Thili Wikramanayake
About Thili Wikramanayake
Thili Wikramanayake is the Visual Design Lead - Experience at Kohl's, focusing on designing storewide merchandise experiences in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
Company
Thili Wikramanayake is currently working at Kohl's as a Visual Design Lead - Experience. Kohl's is a well-known retail chain in the United States that offers a range of apparel, shoes, accessories, and home goods. Thili's role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance the in-store visual design and create engaging merchandise displays.
Title
Thili Wikramanayake holds the position of Visual Design Lead - Experience at Kohl's since 2021. This role focuses on creating and executing storewide merchandise product stories. The position involves partnering with Category Teams, Merchants, Marketing, and Visual Team members to deliver best-in-class visual experiences for Kohl's customers.
Education and Expertise
Thili Wikramanayake studied at Wichita State University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree between 2011 and 2014. Prior to that, Thili completed an Associate of Arts degree at Butler Community College from 2007 to 2011. Thili's educational background is complemented by practical experience in graphic design and visual merchandising, evidenced by various positions held in different companies.
Professional Background
Thili Wikramanayake's professional journey includes multiple roles at Kohl's, demonstrating a progression in expertise and responsibilities over the years. Thili has worked as a Sr. Experience Design Planner, Sr. Merchandise Presentation Planner, and Merchandise Presentation Specialist among other roles. Additionally, Thili has experience as a Pagination Executive and Graphic Designer at Smart Media The Annual Report Company and Graphics Systems Inc. respectively.
Current Role and Responsibilities
In the role of Visual Design Lead - Experience at Kohl's, Thili Wikramanayake is focused on developing and executing 'Elevated Product Stories' which enhance the customer shopping experience. This involves a collaborative approach with various stakeholders including Category Teams, Merchants, Marketing, and the Visual Team. The objective is to design and implement visually appealing and cohesive merchandise displays across Kohl's stores.