Hello! I'm Mariana Inés Di Maio, a fashion and textile designer with over eight years of experience in collection development, print design, and creative direction. I founded Maru Di Maio Creative Studio to merge artistic vision with commercial strategy, collaborating with brands across Latin America and the U.S. I develop timeless concepts that blend craftsmanship, visual storytelling, and innovation, leading multidisciplinary teams to create cohesive collections. Passionate about fabric, print, and brand identity, I continuously explore new techniques to elevate the craft and tell compelling stories through fashion.

Mariana Inés Di Maio

Hello! I'm Mariana Inés Di Maio, a fashion and textile designer with over eight years of experience in collection development, print design, and creative direction. I founded Maru Di Maio Creative Studio to merge artistic vision with commercial strategy, collaborating with brands across Latin America and the U.S. I develop timeless concepts that blend craftsmanship, visual storytelling, and innovation, leading multidisciplinary teams to create cohesive collections. Passionate about fabric, print, and brand identity, I continuously explore new techniques to elevate the craft and tell compelling stories through fashion.

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Hello! I’m Mariana Inés Di Maio, a fashion and textile designer with over eight years of experience in collection development, print design, and creative direction. I founded Maru Di Maio Creative Studio to merge artistic vision with commercial strategy, collaborating with brands across Latin America and the U.S.

I develop timeless concepts that blend craftsmanship, visual storytelling, and innovation, leading multidisciplinary teams to create cohesive collections. Passionate about fabric, print, and brand identity, I continuously explore new techniques to elevate the craft and tell compelling stories through fashion.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Maru Di Maio Creative Studio
January 1, 2018 - November 3, 2025
Creative direction and collection design for fashion brands in Argentina, Uruguay, and the U.S. Specialized in print design, textile development, and brand identity. Leads multidisciplinary teams for emerging and established labels.
Project Manager at Andrea Barbuto Studio
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Led a design team developing capsule collections and exclusive prints. Responsible for creative direction, trend research, and visual storytelling for brands such as Jazmín Chebar and Ginebra.
Founder at Trento Accessories
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Created and managed an accessories brand focused on printed scarves and textile-based products. Oversaw product design, brand identity, and showroom coordination.
Print Designer at Andrea Barbuto Studio
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Developed textile prints, moodboards, and technical sheets for local and international markets.
Production Assistant at Tienda Mayor
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Assisted in textile laboratory processes, order preparation, and fabric quality control. Managed supplier communication and logistics.

Education

Fashion and Textile Design at Universidad de Buenos Aires
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2018
High School Diploma at Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Belgrano
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Fashion and Textile Design at Universidad de Buenos Aires
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
High School Diploma at Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Belgrano
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Print Design Workshop — Natasha Spitzer
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
AI Fashion Visual Innovation — Neb Studio
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Strategy and Leadership Mentoring — Nayla Norryh
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Première Vision New York Participant
January 1, 2022 - November 3, 2025
Print collection presentation — Ponce Prints Studio
January 1, 2022 - November 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other