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Creative Fashion & Textile Designer with industry and academic experience in product development, textile innovation, garment technology, knitwear, sustainable fashion and design research. Experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative products from concept to commercialization.
Skilled in textile prints, colorways and fabric concept development, trend/market research, and preparing technical presentations and customer development packages. Also experienced as a temporary instructor supporting design research, design development, product development, knitting, garment technology and pattern-making practical sessions.
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English
Advanced
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Advanced
Work Experience
Trainee Technical Department at MAS Kreeda, Biyagama
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Completed a 2-month traineeship in the technical department, focusing on technical aspects of textile and apparel manufacturing.
Trainee Textile Designer at Hayleys Fabric PLC
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Gained hands-on experience in textile design through an 8-month trainee position, learning about fabric types, textile production, and design processes.
Academic Instructor at Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering, University of Moratuwa
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Teaching and instructing students in the field of textile and apparel engineering, sharing industry and academic knowledge to prepare students for careers in fashion and textile design.
Designer at Teejay Lanka PLC
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Worked as a designer focusing on fashion and textile design projects, applying innovative techniques and sustainable practices in the development of designs and textiles.
Designer & Developer Innovation & Development (Technical/Design Development Role) at Teejay Lanka PLC
February 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026Developed innovative textile and apparel products, designing textile prints, colorways and fabric concepts. Conducted trend and market research to support customer and product development. Collaborated closely with merchandising, production and quality teams to manage developments from concept through commercialization. Prepared technical presentations and customer development packages, and supported sustainable product development initiatives.
Designer & Developer Innovation & Development at Teejay Lanka PLC
February 1, 2024 - April 30, 2026Developed innovative textile and apparel products. Designed textile prints, colorways and fabric concepts, and conducted trend and market research. Collaborated with merchandising, production, and quality teams, managing developments from concepts to commercialization. Prepared technical presentations and customer development packages and supported sustainable product development initiatives.
Designer, Innovation and Development at Teejay Lanka PLC
February 1, 2024 - PresentResponsible for designing and developing innovative textiles and fashion products, including pioneering textiles enriched with micro-encapsulated pain relief oil and jacquard knit hybrid technique collections.
Designer, Innovation and Development at Teejay Lanka PLC
February 1, 2024 - PresentCurrently designing and developing innovative textiles and fashion products. Engaged in creating experimental textile projects such as those involving micro-encapsulated pain relief oil and jacquard knit hybrid techniques to deliver unique collections targeting businesswomen and sustainable fashion practices.
Temporary Instructor (Department of Textile & Apparel Engineering) at University of Moratuwa
August 24, 2023 - January 31, 2024Provided academic guidance across all four undergraduate levels. Assisted SDS and Final Year Design Research, covering design development and product development. Supported design studio practice, knitting, garment technology and pattern-making practical sessions. Conducted tutorials, examination duties and attendance management; assisted with Research Week 2023 activities including fashion exhibitions and fashion shows, and supported student field visits and guest lecture coordination.
Temporary Instructor at Department of Textile & Apparel Engineering, University of Moratuwa
August 24, 2023 - January 31, 2024Provided academic guidance across all four undergraduate levels, including assistance with SDS and final year design research, design development, and product development. Supported design studio practice, knitting, garment technology, and pattern-making practical sessions. Conducted tutorials, examination duties, and attendance management, and assisted Research Week 2023, fashion exhibitions, and fashion shows. Participated in student field visits and supported guest lecture coordination.
Technical Intern (MAS Active Trading / MAS Kreeda) at MAS Active Trading (MAS Kreeda)
July 4, 2022 - January 3, 2023Assisted technical research and new product development activities, supporting fabric performance evaluation and garment construction. Contributed to prototype development and sample evaluation, and collaborated with design and technical teams to improve product quality and innovation.
Technical Intern at MAS Active Trading (MAS Kreeda)
July 4, 2022 - January 3, 2023Assisted technical research and new product development activities. Worked on fabric performance evaluation and garment construction, supported prototype development and sample evaluation, and collaborated with design and technical teams to improve product quality and innovation.
Technical Intern Textile Designer at Hayleys Fabric PLC
September 28, 2021 - June 20, 2022Completed rotational training across Knitting, Dyeing, Finishing, Printing, Quality Assurance, Planning, Development and Innovation departments. Conducted fabric analysis, yarn testing, and GSM development. Gained practical knowledge of dyeing/finishing and textile manufacturing processes, identified fabric defects, supported quality assurance activities, and assisted fabric development documentation and product development processes.
Education
BDes at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023GCE A/L Examination at Science Stream
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Bachelor of Design (BDes) Hons, Fashion Design & Product Development at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023Diploma in English at BCAS Campus
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design & Product Development) Hons, 2nd Class Upper Division at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023Diploma in English - MERIT Grade at BCAS Campus
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design & Product Development) Honours at University of Moratuwa
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026Diploma in English at BCAS Campus
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Bachelor of Design (Honours) – Fashion Design & Product Development at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023GCE A/L (Science Stream) - Poramadulla Central College at Poramadulla Central College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017GCE A/L General Information Technology Examination - A Pass at Poramadulla Central College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017GCE O/L Examination at Poramadulla Central College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Bachelor of Design (Honours) – Fashion Design & Product Development (Second Class Upper Division) at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023Qualifications
Diploma in English (BCAS Campus) - MERIT Grade
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2025Google Digital Garage Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2025GCE A/L Examination, Science Stream
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017Diploma in English (MERIT Grade)
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025Google Digital Garage Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 1, 2020 - August 20, 2025GCE A/L Examination, Science Stream
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017General Information Technology Examination GCE (A/L)
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025Diploma in English - MERIT Grade
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025Google Digital Garage Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025Passed General Information Technology Examination GCE (A/L)-A
January 1, 2017 - August 20, 2025GCE A/L Examination in Science Stream
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026MERIT Grade - Diploma in English (BCAS Campus)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021PERMUTATION
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026WARDRODE SURGERY
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026PERISHABLE NATURAL ORNAMENT
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026Google Digital Garage Fundamentals
January 1, 2020 - July 10, 2026English (BCAS Campus)
January 1, 2020 - July 10, 2026Google Digital Garage - Fundamentals (Merit Pass)
January 1, 2020 - July 10, 2026Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Education, Manufacturing, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other
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