I am a kidswear designer with more than two decades of experience in the fashion industry. I have worked with large retail companies, leading design teams and collaborating with international suppliers. My approach has progressively focused on creating functional, conscious designs that respect children’s natural movement and real needs.

Helena Montes

I am a kidswear designer with more than two decades of experience in the fashion industry. I have worked with large retail companies, leading design teams and collaborating with international suppliers. My approach has progressively focused on creating functional, conscious designs that respect children’s natural movement and real needs.

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I am a kidswear designer with more than two decades of experience in the fashion industry. I have worked with large retail companies, leading design teams and collaborating with international suppliers. My approach has progressively focused on creating functional, conscious designs that respect children’s natural movement and real needs.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced

Work Experience

Head of Kidswear Design Office at Spot Tekstil
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2024
Strategic partner for Inditex; directed the design and technical execution for ZARA Kids, ZARA Baby and occasionally ZARA Man and Stradivarius. Orchestrated the creation of 1,500 samples and development of 100 seasonal production references annually. Managed full studio operations including HR, resource planning, research, shopping trips and workflow optimization for the design team. Led global sourcing for fabrics and trims; coordinated sampling timelines between factory and client HQ.
Senior Designer, Cut & Sew & Blouse Weight at Mexx
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Managed 3 simultaneous collection stages: Concept, Sampling, Sales for the women's wear division. Conducted international trend research and shopping trips to align collections with brand identity and market shifts. Presented collections to global buyers, securing 'sell-in' through visual storytelling.
Designer, Knitwear & Luxury at Tex Pim a S.L.
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Developed dual-category collections: Women's wear & Kids wear for leading UK retailers. Knitwear & Luxury.
Designer, Knitwear & Luxury at Armand Basi
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Collaborated with Jose Abril and Miriam Ocariz on luxury runway collections. Mastered 'Slow Fashion' construction and artisanal detailing within a high-end brand environment. Managed close collaboration with global suppliers across Portugal, China, India, and Spain.

Education

Bachelor in Design at Ramon Llull University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
BA in Fashion Design at ESDI Sabadell Ramon Llull
January 1, 2005 - January 28, 2026
BA Title Update at ESDI Sabadell Ramon Llull
January 1, 2026 - January 28, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Wholesale & Distribution