I’m a fashion designer and illustrator with extensive experience in menswear, denim, and private-label collections. I manage concepts through production, coordinating with Asia-based suppliers and cross-functional teams across Europe and the Americas. I focus on color development, fit, and technical documentation to ensure accurate shipments and high-quality results. I love translating international trends into market-ready lines, traveling to trend destinations, and collaborating with teams to streamline sampling, approvals, and production processes.

María Pía Ayerza Opazo

I’m a fashion designer and illustrator with extensive experience in menswear, denim, and private-label collections. I manage concepts through production, coordinating with Asia-based suppliers and cross-functional teams across Europe and the Americas. I focus on color development, fit, and technical documentation to ensure accurate shipments and high-quality results. I love translating international trends into market-ready lines, traveling to trend destinations, and collaborating with teams to streamline sampling, approvals, and production processes.

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I’m a fashion designer and illustrator with extensive experience in menswear, denim, and private-label collections. I manage concepts through production, coordinating with Asia-based suppliers and cross-functional teams across Europe and the Americas. I focus on color development, fit, and technical documentation to ensure accurate shipments and high-quality results.

I love translating international trends into market-ready lines, traveling to trend destinations, and collaborating with teams to streamline sampling, approvals, and production processes.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Menswear Designer at Corona
July 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Designer for Menswear private labels, production in Asia. Denim FCC line and Menswear line for Society Shop and MNL brands. Underwear and accessories line. Trend trips to Europe (Milan, Madrid). Collection development and color chart according to international trends. Design and technical sheet development for shipment to Asia. Sample review for approval (ft, fabric, manufacturing, trims). Pre-shipment sample review for approval.
Menswear Designer at La Polar S.A.
February 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Designer for Menswear private labels, production in Asia. Denim Icono and Fiorucci line, and Menswear line for Zibel, Portman, and Tailoring brands. Trend trips to Europe (Madrid, Barcelona, London) and USA (New York). Negotiations with China via Zoom. Collection development and color chart according to international trends. Development of supplier “develops” from Asia according to price target. Design and technical sheet development for shipment to Asia. Sample review for approval. Pre-shipment sample review for approval. Online production management. Jeans pattern maker.
Menswear Designer at Falabella Retail
September 1, 2015 - October 15, 2025
Designer for Menswear private labels. Denim line for Mossimo, Lois, Second Image, Basement, Ecko, U Club, Wrangler (Colombia– Chile– Peru). Trend trip to New York. Collection development and color chart according to international trends. Design and technical sheet development for shipment to Asia. Sample review for approval. Menswear Designer.
Menswear Designer at La Polar S.A.
July 1, 2013 - October 15, 2025
Designer for Menswear private labels, production in Asia. Denim Icono, Soviet, and Fiorucci lines, and Menswear line for Zibel, Azzaro, and tailoring brands. Trend trips to Barcelona and New York. Business trip to Hong Kong for negotiations. Collection development and color chart according to international trends. Design and technical sheet development for shipment to Asia. Sample review for approval. Pre-shipment sample review for approval. Jeans Designer.
Jeans Designer at Soviet Look Denim
March 1, 2008 - October 15, 2025
Designer for Soviet brand menswear and womenswear, national production. Development of garment specs for jeans, polo shirts, and shirts. Development of color combination specs for prints and embroidery. Development of export garment specs for China with air shipments. Product correction for items sent from China.
Brand Designer at No Problem Easy-G & Efecto-1
March 1, 2007 - October 15, 2025
Development of collections for No Problem Easy-G & Efecto-1 brands, national production. T-shirts, polo shirts, shirts, and jeans lines. Development of garment specs for printed fabrics. Production supervision.
Menswear Designer at Corona
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Designer for menswear private labels; production in Asia; denim FCC line and menswear line for Society Shop and MNL brands; underwear and accessories line; trend trips to Europe; collection development and color charts; design and technical sheets for shipment to Asia; sample reviews and pre-shipment approvals.
Menswear Designer at La Polar S.A.
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Designer for menswear private labels; denim Icono and Fiorucci lines; menswear line for Zibel, Portman, and Tailoring brands; trend trips to Europe and USA; negotiations with China via Zoom; collection development and color charts; development of suppliers; design/technical sheets; online production management; jeans pattern making; sample reviews and pre-shipment approvals.
