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Devmini De Silva

Singapore

Summary

Dynamic and innovative Fashion Designer and 3D Garment Specialist with expertise in Lingerie and Athleisure design, supported by strong technical proficiency in CLO 3D, Browzwear. Leveraging over 7 years of experience collaborating with global brands across the USA, Europe, and Asia, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating market-driven, impactful designs. Furthermore, I am eager to help brands elevate their digital and physical product development processes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Software and Quality Assurance Engineer

Browzwear Solutions Pte Ltd
03.2023 - Current
  • Coordinating and collaborating with multiple stakeholders on a daily basis including developers and product teams to ensure the delivery of product quality in Browzwear
  • Executing all types of testing, analyzing complex scenarios, and deep diving predominately into company products (Vstitcher, Lotta & Stylezone) to ensure utmost quality in the 3D softwares.
  • Executing test plans for new software features, while advocating for new innovations and quality with cross functional development teams
  • Coordinating and collaborating on support tickets to efficiently find solutions for customer pain points

3D E N G I N E E R - I N D E P E N D E N T C O N

Oceans - New York
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assigned to Resonance companies as a 3D Engineer to collaborate on virtual sampling for seasonal design requirements for Resonance New York
  • Liaising with the US team to create 3D simulations Women's, Men's and Kids apparel on Browzwear
  • Coordinated and collaborated to create size placements and grading on Adobe Illustrator for outerwear garments

Senior 3D Technical Designer

BRANDIX APPARELS SOLUTIONS LIMITED – LINGERIE
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Served as the 3D Technical Lead in communicating and collaborating with leading brands to understand their Seasonal Design Requirements and to provide Innovative & Sustainable 3D solutions for Calvin Klein, Lane Bryant Intimates & Victoria's Secrets
  • Collaborating with Design, Marketing and Technical teams to create accurate virtual samples to replicate and/or replace physical samples in Lingerie by utilising two 3D Software's - Clo 3D and Browzwear 3D
  • Reduced lead times for brands from 17 weeks of Physical sampling to 12 weeks via virtual sampling
  • Provided a Cost Benefit of $16,000 via the introduction of virtual sampling for FY21/22 and initiated a sustainable solution to brands in terms of reduced batch dying, fabric waste, carbon emissions

Designer

BRANDIX APPARELS SOLUTIONS LIMITED – LINGERIE
11.2017 - 06.2021
  • Involved in executing the product development process, from initial market research to trend / colour analysis, concept building, sketching/creating CAD's, raw material identification / sourcing, garment fit/construction, over all sample development and brand strategy for lingerie brands -: NEXT, LIDL, Amazon, Marks & Spencer, Aerie, Jockey, Puma.
  • Served as a Design Lead in creating and presenting new seasonal product launches to customers through effective product & market analysis generating a revenue of $6 Million in sales for European and US brands from FY/2018 to FY/2022.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with the Cross Functional Teams and External Suppliers to develop production feasible designs within the target cost and meeting development timelines
  • Liaised closely with the Technical team on patterns, styling and fits and collaborated closely with, the Head of Innovation on new R&D concepts,

innovative bonding techniques and solutions.

  • Handled the creation of style files/ BOM's with PD merchants and initiated tech pack handover meetings while liaising closely with the Technical Team on patterns, styling and fits.

Education

MBA - Marketing

University of Bedfordshire UK
07-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Mod'Art International Paris
Sri Lanka
12-2017

Skills

  • Fashion Design: Specialized in Lingerie and Athleisure garments with experience in global markets (US, EU, Asia)
  • 3D Design & Technology: Skilled in CLO, Browzwear, Style3D, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
  • Product Development: Proficient in creating Tech packs, managing fittings, and collaborating with vendors for production-ready designs
  • QA Engineering: Enhanced product quality by troubleshooting software issues and refining workflows in 3D fashion applications

Timeline

Software and Quality Assurance Engineer

Browzwear Solutions Pte Ltd
03.2023 - Current

3D E N G I N E E R - I N D E P E N D E N T C O N

Oceans - New York
08.2022 - 03.2023

Senior 3D Technical Designer

BRANDIX APPARELS SOLUTIONS LIMITED – LINGERIE
06.2021 - 08.2022

Designer

BRANDIX APPARELS SOLUTIONS LIMITED – LINGERIE
11.2017 - 06.2021

MBA - Marketing

University of Bedfordshire UK

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Mod'Art International Paris
Devmini De Silva