LaTisha
Winston

Bio

LaTisha Winston is an expert apparel technical designer with over 25 years of experience specializing in technical design and 3D development across the fashion industry. Her work focuses on developing products from concept through production, collaborating closely with design teams, buyers, licensees, and manufacturing resources to deliver innovative solutions. As the Senior Director & Consultant at Keeping You In Stitches (KYIS), she leads technical design initiatives while partnering with brands to capitalize on emerging seasonal trends and optimize production processes. LaTisha helps brands create high-performing collections that meet market demands and drive business growth. Previously, she served as a Senior Technical Designer at major fashion companies including Under Armour and Polo Ralph Lauren. Committed to excellence in product development, cross-functional collaboration, and advancing technical innovation in fashion, LaTisha brings extensive industry knowledge and strategic expertise to every project she leads.

Work experience

  • Senior Director & Technical Design & 3D Consultant | Keeping You In Stitches (2010 - Present)
  • Senior Technical Designer | IHL Group (2024 - Present)
  • Director, Technical Design & 3D | BrandLoveLab (2022 - 2024)
  • Senior Technical Designer | Jaclyn Apparel (2021 - 2022)
  • Freelance Technical Designer | Dynamic Design Enterprises (2015 - 2021)
  • Professor of Fashion Design and Merchandising | Marymount University (2013 - 2021)
  • Professor of Fashion | University of District of Columbia (2013 - 2016)
  • Assistant Professor of Fashion Design & Program Coordinator | Baltimore City Community College (2013)
  • Senior Product Developer and TD Manager | Under Armour (2010 - 2011)
  • Senior Technical Design Manager | Ralph Lauren (2007 - 2010)
  • Senior Fashion Design Manager | Weeplay Kids (2006 - 2007)
  • Knit Fashion Technical Designer | Phillips Van Heusen (2004 - 2006)
  • Fashion Technical Designer | VF Corporation (2003 - 2004)
  • Fashion Technical Designer | Federated Merchandising Group (2002 - 2003)
  • Fashion Technical Designer | The Jones Group Inc. (1998 - 2002)

Education

Academy of Art University | MFA, Fashion Design

Philadelphia University | B.S. Fashion Apparel Management, Minor: Technical Design