Hi, I’m Alya Khalifa Mansoureya. I am a multi-talented, dedicated fashion designer with broad knowledge of techniques and a knack for turning concepts into well-crafted pieces. I’m passionate about fashion, trends, and delivering brand-aligned, production-ready designs. I enjoy brainstorming creative ideas, testing new techniques in patternmaking and sewing, and merging innovative concepts with brand standards. Over the years I’ve led production, managed raw materials, assisted seamstresses, and worked with high-profile clients and brands. I’ve built experience in handmade dressmaking, patternmaking, and technical drawing, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can apply strong time management and leadership to deliver precise, high-quality work.

Alya Khalifa Mansoureya

Hi, I’m Alya Khalifa Mansoureya. I am a multi-talented, dedicated fashion designer with broad knowledge of techniques and a knack for turning concepts into well-crafted pieces. I’m passionate about fashion, trends, and delivering brand-aligned, production-ready designs. I enjoy brainstorming creative ideas, testing new techniques in patternmaking and sewing, and merging innovative concepts with brand standards. Over the years I’ve led production, managed raw materials, assisted seamstresses, and worked with high-profile clients and brands. I’ve built experience in handmade dressmaking, patternmaking, and technical drawing, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can apply strong time management and leadership to deliver precise, high-quality work.

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Hi, I’m Alya Khalifa Mansoureya. I am a multi-talented, dedicated fashion designer with broad knowledge of techniques and a knack for turning concepts into well-crafted pieces. I’m passionate about fashion, trends, and delivering brand-aligned, production-ready designs. I enjoy brainstorming creative ideas, testing new techniques in patternmaking and sewing, and merging innovative concepts with brand standards.

Over the years I’ve led production, managed raw materials, assisted seamstresses, and worked with high-profile clients and brands. I’ve built experience in handmade dressmaking, patternmaking, and technical drawing, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can apply strong time management and leadership to deliver precise, high-quality work.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Fashion Designer at Alya Khalifa Haute Couture
November 1, 2023 - Present
Created handmade dresses for various garment styles, managed production processes, assisted seamstresses, handled freelance orders with different deadlines, developed patternmaking, brainstormed ideas for clients, assisted clients with technical drawings, selected fabrics, managed raw materials and daily updates, led the team, and contributed to sewing and production work.
Production Team Member and Manager Assistant at Fannie Schiavoni, London-Barcelona
January 31, 2020 - July 18, 2025
Involved in handmade garment production for prestigious clients and brands such as Net a Porter, Maxfeild, Madonna, Shakira, and Nicki Minaj. Managed order control and organization, team management, and raw material control. Coordinated freelance work.
Sales Associate at American Vintage, Barcelona
September 30, 2018 - July 18, 2025
Performed personal styling presentations for brand targets, managed weekly merchandising, organized storage room, and handled daily stock reviews and updates.
Designer Assistant Internship at Desigual, Barcelona
September 30, 2017 - July 18, 2025
Brainstormed new concept ideas, designed new prints, created technical drawings, and worked on printed graffiti.
Graphic Designer at Okay Skylink, Cairo, Egypt
August 31, 2016 - July 18, 2025
Recreated logos, organized brand graphic sheets, contacted suppliers, organized documents, and created ID Cards.
Fashion Designer at Alya Khalifa Haute Couture
November 1, 2023 - Present
Created handmade dresses for different types of garment styles, managed production, and assisted seamstresses. Handled freelance orders with various deadlines, patternmaking, brainstorming ideas for clients, technical drawing, fabric choosing, and cutting. Managed raw materials, led the team, updated daily material inventory, and participated as a sewing and production team member and manager assistant.
Production Team Member and Manager Assistant at Fannie Schiavoni, London-Barcelona
January 31, 2020 - July 18, 2025
Involved in handmade garment production for Net a Porter, Maxfield, and private clients including celebrities such as Madonna, Shakira, and Nicki Minaj. Managed order control and organization, team management, and raw material control. Worked on freelance projects.
Sales Associate at American Vintage, Barcelona
September 30, 2018 - July 18, 2025
Delivered personal styling presentations for brand target, managed weekly merchandising, organized storage room, and conducted daily stock reviews and updates.
Designer Assistant Internship at Desigual, Barcelona
September 30, 2017 - July 18, 2025
Brainstormed new concept ideas, designed new prints, created technical drawings, printed graffiti.
Graphic Designer at Okay Skylink, Cairo, Egypt
August 31, 2016 - July 18, 2025
Recreated logos, organized brand graphic sheets, contacted suppliers, organized documents, and created ID cards.
Fashion Designer at Alya Khalifa Haute Couture
November 1, 2023 - October 31, 2025
Created handmade dresses for various garment styles; Managed production; Assisted seamstresses; Freelanced orders with different deadlines; Patternmaking; Brainstormed ideas for clients; Assisted clients and prepared technical drawings; Fabric choosing; Cutting; Managed raw materials; Led team; Daily material updates.
Sewing Production Team Member and Manager Assistant at Fannie Schiavoni, London - Barcelona
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Handmade garment production for Net-a-Porter, Maxfield, and private clients such as Madonna, Shakira, Nicki Minaj; Order control and organization; Team management; Raw material control; Freelance work.
Sales Associate at American Vintage
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Personal styling presentation for brand target; Weekly merchandising management; Storage room organization; Daily stock review and update.
Designer Assistant Internship at Desigual
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Brainstormed new concept ideas; Designed new prints; Technical drawings; Printed graffiti.
Graphic Designer at Okay Skylink
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Recreated logos to create new designs; Organized brand graphic sheets; Contacted suppliers; Organized documents; Created ID cards.
Volunteer Kids Teacher at Awlady Orphanage
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Taught kids English; Drawing basics; Painting with different materials.
Teacher at Art Café
February 1, 2014 - February 1, 2014
Created and organized class curriculum; Taught art drawings; Taught various art techniques and art history; Oil painting techniques; Sculpture basics.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at IED (Instituto De Europe), Barcelona
September 1, 2014 - June 30, 2019
High School Diploma at CISE (Canadian International School Of Egypt), Egypt
September 1, 2003 - May 31, 2014
High School Diploma at El Ma’arefa Private School, Emirates
September 1, 1998 - May 31, 2003
BA (HONS) Fashion Design at IED (Instituto De Europe), Barcelona
September 1, 2014 - June 30, 2019
Ontario Secondary School Diploma at CISE (Canadian International School Of Egypt), Egypt
September 1, 2003 - May 31, 2014
Emirates curriculum at El Ma’arefa Private School, Emirates
September 1, 1998 - May 31, 2003
Night gown and Soiree Patternmaking course at Italian Fashion Academy
July 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
BA (HONS) Fashion Design at Escuela Guerrero Masters, Barcelona
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020
BA Fashion Design at IED (Instituto De Europe), Barcelona
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2019
Ontario Secondary School Diploma at CISE (Canadian International School Of Egypt)
September 1, 2003 - May 1, 2014
Emirates Curriculum Education at El Ma’arefa Private School, Emirates
September 1, 1998 - May 1, 2003

Qualifications

Night gown and Soiree Patternmaking course
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Italian Fashion Academy
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Night gown and Soiree Patternmaking course
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Italian Fashion Academy
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Night gown and Soiree Patternmaking course
July 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
BA (HONS) Fashion Design
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Manufacturing, Professional Services