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Helena Montes

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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.

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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.

  • 19 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • Catalan; ValencianAdvanced

Industry experience

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

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Work experience· 4 roles

Head of Kidswear Design Office · Spot TekstilJan 2011 – Jan 2024 · 13 yrs 1 mo

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 · MexxJan 2009 – Jan 2011 · 2 yrs 1 mo

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 · Tex Pim a S.L.Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 · 1 yr 1 mo

Developed dual-category collections: Women's wear & Kids wear for leading UK retailers. Knitwear & Luxury.

Designer, Knitwear & Luxury · Armand BasiJan 2005 – Jan 2008 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor in Design · Ramon Llull University2030 – 2005
BA in Fashion Design · ESDI Sabadell Ramon Llull2005 – 2026
BA Title Update · ESDI Sabadell Ramon Llull2026

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