I have over seven years of experience in fashion design, with broad knowledge and practice in designing and developing both men's and women's clothing. I have led staff management, control, and direction for the execution of personal orders, ensuring quality and timely delivery. I consider myself a person with strong values and human qualities, aware of my abilities and strengths, with a natural talent for leading and collaborating in a team. I am fluent in English, proficient with Mac and PC, and skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw, and Microsoft Office, ready to contribute to innovative design projects.

Natalia Vélez

I have over seven years of experience in fashion design, with broad knowledge and practice in designing and developing both men's and women's clothing. I have led staff management, control, and direction for the execution of personal orders, ensuring quality and timely delivery. I consider myself a person with strong values and human qualities, aware of my abilities and strengths, with a natural talent for leading and collaborating in a team. I am fluent in English, proficient with Mac and PC, and skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw, and Microsoft Office, ready to contribute to innovative design projects.

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I have over seven years of experience in fashion design, with broad knowledge and practice in designing and developing both men’s and women’s clothing. I have led staff management, control, and direction for the execution of personal orders, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

I consider myself a person with strong values and human qualities, aware of my abilities and strengths, with a natural talent for leading and collaborating in a team. I am fluent in English, proficient with Mac and PC, and skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw, and Microsoft Office, ready to contribute to innovative design projects.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Principal Designer at Industrias DOY
October 1, 2021 - February 28, 2023
Creation of samples for endowment or specific collections, direct contact with the client for the development of the required products. Development and selection of fabrics, assignment of designs, laundry, and external processes of each of the different products. Research trends, creation of moodboards with visual representations of new trends and colors, and creation of concepts to present to clients.
Garment Designer at Cueros Vélez
July 1, 2014 - November 30, 2018
Creation of collections, and direct contact with both national and international suppliers for product development. Development and selection of fabrics, assignment of designs, laundry, and external processes of each garment from different collections. Creation and management of the Denim line from the fabric purchase to final product.
Women’s Line and Denim Line Designer at Americanino
February 1, 2011 - June 30, 2014
Assisted the design director in the creation of the different collections, from concept to the final product. Worked alongside the design director in the development of different collections, from the research, concept, purchase of canvases, laundry process, up to the final product presentation to the sales advisors. High knowledge acquired in basic textiles and laundry process.

Education

at Corporación Colegiatura Colombiana University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Certification in management and development of fashion products at Colegiatura Colombiana University
October 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

Certification in management and development of fashion products
October 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Industry Experience

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