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I am Florencia Ortiz de Zarate, a senior activewear designer and technical developer with over 17 years of experience across activewear, sports lifestyle, and footwear. I’ve built and led sustainable, inclusive brands and collaborated with Asia-based vendors, North American teams, and international retailers to bring high-performance gear to market.
I thrive in cross-cultural teams, translating concept to production with strong attention to fit, production packs (CLO3D), and social impact, while delivering fashion-forward results for global brands like Mizuno, Champion, Everlast, and Diadora.
Experience Level
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Head of End-to-End Activewear Design & Development at Independent / Freelance (Global Brand Projects)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023Leading end-to-end activewear and sportswear development for global brands including Mizuno, Champion, Everlast, and Diadora; manages design, technical development, fit, CLO3D, and Asia-based vendor collaboration.
Founder & CEO at Sustainable Women's Activewear Brand
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018Founded and led a sustainable women's activewear brand focused on inclusive sizing, environmental and social impact, including product design, production, branding, marketing and sales.
Lead Product Designer & Development at Topper (Argentina)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016Led product design and development across apparel, footwear and accessories for global skate brands, adapting collections for the Argentine market, coordinating approvals with U.S. teams.
Licensing Manager – Football Jerseys at Racing Club (Official Jerseys Licensing)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016Managed licensed football and sportswear collections, including the official Racing Club jersey with over 1 million units sold.
Yoga Activewear Designer at Just Karma Yoga
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018Designed yoga activewear collections with exclusive print designs; produced production-ready tech packs and supported full product development from concept to final execution.
Product Manager – Lingerie & Corsetry at Lingerie & Corseterie (Argentina)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Managed product development for lingerie and corsetry; led cross-functional teams and coordinated with suppliers.
Senior Activewear Designer & Technical Developer at Independent / On-site
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019Senior technical designer for activewear with focus on sustainability, size inclusivity, and production-ready design.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design at Buenos Aires University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012Qualifications
Licensed Football Jerseys Production
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Travel & Hospitality
Experience Level
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