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Cristina Monreal

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Interior Designer & Retail Design Consultant at Freelance – IKEA Global Expansion
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2025
Led planning and delivery of retail interior design projects across 30+ countries, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and operational standards. Managed 20+ projects from concept design to implementation, coordinating with local suppliers, architects, and technical teams to adapt designs to regional requirements and regulations. Provided on-site support during execution phases, ensuring quality control and design compliance. Mentored design teams to achieve consistency in spatial solutions and customer experience, and developed layouts focused on customer journey, workflow optimization, and commercial performance.
Visual Merchandiser & Interior Designer at IKEA Zaragoza
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Supported and mentored design teammates to strengthen core interior design competencies, project delivery standards, and brand execution. Delivered retail display concepts and space planning across store environments.
Visual Merchandiser & Interior Designer at IKEA Zaragoza
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014
Used visual merchandising and interior design techniques as sales tools to create seamless and intuitive customer experiences. Managed projects from concept to execution, delivering new spatial and design solutions for commercial stores. Worked closely with Sales and Marketing teams to influence brand perception and support sales performance.
Freelance Interior Designer at Number 16 School
January 1, 2017 - Present
Led planning and delivery of interior design solutions for the first school in Madrid. Conducted on-site follow-up and coordinated with contractors and stakeholders to ensure design intent were met.
Interior Designer at P&B Goya Interiors
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Senior interior designer with international project experience, delivering customer-focused environments. Led projects from concept to execution, including on-site coordination, technical development, and collaboration with global stakeholders.
Interior Designer & Retail Design Consultant at Freelance - IKEA Global Expansion
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2025
Led planning and delivery of retail interior design projects across 30+ countries and multiple market contexts; managed 20+ projects from concept design to implementation, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and operational standards; coordinated with local suppliers, architects, and technical teams to adapt designs to regional requirements and regulations; provided on-site support and guidance during execution phases, ensuring quality control and design compliance; mentored and supported design teams to achieve consistency in spatial solutions and customer experience; developed functional layouts focused on customer journey, flow optimization, and commercial performance. Ensured projects were executed according to design intent, technical documentation, and quality standards.
Interior Designer (Leadership Program) at IKEA UK
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Participated in an Interior Design Leadership Program, contributing to design projects and regional initiatives within the IKEA UK context.
Interior Designer at P&B Goya Interiorismo
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Worked in a studio environment with customers to deliver personalized interior design solutions for their homes; engaged in concept to execution phases and client liaison.

Education

Degree in Interior Architecture and Design at ATB School Zaragoza
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Degree in Interior Architecture and Design at ATB School Zaragoza
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education