Textile designer with international experience. More than 15 years in fashion, loving what I do and enjoying every time.…

Maria Fraguas

Textile designer with international experience. More than 15 years in fashion, loving what I do and enjoying every time.…

Available to hire

Textile designer with international experience. More than 15 years in fashion, loving what I do and enjoying every time.

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Print Designer at Various fashion brands (Inditex, Mango, Topshop, Primark, Desigual, & others)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Designed seasonal accessory collections aligned with market trends; created tech packs; defined seasonal concepts (materials, hardware, palettes) to streamline production; drove market analysis, travel research, forecasts, & online resource scouting; ensured project completion while meeting deadlines; presented collections to Brand Director; self-managed the creative process with consistency & coherence; curated and maintained a development library & showroom; managed supplier relations with Primark, Topshop, etc., ensuring on-time deliveries & reducing sampling errors.
Print Designer at SkinnyDip London
March 5, 2018 - March 4, 2019
Designed seasonal accessory collections aligned with market trends; created tech packs and defined seasonal concepts (materials, hardware, palettes) to streamline production. Led market analysis, travel research, forecasting, and online resource scouting. Presented collections to Brand Director. Curated and maintained a development library and showroom. Managed supplier relations with Primark, Topshop, etc., ensuring on-time deliveries and reducing sampling errors.
Print Designer at Various fashion brands (Inditex, Mango, Topshop, Primark, Desigual, & others)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Designed seasonal accessory collections aligned with market trends; created tech packs; defined seasonal concepts (materials, hardware, palettes) to streamline production; drove market analysis, travel research, forecasting, and online resource scouting; ensured project completion within deadlines; presented collections to Brand Director; self-managed the creative process; curated and maintained a development library & showroom; managed supplier relations with Primark, Topshop, etc., ensuring on-time deliveries and reducing sampling errors.
Print Designer at Trend Forecasting
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Trend forecasting through travel, research, runways, and digital platforms. Strengthened client relationships and presented international collections. Developed print collections (AOP & placement) to strengthen brand identity and boost international sales. Led regular meetings with the design team, aligning direction with upcoming trend forecasts and cohesive collections. Directed market research, textile fair scouting, and product trips, maximizing creative outcomes within defined budgets. Ensured timely collection development from concept to commercialization.
Beauty & Accessories Designer at Inditex brands (Mango, Topshop, Primark, Desigual & others)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Designed collections for cosmetics, leather goods, & accessories; defined color, fragrance, packaging; internal showroom displays; trend analysis; product trips across Asia, the EU, and the UK; developed sketches and prototypes; presented progress to the board; ensured timely completion of collections from concept to commercialization; partnered with Buying, Merchandising & Sourcing to enable on-time launches.

Education

Digital Textile Design at University of the Arts London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Illustration at University of the Arts London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
BA in Fashion Textile Design at Universidad de Buenos Aires
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
MA in Printed Textile Design at University of the Arts London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Illustration at University of the Arts London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Watercolor, Photoshop & AI for Fashion Design at Longina Phillips
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Polimoda at Polimoda
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
BA - Fashion Textile Design at Universidad de Buenos Aires
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
MA - Printed Textile Design at University of the Arts London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Illustration at University of the Arts London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Watercolor, Photoshop & AI for Fashion Design at London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services