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Fashion Design graduate (UCA, UK) with 2+ years of dual-lens experience across high-end London studio design and Sri Lankan commercial apparel manufacturing. I translate creative concepts into production-ready garments through detailed pattern drafting, draping, and fit alterations, while maintaining rigorous structural and quality standards. I’m technically strong across the full design lifecycle—from mood boards and technical sketches to complete Tech Packs (BOM, spec sheets, and grading). I’m commercially aware, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across fast-paced teams and production timelines.…Fashion Design graduate (UCA, UK) with 2+ years of dual-lens experience across high-end London studio design and Sri Lankan commercial apparel manufacturing. I translate creative concepts into production-ready garments through detailed pattern drafting, draping, and fit alterations, while maintaining rigorous structural and quality standards. I’m technically strong across the full design lifecycle—from mood boards and technical sketches to complete Tech Packs (BOM, spec sheets, and grading). I’m commercially aware, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across fast-paced teams and production timelines.

Ashini Ihansika

Designer, Costume Designer, Textile Designer, +1

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Fashion Design graduate (UCA, UK) with 2+ years of dual-lens experience across high-end London studio design and Sri Lankan commercial apparel manufacturing. I translate creative concepts into production-ready garments through detailed pattern drafting, draping, and fit alterations, while maintaining rigorous structural and quality standards. I’m technically strong across the full design lifecycle—from mood boards and technical sketches to complete Tech Packs (BOM, spec sheets, and grading). I’m commercially aware, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across fast-paced teams and production timelines.…Fashion Design graduate (UCA, UK) with 2+ years of dual-lens experience across high-end London studio design and Sri Lankan commercial apparel manufacturing. I translate creative concepts into production-ready garments through detailed pattern drafting, draping, and fit alterations, while maintaining rigorous structural and quality standards. I’m technically strong across the full design lifecycle—from mood boards and technical sketches to complete Tech Packs (BOM, spec sheets, and grading). I’m commercially aware, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across fast-paced teams and production timelines.

Available to hire

Fashion Design graduate (UCA, UK) with 2+ years of dual-lens experience across high-end London studio design and Sri Lankan commercial apparel manufacturing. I translate creative concepts into production-ready garments through detailed pattern drafting, draping, and fit alterations, while maintaining rigorous structural and quality standards.

I’m technically strong across the full design lifecycle—from mood boards and technical sketches to complete Tech Packs (BOM, spec sheets, and grading). I’m commercially aware, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across fast-paced teams and production timelines.

Skills

Fashion Design

Adobe Illustrator

Technical Illustration

Fashion Illustration

Leadership

Experience Level

Fashion Design

Expert

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Technical Illustration

Expert

Fashion Illustration

Intermediate

Leadership

Intermediate

Adobe Photoshop

Intermediate

Work Experience

Front-of-House Team Member / Reception (Part-Time) at Côte Restaurant

January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Handled guest reception, reservations, and front-of-house operations in a high-volume London hospitality environment. Demonstrated professional communication with an international clientele and effective problem-solving under pressure. Balanced a rigorous operational schedule while continuing freelance design work and trend research, maintaining time-management and corporate discipline.

Fashion Designer / Freelance at Freelance (niche private client design practice)

August 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025

Managed a freelance fashion design practice for private clients, delivering custom menswear and womenswear development from sketch through construction. Produced comprehensive production-ready tech packs including BOM, size measurement specification sheets (Size M), and detailed construction/assembly guidelines for premium sampling. Performed advanced pattern drafting, manual cutting, draping, and targeted structural fit alterations to achieve contemporary silhouettes across multiple fabrications (denim, twill, and four-way stretch). Ensured accuracy and commercial feasibility through disciplined development, sampling workflow support, and fit refinement.

Fashion Designer / Freelance at Freelance

August 1, 2023 - November 30, 2025

Managed a niche freelance design practice for private clients, delivering custom womenswear/menswear development from sketch through construction. Produced production-ready tech packs including BOM, size measurement specification sheets (Size M), and detailed construction guidelines for premium sampling. Completed advanced pattern drafting, manual cutting, draping, and targeted fit alterations to achieve precise contemporary silhouettes across denim, twill, and four-way stretch. Ensured garments met structural and quality standards while translating creative concepts into commercially viable outcomes.

Design Intern at Siah Howard LTD

May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022

Collaborated on high-end womenswear occasionwear and bridal collections by supporting pattern cutting, draping, and garment construction for delicate, structured fabrics. Assisted with toile fittings, sampling adjustments, and refinements to achieve runway/commercial sample quality. Helped streamline studio workflow and cross-functional tasks to meet fast production and fashion-week deadlines.

Design Intern at Star Garments

January 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020

Supported fashion design operations for apparel production by assisting with pattern cutting, draping, garment construction, and sampling refinements. Contributed to translating creative concepts into finished samples through toile fittings, adjustments, and aesthetic improvements, while helping maintain studio workflows and deadlines.