Hi there! I’m Santiago Proaño Castañeda, a fashion designer and creative director based in Barcelona, with a Master in Design and Creative Direction for Fashion. I blend design, merchandising, and storytelling to build cohesive brand experiences across collections, campaigns, and in-store environments. My work spans fashion design, textile design, and education, where I mentor students and collaborate with brands on visual strategy and content. I'm passionate about textile and product design, enjoy leading teams, and love translating concepts into tangible style. Fluent in Spanish with strong English and elementary Italian, I thrive in multicultural teams and creative collaborations that push boundaries while celebrating craftsmanship.

SANTIAGO PROAÑO CASTAÑEDA

Hi there! I’m Santiago Proaño Castañeda, a fashion designer and creative director based in Barcelona, with a Master in Design and Creative Direction for Fashion. I blend design, merchandising, and storytelling to build cohesive brand experiences across collections, campaigns, and in-store environments. My work spans fashion design, textile design, and education, where I mentor students and collaborate with brands on visual strategy and content. I'm passionate about textile and product design, enjoy leading teams, and love translating concepts into tangible style. Fluent in Spanish with strong English and elementary Italian, I thrive in multicultural teams and creative collaborations that push boundaries while celebrating craftsmanship.

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Hi there! I’m Santiago Proaño Castañeda, a fashion designer and creative director based in Barcelona, with a Master in Design and Creative Direction for Fashion. I blend design, merchandising, and storytelling to build cohesive brand experiences across collections, campaigns, and in-store environments. My work spans fashion design, textile design, and education, where I mentor students and collaborate with brands on visual strategy and content.

I’m passionate about textile and product design, enjoy leading teams, and love translating concepts into tangible style. Fluent in Spanish with strong English and elementary Italian, I thrive in multicultural teams and creative collaborations that push boundaries while celebrating craftsmanship.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Director - Content Manager at Freak Fashion
July 1, 2025 - November 4, 2025
Lead creative direction and content management, shaping brand visuals and campaigns.
Freelance Design Teacher at Flynt Education
May 1, 2025 - November 4, 2025
Educator delivering design instruction and project-based learning.
Social Media Manager at Moode United For Fashion
June 30, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Developed social media strategy and managed content to grow brand presence.
Assistant Manager at Lacoste
February 28, 2025 - February 28, 2025
Retail leadership, store operations, and customer experience management.
Assistant Manager at Springfield
October 31, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Retail operations and team coordination.
Sales Advisor at Bimba y Lola
July 31, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Sell-through, customer service, and merchandising.
Sales Advisor at Tommy Hilfiger
March 31, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Customer service and sales support.
Freelance Teacher at Àrtidi. Store ShowCase, Visual Merchandising, Design and Image School
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Teaching and design instruction in store showcase and visual merchandising.
Intern in Exhibition Hall at Universidad de Vigo
June 30, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Assembly and coordination of exhibitions; assisted set-up of displays.
Fashion Designer | Creative Director at Santiago__proanio
March 1, 2017 - November 4, 2025
Leading fashion design and creative direction for brand.
Textile Designer | Product Designer at Textiles el Rayo Roland
July 31, 2018 - July 31, 2018
Textile design and product design development for collections.
Visual Merchandiser | Fashion Advisor at Guess
February 28, 2018 - February 28, 2018
Manage store image, lighting, showcases and product presentation.

Education

Degree at Universidad de Vigo
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Master at Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Workshop on Creative Basic Handmade Techniques of Intervention of a Fabric
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Visual Merchandising Training - GUESS (Erick Sosa)
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Cycle of Conferences of Pedagogy of Art and Museums – Museum of Modern Art Tarragona; Fashion and New Materials; Designing the Future
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025

Industry Experience

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