Zealand

Hi, I’m Vinara Hettiarachchi, a creative and driven student from Sri Lanka with a passion for fashion and international business. I began with an engineering mindset and design experience, then pivoted toward commerce with a focus on sustainability, aiming to help move Sri Lanka’s fashion industry toward a more responsible future. I love expressing style through practical projects and collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life.

As the founder of NARA by Vi, I lead branding, marketing and content collaborations while building partnerships with customers and creators. I’ve contributed to school clubs and completed a BTEC Engineering course, and I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business at Otago. I’m eager to connect with like-minded people who can inspire me to grow and make a real impact.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Sinhala, Sinhalese

Intermediate

Korean

Beginner

Work Experience

Brand Owner and Founder at NARA

January 1, 2026 - Present

Founder and owner of the startup fashion brand NARA; developed sustainable fabrics, built collaborations with content creators, organized fashion shows, and grew brand presence with a focus on sustainability.

Intern at Hirdaramani Centre of Operations

January 1, 2025 - Present

Intern at Hirdaramani Centre of Operations; gained exposure to production and operations; contributed to team tasks and observed efficient workflows.

Brand Owner & Founder at NARA by Vi

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Founded and growing a start‑up fashion/brand; responsible for branding, social media marketing, collaborations with content creators, and sustainable fabrics; built customer relationships and partnerships; launched the brand and developed initial collections.

Intern - Centre of Operations at Hirdaramani Centre of Operations

March 31, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Seven months of general management training with rotations in Merchandising, Supply Chain, Design, PD & Technical; LEAN program involvement; personal project creating a pair of Jorts; exposure to operations efficiency and collaboration with customers and content creators.

Model at NARA by Vi

January 1, 2026 - January 31, 2026

Modelling for a start‑up brand to gain field experience and support branding/marketing efforts.

Intern, Centre of Operations at Hirdaramani Centre of Operations

March 31, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Supported operations tasks and gained exposure to manufacturing and supply chain processes at a Sri Lankan facility.

Brand Owner and Founder at NARA by Vi

January 1, 2025 - Present

Launched and led a fashion-startup focusing on sustainable fabrics; built collaborations with content creators and customers, and developed branding and marketing strategies.