Latiesha Liburd

Designed and produced commercial ranges of womenswear for online stores (e.g., Boohoo, Saw It First, PLT). Created detailed design sheets, conducted trend research, and managed pattern development from first pattern to finish. Performed fittings and sealing processes, and altered/graduated patterns to customer specifications for woven and jersey wear.

Account Manager for Missguided. Maintained awareness of trends and ranges. Negotiated with factories and buyers to achieve target margins. Conducted customer development/fit meetings. Negotiated sales/cost prices, lead times and delivery dates with retailers and factories. General administration duties.

Designed for a large selection of UK high-street customers (River Island, Topshop, Miss Selfridges, Guess, Jane Norman, and more). Worked in a fast-paced small team, conducted trend research, and responded to customer requests. Visited local fabric, trim, and print suppliers.