I am a Senior Textile & Surface Designer with over 20 years of professional experience specializing in print design and product application for global retail brands. My expertise lies in textile manufacturing workflows, where I combine high-level visual direction with practical production-ready technical details. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate creative concepts into commercially successful product lines. My passion for design drives me to create visually appealing artwork that resonates with consumers across various platforms.

Raquel Aparicio

I am a Senior Textile & Surface Designer with over 20 years of professional experience specializing in print design and product application for global retail brands. My expertise lies in textile manufacturing workflows, where I combine high-level visual direction with practical production-ready technical details. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate creative concepts into commercially successful product lines. My passion for design drives me to create visually appealing artwork that resonates with consumers across various platforms.

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I am a Senior Textile & Surface Designer with over 20 years of professional experience specializing in print design and product application for global retail brands. My expertise lies in textile manufacturing workflows, where I combine high-level visual direction with practical production-ready technical details. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate creative concepts into commercially successful product lines. My passion for design drives me to create visually appealing artwork that resonates with consumers across various platforms.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Visual Designer & Surface Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2006 - Present
Providing visual design, editorial illustration, publishing, and print design for both Spanish and international clients. I have developed concept-driven visuals that combine storytelling with a strong visual identity.
Senior Graphic & Print Designer at TOUS
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Developed print designs for product applications, trend research, and color direction.
Graphic & Print Designer at Oysho
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Designed prints, jacquards, embroidery, and textile applications for fashion product development.
Academic Lecturer at U-tad, Barreira Arte + Diseño, Parsons, SVA, and other institutions
January 1, 2021 - Present
Teaching technical pattern design, textile repetition methods, and professional visual practice.
Costume Print Designer at Selected performing arts collaborations
January 1, 2025 - Present
Engineered artwork placement to precisely align with pattern pieces, garment silhouettes, and high-stretch fabric restrictions.

Education

Degree in Illustration at Summer Academy in Illustration, Ringling College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Education, Media & Entertainment