Hi, I’m Sajana Helanjith. I’m a Fashion Designer and Design Engineer with a B.Des (Hons) in Fashion Design and Product Development from the University of Moratuwa. I currently work as a Freelance Fashion Designer and previously served as an Executive Design Engineer at MAS Kreeda, contributing to Nike. I’m skilled in seamless knitting technology and Adobe Creative Suite, and I love blending creativity with technical precision. Beyond design, I’m passionate about design education and STEAM, teaching at Innovator Park and mentoring interns, while collaborating with global brands and communities to design with purpose.

Sajana Helanjith

Hi, I’m Sajana Helanjith. I’m a Fashion Designer and Design Engineer with a B.Des (Hons) in Fashion Design and Product Development from the University of Moratuwa. I currently work as a Freelance Fashion Designer and previously served as an Executive Design Engineer at MAS Kreeda, contributing to Nike. I’m skilled in seamless knitting technology and Adobe Creative Suite, and I love blending creativity with technical precision. Beyond design, I’m passionate about design education and STEAM, teaching at Innovator Park and mentoring interns, while collaborating with global brands and communities to design with purpose.

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Hi, I’m Sajana Helanjith. I’m a Fashion Designer and Design Engineer with a B.Des (Hons) in Fashion Design and Product Development from the University of Moratuwa. I currently work as a Freelance Fashion Designer and previously served as an Executive Design Engineer at MAS Kreeda, contributing to Nike. I’m skilled in seamless knitting technology and Adobe Creative Suite, and I love blending creativity with technical precision.

Beyond design, I’m passionate about design education and STEAM, teaching at Innovator Park and mentoring interns, while collaborating with global brands and communities to design with purpose.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Executive Design Engineer at MAS Kreeda
December 31, 2023 - August 26, 2025
Worked nearly two years as an executive design engineer in the circular knit sector for Nike. MAS Kreeda is a pioneer in producing and fulfilling Nike seamless products as its third largest vendor worldwide. Developed skills in engineered knit technology and yarn technology, contributing to high-quality seamless product manufacturing.
Design Intern at MAS Bodyline
December 31, 2019 - August 26, 2025
Gained initial design industry experience at MAS Bodyline, focusing on intimate production processes. Developed a men’s underwear product that was selected by Lululemon and collaborated with the IT team to develop a UI design for the digital wardrobe BPL360.
Instructor at Innovator Park Kandy
January 1, 2024 - Present
Serve as a Design Instructor, guiding children in design thinking and fashion through STEAM education. This role involves nurturing creativity in younger generations by integrating art and fashion into their learning experiences, helping transform imagination into reality.
Executive Design Engineer at MAS Kreeda – Biyagama
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Worked in the circular knit sector for Nike; MAS Kreeda is a Nike seamless products vendor. Honed engineered knit technology and yarn technology, contributing to Nike seamless product development as a key vendor.
Designer at Theweb Agency (PVT) Ltd
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Concept development, color selection, and guiding interns in applying core design principles during graphic design and UI design work. Developed concept sketches to support 3D modeling processes.
Instructor at Innovator Park - Kandy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Part-time Design Instructor guiding children in design thinking and fashion through STEAM education, fostering creativity by integrating art and fashion into hands-on learning experiences.
Freelance Fashion Designer & Illustrator at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Providing fashion sketching, illustrations, tech packs, and digital drawings for international clients online, delivering customized design solutions aligned with client briefs and brand aesthetics.

Education

Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Fashion Design and Product Development at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Master of Business Administration – MBA at University of Peradeniya
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
G.C.E. Advanced Level at Kingswood College Kandy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
B. Des (Hons) in Fashion Design and Product Development at University of Moratuwa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Master of Business Administration at University of Peradeniya
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
G.C.E. Advanced Level at Kingswood College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

YSALI certificate
January 1, 2025 - May 14, 2026
Ivoice Cartoonist – Award and Certificate
January 1, 2018 - May 14, 2026
Best Sculptor – Kingswood College Awards
January 1, 2014 - May 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other, Media & Entertainment, Retail