I’m Lourdes Díaz, a fashion and product developer based in Lima, Peru. I build womenswear collections from trend research to technical development, aligning design decisions with commercial objectives and the brand’s DNA. I lead end-to-end product lifecycles—managing SKU development, fittings, sample approvals, costing, and profitability analysis—while coordinating cross-functional teams and suppliers across China, India, and Peru. I enjoy turning creative direction into technically feasible, on-time products that meet quality standards and delivery targets.…

LOURDES DÍAZ

I’m Lourdes Díaz, a fashion and product developer based in Lima, Peru. I build womenswear collections from trend research to technical development, aligning design decisions with commercial objectives and the brand’s DNA. I lead end-to-end product lifecycles—managing SKU development, fittings, sample approvals, costing, and profitability analysis—while coordinating cross-functional teams and suppliers across China, India, and Peru. I enjoy turning creative direction into technically feasible, on-time products that meet quality standards and delivery targets.…

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I’m Lourdes Díaz, a fashion and product developer based in Lima, Peru. I build womenswear collections from trend research to technical development, aligning design decisions with commercial objectives and the brand’s DNA.

I lead end-to-end product lifecycles—managing SKU development, fittings, sample approvals, costing, and profitability analysis—while coordinating cross-functional teams and suppliers across China, India, and Peru. I enjoy turning creative direction into technically feasible, on-time products that meet quality standards and delivery targets.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Fashion Designer at Topitop Retail (TPT Woman + Basic Woman)
September 1, 2025 - Present
Develop and execute womenswear collections aligned with commercial objectives and brand DNA. Manage development of 200+ SKUs per season, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional teams. Conduct trend research and adapt insights to the assigned brands. Create technical specifications, review measurements, garment construction, finishes, and manage sample approvals. Lead the Design team (Fashion & Graphic Design), assigning priorities and ensuring on-time delivery. Coordinate with suppliers in China, India, and Peru, overseeing samples from prototype through shipping sample.
Freelance Technical Designer at Cuddle + Kind
April 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Develop technical product specifications and monitor sample development. Coordinate quality control, approvals, and production processes. Design graphics for labels and product visual elements.
Product Developer & Account Executive at Knit-Lab Peru
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Manage end-to-end collection development for international clients, from quotation and material sourcing to final delivery. Lead and coordinate the product development team. Prepare quotations, cost analyses, and profitability tracking. Develop and approve technical packs in English and Spanish. Coordinate supplier sourcing and material procurement. Monitor production, quality, and lead-time KPIs.
Fashion Design & Merchandising Intern (Women’s Division) at Ripley Peru
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Manage inventory and track international samples. Maintain commercial data in Excel (SKUs, rebates, purchase orders). Monitor promotional discounts and coordinate e-commerce photoshoots. Support in-store visual merchandising and organize collection assortments, including special collections. Contribute to seasonal color palette development and assist with trend research.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design & Management at UPC
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Textile Technical Specifications Certification at Chio Lecca Institute
March 1, 2025 - October 6, 2026
Retail & Category Management Course at UPC
August 1, 2025 - October 6, 2026

Qualifications

Textile Technical Specifications Certification
March 1, 2025 - October 6, 2026
Retail & Category Management Course
August 1, 2025 - October 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing