Design and Production Manager with over 10 years of experience in menswear, specialized in building commercially driven collections and managing the end-to-end product lifecycle. Highly focused on adapting to market trends and competitive conditions through continuous improvement and data-driven decision making. Experienced in leading teams, coordinating with international suppliers, and optimizing costs through overseas production. Proven track record in full collection development, quality control, and scaling retail distribution while maintaining product competitiveness.

Celia Martínez Barrios

Design and Production Manager with over 10 years of experience in menswear, specialized in building commercially driven collections and managing the end-to-end product lifecycle. Highly focused on adapting to market trends and competitive conditions through continuous improvement and data-driven decision making. Experienced in leading teams, coordinating with international suppliers, and optimizing costs through overseas production. Proven track record in full collection development, quality control, and scaling retail distribution while maintaining product competitiveness.

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Design and Production Manager with over 10 years of experience in menswear, specialized in building commercially driven collections and managing the end-to-end product lifecycle. Highly focused on adapting to market trends and competitive conditions through continuous improvement and data-driven decision making.

Experienced in leading teams, coordinating with international suppliers, and optimizing costs through overseas production. Proven track record in full collection development, quality control, and scaling retail distribution while maintaining product competitiveness.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Design & Production Manager at Makarthy Clothing Company
January 1, 2017 - Present
Lead design and production management for menswear collections. Manage a team of 3–4 people and coordinate the full collection development cycle. Work closely with suppliers in Asia to ensure quality and cost control, balancing commercial competitiveness with production optimization. Track performance and continuously adapt product direction based on market signals, trends, and competition. Achievements include expanding distribution from 1 to 18 points of sale and increasing competitiveness through improved overseas production processes.
Fashion Design Manager
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Coordinated the design team and supported end-to-end collection development. Performed trend and sales analysis to inform product direction and commercial fit, ensuring the team delivered relevant styles aligned with market needs.
Fashion Designer
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Created product designs and developed technical specifications. Followed up on samples to ensure design intent, specifications, and quality requirements were met throughout development.

Education

Foreign Trade Expert at Malaga Chamber of Commerce
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design at San Telmo School of Art
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026
Cool Hunting Fashion at University of the Arts London
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026
Graphic Design at The Big Picture
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026

Qualifications

Foreign Trade Expert (Malaga Chamber of Commerce)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Foreign Trade Expert
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Wholesale & Distribution