Fashion designer with over two years of hands-on experience at Sara Born Mother & Child Coutoure, delivering 4 seasonal collections and 64 bespoke made-to-measure designs. Skilled in CLO 3D (professional level), Adobe Creative Suite, pattern making, digital fashion illustration, and flat pattern execution for production readiness. Combines creative design expertise with strategic fashion marketing thinking from an MSc in International Fashion Marketing. Produces trend research and market analysis, manages digital and physical design workflows, and designs an average of 150 final looks per year aligned to brand DNA and current trends.

Mahta Akhavan Akbari

Fashion designer with over two years of hands-on experience at Sara Born Mother & Child Coutoure, delivering 4 seasonal collections and 64 bespoke made-to-measure designs. Skilled in CLO 3D (professional level), Adobe Creative Suite, pattern making, digital fashion illustration, and flat pattern execution for production readiness. Combines creative design expertise with strategic fashion marketing thinking from an MSc in International Fashion Marketing. Produces trend research and market analysis, manages digital and physical design workflows, and designs an average of 150 final looks per year aligned to brand DNA and current trends.

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Fashion designer with over two years of hands-on experience at Sara Born Mother & Child Coutoure, delivering 4 seasonal collections and 64 bespoke made-to-measure designs. Skilled in CLO 3D (professional level), Adobe Creative Suite, pattern making, digital fashion illustration, and flat pattern execution for production readiness.

Combines creative design expertise with strategic fashion marketing thinking from an MSc in International Fashion Marketing. Produces trend research and market analysis, manages digital and physical design workflows, and designs an average of 150 final looks per year aligned to brand DNA and current trends.

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Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Advanced
Azerbaijani
Fluent
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

University Project Designer at University Project
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Final Year University Project – Functional Design Collection (Feng Shui). Created a concept-driven, functional fashion collection inspired by Feng Shui principles; performed research, developed concept boards, and contributed to portfolio materials.
Character Study / Theatrical Costume Designer - Symbolic Interpretation at Theatrical Costume Design Project
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Designed character-based costumes for a theatrical performance; translated scripts and character psychology into wearable designs; produced concept boards and design visuals for stage performance.
University Project - Functional Design Collection (Feng Shui) at Manchester Metropolitan University (Self-Directed Project)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Developed a functional fashion collection inspired by Feng Shui principles; focused on wearability, balance, and user-centered design; integrated concept research with practical garment construction.
Assistant Fashion Designer at Mother & Child Couture Brand
January 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Assisted in designing and developing seasonal couture collections, creating bespoke made-to-measure garments based on client measurements and the boutique owner’s vision. Drafted patterns, prepared production-ready flats, and supported fabric sourcing and fittings. Engaged in trend research and market analysis to align designs with current fashion DNA and brand identity, while contributing to digital fashion design work and marketing visuals.
Fashion Designer at Sara Born Mother & Child Coutoure
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Designed 2 spring/summer and 2 fall/winter collections for the brand, delivering 64 bespoke made-to-measure designs based on individual client body measurements. Tailored garments according to available fabrics and the boutique owner’s vision. Executed flat patterns for finalized designs to support production, and conducted trend research and market analysis. Worked across children’s clothing, women’s evening gowns, and corsets. Produced and finalized an average of 150 looks per year aligned with current trends and brand DNA. Built 2D and 3D digital clothing designs using CLO 3D and AutoCAD work experience.
Assistant Fashion Designer at Sara Born – Mother & Child Couture Brand
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Developed digital fashion designs and executed flat patterns for production. Collaborated with the design team to translate client measurements into production-ready garments, contributing to seasonal couture collections and ensuring alignment with brand DNA.
Assistant Fashion Designer at Sara Born Couture Brand
January 1, 2022 - February 2, 2024
Contributed to the development of a seasonal couture collection, supported trend research, and collaborated on client-focused design, branding, and garment construction.
Theatre Costume Designer at Symbolic Women’s Wear Collection – Character Study (Marie Antoinette)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed theatrical costumes translating character psychology into wearable designs; developed visuals, textiles, and silhouettes that reflect narrative themes and historical references for performance.

Education

MSc in International Fashion Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
MSc International Fashion Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
MSc in International Fashion Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
MSc International Fashion Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
BA in Fashion Design at Shariati Technical and Vocational College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
MSc in International Fashion Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Comprehensive Fashion Design Course (60 hours) at HM E Institution (Instructor: Mrs. Mersedeh Heidari)
January 1, 2022 - January 14, 2026
MSc in International Fashion Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Certification at HME Institute
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Fashion Design Course (Comprehensive) at Zadari Fashion Institution
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Fashion Design Workshop at Zadari Fashion Institution
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
MSc in International Fashion Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Comprehensive Fashion Design Course at HM E Institute
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Fashion Origami at Mr. Farshad Heydari Studio
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Fashion Design Instructor Training at Zadari Fashion Institute
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
MSc Fashion Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
MSc Fashion Marketing dissertation at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
M.Sc Fashion Design thesis at Shariati Technical and Vocational College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Comprehensive Fashion Design Courses
January 1, 2022 - January 9, 2026
Zadari Fashion Institution
January 1, 2020 - January 9, 2026
Fashion Fusion Course (Project-Based)
January 1, 2021 - January 9, 2026
Fashion Design Workshop
January 1, 2021 - January 9, 2026
Comprehensive Fashion Design Course
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Basic Fashion Design Course
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Fashion Origami
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Fashion Fusion Course
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Zadari Fashion Institution Training
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Comprehensive Fashion Design Course
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Basic Fashion Design Course
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Fashion Origami
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2021
Fashion Design Workshop - Zadari Fashion Institution (Instructor: Mrs. Azadeh Asgari)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Certification in Comprehensive Fashion Design Courses
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Comprehensive Fashion Design Courses Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Comprehensive Fashion Design Course
January 1, 2022 - January 14, 2026
Certification - HME Institute
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Zadari Fashion Institution Course (Fashion Design)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Comprehensive Fashion Design Course
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Fashion Design Workshop
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
MSc in International Fashion Marketing
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Comprehensive Fashion Design Course
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Fashion Origami
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Fashion Design Instructor Training
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Zadari Fashion Institution – Fashion Fusion Course (Project-Based)
January 1, 2020 - August 7, 2026
HMEI Institute – Comprehensive Fashion Design Course
January 1, 2022 - August 7, 2026
Fashion Origami Course
January 1, 2021 - August 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet