Hello! Thanks for visiting my profile. I am an multidisciplinary designer with a skill set in both graphic and fashion design. I help identify innovative creative solutions in the industry while maintaining brand identity. I am a team player with exceptional management skills and an innovative vision in search of suitable opportunities. If I pique your interest please say hello!…

Nayomi Kuijlenburg

Hello! Thanks for visiting my profile. I am an multidisciplinary designer with a skill set in both graphic and fashion design. I help identify innovative creative solutions in the industry while maintaining brand identity. I am a team player with exceptional management skills and an innovative vision in search of suitable opportunities. If I pique your interest please say hello!…

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I am an multidisciplinary designer with a skill set in both graphic and fashion design. I help identify innovative creative solutions in the industry while maintaining brand identity. I am a team player with exceptional management skills and an innovative vision in search of suitable opportunities. If I pique your interest please say hello!

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Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at All Around Designer
March 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance designer specializing in women’s/men’s apparel, accessory designs, print designs, branding/packaging and promotional design; designed logo and placement prints for start up brand; created wedding stationary and singage; supported a SS23 high-end loungewear product photoshoot for a new brand launch.
Apparel Designer and E-commerce Web Designer at Freelance Designer
February 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Developed e-commerce websites and CAD development for product lines; created CADs and linesheets for women’s athleisure; provided art direction and inspirational material for clients to build photo stories for websites; created an e-commerce website and researched/applied apps to upsell, cross-sell, and retarget.
Associate Designer, Woven Tops at Cato Fashions
March 1, 2018 - April 1, 2020
Product development for women’s woven tops; presented design concepts based on trends; created market-appropriate collections; collaborated with technical and production teams on handoffs; attended buyer meetings and assisted with the buying process; cross-functional collaboration to maintain workflow.
Associate Designer at Authentic Lifestyle Products
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Product development of active and athleisure wear; researched seasonal trends; prepared presentation boards; pitched design concepts; contributed to catalogs and trade-show materials.
Freelance Designer at Lukka Lux
November 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016
Researched seasonal trends; prepared and maintained presentation boards; pitched design concepts; designed fashion catalogs and booth graphics for trade shows.
Print Designer at Calvin Klein / Edward Roth / Mix Apparel / Julia Haert LLC / Sunham Home Fashions (Freelance)
November 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016
Allover prints, graphics, and applique development for handbags; moodboards for CK; designed textile prints for bedding, CAD bedmaps, prepared factory specs.
Senior Art Associate, Science at American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
April 1, 2006 - July 1, 2012
Editorial design; art directed and recruited in-house designers/freelancers; trained entry-level designers; managed multiple projects under short deadlines; presented design concepts to editors and scientists; designed online graphics; recruited freelancers and negotiated pricing; prepared online graphics for the weekly Science homepage; AAAS Excel Award: Gold Award 2010.
Junior Art Associate, Science at American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
April 1, 2004 - April 1, 2006
Editorial design; photo research, photo editing, color correcting, and file preparation; contributed to covers, logos, posters, illustrations, and layout design; assisted with online graphics for the weekly Science homepage; recruited freelancers and negotiated pricing and deadlines.
Editorial Designer (Project) at Magnetic State Design Studio
April 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Editorial design for Journal of International Student Recruitment 2015 (JISR); photo research, photo retouching, color correction, and file preparation; prepared PowerPoint presentations for JISR 2015.
Freelance Data Visualization Designer (Project) at Ideas 42
October 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
With input from Ideas 42 Associates, turned data into visual graphics showing key project results; developed an information graphic page tying in all graphic results.
Freelance Designer (Project-based, Part-time) at Self-Employed / All Around Designer
March 1, 2023 - Present
Designer for Women’s/Men’s apparel, accessories, print designs, branding/packaging, and promotional design; assisting in fashion shoots; designed wedding invitations; logo design and allover/placement prints for startup brands; assisted with SS23 high-end loungewear product photoshoot and product development for the collection
Apparel Designer and E-commerce Web Designer at Self-Employed / New York, NY
February 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Developed e-commerce websites & CAD development for product lines; CADs and linesheet development for Women’s Athleisure; provided art direction and inspirational material for clients to build photo stories for websites; created e-commerce website and researched/ applied apps to assist with upselling, cross-selling, and retargeting
Associate Designer at Lukka Lux
November 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016
Researched seasonal trends; prepared and maintained presentation boards; pitched design concepts; designed fashion catalog and booth graphic designs for trade shows
Print Designer at Freelance Designer (Calvin Klein; Edward Roth; Mix Apparel; Julia Haart LLC; Sunham Home Fashions)
November 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016
Allover prints, graphics and applique development for handbags and creating moodboards for CK, children’s apparel and home fashions; developed placement and seamless prints; applied color reduction, colorways and repeats to prints; designed appliqué and logo graphics; created watercolor prints, embroidery prints and logo designs; designed textile prints for bedding, CAD bedmaps, and prepared specs for factories
Freelance Designer (Project) at Magnetic State Design Studio
April 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Editorial design for Journal of International Student Recruitment 2015 (JISR); photo research, photo retouching, color correcting, and file preparation; PowerPoint presentation design for JISR 2015

Education

Associate in Applied Science at Parsons The New School For Design
December 1, 2013 - December 10, 2025
Bachelors of Science Art, Visual Communications, Graphic Design at Towson University
January 1, 2003 - December 10, 2025
Associate in Applied Science, Fashion Design at Parsons The New School For Design
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science, Art, Visual Communications, Graphic Design at Towson University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Excel Award: Gold Award 2010
January 1, 2010 - December 10, 2025
Excel Award: Gold Award
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Science Journal: Award for Overall Excellence in Editorial Design
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Lukka Lux Product, Print and Catalog Design

    For Spring/Summer 2018 collection, the inspiration is highligted on Moodboard and color and fabric boards. I designed the3D abstract print using the staircase image requested by the Creative Director that also plays the color theme for the season; Logo graphics on bra, crop top; emboss logo on sweatshirt and the cartoon theme inspiration for tanktop. I also designed the catalog for the season and assisted during photoshoot. The sports bra, tanktop and sweatshirt were top sellers and were promoted by IG influencers and celebrities

    Please visit my online portfolio to see samples of my work: https://www.twine.net/signin