I am a multidisciplinary fashion designer and creative director with over two decades of experience shaping collections, brand identities, and global image for fashion, accessories, and jewelry. I love leading cross-functional teams to translate bold concepts into commercially successful products, blending storytelling with solid design outcomes. My work spans trend research, direction of campaigns, and collaboration with iconic brands, startups, and studios. I thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity meets strategy, and I enjoy mentoring teams to push boundaries while delivering cohesive, market-ready results.

Aurora Vilaboa Crespo

I am a multidisciplinary fashion designer and creative director with over two decades of experience shaping collections, brand identities, and global image for fashion, accessories, and jewelry. I love leading cross-functional teams to translate bold concepts into commercially successful products, blending storytelling with solid design outcomes. My work spans trend research, direction of campaigns, and collaboration with iconic brands, startups, and studios. I thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity meets strategy, and I enjoy mentoring teams to push boundaries while delivering cohesive, market-ready results.

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I am a multidisciplinary fashion designer and creative director with over two decades of experience shaping collections, brand identities, and global image for fashion, accessories, and jewelry. I love leading cross-functional teams to translate bold concepts into commercially successful products, blending storytelling with solid design outcomes.

My work spans trend research, direction of campaigns, and collaboration with iconic brands, startups, and studios. I thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity meets strategy, and I enjoy mentoring teams to push boundaries while delivering cohesive, market-ready results.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent
Galician
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Free-Lance Designer and Fashion Consultant at Self-employed
February 1, 2023 - Present
Creative direction, collections designer, rebranding, suppliers, art direction and global image.
Creative Director - Collection Coordinator at Bimba Y Lola
August 1, 2012 - January 1, 2022
Creative Director, Collection Coordinator; Special Projects and Collaborations; Prints.
Design Director at MANGO
April 1, 2008 - September 1, 2011
Design Director, Accessories Department; Special Projects and Collaborations.
Head of Design at ZARA
April 1, 2006 - March 1, 2008
Head of Design, Accessories Collections WOMAN and BASIC.
Senior Accessories and Womenswear Designer at Bimba Y Lola
February 1, 2005 - April 1, 2006
Senior Accessories and Womenswear Designer.
Design Manager - Accessories, Prints, Swimwear and Outwear at Burberry
February 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Design Manager for Accessories, Prints, Swimwear and Outerwear for both Womenswear and Menswear collections.
Stylist Assistant at ZARA; Springfield; Prenatal
September 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Stylist Assistant For International Campaigns.
Cool Hunter and Creative Editor of Trend Books at CIDIT
November 1, 2000 - September 1, 2002
Cool hunter and Creative Editor of trend books.
Creative Director at ESDI School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Creative direction at ESDI school
Freelance Designer and Fashion Consultant at Self-employed
February 1, 2023 - Present
Creative direction, collections designer, rebranding, suppliers, art direction and global image.
Creative Director - Collection Coordinator at Bimba Y Lola
February 1, 2023 - Present
Creative direction, collection coordination, and leadership of special projects and collaborations; prints.
Deputy Director (Director) / Creative Leadership at Bimba Y Lola
August 1, 2012 - January 1, 2022
Deputy/Director role overseeing collections, design direction, and multi-project coordination.
Design Director Accessories Department / Special Projects at MANGO
April 1, 2008 - September 1, 2011
Design leadership for accessories with focus on special projects and collaborations.
Head of Design Accessories Collections WOMAN and BASIC at ZARA
April 1, 2006 - March 31, 2008
Head of design for accessories collections for women and BASIC lines.
Design Manager at Thomas Burberry
February 1, 2003 - January 31, 2005
Design Manager for accessories, prints, swimwear and outerwear across womenswear and menswear.
Stylist Assistant at Campaigns: Zara, Springfield, Prenatal
September 1, 2002 - January 31, 2003
Stylist assistant for international campaigns.
Cool Hunter and Creative Editor of Trend Books at CDIT
November 1, 2000 - September 30, 2002
Trend forecasting and creative editing for trend books.
Creative Director (ESDI School) at ESDI School
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Creative direction at ESDI School.

Education

BA with Honors in Fashion and Textile Design (merit) at EATM-ESDI-Escola Superior de Disseny i Universitat Ramon Llull
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
BA (Honours) in Fashion Design at Winchester School of Art - University of Southampton, Winchester, UK
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Pattern Cutting Course at Ayala Art School
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Art Course at College of Art and Design, Vigo
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Biology at Vigo University
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Biology at Santiago de Compostela University
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
BA with Honors in Fashion and Textile Design (merit) at EATM-ESDI-Escola Superior de Disseny i Universitat Ramon Llull
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
BA (Honors) in Fashion Design (Double Certificate) at Winchester School of Art - University of Southampton, Winchester, UK
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
Pattern Cutting Course at Art School Ayala
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Art Course at College of Art and Design, Vigo
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Biology at Vigo University
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Biology at Santiago de Compostela University
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

BA (Honours) in Fashion Design
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Pattern Cutting Course
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Biology
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Double Certificate: BA (Honors) in Fashion Design
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
Pattern Cutting Course
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Art Course
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999

Industry Experience

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