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Hi, I’m Johanna C. Santana, a fashion designer and owner of DOMITILA based in Lawrence, MA. I love sketching ideas and turning them into wearable pieces, with a focus on sustainable, elegant designs and client-driven customization. I have built experience in design, sewing, production, and merchandising across boutique, retail, and corporate settings. I enjoy teaching sewing, coordinating photo shoots, and collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life.…Hi, I’m Johanna C. Santana, a fashion designer and owner of DOMITILA based in Lawrence, MA. I love sketching ideas and turning them into wearable pieces, with a focus on sustainable, elegant designs and client-driven customization. I have built experience in design, sewing, production, and merchandising across boutique, retail, and corporate settings. I enjoy teaching sewing, coordinating photo shoots, and collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life.

Johanna C. Santana

Designer, Wardrobe, Costume Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Johanna C. Santana, a fashion designer and owner of DOMITILA based in Lawrence, MA. I love sketching ideas and turning them into wearable pieces, with a focus on sustainable, elegant designs and client-driven customization. I have built experience in design, sewing, production, and merchandising across boutique, retail, and corporate settings. I enjoy teaching sewing, coordinating photo shoots, and collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life.…Hi, I’m Johanna C. Santana, a fashion designer and owner of DOMITILA based in Lawrence, MA. I love sketching ideas and turning them into wearable pieces, with a focus on sustainable, elegant designs and client-driven customization. I have built experience in design, sewing, production, and merchandising across boutique, retail, and corporate settings. I enjoy teaching sewing, coordinating photo shoots, and collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life.

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Hi, I’m Johanna C. Santana, a fashion designer and owner of DOMITILA based in Lawrence, MA. I love sketching ideas and turning them into wearable pieces, with a focus on sustainable, elegant designs and client-driven customization.

I have built experience in design, sewing, production, and merchandising across boutique, retail, and corporate settings. I enjoy teaching sewing, coordinating photo shoots, and collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Set Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Owner/Designer at DOMITILA

May 1, 2011 - Present

Designing and sketching innovative garments, selecting seasonal fabric swatches, drafting patterns, sampling garments in muslin, and fitting with customers. Manage production, coordinate lookbooks and photoshoots, and translate client visions into finished pieces for events such as the Elegantly Green Wedding Showcase.

Driver at Uber

December 1, 2023 - Present

Provide safe, reliable transportation services, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and assist riders as needed.

Merchandising Assistant at Potpourri Group, Inc.

December 1, 2023 - October 25, 2025

Provide buyers service; answer questions about merchandise and policies; maintain records of daily sales, markdowns, and profit margins; update system for pricing, color, and vendors; track performance of assortments for buy-in and sell-out; lead catalog creation with imagery and details; ensure OTIF seasonal readiness.

Quality Control Associate at BONOBOS

February 1, 2020 - October 25, 2025

Read and interpret blueprints and specifications; monitor operations to ensure production standards; recommend process adjustments; inspect, test, or measure materials or products; daily data entry.

Design Instructor at Marie’s Sewing Center

January 1, 2012 - October 25, 2025

Teach students how to read patterns, cut fabrics, and perform basic sewing techniques; provide beginner sewing instruction.

Key Holder / Manager at Casual Male XL

March 1, 2012 - October 25, 2025

Open/close routines; assist customers; motivate and direct others to meet sales goals.

Sales Associate at Forever 21

May 1, 2011 - October 25, 2025

Reorganize floor for new seasons; assist customers; help set up for next day.

Library Assistant at Mount Ida College Library

May 1, 2011 - October 25, 2025

Assist students with locating books and Internet research; use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; supervise during holidays/bad weather.