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I am a fashion creative with a decade of experience, passionate about style, innovation, and self-expression. I enjoy shaping trends and collaborating to deliver customer-focused collections. I’m expanding into 3D design to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and precision in fashion development, combining craftsmanship with technology to push the boundaries of fashion.
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Work Experience
In-house / Family Business Contributor at Family business
July 1, 2024 - PresentActive contribution to family business with in-store and online customer service; integrated AI into digital marketing; contributed to website development, brand packaging design, and product photography; completed Browzwear 3D garment creation course (VStitcher 101, 201, 301) and earned Browzwear University certifications.
In-house Consultant / Family Business Contributor at Family Business
July 1, 2024 - PresentActively contributed to family business, gaining hands-on experience in both in-store and online customer service; integrated AI into digital marketing; aided website development, brand packaging design, and product photography; completed Browzwear 3D garment creation course and earned Browzwear University certificates (VStitcher 101, 201, 301).
Junior Manager (Senior Designer): Design & Development at Star Garments (PVT) Ltd
June 30, 2024 - October 16, 2025Designed and developed customer-oriented collections for US brands; created design technical packs; liaised with merchandisers and sample room; prepared visual presentations for buyer visits; created Kids and Sleep Ranges for UK roadshows; developed sleepwear for Soma; designed men's graphic T-shirts; collaborated with the 3D team to develop 3D visuals; mentored junior designers and interns.
Junior Manager (Senior Designer): Design & Development at Star Garments (Pvt) Ltd
June 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025Designed and created customer-oriented collections for US brands (Chico’s, Soma, Poncho); built seasonal ranges; authored design technical packs; liaised with merchandisers and sample rooms; developed 3D visuals for presentations.
Assistant Manager - Fashion Designing: Design & Marketing at Timex Garment (Private) Ltd
July 31, 2023 - October 16, 2025Designed to buyer requirements; mentored junior designers; conducted trend research (WGSN); created weekly collections; prepared design technical packs; managed fabric selection and fabric ordering; attended development and post-production fittings; led weekly photoshoots and contributed to sales meetings.
Assistant Manager - Fashion Designing at Timex Garment (Private) Ltd
July 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025Designed weekly-based collections for Blouse and Evening Separates; compiled design packs; selected fabrics; supported development and fittings; managed weekly photoshoots; participated in sales meetings to optimize product.
Senior Fashion Designer at Kelly Felder Brand - Tranzlife Pvt Ltd
April 30, 2018 - October 16, 2025Designed and managed seasonal collections; mentored interns; conducted trend research; created design tech sheets and fabric/files management; supervised fittings and development samples.
Senior Fashion Designer at Tranzlife Pvt Ltd – Kelly Felder Brand
April 1, 2018 - October 16, 2025Designed casual blouse and evening separates; managed weekly collections; mentored interns; collaborated with Head of Design.
Senior Fashion Designer at Timex Garment (Private) Ltd – Aviraté Brand
August 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025Trend research; designed seasonal collections; mentored interns; managed fabric files; supported development and post-production samples; supervised photoshoots; liaised with sales and production teams.
Fashion Designer at ODEL PLC
December 31, 2013 - October 16, 2025Designed silhouettes for Embark and LUV SL brands; created flat sketches, design packs, mood/colour boards; liaised with merchandisers and sample room; prepared seasonal collection booklets and participated in fittings and photoshoots.
Fashion Designer at ODEL PLC (Embark and LUV SL Brands)
December 1, 2013 - October 16, 2025Designed silhouettes for Embark and LUV SL; prepared design technical packs; compiled mood boards, flats in Illustrator; liaised with merchandisers; attended fittings; created Rozzy July collection mood/colour boards.
Freelance Designer at Trischel Fabrics (Pvt) Ltd - MAS Holdings
October 31, 2012 - October 16, 2025Liaised with the Fabric Technology team to meet design requirements; reported to the CEO on design progress; contributed to the development of tricot, circular knits, and functional fabrics for lingerie, swimwear, sportswear, and athleisure.
Freelance Designer at Trischel Fabrics (Pvt) Ltd, MAS Holdings
October 1, 2012 - October 16, 2025Liaised with Fabric Technology team to meet design requirements; reported directly to the CEO.
Education
BA (Hons) Fashion Degree at Northumbria University, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fashion and Textiles at Academy of Design, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Diploma in Fashion Design at Lanka Institute Fashion Technology, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Primary and Secondary School Education (GCE Ordinary Level) at Mahamaya Girl’s College Kandy, Sri Lanka
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2007BA (Hons) Fashion Degree at Northumbria University, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fashion and Textiles at Academy of Design, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Diploma in Fashion Design at Lanka Institute Fashion Technology, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009GCE Ordinary Level at Mahamaya Girl’s College, Kandy, Sri Lanka
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2007Qualifications
VStitcher 101 – Browzwear University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2024VStitcher 201 – Browzwear University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2024VStitcher 301 – Browzwear University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2024Colour Management of Textiles Module 1
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024Colour Management of Textiles Module 1: Principles of colour development, assessment, communication and approval
February 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025Completion in VStitcher 101
August 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025Completion in VStitcher 201
August 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025Completion in VStitcher 301
August 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution, Education
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