I am Carles López, a fashion designer with extensive experience in creative direction, collection development, and team leadership across luxury and ready-to-wear brands. I have led brand DNA definition, new product lines, and relaunches, coordinated sourcing and travel for collections, and managed calendars and in-store launches. I am passionate about photography and always exploring new processes and techniques to deliver innovative results with optimal efficiency. My career blends work in multinational companies, independent studios, and academia, with a multidisciplinary approach that integrates PLM, knitwear, and fabric development. I thrive on turning ideas into action, building high-performing teams, and delivering high-impact fashion projects on time and at the right cost.…

Carles López

I am Carles López, a fashion designer with extensive experience in creative direction, collection development, and team leadership across luxury and ready-to-wear brands. I have led brand DNA definition, new product lines, and relaunches, coordinated sourcing and travel for collections, and managed calendars and in-store launches. I am passionate about photography and always exploring new processes and techniques to deliver innovative results with optimal efficiency. My career blends work in multinational companies, independent studios, and academia, with a multidisciplinary approach that integrates PLM, knitwear, and fabric development. I thrive on turning ideas into action, building high-performing teams, and delivering high-impact fashion projects on time and at the right cost.…

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I am Carles López, a fashion designer with extensive experience in creative direction, collection development, and team leadership across luxury and ready-to-wear brands. I have led brand DNA definition, new product lines, and relaunches, coordinated sourcing and travel for collections, and managed calendars and in-store launches. I am passionate about photography and always exploring new processes and techniques to deliver innovative results with optimal efficiency.

