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Hello! I’m Monica Guillén Tejada, an architect and interior designer with over six years of freelance experience shaping residential projects, hospitality spaces, and retail environments. I love turning client visions into functional, beautiful spaces and thrive on coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
I’m multilingual (Spanish, English, French, Catalan, German) and tech‑savvy, comfortable with CAD, 3D modeling, and design software, as well as marketing‑oriented project development. I’m excited to explore opportunities in hospitality, design, tech, and marketing.
Experience Level
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Intermediate
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced
Work Experience
Director of Architecture department. Senior Architect / Project Manager / Interior Designer for High-end Projects. Hotels/residence at HEFTOL GROUP
September 1, 2024 - August 12, 2025Held leadership and senior architecture roles managing and designing high-end residential and hotel projects in Berlin, Germany.
Spatial and Concept Designer / Stand designer / Project Manager / Event Designer & Manager / Business Developer at Triumfo International GmbH
October 1, 2024 - PresentDesigning spatial concepts, event stands, managing projects and business development in Berlin, Germany.
Freelance Interior Designer at LUXIA LABS
January 1, 2018 - PresentDesigned, managed, and coordinated multiple residential projects, leading communication between clients, contractors and suppliers in Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Dominican Republic.
Architect - Project Manager - Retail Designer - Interior Designer at ARCHITECTUM
January 1, 2024 - August 12, 2025Collaborated closely with internal teams and external vendors for development of layouts, detailed drawings, site visits, 3D modeling, and coordination of construction quality and timelines in Barcelona, Spain.
Project Manager / Stand designer / Event designer and manager at STANDECOR STANDS
May 1, 2023 - August 12, 2025Managing and designing event stands and events in Barcelona, Spain.
Freelance Home Critic - Hospitality curator - Reporter at The Plum Guide
June 1, 2022 - August 12, 2025Evaluated homes for Plum Guide's quality standards through visits and interviews, create content and area recommendations to build the brand in Barcelona area.
Kitchen Division Director / Senior Designer at FT Disenny / STOSA / INKO
February 1, 2022 - August 12, 2025Led the kitchen department, managed projects, client meetings, supplier contacts, produced renders, infographics and technical drawings, and supervised kitchen assembly in Barcelona, Spain.
Freelance Architect, Retail Designer, Visual Merchandiser and Franchise Developer at GRUPO CA
March 1, 2022 - August 12, 2025Developed store design/layouts, supported shop construction and launch process, collaborated with VM team for merchandising, and coordinated with international suppliers and franchisees in Barcelona, Spain.
Commercial / Kitchen Designer / Interior Designer at Innova Stylo SA / CUCINE LUBE
March 1, 2020 - August 12, 2025Provided customer service, conceptualized and designed kitchens, produced renders and technical drawings, prepared budgets and supervised kitchen installation in Granollers, Spain.
Visual Designer / Content Creator at IDEOLOGIC SRL
May 1, 2018 - August 12, 2025Created visual content and designs in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Furniture Designer at HOMECONCEPT
April 1, 2018 - August 12, 2025Designed new furniture concepts, developed technical solutions, and produced renders and technical plans in Barcelona, Spain.
Architect and Graphic Designer at Lluis Tejero Arquitectos & Asoc.
February 1, 2016 - August 12, 2025Designed and executed corporate, hospitality, and industrial projects; supervised suppliers and contractors; controlled costs; and maintained company web design in Barcelona, Spain.
Architect, Manager of Touristic Apartments and Graphic Designer at Barcelona Real Estate Agency
February 1, 2015 - August 12, 2025Designed and executed residential projects, managed touristic apartments operations, created photorealistic renderings, and designed promotions and corporate image in Barcelona, Spain.
Graphic Designer and Marketing Director Assistant at VeryChic
August 1, 2014 - August 12, 2025Designed corporate logos, apps, websites, promotional materials; analyzed market data; presented growth strategies; and managed paid acquisition campaigns across multiple platforms in Barcelona, Spain.
Director of Architecture Department at HEFTOL GROUP
September 30, 2024 - October 16, 2025Led the Architecture Department on high-end hotel and residential projects, coordinating design teams, detailing, client communication, and project delivery from concept to construction.
Spatial and Concept Designer / Stand Designer / Project Manager / Event Designer & Manager / Business Developer at Triumfo International GmbH
October 1, 2024 - PresentDesigned spatial concepts for exhibitions and stands, managed projects and events, coordinated vendors, and developed business opportunities in Berlin.
Freelance Interior Designer at LUXIA LABS
January 1, 2018 - PresentDesign, manage and coordinate multiple residential projects; lead projects and communicate with clients, contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
Architect - Project Manager - Retail Designer - Interior Designer at ARCHITECTUM
January 31, 2024 - October 16, 2025Collaborated with internal teams, developers, and external vendors to produce interior layouts and detailed drawings; managed site visits, 3D models, space plans, and mock-ups; maintained design documentation and cost/time/quality control.
Project Manager / Stand Designer / Event Designer & Manager at STANDECOR STANDS
May 31, 2023 - October 16, 2025Coordinated production and logistics for stand design and events; led design teams and ensured timely delivery.
Freelance Home Critic - Hospitality Curator - Reporter at The Plum Guide
June 30, 2022 - October 16, 2025Inspected vacation homes, evaluated hospitality standards, interviewed hosts, and created listing content to showcase properties.
Kitchen Division Director / Senior Designer at FT Disenny / STOSA / INKO
February 28, 2022 - October 16, 2025Led the kitchen department, met with clients, coordinated with suppliers to stay updated on trends, and produced renders, infographics, technical drawings, budgets, and supervised kitchen assembly.
Freelance Architect, Retail Designer, Visual Merchandiser and Franchise Developer at GRUPO CA
March 31, 2022 - October 16, 2025Developed store layouts and POS designs; supported openings; collaborated with VM teams and international suppliers; managed documentation for openings.
Commercial / Kitchen Designer / Interior Designer at Innova Stylo SA
March 31, 2020 - October 16, 2025Customer service; conceptual kitchen design; production of renders and technical drawings; budgets and supervision of kitchen assembly.
Visual Designer / Content Creator at IDEOLOGIC SRL
May 31, 2018 - October 16, 2025Created visual content and brand materials, contributing to visual communications and campaigns.
Furniture Designer at HOMECONCEPT FURNITURE
April 30, 2018 - October 16, 2025Designed new furniture concepts; developed production drawings and renders; contributed to conceptual development.
Architect and Graphic Designer at Lluis Tejero Arquitectos & Asoc.
February 29, 2016 - October 16, 2025Designer and construction executor for corporate, hospitality, and industrial projects; supervised suppliers and contractors; cost control; company web design.
Architect, Manager of Touristic Apartments and Graphic Designer at Barcelona Real Estate Agency
February 28, 2015 - October 16, 2025Designer and construction executor for residential projects; managed touristic apartments operations and maintenance; photorealistic renderings; promotions; corporate image design.
Graphic Designer and Marketing Director Assistant at VeryChic
August 31, 2014 - October 16, 2025Designed corporate identity, app/website visuals; created weekly promotions; analyzed opportunities and supported marketing campaigns.
Education
Master's degree at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Graphic Design at ALTOS DE CHAVON SCHOOL OF DESIGN
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Master in Digital Marketing and Communication at Universidad APEC
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Arquitecta at Pontifcia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011Master's degree in Architecture at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Graphic Design at ALTOS DE CHAVON SCHOOL OF DESIGN
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Master in Digital Marketing and Communication at Universidad APEC
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Arquitecta, Arquitectura at Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011Qualifications
Industry Experience
Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment
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