Fashion designer with 10 years of experience in the fashion industry and a strong background in fast-paced international environments. Creative, strategic, and results-driven, passionate about leading innovation and developing commercially successful collections. Experienced in accessories and outerwear design, trend research, fabric sourcing, concept development, and cross-functional collaboration with design, planning, technical, fabric, graphics, and supplier teams to deliver seasonal collections from ideation through approvals and production follow-up.…

Ana Alvarez

Fashion designer with 10 years of experience in the fashion industry and a strong background in fast-paced international environments. Creative, strategic, and results-driven, passionate about leading innovation and developing commercially successful collections. Experienced in accessories and outerwear design, trend research, fabric sourcing, concept development, and cross-functional collaboration with design, planning, technical, fabric, graphics, and supplier teams to deliver seasonal collections from ideation through approvals and production follow-up.…

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Fashion designer with 10 years of experience in the fashion industry and a strong background in fast-paced international environments. Creative, strategic, and results-driven, passionate about leading innovation and developing commercially successful collections.

Experienced in accessories and outerwear design, trend research, fabric sourcing, concept development, and cross-functional collaboration with design, planning, technical, fabric, graphics, and supplier teams to deliver seasonal collections from ideation through approvals and production follow-up.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

ZA RA Kids Knitwear and Circular Design at Zara
January 1, 2022 - Present
Trend research, fabrics sourcing, and development of new seasonal concepts. Follow-up on new developments from fittings and sampling through final approvals. Close collaboration with Head of Design, Planning, graphics, technical, fabric, and supplier teams. Coordination, organization, and presentation of new designs, samples, and collection updates, with feedback and approvals on fabrics, colors, trims, and prints, including support during development trips.
Fashion Design Role (ZA RA Kids knitwear and circular design) at ZARA Kids
January 1, 2022 - Present
Trend research, fabric sourcing, and development of new seasonal concepts. Follow-up of new developments from fittings and sampling to final approvals. Close collaboration with Heads of Design, Planning, graphics, technical, fabric, and supplier teams. Coordination and presentation of new designs, samples, and collection updates. Provided feedback and obtained fabric, color, trims, and print approvals, including support during development trips.
Outerwear Designer at Tally Weijl
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Development of new collection concepts through trend research, fabric exploration, and product innovation. Coordination of samples, fittings, approvals, and design updates throughout the development process. Cross-functional collaboration with design, planning, technical, fabric, graphics, and supplier teams. Support for seasonal strategy, collection presentations, and product decision-making.
Outerwear Designer at TAILLY WEIJLOU
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Developed new collection concepts through trend research, fabric exploration, and product innovation. Coordinated samples, fittings, approvals, and design update tracking throughout the development process. Worked cross-functionally with design, planning, technical, fabric, graphics, and supplier teams. Supported seasonal strategy, collection presentations, and product decision-making.
Oven Design at Amichi Soft
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Seasonal collection design and development, including selection of fabrics, trims, and details. Supplier coordination with Asian and European partners. Management of fittings, sample reviews, and prototype corrections, plus technical specifications and production follow-up.
Woven Design (Seasonal Collection Development) at AMICHI SOFT / WOVEN DESIGN
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Seasonal collection design and development. Selected fabrics, trims, and details; coordinated with Asian and European supplier partners. Managed fittings, sample reviews, and prototype correction. Ensured technical specifications and followed up on production.
Accessories Master (Bags, Shoes and Jewelry Design) at EDM Madrid
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Accessories-focused design role including bags, shoes, and jewelry design. (Additional detail not provided in the resume beyond the program/title.)
Accessories Master (Bags, Shoes and Jewelry Design)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Development-focused role covering accessories design across bags, shoes, and jewelry. Involves concept development, design follow-through, and collection-related support.

Education

Master’s in Sustainable Textile Processing at Universidad de Leeds
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Fashion Design Degree at University of Leeds
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Master's in Sustainable Textile Processing at University of Leeds
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Fashion Design Degree
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Other