My career blends work in multinational companies, independent studios, and academia, with a multidisciplinary approach that integrates PLM, knitwear, and fabric development. I thrive on turning ideas into action, building high-performing teams, and delivering high-impact fashion projects on time and at the right cost.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Italian
Advanced
Japanese
Beginner
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at CREATIVEOVERSEE
September 1, 2020 - Present
Responsible for fashion collection and project development for brands and institutions. Led direction of womenswear collections and conceptual design strategies. Integrated digital tools such as CLO3D and Adobe in both design and education.
Creative Director & CDO at OSCAR DE LA RENTA Menswear
August 31, 2020 - August 11, 2025
Led biannual total look collections and accessories. Managed visual identity, concept design, and client presentations based in New York.
Director, MANGO Men Collection at MANGO
June 30, 2017 - August 11, 2025
Provided creative leadership and team direction for men’s collections. Directed women's denim line for FW17-18 at SALSA JEANS in Portugal. Drove knitwear innovation and collection planning for DEBATEKS in Turkey.
Creative Director at EL CORTE INGLÉS
January 31, 2016 - August 11, 2025
Developed brand identity and relaunched PANTHER label. Managed total look collections including accessories and lingerie. Responsible for sourcing, team building (7 designers), and Asian production trips.
Senior Womenswear Designer at SPRINGFIELD (Grupo Cortefiel / TENDAM)
March 1, 2013 - August 11, 2025
Designed women’s pants and skirts, managed 'SMART' collection team. Conducted trend forecasting, moodboards creation, and PLM (COSMOS) concept development.
Freelance Designer & Consultant at Various (Spain & International)
January 1, 2005 - August 11, 2025
Specialized in knitwear design for clients including MIGUEL ADROVER NY and PULLIGAN (Spain). Delivered circular knit design projects for ETEVIMOL (Portugal).
Senior Designer at LACOSTE
January 1, 2002 - August 11, 2025
Designed knitwear for men, women, and children. Participated in monthly Paris trips for collection reviews with Christophe Lemaire.
Founder & Creative Director at CREATIVEOVERSEE STUDIOS S.L.
September 1, 2020 - Present
Established and directed fashion collections and project development for brands such as OSCAR, BELLIDO, TARUH, and academic institutions including UDEM, LCI Barcelona, IDEP Barcelona, and ESDI Barcelona. Responsible for womenswear collection direction and conceptual design strategies. Integrated digital tools like CLO3D and Adobe into both design processes and educational programs.
Creative Director & CDO at OSCAR DE LA RENTA Menswear
January 1, 2019 - Present
Led biannual total look collections along with accessories design. Oversaw visual identity, concept design, and conducted client presentations in New York.
Director, MANGO Men Collection at MANGO
June 30, 2017 - August 11, 2025
Provided creative leadership and team direction for men’s collections. Directed women's denim line for FW17-18 for SALSA JEANS in Portugal and led knitwear innovation and collection planning at DEBATEKS in Turkey.
Creative Director at EL CORTE INGLÉS
January 31, 2016 - August 11, 2025
Directed brand identity development and relaunch for the PANTHER label. Developed total look collections including accessories and lingerie. Managed sourcing, team building of seven designers, and conducted Asian production trips.
Senior Womenswear Designer at SPRINGFIELD (Grupo Cortefiel / TENDAM)
March 1, 2013 - August 11, 2025
Designed women’s pants and skirts and managed the “SMART” collection team. Handled trend forecasting, moodboards production, and was the PLM (COSMOS) concept creator.
Freelance Designer & Consultant at Spain & International
January 1, 2005 - August 11, 2025
Designed knitwear for MIGUEL ADROVER NY and PULLIGAN (Spain). Served private clients and created circular knit design for ETEVIMOL (Portugal).
Senior Designer at LACOSTE
January 1, 2002 - August 11, 2025
Managed knitwear design for men, women, and children. Regularly traveled to Paris for monthly collection reviews and collaboration with Christophe Lemaire.
Founder & Creative Director at CREATIVEOVERSEE STUDIOS S.L.
September 1, 2020 - Present
Responsible for fashion collection and project development for brands such as OSCAR, BELLIDO, and TARUH, as well as academic institutions including UDEM, LCI Barcelona, IDEP Barcelona, and ESDI Barcelona. Led direction of womenswear collections and conceptual design strategies. Integrated digital tools such as CLO3D and Adobe in both design processes and education.
Creative Director & CDO at OSCAR DE LA RENTA Menswear
January 1, 2019 - Present
Oversaw biannual total look collections and accessories. Managed visual identity, concept design, and client presentations in New York.
Director, MANGO Men Collection at MANGO
June 30, 2017 - August 11, 2025
Provided creative leadership and team direction for men’s collections. Directed women's denim line for FW17-18 at SALSA JEANS (Portugal) and led knitwear innovation and collection planning at DEBATEKS (Turkey).
Creative Director at EL CORTE INGLÉS
January 31, 2016 - August 11, 2025
Developed brand identity and led the relaunch of the PANTHER label. Delivered total look collections including accessories and lingerie. Handled sourcing, team building with 7 designers, and Asian production trips.
Senior Womenswear Designer at SPRINGFIELD (Grupo Cortefiel / TENDAM)
March 31, 2013 - August 11, 2025
Designed women’s pants and skirts and managed the 'SMART' collection team. Responsible for trend forecasting, moodboards, and acted as PLM (COSMOS) concept creator.
Freelance Designer & Consultant at Various Clients
December 31, 2005 - August 11, 2025
Designed knitwear for MIGUEL ADROVER NY and PULLIGAN (Spain). Provided services for private clients and circular knit design for ETEVIMOL (Portugal).
Senior Designer at LACOSTE
December 31, 2002 - August 11, 2025
Conducted monthly trips to Paris for collection reviews with Christophe Lemaire. Designed knitwear for men, women, and children.
Director creativo y diseñador freelance at Carles López (Freelance)
January 1, 2016 - October 16, 2025
Definición de ADN de marca y nueva línea de productos; creación de proyectos Newness; creación del equipo de diseño; contrataciones; colección Total Look; desarrollo de colección, sourcing y viajes; relanzamiento de la marca PANTHER; gestión de calendarios y entradas en tienda.
Diseñador / Team Manager; Pantalones y Faldas Mujer at Grupo Cortefiel
March 1, 2013 - October 16, 2025
Diseño de pantalones y faldas para colección Mujer; Team Manager para la colección SMART; Tendencias y Moodboards; Diseñador de punto para colección Hombre; Team Manager colección UP; PLM COSMOS; Base de datos de diseño.
Senior Designer / PLM at SPRINGFIELD (TENDAM)
March 1, 2005 - October 16, 2025
Colección punto para Miguel Adrover NY (USA); Colección punto para PULLIGAN (SP); Proyectos para clientes privados (SP); Diseñador tejido circular para ETEVIMOL (P).
Diseñador punto (tricot y circular) at Freelance Studio y Atelier
March 1, 2002 - October 16, 2025
Diseñador punto (tricot y circular) para Hombre, Mujer e Infantil; viajes mensuales a Paris; control de colección con Christophe Lemaire.
Consultor Moda at Moda Pasión
May 31, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Portfolio de clientes; Dirección creativa (total look); desarrollo de departamentos; inicio con Zara, Pull&Bear, M. Dutti.
Director del Departamento Hombre / Outerwear at TREISS Grupo NEXTIL
November 1, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Outerwear Director; Director departamento prenda exterior y piel; Director Mango Men collection.
Gestión de colección de tejidos de punto at DEBATEKS Tekstil
June 30, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Gestión de colección de tejidos de punto para Hombre y Mujer; búsqueda de innovación, compras, producción textil; analista de tendencias.
Creative Director at SALSA JEANS
January 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025
Dirección creativa para verano 17 women & men collection; dirección equipos (15 personas); calendario FW 17-18; imagen y colecciones total look y accesorios; presentaciones a clientes y casa matriz en Nueva York.
Director Creativo / CDO at OSCAR DE LA RENTA Menswear
September 1, 2020 - Present
Dirección de proyectos Moda; diseño de colecciones; estudio Creative Oversee.
Founder / Director Creative Oversee at Creative Oversee / Oscar Founder Studio
September 1, 2020 - Present
Creador de departamento Punto IED; dirección de proyectos de moda; consultoría.
Profesor Universitario / Conferenciante at IDEP / IED / UDEM
January 1, 2023 - Present
Profesor de Master de Moda Digital; ponente en UDEM 2023; tutor de trabajos finales; docente en IDEP y LCI; director de Postgrado Moda Digital.