Menswear Designer at Falabella Retail
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015
Designer for menswear private labels; denim line for Mossimo, Lois, Second Image, Basement, Ecko, U Club, Wrangler (Colombia–Chile–Peru); trend trips to New York; collection development and color charts; design/technical sheets; sample reviews.
Menswear Designer at La Polar S.A.
July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
Designer for menswear private labels; denim Icono, Soviet, and Fiorucci lines; menswear line for Zibel, Azzaro, and tailoring brands; trend trips to Barcelona and New York; business trip to Hong Kong for negotiations; collection development and color charts; design/technical sheets; sample reviews and pre-shipment approvals.
Jeans Designer at Soviet Look Denim
March 1, 2008 - March 1, 2008
Designer for Soviet brand menswear and womenswear; development of garment specs for jeans, polo shirts, and shirts; color specifications for prints and embroidery; development of export garment specs for China with air shipments; product corrections for items sent from China.
Brand Designer at No Problem Easy-G & Efecto-1
March 1, 2007 - March 1, 2007
Development of collections for No Problem Easy-G & Efecto-1; production supervision; garment specs for printed fabrics; national production.
Menswear Designer at Corona
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Designer for Menswear private labels, production in Asia. Denim FCC line and Menswear line for Society Shop and MNL brands. Underwear and accessories line. Trend trips to Europe (Milan, Madrid). Collection development and color chart according to international trends. Design and technical sheet development for shipment to Asia. Sample reviews for approval (fabric, manufacturing, trims). Pre-shipment sample review for approval.
Menswear Designer at La Polar S.A.
April 1, 2016 - February 1, 2023
Designer for Menswear private labels, production in Asia. Denim Icono and Fiorucci line, and Menswear line for Zibel, Portman, and Tailoring brands. Trend trips to Europe (Madrid, Barcelona, London) and USA (New York). Negotiations with China via Zoom. Collection development and color chart according to international trends. Development of supplier developments from Asia according to price target. Design and technical sheet development for shipment to Asia. Sample reviews for approval (fabric, manufacturing, trims). Pre-shipment sample review for approval. Online production management. Jeans pattern maker.
Menswear Designer at Falabella Retail
July 1, 2013 - September 1, 2015
Designer for Menswear private labels. Denim line for Mossimo, Lois, Second Image, Basement, Ecko, U Club, Wrangler (Colombia–Chile–Peru). Trend trips to New York. Collection development and color chart according to international trends. Design and technical sheet development for shipment to Asia. Sample reviews for approval (fabric, manufacturing, trims). Pre-shipment sample review for approval.
Menswear Designer at La Polar S.A.
July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2013
Designer for Menswear private labels, production in Asia. Denim Icono, Soviet, and Fiorucci lines, and Menswear line for Zibel, Azzaro, and tailoring brands. Trend trips to Barcelona and New York. Business trip to Hong Kong for negotiations. Collection development and color chart according to international trends. Design and technical sheet development for shipment to Asia. Sample reviews for approval (fabric, manufacturing, trims). Pre-shipment sample review for approval.
Jeans Designer at Soviet Look Denim
March 1, 2007 - March 1, 2008
Designer for Soviet brand menswear and womenswear, national production. Development of garment specs for jeans, polo shirts, and shirts. Development of color combination specs for prints and embroidery. Development of export garment specs for China with air shipments. Product correction for items sent from China.
Brand Designer at No Problem Easy-G & Efecto-1
March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2007
Development of collections for No Problem Easy-G & Efecto-1 brands, national production. T-shirts, polo shirts, shirts, and jeans lines. Development of garment specs for printed fabrics. Production supervision.

Education

Higher Education at Inacap
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Basic Education at Rosa Jara Quemada
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Secondary Education at Liceo 7 de Providencia
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Higher Education at Inacap
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Secondary Education at Liceo 7 de Providencia
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Higher Education at INACAP
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Secondary Education at Liceo 7 de Providencia
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Higher Education at INACAP
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Secondary Education at Liceo 7 de Providencia
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Higher Education at Inacap
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Secondary Education at Liceo 7 de Providencia
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025

Qualifications

Basic Education
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025

Industry Experience

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