Namini Gunasekara here. I am a creative and passionate fashion designer with four years of academic experience and nearly one year of hands-on industry experience. I enjoy exploring original and artistic ideas in a dynamic, design-focused environment. I focus on contemporary and emerging technologies in apparel, especially intimates, swimwear, athleisure, and sport-inspired looks, and I thrive on collaborating across teams to bring concepts from idea to production.

Namini Gunasekara

Namini Gunasekara here. I am a creative and passionate fashion designer with four years of academic experience and nearly one year of hands-on industry experience. I enjoy exploring original and artistic ideas in a dynamic, design-focused environment. I focus on contemporary and emerging technologies in apparel, especially intimates, swimwear, athleisure, and sport-inspired looks, and I thrive on collaborating across teams to bring concepts from idea to production.

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Namini Gunasekara here. I am a creative and passionate fashion designer with four years of academic experience and nearly one year of hands-on industry experience. I enjoy exploring original and artistic ideas in a dynamic, design-focused environment.
I focus on contemporary and emerging technologies in apparel, especially intimates, swimwear, athleisure, and sport-inspired looks, and I thrive on collaborating across teams to bring concepts from idea to production.

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Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent
Tamil
Advanced

Work Experience

Design Intern at AQUA TRADING GLOBAL (Pvt) Ltd
August 16, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Conducted trend research for swimwear trends including fabric, trims, and silhouette ideas; engaged in macro and micro trend discussions; collaborated on customer developments such as artwork placements, marker CAD placements, and artwork development during design stages; improved CAD software skills for tech pack preparation and photo editing; managed design studio samples inventory aiding identification of product categories, fabric types, and value additions.
Technical Intern at MAS INTIMATES (Pvt) Ltd
March 20, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Learned theories of bonding processes and properties of various adhesives; studied FLOD, DOD, and laser-cut techniques; trained on machinery usage such as continuous feed, flat press, ultrasonic seam welding, and ultrasonic cut & bond; participated in fabric testing and validations for knit fabrics; used CAD software (Adobe Illustrator, Gerber Accumark) to prepare patterns for FLOD operations.
Technical Intern at MAS Intimates PVT Ltd
March 31, 2024 - August 30, 2025
Learned theories of bonding process, various types of adhesives and their properties. Studied FLOD, DOD and laser-cutting techniques. Trained to handle machinery such as Continuous Feed, Flat Press, Ultrasonic Seam Welding and Ultrasonic Cut & Bond. Worked actively with fabric testing and validations for knit fabrics. Prepared patterns for FLOD operation using CAD software (Adobe Illustrator, Gerber Accumark). Gained in-depth knowledge of contemporary and emerging technologies in the apparel industry focusing on Intimates, Swimwear, Athleisure, Shapewear, and Sportswear. Worked with international markets including the USA, UK, and Europe. Proficient in trend forecasting, concept development, design strategy, and market research. Skilled in generating innovative, feasible, and high-quality fashion design concepts, garment construction, pattern making, and apparel technology. Proficient in preparing accurate and detailed tech packs for production with excellent written and verbal communi
Design Intern at Aqua Trading Global Pvt Ltd
August 31, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Con ducted swimwear trend research, including fabric, trims, and silhouette ideas, and engaged in macro/micro trend discussions. Collaborated on customer developments: artwork placements, marker CAD placements, and artwork developments in the design stage. Enhanced skills in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop through tech pack development and photo editing tasks. Prepared design studio samples in inventory to help identify product categories, fabric types, and value additions. Knowledge of contemporary and emerging technologies in the apparel industry, with a focus on intimates, swimwear, athleisure, shapewear, and sportswear. Experience working with international markets including the USA, UK, and Europe. Forecasting, concept development, design strategy, and in-depth market research.
Technical Intern at MAS Intimates Pvt Ltd
March 31, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Learned theories of bonding processes, various types of adhesives, and studied FLOD, DOD and laser-cut techniques. Trained to handle machinery such as Continuous Fed, Flat Press, Ultrasonic Seam Welding and Ultrasonic Cut & Bond. Worked with fabric testing and validations for knit fabrics. Worked with CAD software to prepare patterns for FLOD operation. (Adobe Illustrator, Gerber AccuMark).
Design Intern at Aqua Trading Global Pvt Ltd
August 31, 2024 - October 16, 2025
Drove swimwear trend research including fabric, trims, and silhouette ideas; collaborated on artwork placements, Marker CAD placements, and artwork development in the design stage; enhanced skills in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop; prepared design studio samples for inventory to identify product categories, fabric types, and value additions; engaged with markets in the USA, UK and Europe.
Technical Intern at MAS Intimates Pvt Ltd
March 31, 2024 - October 16, 2025
Learned bonding processes and adhesive types; studied FLoD, DoD and laser-cut techniques; trained to operate machinery including Continuous Feeding, Flat Press, Ultrasonic Seam Welding and Ultrasonic Cut & Bond; performed fabric testing/validation for knit fabrics; worked with CAD software to prepare patterns for FLoD operation (Adobe Illustrator, Gerber AccuMark).

Education

Bachelor of Design (Hons) at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
GCE A/L at Rippon Girls' College
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
GCE O/L at Rippon Girls' College
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
B. Des. (Hons) Fashion Design & Product Development at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Fashion Business & Marketing at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2019
GCE A/L (Physical Science Stream) at Rippon Girls' College
January 1, 2019 - August 30, 2025
GCE O/L at Rippon Girls' College
January 1, 2016 - August 30, 2025
BDes (Hons) Fashion Design & Product Development at University of Moratuwa
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
B.Des. (Hons) Fashion Design & Product Development at University of Moratuwa
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
GCE A/L (Physics Stream) at Rippon Girls' College
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
B.Des (Hons) Fashion Design & Product Development at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2019
Fashion Business & Marketing at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Member of LEO Club of University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Director of Child Care, LEO Club of University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA UK)
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Advanced Diploma MA (CIMA UK)
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
MA (CIMA UK)
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
MSc (UK)
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
BSc Eng Hons (University of Moratuwa)
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other