Education

Adaptive Collections Program at VORN Design Academy
January 1, 2024 - August 11, 2025
Master in Documentary & Artistic Photography at LABASAD
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
CLO3D Fashion Design at La Tecnocrática (Madrid)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Design Thinking: Insights for Innovation at IDEO U (USA)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Master in Project Management (PMI) at Universitat Ramon Llull
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
NLP Practitioner at IRCO (Spain)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Knitwear Research & Development at LINEAPIÙ S.p.A. (Florence)
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Master in Sustainable Fashion at DOMUS Academy (Milan)
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design (Specialization: Knitwear) at Southampton University / EATM
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1996
Adaptive Collections Program at VORN Design Academy (Berlin)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Master in Documentary & Artistic Photography at LABASAD
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
CLO3D Fashion Design at La Tecnocrática (Madrid)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Design Thinking: Insights for Innovation at IDEO U (USA)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Master in Project Management (PMI) at Universitat Ramon Llull (Spain)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
NLP Practitioner at IRCO (Spain)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Knitwear Research & Development at LINEAPIÙ S.p.A. (Florence)
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Master in Sustainable Fashion at DOMUS Academy (Milan)
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design (Specialization: Knitwear) at Southampton University / EATM
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993
Adaptive Collections Program at VORN Design Academy (Berlin)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Master in Documentary & Artistic Photography at LABASAD
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
CLO3D Fashion Design at La Tecnocrática (Madrid)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Design Thinking: Insights for Innovation at IDEO U (USA)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Master in Project Management (PMI) at Universitat Ramon Llull (Spain)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
NLP Practitioner at IRCO (Spain)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Knitwear Research & Development at LINEAPIÙ S.p.A. (Florence)
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Master in Sustainable Fashion at DOMUS Academy (Milan)
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design (Specialization: Knitwear) at Southampton University / EATM
January 1, 1993 - August 11, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion at EATM/ESDI Southampton University
January 1, 1993 - October 16, 2025
Master in Sustainability and Fashion at Domus Academy, Milan
January 1, 1994 - October 16, 2025
Master in Knitwear Research & Development at Lineapiù S.p.A Firenze
January 1, 1993 - October 16, 2025
Design Thinking Insights for Innovation at IDEO U (USA)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
PMI Project Management Professional (PMI Standard) at PMI
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
PNL Practitioner at IRCO
January 1, 1994 - October 16, 2025
Master in Documentary and Author Photography at LABASAD
January 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025

Qualifications

Advanced Academic training CLO3D
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Advanced Academic training CLO3D
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
PMI Project Management Professional (PMI Standard)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
PNL Practitioner
January 1, 1994 - October 16, 2025
Design Thinking Insights for Innovation
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Master in Documentary and Author Photography
January 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025

Industry Experience

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