ApparelJobs.lk – Sri Lanka’s Dedicated Job Portal for the Apparel Industry
Launched a specialized job portal tailored to Sri Lanka’s apparel sector, connecting industry professionals with top-tier employers through a clean, functional, and scalable platform.
Role
Full Stack Designer & Developer
Skills
UI/UX Design, Frontend Development, Backend Architecture, Authentication & Authorization, Database Modeling, Search & Filter ImplementationTechnologies
Next.js (App Router), Tailwind CSS, ShadCN UI, Clerk Auth, MongoDB + Prisma, Vercel
Overview
ApparelJobs.lk is a purpose-built job portal designed to support Sri Lanka’s thriving apparel industry. Unlike general job boards, this platform focuses solely on connecting job seekers and employers within the garment and textile sector. As the solo developer and designer, I built the entire application from scratch — from branding and interface design to database architecture and deployment — with a strong emphasis on simplicity, performance, and scalability.
Challenges and goals
The key goal was to create a niche-specific job platform that would be easy to navigate for both job seekers and employers, while also being scalable and secure. A major challenge was building robust filtering and search functionality tailored to garment industry job criteria. Additionally, the platform needed a solid authentication system, employer dashboards, and reliable job posting flows without overwhelming users.
Deliverbles
Niche Job Listing Platform
Focused job board for the Sri Lankan apparel sector with category filtering and keyword search.
Employer & Job Seeker Dashboards
Custom user flows for employers to post jobs and applicants to apply and track positions.
Clerk-Based Authentication
Secure sign-in/sign-up via Clerk with role-based access control.
Modern UI Design
Minimal, clean interface with responsive layouts using Tailwind CSS and ShadCN UI.
MongoDB + Prisma Backend
Flexible and scalable data architecture for users, jobs, and applications.
SEO & Performance Optimization
Server-side rendering and lazy loading to improve load times and discoverability.
Approach
Industry-Specific UI/UX Design
Designed the interface around the specific needs of the apparel industry — with intuitive category browsing, clean typography, and focused job metadata.
Authentication & Role-Based Access
Integrated Clerk authentication with tailored dashboards for employers and applicants. Built logic to manage roles, job posting rights, and secure routes.
Scalable Backend Infrastructure
Modeled the database with Prisma ORM on MongoDB to allow flexible querying and future expansion like notifications, premium listings, or saved jobs.
Optimized for SEO & Performance
Used Next.js App Router for static rendering, image optimization, and metadata enhancement to improve Google indexing and user load times.
Outcome
ApparelJobs.lk successfully launched as Sri Lanka’s first apparel-focused job portal, streamlining recruitment in the garment sector. The platform received strong initial traction from both local employers and job seekers, with a growing number of posted jobs and account sign-ups. Its modern UI, performance optimization, and scalable architecture position it for long-term impact and expansion into broader B2B HR tools within the industry.