Looking after the everyday running of the design studio and showroom in Chelsea; creating hand-painted prints for weaves and wallpapers; developing interior textile, wallpaper and vinyl collections; trend research, mood boards, design concepts, and sampling; liaising with UK, Italy and France suppliers; ensuring critical path and on-time delivery; overseeing printing production and quality control.

Textile Designer / Business Owner at Qatch Ltd

April 23, 1998 - August 31, 2015

Managing own business and freelance projects designing Prints Collections for Home Interiors, Stationery, Apparel, Toys and Ceramics sold worldwide; promoting portfolio at trade shows; production handled by contracted manufacturers; collaborating with clients like Claremont Fabrics, Ashley Wilde Group, Lifestyle Products, Rectella and others.

Linguist Spanish-English (Freelance) at Alistair Boyd Ltd

November 1, 2008 - Present

Provide consecutive interpretation and translation for freelance projects; languages Spanish and English; support for clients in various sectors.

Linguist Spanish-English at DA LANGUAGES

September 1, 2023 - Present

Remote and on-site interpreting for translation and language support; Spanish-English pair; London-based work.

Home Textiles Designer at John Lewis Plc

September 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012

Creating signature prints for John Lewis Own Brand products; trend and market research; design development for SS and AW collections; sampling and supplier liaison in India and the UK.

Home Textiles Designer at John Lewis Plc

February 1, 2007 - October 1, 2008

Creating signature prints for SS'2008 & AW'2009 FFT collections; rugs & carpets design; furnishing fabrics & nursery; trend and market research; sampling development and supplier liaison in India and UK.

Textile Designer / Business Owner at Today Interiors Ltd

September 5, 2001 - July 31, 2005

Textile designer and business owner creating prints for home interiors; wrapping paper and ceramics; trade shows in NY, Frankfurt & Brussels; designs produced by brands including Claremont Fabrics, Ashley Wilde Group, Lifestyle Products Ltd., Rectel la, Mondian, Fisher-Price, Kimaberly-Clark, and others.

Online Portfolio Studio Manager & Prints Designer at John Lewis PLC

February 20, 2007 - October 20, 2008

Looking after the everyday running of the design studio & showroom based in Chelsea. Creating hand-painted prints for woven designs for Interiors, Wallpaper & Vinyl Collections for Retail and Contract Markets; Trend & Market Research; visits to trade shows in UK, France and Germany.

Freelance Interpreting (Face-to-Face) at Alistair Boyd Ltd

November 1, 2008 - Present

Spanish-English freelance interpreting for DWP, Police, Medical & Council.

Textile Prints Designer at Imag Garcia Prints Designer (Self-Employed)

November 1, 2008 - Present

Textile prints for home interiors; worldwide distribution; artwork produced for major retailers including John Lewis, Debenhams, M&S, Next, Laura Ashley, West Elm, Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, CB2, Macy's, Target, Martha Stewart, Ikea, among others.

Home Textile Designer at Allistair Boyd Ltd

November 1, 2008 - Present

Responsible for creating signature prints for SS2013 collection and for John Lewis Own Brand products; rugs & carpets design; furnishing fabrics & nursery; trend & market research; liaising with suppliers in India and UK; meeting deadlines.

Textile Designer / Business Owner at Today Interiors Ltd, London

September 5, 2001 - July 31, 2005

Managing own business and freelance projects designing prints collection for Home Interiors, wrapping paper and ceramics sold worldwide; liaising with customers and promoting portfolio at trade shows; clients included Claremont Fabrics, Ashley Wilde Group, Lifestyle Products Ltd., Reptella, Mondian, Town & Country Living Inc., Fisher-Price, Kimberly-Clark, Textiles Vilber and Mondian Ltd.