I’m Sanjeewa, a Fashion R&D and Product Development Specialist with a track record of delivering performance-driven apparel solutions for global brands like Nike, Calvin Klein, Gymshark, and Victoria’s Secret. I specialize in material innovation, fabric development, and translating design concepts into scalable production. I enjoy collaborating with clients and turning creative ideas into bulk-ready products, leveraging 3D prototyping with Browzwear to speed up development. My experience spans from initial concept through bulk production, including leading fabric innovations, CAD design workflows, and lean initiatives that improve bulk realization. I am passionate about fashion research, cultural identity, and innovation-led design, and I am open to international opportunities.

Sanjeewa Vimukthi Wijesundara

I’m Sanjeewa, a Fashion R&D and Product Development Specialist with a track record of delivering performance-driven apparel solutions for global brands like Nike, Calvin Klein, Gymshark, and Victoria’s Secret. I specialize in material innovation, fabric development, and translating design concepts into scalable production. I enjoy collaborating with clients and turning creative ideas into bulk-ready products, leveraging 3D prototyping with Browzwear to speed up development. My experience spans from initial concept through bulk production, including leading fabric innovations, CAD design workflows, and lean initiatives that improve bulk realization. I am passionate about fashion research, cultural identity, and innovation-led design, and I am open to international opportunities.

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I’m Sanjeewa, a Fashion R&D and Product Development Specialist with a track record of delivering performance-driven apparel solutions for global brands like Nike, Calvin Klein, Gymshark, and Victoria’s Secret. I specialize in material innovation, fabric development, and translating design concepts into scalable production. I enjoy collaborating with clients and turning creative ideas into bulk-ready products, leveraging 3D prototyping with Browzwear to speed up development.

My experience spans from initial concept through bulk production, including leading fabric innovations, CAD design workflows, and lean initiatives that improve bulk realization. I am passionate about fashion research, cultural identity, and innovation-led design, and I am open to international opportunities.

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Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Executive – Research & Development at South Asia Textiles (Pvt) Ltd
August 1, 2025 - Present
Lead development of collections for global brands including Nike, Calvin Klein, Gymshark, and Victoria’s Secret. Present concepts and development updates to international brand teams and stakeholders. Developed high-performance swimwear fabrics with enhanced durability, chlorine resistance, and hand feel. Created 4 textured fabric innovations validated for bulk production. Achieved 4 fabric approvals for bulk, strengthening innovation-to-production conversion.
Design Executive – Global Design Team at Stretchline (Pvt) Ltd
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Developed 35+ CAD designs per season across 12 concept stories for global markets. Contributed to 5+ bulk styles, including a non-apparel narrow fabric innovation. Created trim catalogs and concept-driven stories using 2D and 3D prototypes. Utilized Browzwear to improve design visualization and development efficiency. Led Lean initiatives improving bulk realization from 2–3 to 4+ styles per cycle.
Product Development Executive (Swimwear) at MAS Linea Aqua – Hanwella
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Developed products across women’s, men’s, Gen Z, and boardshort categories. Led development of a new boardshort range (6 designs, 3 taken to bulk). Conducted fit testing and prototype evaluations for performance improvement. Supported bulk realization of 6+ garments for export production.
Fashion Designer (Freelance) at Charini – The Concept Studio (Pvt) Ltd
February 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026
Translated client requirements into production-ready garments. Supported fittings, garment construction, and final quality improvements. Coordinated sourcing, production, and supplier communication.
Trainee Designer at Kalathri Guruge Design Studio
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Assisted in design development, sourcing, and garment construction.

Education

Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Fashion Design & Product Development (Upper Second Class) at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
MAAT at Association of Accounting Technicians
January 1, 2015 - April 19, 2026

Qualifications

MAS Lean – Yellow Belt
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail