Lakna Silva

Fashion Print Designer

GFlock • Full time

Jul 2016 - Apr 2022 • 5 yrs 9 mos

● Specialized in fabric print designs ● Specialized in Hyper Realistic Arts, Watercolour and Oil Paints ● Developing placements prints, repeats, seamless patterns CAD and placement embroideries ● Hands on experience in providing clothing guidance and support for high end fashion and official wear ● In depth knowledge of previous styles and current trends along with proficiency in fashion history ● Working with cutting-edge technological tool and applications for the creation of designs ● Engineering prints to pattern pieces and working directly with garments / pattern cutting technicians to ensure successful print placements. ● Designing original CAD across all womenswear including occasion wear, outerwear, nightwear, casual bottoms, day dresses, and woven tops. ● Design and develop embroidery illustration. ● Trend research and forecasting ● Liaise with pattern makers prior to collection release ● Designed Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter print collections, working on groups of designs such as florals, geometrics, abstract textures, and animal CAD prints etc. ● Experimented with different processes; a combination of digital and mixed media such as textile bleaching, watercolour floral/ leaves, photographic manipulation, etc. ● Strong department organisation skills, and time management. ● Assist in styling of garments at photo sessions and shoots ● Experienced in photographed Nature, Modeling and Functions