I am a very motivated, disciplined and highly skilled textile prints designer, who can manage and is able to prioritise workloads and multiple ongoing projects. Very experienced and versatile in Photoshop and Illustrator to create and modify digital, and hand created artwork, making a positive contribution to your project.

Inma Garcia-Gutierrez

I am a very motivated, disciplined and highly skilled textile prints designer, who can manage and is able to prioritise workloads and multiple ongoing projects. Very experienced and versatile in Photoshop and Illustrator to create and modify digital, and hand created artwork, making a positive contribution to your project.

Available to hire

I am a very motivated, disciplined and highly skilled textile prints designer, who can manage and is able to prioritise workloads and multiple ongoing projects. Very experienced and versatile in Photoshop and Illustrator to create and modify digital, and hand created artwork, making a positive contribution to your project.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Linguist English Spanish (Freelance) at DALS
September 1, 2023 - Present
Facilitated community interpreting through face-to-face consecutive interpreting and sight translation, as well as remote video and over-the-phone interpretation (OPI) services for DWP, Police, Medical, and Council agencies.
Linguist English Spanish (Freelance) at The Language Shop
April 1, 2025 - Present
Provided community interpreting via face-to-face consecutive interpreting and sight translation, alongside remote video and over-the-phone interpretation (OPI) for DWP, Police, Medical, and Council services.
Prints Designer (Freelance) at Alistair Boyd Ltd
January 1, 2008 - Present
Created collections of hand-painted prints and transformed them into full repeat digital designs for home interiors, with global sales. Artwork produced for retailers including John Lewis, Debenhams, M&S, Next, Laura Ashley, Westelm, Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, CB2, Macy's, Target, Martha Stewart, and Ikea.
Home Textiles Designer at John Lewis Plc
September 1, 2001 - April 1, 2012
Originated signature prints for SS2013, SS2008, and AW2009 collections; oversaw the design and production of final masters for cushions, rugs, carpets, furnishing fabrics, and nursery textiles; conducted trend and market research; liaised with suppliers in India and the UK; collaborated with buying and design teams.
Home Textiles Designer at John Lewis Plc
February 1, 2007 - October 1, 2008
Coordinated sampling development and liaised with suppliers in India and the UK; participated in meetings and collaborated closely with buying and design teams.
Studio Manager & Prints Designer at Today Interiors Ltd
September 5, 2001 - July 31, 2005
Managed the daily operations of the design studio and showroom in Chelsea; conceived hand-painted prints for weaves and wallpaper designs for interior textiles, wallpaper, and vinyl collections for retail and contract markets (3-5 star hotels); developed mood boards, color palettes, and coordinated with suppliers in the UK, Italy, and France.
Freelance Prints Designer at Bay & Brown Studio (Freelance)
October 1, 2025 - Present
Creating hand-painted and digital global geometric prints, transforming them into full repeat digital designs for women's wear, with global sales.
Prints Designer at Alistair Boyd Ltd
November 1, 2008 - Present
Creating collections of hand-painted prints, transforming them into full repeated digital designs for home interiors, with global sales. Coordinated mood boards, design from concept to production; liaised with UK, Italy and France suppliers.

Education

BA(Hons) Surface Pattern Design at Escola Massana of Art & Design Barcelona, Spain
October 1, 1989 - June 1, 1994
CIT Skills Level 2 Certificate (Degree in Translating & Interpreting: Spanish, English & French) at Open University of Catalunya, Spain
September 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
SEG Level 2 Award in Community Interpreting at WEA Online, London
July 25, 2023 - April 24, 2026
Level 2 Certificate in Translation Skills (CIT Skills) at CLAROS Interpreting, Translation & Training Online, London, UK
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Level 6 Certificate in Translation at CIOL London, UK
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Level 6 Certificate in Translation (Preparation Exam) at CLAROS Interpreting, Translation & Training Online, London
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025

Qualifications

Level 6 Certificate in Translation
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Level 6 Certificate in Translation (Preparation Exam)
November 10, 2025 - April 24, 2026
SEG Level 2 Award in Community Interpreting
July 25, 2023 - April 24, 2026
CIT Skills Level 2 Certificate (Degree in Translating & Interpreting: Spanish, English & French)
September 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Surface Pattern Design BA(Hons)
October 1, 1989 - June 1, 1994
BA (Hons) Surface Pattern Design
October 1, 1989 - June 1, 1994
BA (Hons) Surface Pattern Design
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Manufacturing