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I’m María Belén Marin Lamana, a fashion design professional with over 20 years of international experience across Spain and Italy. I manage end-to-end design cycles, fabric sourcing, trend analysis, and production coordination for globally recognized brands. I am known for bridging creative vision with technical execution to deliver compelling collections. I’m seeking to bring expertise and versatility to dynamic teams in Europe or the UAE.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Turkish
Beginner
Work Experience
Costume Designer at Theatres of the City Council (Madrid)
May 1, 2024 - PresentCostume design and tailoring for productions at Teatro Español and Matadero Madrid.
Theatre Costume Tailor at Theatres of the City Council (Teatro Español & Matadero Madrid)
May 1, 2024 - PresentCostuming and tailoring for productions; supported costume design and fittings for stage performances.
Fashion Designer at El Corte Inglés – Síntesis Brand
November 1, 2023 - October 26, 2025Created seasonal collections for Síntesis; aligned with trend forecasting; prepared tech packs for production; managed supplier relationships; ensured on-time delivery and maintained quality control.
Fabric Buyer (End-to-End Sourcing) at El Corte Inglés – Síntesis Brand
November 1, 2023 - October 19, 2025Managed end-to-end sourcing for Síntesis, Woman, and Woman Limited brands; negotiated contracts and pricing with national and international suppliers; conducted quality control checks and managed defect-related incidents; ensured on-time delivery and maintained supplier relationships.
Fashion Designer - Buyer - Textile Technician at El Corte Inglés – Síntesis Brand
April 1, 2018 - October 26, 2025Managed end-to-end design cycles, fabric sourcing, and production for Síntesis, Woman and Woman Limited brands; negotiated contracts and pricing with national and international suppliers; conducted quality control checks and ensured on-time delivery.
Tailoring Officer at Madrid Destino, Theatres of the City Council
June 30, 2011 - October 19, 2025Costume design and tailoring for theatre productions; prepared costumes and props; collaborated with production teams to support stage performances.
Tailoring Officer at Madrid Destino – Theatres of the City Council
June 1, 2011 - October 26, 2025Led tailoring and costume-related activities for theatre productions; coordinated with designers and manufacturers to deliver costumes.
Tailoring Officer at Couche Couche Moda
June 1, 2011 - October 26, 2025Led tailoring operations and supported production for Tudela-based fashion projects; collaborated with pattern makers and manufacturers.
Fashion Designer at Corte Fiel – Pedro del Hierro
October 20, 2001 - October 19, 2025Created collections for Pedro del Hierro; collaborated with fashion houses in Madrid.
Designer at Pedro del Hierro (Corte Fiel partnership)
October 1, 2001 - October 26, 2025Designed and developed product lines for Madrid-based brand; contributed to collection development and tailoring processes.
Illustrator & Fashion Designer at Gianfranco Ferré Jeans
September 20, 2000 - October 26, 2025Developed illustrated collections for Italian retailers including Coin and Marche S. Coccapan i; led product development for Gianfranco Ferré Jeans.
Illustrator & Fashion Designer at Gianfranco Ferré Jeans
September 20, 2000 - October 19, 2025Led product development for Gianfranco Ferré Jeans (men, women, accessories); collaborated with manufacturers on product lines including kids’ collections.
Illustrator & Fashion Designer at Gianfranco Ferré Jeans
September 1, 2000 - October 26, 2025Led product development for Gianfranco Ferré Kids; collaborated with manufacturers; created collections for men, women, and accessories.
Illustrator & Fashion Designer at Segni d'Aqua
March 1, 1997 - October 26, 2025Opened illustrated collections for Italian retailers; collaborated with pattern makers and manufacturers.
Illustrator & Fashion Designer at Segni d’Acqua
March 1, 1997 - October 26, 2025Developed illustrated collections for Italian retailers; contributed to design direction and fabric integration.
Illustrator & Fashion Designer at Segni d’Aqua
March 1, 1997 - October 19, 2025Developed illustrated collections for Italian retailers including Coin and Marche Coccapan i.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design (Honors) at University (Joint program with UK university)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994Master's Degree in Fashion Design (Honors) at Domus Academy
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design (Honors) at Joint program with UK university
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994Master's Degree in Fashion Design (Honors) at Domus Academy (with Government of Navarra scholarship)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design (Honors) at UK University (Joint Program)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994Master's Degree in Fashion Design (Honors) at Domus Academy
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design (Honors)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994Master's Degree in Fashion Design (Honors)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Master's Degree in Fashion Design (Honors)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design (Honors)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994Master's Degree in Fashion Design (Honors)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Education
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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