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Gothmi Ediriweera

Gothmi Ediriweera

Heaton ,New Castle Upon Tyne

Summary

Extremely passionate, positive & enthusiastic in Fashion design. Approach all responsibilities with challenges and tasks with a positive attitude and be skilled in all product categories to ensure accuracy for all concepts. Ambitious and driven to reach success through challenges.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Design & Product Development Manager

VS & Co,Pink at MAS Intimates Pvt. Ltd
2020.01 - 2023.12
  • Account annual turnover over 70 M dollars.
  • Direct to create concepts and ideas to the t promptly per the customer buying calendar & ensure that all such garments are commercially viable
  • Conduct a Design team to do the Market Research and understand the market gap before (white space)every collection per season
  • Design for white space and introducing concepts & new technology products to the Brand Ideas with Brand Innovation team
  • Analyzing global trends and disseminating global trends to any specific market
  • Closely work & give inspiration to the Raw Material suppliers, Accessories suppliers, and Embellishments suppliers & ensure get the right product
  • Fully Responsible for the quality, aesthetic, and viability of Technology products up to mass production of the garment and taking all the decisions on the concept garment up to base size approval
  • Ensure team responsibility for organizing Risk Assessment Meeting & creating technical detail sketch, generating material sheets, which can be followed by all the Technical team members for the concept/Design Intent samples & color samples process
  • Handover accurate information to the Bulk productions
  • Design, along with an Innovation team to do a risk assessment of all critical styles by doing some mock-up garments from close matching substitutes before the pattern maker does actual patterns for the sending samples (this is to be done parallel while waiting for actual trims for making sending concept garments)
  • Conduct internal fits and communicate pre-fit comments with the technical teams
  • Clarify the technical issue with an email/conference call up to base size approval with Brand and internal teams
  • Enhanced product development processes by streamlining workflows and improving communication between departments.
  • Reduced time-to-market for new products by implementing agile project management methodologies.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with product quality by implementing rigorous testing protocols and addressing issues promptly.

Visiting Lecture

University Of Moratuwa
2015.08 - 2023.04
  • Foster students ( 30 students per batch)-Visiting Lecture for Fashion and Trend forecasting and Cultural Studies.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and approaches tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, incorporating innovative strategies for improved student outcomes.

Volunteer

SOS Children's Village Piliyandala
2022.01 - 2023.01
  • Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading outreach events.
  • Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining volunteer onboarding processes.
  • Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
  • Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.

Asst. Design Manager -Manager

MAS Design, MAS Intimates Pvt. Ltd
2015.08 - 2020.01

Ass. Design Manager

MAS Design Inc.
2018.07 - 2018.12
  • Secondment employment for Four Months @ MAS Design Inc, New York.

Senior Designer

MAS Intimates Pvt Ltd
2010.01 - 2015.01

Education

Master of Arts - Fashion Design Sustainable & Ethical

Northumbriya, Newcastle, United Kingdom
12.2024

- - Lean Manufacturing

RBT, Lean Manufacturing -MOS /MAS Intimates, MAS Intimates Pvt Ltd ,Sri Lanka
12.2021

WGSN Trend Masterclass, Colombo ,Sri Lanka
12.2018

How To Sell a Product & Negotiation Skill, FIT New York
12.2018

Knowing Your Market, FIT, New York
12.2018

Digital Marketing , FIT, New York
11.2018

Toastmasters International, Colombo
03.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Bachelor of Fashion Design-(Hons) B. Design, Fashion And Product Development , University of Moratuwa, Colombo, Sri Lanka, University Of Moratuwa
08.2005

Skills

  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Adaptability
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Student Evaluation
  • Progress Reporting
  • Teamwork
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Microsoft Office
  • Mac OS

