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I'm Mariapia Malerba, a senior textile designer and multidisciplinary artist specializing in concept development and execution for luxury and commercial brands. I thrive on color, art techniques, and creating textiles that blend artistry with functionality. I have a proven track record collaborating with renowned fashion and home décor brands, delivering market-ready textiles and handcrafted pieces through cross-functional collaboration. I am bilingual in English and Italian and bring a global perspective to design.…I'm Mariapia Malerba, a senior textile designer and multidisciplinary artist specializing in concept development and execution for luxury and commercial brands. I thrive on color, art techniques, and creating textiles that blend artistry with functionality. I have a proven track record collaborating with renowned fashion and home décor brands, delivering market-ready textiles and handcrafted pieces through cross-functional collaboration. I am bilingual in English and Italian and bring a global perspective to design.

Mariapia Malerba

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I'm Mariapia Malerba, a senior textile designer and multidisciplinary artist specializing in concept development and execution for luxury and commercial brands. I thrive on color, art techniques, and creating textiles that blend artistry with functionality. I have a proven track record collaborating with renowned fashion and home décor brands, delivering market-ready textiles and handcrafted pieces through cross-functional collaboration. I am bilingual in English and Italian and bring a global perspective to design.…I'm Mariapia Malerba, a senior textile designer and multidisciplinary artist specializing in concept development and execution for luxury and commercial brands. I thrive on color, art techniques, and creating textiles that blend artistry with functionality. I have a proven track record collaborating with renowned fashion and home décor brands, delivering market-ready textiles and handcrafted pieces through cross-functional collaboration. I am bilingual in English and Italian and bring a global perspective to design.

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I’m Mariapia Malerba, a senior textile designer and multidisciplinary artist specializing in concept development and execution for luxury and commercial brands. I thrive on color, art techniques, and creating textiles that blend artistry with functionality.

I have a proven track record collaborating with renowned fashion and home décor brands, delivering market-ready textiles and handcrafted pieces through cross-functional collaboration. I am bilingual in English and Italian and bring a global perspective to design.

Skills

Surface Pattern Design

Fashion Design

Editorial Illustration

Experience Level

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Fashion Design

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Italian

Fluent

Work Experience

Textile Designer (Freelance Collaboration) at West Elm

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Designed unique textile collections for home décor, blending artistic expertise with market trends. Curated color palettes and patterns to enhance the brand’s aesthetic appeal. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate art into market-ready textiles.

Textile Designer at Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Cavalli

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Conceptualized and developed intricate textile designs for high-end fashion collections. Worked closely with design teams to translate artistic visions into market-ready textiles. Applied extensive knowledge of art techniques to create distinctive and luxurious patterns.

Senior Textile Designer & CAD Artist at White House Black Market

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2025

Developed and executed innovative textile concepts aligned with the brand’s vision, capturing emerging trends and driving market-ready designs. Performed hand-painted artwork using diverse techniques to create colorful, visually compelling fabric designs that enhanced product appeal. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of designs into collections.