From the tropics and magic realism, I explore illustration and textile design in Medellín, Colombia. I'm passionate about handmade details and creating prints and fabrics for fashion and branding.…

Sara Buitrago

From the tropics and magic realism, I explore illustration and textile design in Medellín, Colombia. I'm passionate about handmade details and creating prints and fabrics for fashion and branding.…

Available to hire

From the tropics and magic realism, I explore illustration and textile design in Medellín, Colombia.

I’m passionate about handmade details and creating prints and fabrics for fashion and branding.

Skills

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Textile Designer at ESPRIT COL
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Designed prints and fabrics for collections in both young women’s and adult women’s fashion lines; developed hand-drawn illustrations, placement designs, all-over prints, and translated concepts into CADs and garment patterns.
Graphic Textile & Illustrator at AGUA BENDITA S.A.S
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
In charge of designing or illustrating packaging for every product line, ensuring visual consistency and brand alignment.
Graphic Textile & Illustrator at FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created social media content for multiple brands, supporting branding, product development, and graphic production for events.
Graphic Designer at IT’S NOW STUDIO
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Created social media content and assets, supporting branding, product development, and graphic production for multiple brands.
Intern Graphic Designer at LINEA DIRECTA S.A.S
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Internship focusing on graphic design tasks, assisting with campaigns, layouts, and production.
Graphic Designer (Internship) at LINEA DIRECTA S.A.S
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Internship in graphic design contributing to various branding and design projects.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design at Colegiatura Colombiana
January 11, 2030 - February 22, 2026
Master’s Degree in Textile and Surface Design at IED - Istituto Europeo di Design
January 11, 2030 - February 22, 2026
Cours de Civilisation Française at Université Paris La Sorbonne
January 11, 2030 - February 22, 2026
Summer Adventure Program at Florida, United States
January 11, 2030 - February 22, 2026
Northwood University Education at Northwood University
January 11, 2030 - February 22, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design at Colegiatura Colombiana
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Master’s Degree in Textile and Surface Design at IED Instituto Europeo di Design, Madrid
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Cours de Civilisation Française at Cours de Civilisation Française
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Summer Adventure Program at Summer Adventure Program, Université Paris La Sorbonne / University of Florida (Florida, U.S)
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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

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