Accomplishments

  • Custom made Apparel Design to delivery, 01/2007, 02/2020, Categories- Men & women Outer wear -shirts and tracksuits, Limited Editions - Quantity 75- 1000, Special Applications : Placement Embroidery/ Digital & Sublimation prints, Lead Time- 1week, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • MAS Intimates, 08/2022, 08/2005, VICTORIA'S SECRET, YEAR 2021- Sustainable Natural Dye product launch SP23., YEAR 2020- Shape wear product innovation - Angel-lite, YEAR 2019- Sheer Luxe Flock panty design to Bulk development project ownership., YEAR 2018-Design Lead for Innex Fashion show MAS Intimates Collection., YEAR 2018- MAS Innex awarded for Exceptional accomplishments in Innovation; commercialized FAST FASHION & PROCESS INNOVATIONS, YEAR 2017-Design partnership for Fishnet Panty Program. The shortest lead time first ever made in MAS History., YEAR 2017-Illusion Flock Panty Concept Design & Bulk Development project ownership., YEAR 2016 -Total Turnover through new designs $ 10Min while maintains 56% design hit rate., YEAR 2016- Design partnership for Raw cut scallop Panty concept design project. Design development to Bulk Development project ownership. First order quantity 6Min peaces, became core program 2016- 2018, YEAR 2015-Total Turnover through new designs $ 6.2Min Simply Sexy and Technology products while maintains 40% design hit rate., Year 2014- Design Hit rate for VS synthetic 55% & Introduced new Silhouette to Victoria's Secret., Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • SOMA INTIMATE, Year 2012, Design contribution for Stunning Support Bra(Patent Product for MAS Intimates) SS'14 concept for Soma Intimates., Awarded for Outstanding performance and lasting contribution to Vanishing Back Bra Range Soma Intimates (Patent Product for MAS Intimates)., Product Development for Vanishing Back Bra Collection (Patent Product /MAS Intimates) -Best sellers -2009 to 2012, Interior Design and Lingerie collection successfully done for the Soma Road show., Design selected to Soma Intimates continuous 3 years -Cotton Panty range, Design selected to Soma Intimates -Embellished Signature Cotton Panty, Design selected for Soma Intimates- Kristina Sports Bra, Design selected for Soma Intimates- Amazing Brief Range, Design selected for Soma Intimates- Super Soft Panty Range -Best Runner; 2008 to 2010., Design selected for Soma Intimates- Travelers briefs range-Best Runners 2008 to 2010
  • ATHLETA, Year 2012, Design selected for Athleta Sportswear brand.
  • AMANTE', Year 2007, Partnership to Launch of MAS own Brand & designed for Amante ' Glamour Range., Designs selected for the MAS Website from Amante' Glamour Range., Research done & initiated core Range for MAS Own Brand.

Languages

English
Sinhala
French

Extracurricular Activities

Reading books

References

References available upon request

Work Availability

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Timeline

Volunteer - SOS Children's Village Piliyandala
2022.01 - 2023.01
Design & Product Development Manager - VS & Co,Pink at MAS Intimates Pvt. Ltd
2020.01 - 2023.12
Ass. Design Manager - MAS Design Inc.
2018.07 - 2018.12
Visiting Lecture - University Of Moratuwa
2015.08 - 2023.04
Asst. Design Manager -Manager - MAS Design, MAS Intimates Pvt. Ltd
2015.08 - 2020.01
Senior Designer - MAS Intimates Pvt Ltd
2010.01 - 2015.01
Northumbriya - Master of Arts, Fashion Design Sustainable & Ethical
RBT, Lean Manufacturing -MOS /MAS Intimates - -, Lean Manufacturing
WGSN Trend Masterclass - ,
How To Sell a Product & Negotiation Skill, FIT New York - ,
Knowing Your Market, FIT, New York - ,
Digital Marketing , FIT, New York - ,
Toastmasters International, Colombo - ,
Bachelor of Fashion Design-(Hons) B. Design, Fashion And Product Development , University of Moratuwa, Colombo - Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Design
Gothmi Ediriweera