I am a creative and detail-oriented apparel and print designer with more than 10 years of experience developing original, trend-focused collections for womenswear, kidswear, and juniors. I enjoy taking ideas from concept through production, creating thoughtful print stories, repeats, layouts, CADs, and technical packages that bring a brand’s identity to life. My work combines a strong eye for color, scale, and composition with a practical understanding of garment construction, fit, sourcing, and factory production.…

Mariela M. Martínez Correa

I am a creative and detail-oriented apparel and print designer with more than 10 years of experience developing original, trend-focused collections for womenswear, kidswear, and juniors. I enjoy taking ideas from concept through production, creating thoughtful print stories, repeats, layouts, CADs, and technical packages that bring a brand’s identity to life. My work combines a strong eye for color, scale, and composition with a practical understanding of garment construction, fit, sourcing, and factory production.…

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I am a creative and detail-oriented apparel and print designer with more than 10 years of experience developing original, trend-focused collections for womenswear, kidswear, and juniors. I enjoy taking ideas from concept through production, creating thoughtful print stories, repeats, layouts, CADs, and technical packages that bring a brand’s identity to life. My work combines a strong eye for color, scale, and composition with a practical understanding of garment construction, fit, sourcing, and factory production.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Designer at Adelier
May 26, 2026 - Present
• Assisting internal team members with tasks related to the design, development, and production of apparel collections. • Creative design (including garments, prints, surface decoration, etc.) • Technical design (including tech pack creation, tech pack updates, attending virtual fittings, technical CAD drawings, etc.)
Freelance Designer/Technical Designer at Adelier
May 1, 2026 - Present
Assist internal team members with apparel design, development, and production across womenswear categories. Create garments, prints, surface decoration, technical CAD drawings, and production-ready tech packs. Attend virtual fittings, update tech packs, support sketching and line sheet preparation, and contribute to seasonal collection ideation.
Fashion Designer/Product Development at Cloth Portico
July 30, 2023 - August 6, 2024
• Led full-package design services for startup fashion brands in diverse categories, including streetwear, golf wear, and equestrian apparel. • Produced original design concepts, sketches, CADs, and production-ready tech packs for factories. • Developed prints and graphic concepts for new brands, ensuring brand-appropriate color palettes and pattern repeats. • Created production-ready files for textile printing and assisted in fabric sourcing for small-batch collections.
Freelance Senior Designer & Product Development at Cloth Portico
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Led full-package design services for startup fashion brands across streetwear, golf wear, and equestrian apparel. Produced original concepts, sketches, CADs, production-ready tech packs, print and graphic concepts, textile-printing files, color palettes, pattern repeats, and fabric sourcing support for small-batch collections.
Freelance CAD Designer at Isaac Mizrahi
May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Created fashion CADs and apparel artwork in support of seasonal design and product development activities.
CAD Designer at Isaac Mizrahi
March 13, 2023 - May 21, 2024
• Supported design team with sketching, line sheet preparation, and CAD updates across womenswear categories. • Contributed to ideation for seasonal collections, helping translate inspiration into viable product.
Freelance Designer at Betsey Johnson
November 29, 2021 - December 22, 2021
• Created fashion CADs and artwork using signature Betsey Johnson silhouettes and prints. • Assisted senior designers in prepping seasonal collections for presentations and production handoffs.
CAD Designer at Leonard Feinberg
August 30, 2021 - June 30, 2023
• Developed on-trend collections across womenswear categories tailored to private label aesthetics. • Designed factory-ready prints and repeats, collaborating with print vendors and overseas manufacturers. • Collaborated with merchandising and production teams to deliver high-quality seasonal collections on time.
CAD Designer at Leonard Feinberg Inc
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Developed on-trend womenswear collections tailored to private-label aesthetics for NY & Company, Ashley Stewart, Ross, and Fashion to Figure. Designed factory-ready prints and repeats, collaborated with print vendors and overseas manufacturers, and partnered with merchandising and production teams to deliver seasonal collections on schedule.
Associate Designer at Ronni Nicole
March 15, 2017 - May 26, 2021
• Designed seasonal collections aligned with brand identity and retailer needs across major department stores. • Created detailed CADs and technical packages for overseas factories, ensuring clarity for smooth production. • Worked closely with product development and tech design teams to ensure accurate fits and high-quality garments. • Researched trends and executed print and textile design based on consumer insights and sales feedback. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams from concept through final sample execution, maintaining a high standard of detail and quality.
Design Intern for Social and Midtier Footwear Collections at Nine West
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Supported design work for social and midtier footwear collections.
Assistant Designer for Two by Vince Camuto at Vince Camuto
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Supported apparel design activities for the Two by Vince Camuto line.

Education

Fashion Design at Parsons The New School of Design
August 25, 2014 - May 24, 2016
Architecture at University of Puerto Rico
August 10, 2009 - June 18, 2014
Associate of Applied Science in Fashion Design at Parsons The New School of Design
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Bachelor of Architecture in Environmental Design
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2026
Design & Marketing of Luxury Products Master Class
January 1, 2015 - September 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Other, Consumer Goods
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