Hiruni Perera-Fashion Designer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fashion Designer LEA AND VIOLA New York, NY 10018
� Conduct in-depth trend research and design seasonal collections.
� Collaborate with sample room to develop prototypes by providing
measurements, specs, fabrics and trim details.
� Communicate with production teas, and prepare technical packages for factories.
� Participate in fit sessions, provide recommendations for fit & construction issues.
� Communicate all fit comments to overseas factories on a daily basis
� Measure garments and approve PP/TOP samples for production & create graded
specs.
� Create catalogs and line ups of the seasonal collections.
Freelance Fashion Designer (Apparel and Graphic)
� Communicate, solve clients� requirements and arrange presentation boards.
� Create graphics,Tech packs,Flat sketches for apparel and accessories
� Involve in Brand building, Re-branding, garment designing, package designing,
product designing, logo designing as per clients� requirements.
� Assemble, budget and quality controlled products for clients� requirements.
Women's Wear Fashion Designer (Retail Industry) ODEL PLC
� Worked on designs for Seasonal Collections as well as developed brand concept &
multiple Ready-to-wear lines such as Resort wear, Party wear, formal attire
(CLOSET), Sleep-wear, Linen clothing & managed to achieve higher sell-through
� Researched trends and created illustrations and presentation boards.
� Prepared apparel specification sheets and sample prototype through draping,
sketching, pattern making and computer-aided design (CAD).
� Facilitated and handled multiple tasks in the design process through trend Research,
visual design, sketching, tech pack creation, specs, fitting and cost analysis.
� Communicated with overseas factories and suppliers to source fabrics/trims
and follow-up production.
Fashion Designer/Apparel Graphic Designer ODEL PLC, LUV SL
� Developed innovative prints and embellishment techniques.
� Designed Graphics for garments, created product line sheets and specification sheets.
� Developed theme-based products such as footwear, T-shirts, handbags, etc.
� Package designing, label designing and, branding.
� Contributed to visual merchandising.
Boutique Owner, HIRANA
� Founded, directed, and operated a ready-to-wear boutique label �HIRANA�.
� Managed, delegated and supervised the design, Sourced fabric/trim,
merchandising, quality control, marketing, and budgeting process.
� Established, maintained and demonstrated integrity, honesty and, knowledge
with over 5 vendors partnerships.
Fashion Designer - Trainee, MAS Active Trading Pvt Ltd.
� Assist with trend research, flat sketches, illustrations, tech packs, and mood-board
preparations.
� Applied proprietary techniques of textile printing, cutting, stitching, labeling, bonding
and, fabric quality checking to design process.
� Involved in visual merchandising to key Buyers - Nike, Columbia.
AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS
� Awarded Designer of the year 2013 - �defile de mode�
� Costume Designer for Ms. Sri Lanka pageant 2013.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
� Proficient in adobe creative Cloud Products (Photoshop,Illustrator,InDesign)
� Expert in hand illustration
� Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office,Excel,PPT and Key note.
� Strong knowledge of Windows & Mac OS.
� Strong in pattern-making, embroidery, printing, and embellishment.
� Extensive knowledge of fashion marketing.
� Strong visualization abilities.
� Garment development process knowledge.
PERSONAL SKILLS
� Highly creative and innovative.
� Detail Oriented, and competitive spirit.
� Color sense, texture materials,and shapes.
� Team Oriented.
� Deadline Driven
� Take initiative, organized, accountable and strong sense for business.
� Communication and interpersonal skills.
� Multitasking and Positive Attitude.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Apparel Design (1st Class -GPA 4.0) Bangalore University, India
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fashion Designer LEA AND VIOLA New York, NY 10018
� Conduct in-depth trend research and design seasonal collections.
� Collaborate with sample room to develop prototypes by providing
measurements, specs, fabrics and trim details.
� Communicate with production teas, and prepare technical packages for factories.
� Participate in fit sessions, provide recommendations for fit & construction issues.
� Communicate all fit comments to overseas factories on a daily basis
� Measure garments and approve PP/TOP samples for production & create graded
specs.
� Create catalogs and line ups of the seasonal collections.
Freelance Fashion Designer (Apparel and Graphic)
� Communicate, solve clients� requirements and arrange presentation boards.
� Create graphics,Tech packs,Flat sketches for apparel and accessories
� Involve in Brand building, Re-branding, garment designing, package designing,
product designing, logo designing as per clients� requirements.
� Assemble, budget and quality controlled products for clients� requirements.
Women's Wear Fashion Designer (Retail Industry) ODEL PLC
� Worked on designs for Seasonal Collections as well as developed brand concept &
multiple Ready-to-wear lines such as Resort wear, Party wear, formal attire
(CLOSET), Sleep-wear, Linen clothing & managed to achieve higher sell-through
� Researched trends and created illustrations and presentation boards.
� Prepared apparel specification sheets and sample prototype through draping,
sketching, pattern making and computer-aided design (CAD).
� Facilitated and handled multiple tasks in the design process through trend Research,
visual design, sketching, tech pack creation, specs, fitting and cost analysis.
� Communicated with overseas factories and suppliers to source fabrics/trims
and follow-up production.
Fashion Designer/Apparel Graphic Designer ODEL PLC, LUV SL
� Developed innovative prints and embellishment techniques.
� Designed Graphics for garments, created product line sheets and specification sheets.
� Developed theme-based products such as footwear, T-shirts, handbags, etc.
� Package designing, label designing and, branding.
� Contributed to visual merchandising.
Boutique Owner, HIRANA
� Founded, directed, and operated a ready-to-wear boutique label �HIRANA�.
� Managed, delegated and supervised the design, Sourced fabric/trim,
merchandising, quality control, marketing, and budgeting process.
� Established, maintained and demonstrated integrity, honesty and, knowledge
with over 5 vendors partnerships.
Fashion Designer - Trainee, MAS Active Trading Pvt Ltd.
� Assist with trend research, flat sketches, illustrations, tech packs, and mood-board
preparations.
� Applied proprietary techniques of textile printing, cutting, stitching, labeling, bonding
and, fabric quality checking to design process.
� Involved in visual merchandising to key Buyers - Nike, Columbia.
AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS
� Awarded Designer of the year 2013 - �defile de mode�
� Costume Designer for Ms. Sri Lanka pageant 2013.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
� Proficient in adobe creative Cloud Products (Photoshop,Illustrator,InDesign)
� Expert in hand illustration
� Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office,Excel,PPT and Key note.
� Strong knowledge of Windows & Mac OS.
� Strong in pattern-making, embroidery, printing, and embellishment.
� Extensive knowledge of fashion marketing.
� Strong visualization abilities.
� Garment development process knowledge.
PERSONAL SKILLS
� Highly creative and innovative.
� Detail Oriented, and competitive spirit.
� Color sense, texture materials,and shapes.
� Team Oriented.
� Deadline Driven
� Take initiative, organized, accountable and strong sense for business.
� Communication and interpersonal skills.
� Multitasking and Positive Attitude.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Apparel Design (1st Class -GPA 4.0) Bangalore University, India