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I'm María Mejía, a Senior Fashion & Textile Designer with 15+ years of global experience across fashion, home décor, and hospitality. I excel in trend forecasting, textile development, and sourcing from mills worldwide, turning insights into market-driven collections. As a former swimwear brand founder, I bring branding, sustainability, and a hands-on approach to product development from concept to production. I'm adept at leading design teams, collaborating with vendors and clients, and delivering refined, retailer-ready lines while driving efficiency and innovation.…I'm María Mejía, a Senior Fashion & Textile Designer with 15+ years of global experience across fashion, home décor, and hospitality. I excel in trend forecasting, textile development, and sourcing from mills worldwide, turning insights into market-driven collections. As a former swimwear brand founder, I bring branding, sustainability, and a hands-on approach to product development from concept to production. I'm adept at leading design teams, collaborating with vendors and clients, and delivering refined, retailer-ready lines while driving efficiency and innovation.

María Mejía

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I'm María Mejía, a Senior Fashion & Textile Designer with 15+ years of global experience across fashion, home décor, and hospitality. I excel in trend forecasting, textile development, and sourcing from mills worldwide, turning insights into market-driven collections. As a former swimwear brand founder, I bring branding, sustainability, and a hands-on approach to product development from concept to production. I'm adept at leading design teams, collaborating with vendors and clients, and delivering refined, retailer-ready lines while driving efficiency and innovation.…I'm María Mejía, a Senior Fashion & Textile Designer with 15+ years of global experience across fashion, home décor, and hospitality. I excel in trend forecasting, textile development, and sourcing from mills worldwide, turning insights into market-driven collections. As a former swimwear brand founder, I bring branding, sustainability, and a hands-on approach to product development from concept to production. I'm adept at leading design teams, collaborating with vendors and clients, and delivering refined, retailer-ready lines while driving efficiency and innovation.

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I’m María Mejía, a Senior Fashion & Textile Designer with 15+ years of global experience across fashion, home décor, and hospitality. I excel in trend forecasting, textile development, and sourcing from mills worldwide, turning insights into market-driven collections.

As a former swimwear brand founder, I bring branding, sustainability, and a hands-on approach to product development from concept to production. I’m adept at leading design teams, collaborating with vendors and clients, and delivering refined, retailer-ready lines while driving efficiency and innovation.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Surface Pattern Design

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Product Design

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Logo

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Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

French

Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Designer – Home Décor & Product Development at Intco Decor

July 1, 2024 - Present

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.

Lead Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Pow Wow Products

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

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.

Textile Product Development at Fabric Innovations

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

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.