Isuru Marawanagoda

Having developed a broad range of capabilities in designing, product developing & merchandising and supported by challenging work experience and sound academic background, I am confident that I will be in a position to contribute effectively to any progressive organization with excellent business ethics to realize business objectives while continuously enhancing my knowledge and skills

3D artist and modeler | Freelance, CA | 2022 - Present

• Producing high-quality organic and complex surface models per customer's reference/Concept.
• Ensuring consistency of UV mapping and polygonal subdivisions.
• Facilitate the creation of high-quality photo-real texture maps.
• Presenting work in a turntable environment with proper lighting for progress reviews and approval.

• Worked on various projects ranging from video and photoshoots to designing apparel and 3D product packaging to presentations for retail purposes.
• Acted regularly as a liaison with outsourced printers and vendors to ensure printed materials were of the right quality. Materials include all branding materials, the main apparel range, and packaging materials.
• Managed and updated style guide assets, illustrations, design sheets, logos, packaging layouts, product prints, and presentations.

• Monitored the critical path and ensured the design, development, and production stages ran smoothly.
• Created packaging (hang tags, wash/care labels, and product display units) for various customers and SKUs.
• Created comprehensive design sheets and tech packs for production purposes.
• Achieved a cost saving of 70% by designing 3D Artwork for packaging and publishing them on the company's e-commerce platform.
• Created content by photoshoots with models and edited photos and videos for the company's website and social media.

• Created more than 20 concept boards per season for each different age group in the market. 
• Supervised and coached designers, merchandisers, and co-team members to build team spirit.
• Created character-based concepts for ladies' and men's wear with various printing techniques.
•  Evaluated operations and communicated with development and technical teams to resolve production issues.
• Involved in quality assurance & inspections to meet the highest production standard.
• Maintained a strong relationship with international brands (Disney, Marvel, Hasbro, and Warner Brothers) and coordinated the concept approval process.
• Managed brand assets for new design collections according to different age groups. 

• Coordinated with UK buyers and design team and provided more than 50 design sketches per week based on buyer's inspiration and achieved the target cost prices.
• Created design packs with new fabric constructions, finishes, garment washes, prints, and embellishment techniques.
• Developed an excellent working partnership with designers, buyers, and product developers to build a quality product life cycle.
• Researched & kept track of rising fashion trends to stimulate distinctive creations by suggesting sketches, illustrations & samples while following fashion policies and identifying designs from a technical perspective.
• Made cost savings each season by negotiating with manufacturers and fabric suppliers (saved more than 10,000£ per season).

• Asset Creation Diploma Program (foundation level) - Think Tank Training Center Vancouver (2022).
• Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Fashion Design – Northumbria University, United Kingdom (2011).
• Higher National Diploma in Fashion and Textile Design - Btec Edexcel Academy of Design (2005).