Product Designer – D.Samson & Sons Ltd

Product Designer – D.Samson & Sons Ltd

Job Overview

D. Samson & Sons Ltd is seeking a creative and innovative Product Designer to join its product development team. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing and developing footwear products aligned with current fashion trends, market demands, and customer expectations while contributing to the company’s leadership in the footwear industry.

Position Details

Job Title: Product Designer
Company: D. Samson & Sons Ltd
Job Category: Fashion & Product Design Jobs
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka

Company Overview

D. Samson & Sons Ltd is Sri Lanka’s leading footwear manufacturer and one of the country’s most recognized business conglomerates. The company operates under the iconic DSI brand and continues to lead the market through innovation, quality craftsmanship, and trend-focused product development in the fashion and footwear industry.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Product Development, Fashion Designing, or a related field
• Diploma in Graphic Designing will be an added advantage
• Minimum 3 years of experience in product design or fashion-related fields
• Good knowledge of footwear products, market segments, and the fashion industry
• Strong computer literacy including relevant design software packages and MS Office applications
• Strong communication skills in Sinhala and English
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Age below 30 years
• Residents of Colombo and surrounding suburbs will be preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative footwear and fashion-related products
• Conduct market research and analyze current fashion trends and customer preferences
• Collaborate with product development and marketing teams to create commercially successful products
• Prepare design concepts, presentations, and product specifications
• Support product sampling, material selection, and prototype development
• Ensure product designs align with brand standards and market demands
• Coordinate with suppliers and production teams during product development stages
• Maintain updated knowledge of fashion trends, consumer behavior, and industry innovations

Required Skills

• Product and fashion design expertise
• Creativity and trend forecasting abilities
• Graphic design and visual presentation skills
• Communication and negotiation capabilities
• Market analysis and product development knowledge
• Computer literacy and design software proficiency
• Problem-solving and innovative thinking
• Team collaboration and presentation skills

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Opportunity to work with Sri Lanka’s leading footwear brand
• Exposure to fashion, footwear, and product innovation projects
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Creative and dynamic working environment

How to Apply

Email your detailed application with contact details and two non-related referees to:

careers@dsisamson.com

Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email.

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
• Applicants should submit complete and updated applications with relevant experience details
• Experience in footwear or fashion product development will be considered an added advantage
• This vacancy is suitable for candidates seeking product design and fashion industry jobs in Sri Lanka