Hi! I'm Mariska Buffa, a passionate designer with over a decade of experience in the home textile market. My journey began with a love for original artwork and illustration, paving the way for a fulfilling career where creativity meets functionality. In my current role as a freelance designer, I tailor unique products for various clients, ensuring each piece resonates with their vision. I thrive on collaboration and constantly seek inspiration to enhance my designs. Let's create something beautiful together!

Mariska Buffa

Hi! I'm Mariska Buffa, a passionate designer with over a decade of experience in the home textile market. My journey began with a love for original artwork and illustration, paving the way for a fulfilling career where creativity meets functionality. In my current role as a freelance designer, I tailor unique products for various clients, ensuring each piece resonates with their vision. I thrive on collaboration and constantly seek inspiration to enhance my designs. Let's create something beautiful together!

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Hi! I’m Mariska Buffa, a passionate designer with over a decade of experience in the home textile market. My journey began with a love for original artwork and illustration, paving the way for a fulfilling career where creativity meets functionality.

In my current role as a freelance designer, I tailor unique products for various clients, ensuring each piece resonates with their vision. I thrive on collaboration and constantly seek inspiration to enhance my designs. Let’s create something beautiful together!

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Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Marsea Studio
August 1, 2021 - Present
Designing a variety of products including bedding, beach towels, rugs, throws, shower curtains, dog toys, pajamas, as well as packaging. Art direction, cleaning/editing artwork for textile design, colorways, sales presentations, original artwork from inspiration images, specs & working with factories abroad.
Senior Textile Designer at Envogue International
November 1, 2018 - August 1, 2021
Work in all aspects of design production to create contemporary pillow, throw and doormat collections. Work with Buyers directly to translate trend documents into products appropriate for the home market, work with sales/production teams to source fabrics/techniques from factories to create products.
Print & Pattern Designer at Better Homes & Gardens Earthbound LLC
March 1, 2014 - November 1, 2018
Create original artwork as well as manipulate purchased artwork for home textiles and hard home products. Intensive NedGraphics/Illustrator and Photoshop training.
Freelance Textile Designer at Town & Country Living
November 1, 2013 - February 1, 2014
Create original artwork as well as manipulate purchased artwork for home textiles.

Education

B.A. Fine Art at Florida State University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Minor in Art History at Florida State University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Social Media Content & Strategy
January 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026
Design Fundamentals with AI
January 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment