I'm Olivia Gomez Garcia, a design-focused professional blending product design, graphic illustration, and education with a global perspective. I am currently pursuing a Master in Management (MiM) at IESE and hold a design background from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, complemented by studies at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. I enjoy sustainability-driven, circular-design approaches and collaborating across cultures to turn ideas into meaningful, tangible experiences. My experience spans shaping B2B product initiatives at IKEA, teaching languages, coordinating language exams, and leading youth-oriented design projects. I am fluent in Spanish, French, and English, with working knowledge of Japanese, and I thrive when translating complex concepts into clear visuals and practical, responsible design solutions.

Olivia Gomez Garcia

I'm Olivia Gomez Garcia, a design-focused professional blending product design, graphic illustration, and education with a global perspective. I am currently pursuing a Master in Management (MiM) at IESE and hold a design background from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, complemented by studies at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. I enjoy sustainability-driven, circular-design approaches and collaborating across cultures to turn ideas into meaningful, tangible experiences. My experience spans shaping B2B product initiatives at IKEA, teaching languages, coordinating language exams, and leading youth-oriented design projects. I am fluent in Spanish, French, and English, with working knowledge of Japanese, and I thrive when translating complex concepts into clear visuals and practical, responsible design solutions.

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I’m Olivia Gomez Garcia, a design-focused professional blending product design, graphic illustration, and education with a global perspective. I am currently pursuing a Master in Management (MiM) at IESE and hold a design background from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, complemented by studies at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. I enjoy sustainability-driven, circular-design approaches and collaborating across cultures to turn ideas into meaningful, tangible experiences.

My experience spans shaping B2B product initiatives at IKEA, teaching languages, coordinating language exams, and leading youth-oriented design projects. I am fluent in Spanish, French, and English, with working knowledge of Japanese, and I thrive when translating complex concepts into clear visuals and practical, responsible design solutions.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced

Work Experience

Digital Product Intern at IKEA Global
September 25, 2024 - March 26, 2025
Collaborated in 5+ B2B product initiatives (in Attraction & Engagement teams) by managing JIRA tickets, updating ICE prioritization, organizing Miro boards, coordinating stakeholder meetings, performing user testing and assisting with refinements across teams of 10+ people to support product delivery. Improved team workflows and documentation by restructuring all B2B team’s documentation in Confluence/SharePoint, supporting experimentation, iterating dashboard projects, and creating and delivering release communications, One pagers, Video DEMOS and PTTs to 30+ KAMs and multiple (+15) international markets as a Technical writer, to increase product adoption.
Strategy Intern at IKEA Japan - Second-Hand Marketplace
June 25, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Developed the go-to-market strategy for IKEA Japan’s Second-Hand Marketplace, aligning with brand values, consumer insights, and sustainability trends; identified and mitigated key operational, legal, and market entry risks. Managed a team of 8 and delivered executive-level presentations in line with IKEA’s corporate identity; crafted localized value propositions based on circular economy principles and Japanese market preferences.
Exam Supervisor (JLPT/NOKEN) at Idiomas Complutense UCM Language School
July 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
Prepared pre-organization and management of the JLPT facilities and the +20 test rooms at Complutense University of Madrid with a team of more than 15 people ensuring +97% punctuality rate during the events. Managed examinees and supervised exams, resulting in smooth examination procedures for 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 examinations, and an average 9.5/10 satisfaction personal feedback from more than 30 examinee surveys per year.
Student in Product Design at Faculty of Fine Arts, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Led the design team (4 ppl) creating a circular commerce based board game to educate younger generations on sustainability and responsible consumerism, achieving a 96% satisfaction rate from prototype test sessions with more than 60 kids. Developed two high-quality, functional game prototypes and a targeted communication campaign, collaborating with local manufacturers in production.
Advanced Conversational French Instructor at Grupo Educativo A
October 1, 2020 - September 1, 2022
Organized and taught French language and culture classes for 10+ consolidated group of senior citizens with a returning rate of 78%, improving participants' socialization, pronunciation, teamwork, and enhancing speaking level from B2 to C1.
Independent Videogame Product Owner, Coordination & Narrative Development at Independent / Self-initiated
January 1, 2025 - Present
Product-owner role coordinating and developing narrative for an indie videogame project with a team of 8 designers (ongoing since 2025).
Volunteer Designer at Entreculturas ONG Foundation
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed posters, interactive experiences, and workshops to teach about forced human migration at Coslada City Hall.

Education

Master in Management (MiM) at IESE Business School
September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Bachelor in Design at Universidad Complutense de Madrid
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024
Bilingual Bachelor in Computer Science (1st year completed) at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020
Lycée Français de Madrid - First & Second Education at Lycée Français de Madrid
September 1, 2004 - June 30, 2019

Qualifications

Agile Project Management
January 1, 2025 - June 16, 2026
Systems, Design, and Sustainable Development
January 1, 2024 - June 16, 2026
IELTS C1
January 1, 2024 - June 16, 2026
Data Visualization in Excel
January 1, 2024 - June 16, 2026
Noken 4
January 1, 2023 - June 16, 2026
Baccalaureat General SVT-SI
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Other