Hi, I’m Laia, a junior pattern maker and fashion designer based in Barcelona. I love turning creative ideas into precise garments, working closely with designers and stylists to translate concepts into patterns and fits. I’m passionate about learning, collaboration, and bringing sustainable fashion to life. I enjoy moodboards, trend research, and collaborating across teams from concept to production.…

Laia Tort Escoda

Hi, I’m Laia, a junior pattern maker and fashion designer based in Barcelona. I love turning creative ideas into precise garments, working closely with designers and stylists to translate concepts into patterns and fits. I’m passionate about learning, collaboration, and bringing sustainable fashion to life. I enjoy moodboards, trend research, and collaborating across teams from concept to production.…

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Hi, I’m Laia, a junior pattern maker and fashion designer based in Barcelona. I love turning creative ideas into precise garments, working closely with designers and stylists to translate concepts into patterns and fits.

I’m passionate about learning, collaboration, and bringing sustainable fashion to life. I enjoy moodboards, trend research, and collaborating across teams from concept to production.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Catalan; Valencian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Pattern Maker at Jesus Peiró
January 1, 2025 - Present
Pattern making for collections, pattern development, fittings, and collaboration with design team.
Styling Assistant at Beñat Yanci’s assistant
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Styling assistant for lookbooks and shoots; wardrobe organization and on-set support.
Design and Pattern Making Internship at InfinitDenim x Back to Eco
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Internship focusing on denim design and pattern making; assisted in design, pattern drafting and tech packs.
Sales Assistant at S’agaró 80 concept store
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Customer service, sales, and store merchandising.
Sales Assistant at Bijou Brigitte
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Customer service and retail operations.
Waitress at Hotel Barcelonola
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Front-of-house service and guest assistance.
Styling Assistant at Beñat Yanci
January 1, 2024 - Present
Styling assistance for shoots and look development.
Waitress at Hotel Barcelona
January 1, 2022 - Present
Hospitality experience in Barcelona.

Education

Degree in fashion design in English at LCI Barcelona, Felicidad Duce
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science at Escuela Vedruna Palamós
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Fiction writing course at Ateneu Barcelonès
January 1, 2025 - January 12, 2026
Royal Academy of Ballet - Advanced Foundation I at Escola Nuri Lloveras, Santa Cristina d’Aro
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2018
First Certificate by Cambridge at Dalia’s School, Sant Feliu de Guíxols
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor in Fashion Design (English) at LCI Barcelona (Felicidad Duce)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science at Escola Vedruna Palamós
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Fiction Writing Course at Ateneu Barcelonès
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Advanced Foundation I (Royal Academy of Ballet) at Escola Nuri Lloveras, Santa Cristina d’Aro
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2018
First Certificate by Cambridge at Dalia’s School, Sant Feliu de Guíxols
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

First Certificate by Cambridge
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2018
First Certificate by Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality

Skills

Experience Level