Hi, I’m Valentina Wilson, a visual artist, illustrator and textile designer with over 10 years of experience creating exclusive prints for international brands like Zara, Mango and H&M. I blend digital and traditional techniques—muralism, tattoo-inspired motifs, and editorial illustration—to craft versatile, distinctive visuals that fit global trends and each brand’s voice. My practice spans collaborations with independent studios, editorial projects, and live mural work. I’ve worked across Barcelona and Madrid, created prints for Chilean fashion labels, and in 2025 I joined Artist-in-Residence Studio Kura in Japan to explore traditional media and personal expression.…

Valentina Wilson

Hi, I’m Valentina Wilson, a visual artist, illustrator and textile designer with over 10 years of experience creating exclusive prints for international brands like Zara, Mango and H&M. I blend digital and traditional techniques—muralism, tattoo-inspired motifs, and editorial illustration—to craft versatile, distinctive visuals that fit global trends and each brand’s voice. My practice spans collaborations with independent studios, editorial projects, and live mural work. I’ve worked across Barcelona and Madrid, created prints for Chilean fashion labels, and in 2025 I joined Artist-in-Residence Studio Kura in Japan to explore traditional media and personal expression.…

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Hi, I’m Valentina Wilson, a visual artist, illustrator and textile designer with over 10 years of experience creating exclusive prints for international brands like Zara, Mango and H&M. I blend digital and traditional techniques—muralism, tattoo-inspired motifs, and editorial illustration—to craft versatile, distinctive visuals that fit global trends and each brand’s voice.

My practice spans collaborations with independent studios, editorial projects, and live mural work. I’ve worked across Barcelona and Madrid, created prints for Chilean fashion labels, and in 2025 I joined Artist-in-Residence Studio Kura in Japan to explore traditional media and personal expression.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Textile Illustrator at Studio SEG, Barcelona (Spain)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Responsible for creating exclusive prints for women’s, men’s, and kids’ collections of international brands such as Zara, Mango, Bershka, and H&M. Developed all-over and placement prints based on trends, moodboards, and original proposals, delivering relevant, commercial, and distinctive graphic solutions within a demanding retail environment. Produced customized prints and collaborations with independent brands, studios, and fashion/art projects.
Textile Illustrator at Colloky, Chile
December 31, 2020 - August 29, 2025
Designed all-over and placement prints for all lines of Colloky, Chile’s leading children’s fashion brand (ages 0 to 12). Developed graphic proposals adapted to global trends and the brand’s visual identity, coordinating closely with the garment design team.
Freelance Illustrator
January 1, 2013 - Present
Worked as a freelance illustrator from 2013 to present, carrying out various illustration projects including collaborations with independent brands, editorial illustration, and souvenir designs.
Senior Textile Illustrator at Studio SEG Barcelona
January 1, 2020 - Present
Responsible for the creation of exclusive prints for women’s, men’s, and kids’ collections of international brands such as Zara, Mango, Bershka, and H&M. Development of all-over and placement prints based on trends, moodboards, and original proposals, ensuring relevant, commercial, and distinctive graphic solutions within a highly demanding retail environment. Creation of customized prints and collaborations with independent brands, studios, and fashion/art projects.
Textile Illustrator at Colloky
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
Designed all-over and placement prints for all lines of Colloky, Chile’s leading children’s fashion brand (ages 0 to 12). Developed graphic proposals adapted to global trends and the brand’s visual identity, in coordination with the garment design team.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2013 - Present
Freelance illustration and textile design work for various clients and independent brands, combining digital and traditional techniques across editorial, fashion, and art projects.

Education

Master’s Degree in Creative Illustration & Visual Communication Techniques at Eina, Barcelona
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Technical Degree in Illustration at IDEP, Barcelona
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Master’s Degree in Art Direction for Advertising & Digital Media at Eina, Barcelona
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Professional training in illustration techniques, visual creation, and editorial applications with specialization in Children’s & Young Adult Publishing Illustration at IDEP, Barcelona
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Studied at School of Visual Arts at School of Visual Arts, Nueva York
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Studied at Duoc UC, Chile at Duoc UC, Chile
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Master’s Degree in Creative Illustration & Visual Communication Techniques at Eina, Barcelona
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Master’s Degree in Art Direction for Advertising & Digital Media at Eina, Barcelona
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Technical Degree in Illustration (Specialization in Children’s & Young Adult Publishing Illustration) at IDEP, Barcelona
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Summer Residency: Creative Illustration, Visual Storytelling and Experimental Techniques at Eina, Barcelona
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Diploma/Certificate in Illustration at Duoc UC, Chile
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Study Abroad/Short Program at School of Visual Arts, New York
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Artist-in-Residence Studio Kura (Japan)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other, Manufacturing
    paper The Locals World

    I collaborated with the Madrid-based clothing brand THE LOCALS WORLD to create an illustration for a t-shirt and a tote bag, within a collection inspired by Barcelona, ​​specifically the El Raval neighborhood.
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    paper Textile Design Portfolio
    Illustrator & Textile Designer with 10+ years of experience creating exclusive prints for international fashion brands. I specialize in hand-drawn & digital artwork, seamless patterns, surface design, and placement prints across womenswear, menswear & kidswear. Illustration TextileDesign PatternDesign SurfaceDesign SeamlessPatterns FashionIllustration PrintDesign DigitalArt TextileGraphics FashionPrints Womenswear Menswear Kidswear…