Fashion Designer with a passion for creativity, problem-solving and sustainability. I enjoy turning ideas into products that are both beautiful and commercially relevant. Organised, reliable and deadline-driven, I love working with people, understanding their needs and finding smart solutions. Curious by nature, I'm always excited to take on new challenges and explore innovative ways of working.

María Cuadrado

Fashion Designer with a passion for creativity, problem-solving and sustainability. I enjoy turning ideas into products that are both beautiful and commercially relevant. Organised, reliable and deadline-driven, I love working with people, understanding their needs and finding smart solutions. Curious by nature, I'm always excited to take on new challenges and explore innovative ways of working.

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Fashion Designer with a passion for creativity, problem-solving and sustainability. I enjoy turning ideas into products that are both beautiful and commercially relevant. Organised, reliable and deadline-driven, I love working with people, understanding their needs and finding smart solutions. Curious by nature, I’m always excited to take on new challenges and explore innovative ways of working.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Fashion Designer at Confidential Design Consultancy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Led projects across seasonal research, product development and visual direction within a confidential, multidisciplinary design consultancy serving premium, luxury and commercial fashion clients.
Teacher at EIDM
January 1, 2025 - Present
Delivered industry-focused training in fashion communication, styling, and visual culture; translated real-world fashion practices into strategic and creative frameworks for emerging talent.
Junior Fashion Designer / Product Development at Macarena Casis
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Worked across fashion, styling and costume projects for clients, theatre productions and commercial brands, including notable brand collaborations and production follow-ups.
Design Intern at Maria Lafuente
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
12 months support development, fittings, sourcing, garment research, backstage execution and sample preparation.
Teacher
January 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver industry-focused training in fashion communication, styling and visual culture; translate real-world fashion practice into strategic and creative frameworks for emerging talent.
Junior Fashion Designer at Macarena Casis
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Worked across fashion, styling and costume projects for clients, theatre productions and commercial brands including Los Chichos del Oro, Oliver Twist, Los Tacones de Papá, YMCA London, Oliver Twist, YMCA London, Los Tacones de Papá. Developed womenswear, technical packs, supplier communication, fittings, sourcing, production follow-up and collection development (Portugal, Asia and India).

Education

Degree in Fashion Design and Garment Making at Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Degree in Fashion Design and Garment Making at Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026

Qualifications

R TVE: Analysis of Social Media Interactions
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Madrid Emprende: Fundamentals of a Business Plan
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Professional Competencies Seminar I/II in English
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Honors in Fashion English
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Honors in Digital Photography
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Honors in Fashion English
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Honors in Digital Photography
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Distinction for Trabajo Final de Carrera
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing