nishaka hettiarachchi
Rochester,uk
Summary
Dynamic Fashion Designer with exceptional knowledge of color theory and industry trend cycles. Masterful Adobe Creative Suite user with strong attention to detail and superior design skills. Strong command of production requirements and inventory management. development. Frequently commended for unique and creative style with strong command of industry software. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Fashion Designer
orit apperals (Denim manifacturing company)
Awisawella, sri lanka
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Sketched and vectorised diverse seasonal product range boards using photoshop, ,illustrator expertise .
- Researched and identified global micro and macro trends in fabrics, colours and garment functionality to inform product designs.
- Communicated with photographers and stylists to showcase fashion pieces for maximum effect.
- Developed seasonal and brand style guides, schemes and colour pallettes for theme consistency.
- Participated in production meetings and provided updates on project progress.
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide complete design packages.
- Sketched artistic designs to communicate early planning stages.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to develop seasonal collections through trend research, ideation, mood and fabric boards.
- Created fresh, detailed moodboards to match specific concepts and themes.
- Created innovative design tools and strategies for presenting merchandise.
- Negotiated with suppliers on product specifications, delivery deadlines and price.
- worked with different departments in denim washing ,recycling and manufacturing.
Intern Designer
urban island
colombo , sri lanka
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Briefed decorating teams on project requirements.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions meeting needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Reviewed drawings, mock-ups and mood boards, verifying element alignment with creative vision.
- Created mood boards to aid early design and planning phases.
- Monitored evolving design trends to offer innovative interiors solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - fashion design and textile
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne 01/2018 - 12/2021
Master of Arts - fashion
University for the Creative Arts
Rochester, Medway 09/2022 - 08/2023
Skills
- Excel proficiency
- Flexible schedule
- Garment construction
- Excellent oral communication
- Adobe Illustrator expertise
- Fashion trend research
- Moodboard development
- Fashion product development
- Colour theory expertise
- Creative
- Skilled problem solver
- passionate in Denim
- Adobe InDesign photoshop illustrator expertise
- Pattern making
- Market research analysis
- Lookbook development
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Fashion Designer
orit apperals (Denim manifacturing company)
09.2020 - 08.2022
Intern Designer
urban island
01.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - fashion design and textile
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
01/2018 - 12/2021
Master of Arts - fashion
University for the Creative Arts
09/2022 - 08/2023
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