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Rehan A Mahmood

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I am a confident, proactive professional with extensive experience in commercial fashion, specializing in ladieswear design, merchandising and buying.

About

I am a confident, proactive professional with extensive experience in commercial fashion, specializing in ladieswear design, merchandising and buying. I am proficient in Adobe Suite and graphic creation, with a strong commercial awareness and hands-on experience sourcing and developing product with factories in the Far East. I enjoy collaborating across teams to drive collections from concept to final product, and I thrive in fast-paced environments.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Wholesale & Distribution
  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer Goods

Work experience· 4 roles

Head Ladieswear Designer · Missi London Design Studios LtdJan 2013 – Aug 2018 · 5 yrs 8 mos

Led design team and set seasonal directional vision; oversaw product development from concept to final product. Coordinated with sales and merchandising to maintain brand identity and market relevance; managed budgets, sample timelines, and factory visits; produced tech packs and graphics.

Head Buyer / Designer · Missi Ltd T/A Missi Clothing WholesaleOct 2011 – Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Forecasted trends and created mood boards; designed across jersey, knitwear, woven, loungewear and sportwear. Created tech packs and collaborated with Merchandising & Buying to develop competitive products. Traveled to the Far East for sourcing and factory development; built strong client and supplier relationships.

Designer & Operations Manager · Star Shoes LtdOct 2010 – Dec 2013 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Researched trends for product development; designed footwear collections; managed operations. Built relationships with clients and suppliers to streamline production and delivery.

E-Commerce Visual Merchandiser · Boohoo.comAug 2010 – Feb 2011 · 7 mos

Education

BA (Hons) Clothing Design & Technology · Manchester Metropolitan University2006 – 2009
Higher National Diploma Fashion Design & Technology · Cardonald College2003 – 2006

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