Hansini Senanayaka

Creative Fashion Design and Product Development graduate with industry experience at MAS Intimates, passionate about contemporary and innovative fashion. Skilled in concept development, trend research, fashion design, material exploration, garment prototyping, and product development. Strong eye for color, silhouette, texture, and craftsmanship, with a passion for transforming creative ideas into distinctive, commercially relevant fashion products.

Fashion Designer – Swimwear & Bikini Brand - Swimwear & Bikini Brand

(2025-01)

• Developed creative and commercially viable swimwear and bikini designs based on current fashion trends and customer preferences.
• Conducted trend, color, fabric, and market research for seasonal collections.
• Created fashion illustrations, technical drawings, and design specifications.
• Worked with fabrics, trims, prints, and construction details suitable for swimwear.
• Collaborated with pattern makers and production teams to develop and refine garments.
• Assisted with fittings, sample evaluations, modifications, and final product development.

Product Innovation Intern - Product Innovation - MAS Intimates

(2024-11 - 2025-06)

• Supported the product development team in creating innovative apparel concepts and contributed to idea generation and design improvement discussions.
• Conducted fashion trend, consumer preference, emerging market, and competitor research to support product development strategies.
• Contributed to concept development through visual research, mood boards, design references, and creative ideation, translating research insights into potential product concepts.
• Explored fabrics, materials, trims, colors, textures, and construction techniques to support creative product development and enhance garment design.
• Developed technical flat sketches and detailed tech packs, translating creative design concepts into clear garment specifications for product development and production.
• Participated in sample garment and early-stage prototype development, including evaluation of fit, functionality, and overall design performance.
• Collaborated with pattern makers and technical teams during garment development and supported technical problem-solving activities.
• Developed an understanding of industrial garment manufacturing workflows and how design concepts are transformed into commercially viable products.

Freelance Graphic Designer - Self-employed

(2024-01)

• Created creative graphic design solutions for clients across different projects and industries.
• Designed social media graphics, promotional materials, branding elements, posters, and digital content.
• Developed visual concepts while maintaining consistent brand identity and aesthetics.
• Communicated directly with clients to understand requirements and incorporate feedback.
• Managed multiple projects and deadlines independently while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Utilized Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, for professional design work.

Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) - Fashion Design and Product Development - University of Moratuwa (2022-01 - 2026-12)

G.C.E. A/L - Commerce Stream - Kegalu Balika Vidyalaya, Kegalle