María Mejía

Direct the creation of large-scale home décor collections, ensuring alignment with brand identity, market trends, and consumer demands. Lead trend research and competitive analysis to identify emerging styles and translate insights into commercially successful products. Launch top-performing collections, boosting year-over-year U.S. sales. Streamline cross-border communication between U.S. and Asia teams to accelerate delivery and optimize sourcing of sustainable materials across product lines.

Designed wall art, textiles, and packaging for major U.S., Canadian, and European retailers. Oversaw full product development—from concept to production—ensuring brand alignment and quality. Created CADs, mockups, and illustrations for home décor collections and private-label programs. Developed new brands and product lines, aligning design with market trends. Launched multiple private-label collections under my creative direction. Implemented advanced design tools, improving workflow and reducing turnaround time. Elevated product sophistication, driving greater retailer engagement.

Led creative development of custom textiles for luxury hospitality clients. Created original CAD artwork and managed digital printing, woven design, and color specifications. Directed end-to-end sourcing with global mills (China, Turkey, India, Morocco, Colombia). Served as direct liaison with clients to present collections, gather feedback, and finalize approvals. Coordinated over 25 concurrent projects including sampling, pricing, and production schedules. Developed over 100 exclusive textile designs used in 5-star hotels globally. Reduced sourcing turnaround time by 30% through optimized vendor communication.