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Thiranya Arani Athuraliya

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I'm Thiranya, a fashion designer based in Auckland, New Zealand, with a hands-on approach to designing apparel, footwear, and accessories for retail and academic projects.

About

I’m Thiranya, a fashion designer based in Auckland, New Zealand, with a hands-on approach to designing apparel, footwear, and accessories for retail and academic projects. I translate concepts into compelling visuals, manage end-to-end design cycles, and align designs with brand identity and market trends. I’m passionate about sustainability, functionality, and delivering design excellence while collaborating across teams to bring products to life.

I enjoy developing tech packs, crafting packaging concepts, and styling shoots to tell cohesive product stories. My work emphasizes practical construction, material storytelling, and a keen eye for detail that supports brand storytelling and market relevance.

  • 3 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • Sinhala, SinhaleseFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • FrenchAdvanced
  • TamilAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Consumer Goods
  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 5 roles

Fashion Designer · D. Samson & Sons (PVT) LtdJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Designing commercial and seasonal footwear collections including casual and athleisure ranges aligned with brand strategy; creating technical packs, detailed digital illustrations, and development sheets for production; coordinating material sourcing, samples, and fit evaluations; collaborating on packaging concepts and branding for retail display; managing styling for photoshoots and campaigns; contributing to cross-department feedback to optimize designs.

Fashion Designer · Sampson & Sons (PVT) LtdJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Designing commercial and seasonal footwear collections including casual and athletic ranges aligned with brand strategy. Creating technical packs, detailed digital illustrations, and development sheets for production. Conducting material sourcing, sample coordination, and fit evaluations to ensure functional and aesthetic success. Collaborating on packaging concepts and branding solutions for retail display and product presentation. Managing styling and coordination for photoshoots, campaigns, and visual content generation. Participating in team-based feedback loops to optimize designs across departments and collections. Creative and detail-oriented fashion designer with hands-on experience in designing apparel, footwear, accessories, and packaging for retail and academic projects.

Fashion Designer · Samson & Sons (PVT) LtdJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Designing commercial and seasonal footwear collections aligned with brand strategy.

Junior Fashion Designer · Nil StoreJan 2023 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo
Junior Fashion Designer · Nils StoreJan 2023 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education· 12

Bachelor’s (Hons) in Fashion Design & Pattern Making · Mod’Art International, Sri Lanka2021 – 2024
GCE Advanced Level Examination · Sujatha Vidyalaya, Sri Lanka2007 – 2020
Professional Certificate in Marketing · Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM)2021 – 2025
Bachelor’s (Hons) in Fashion Design & Pattern Making · Mod’Art International, Sri Lanka2021 – 2024

Certifications and awards· 8

Professional Certificate in Marketing2021

Distinction Grade

GCE Advanced Level Examination2007 – 2020
Professional Certificate in Marketing2021
Bachelor’s (Hons) in Fashion Design & Pattern Making2021 – 2024

Second Upper Class

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