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Freelance visual artist working across artistic direction, textile design, illustration, and ceramics. I combine digital tools with tactile, expressive techniques to create original visuals and textile prints, spanning both traditional and contemporary workflows.
I develop artistic and functional ceramic pieces, produce graphic storytelling visuals (composition, story-telling graphics, and mixed media), and collaborate on creative production with a strong focus on expressive image-making.
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
French
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English
Advanced
Work Experience
Freelance Ceramic Artist (multi-disciplinary illustrator & textile designer) at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2022 - PresentMulti-disciplinary practice combining illustration (digital and traditional), textile design, and ceramic art. Produced original artworks and prints for fashion and design-focused collaborations, delivered graphic storytelling visuals and compositions, and created ceramic objects as artistic and functional pieces. Worked across production, creation, and communication to deliver creative outputs for exhibitions and client/market needs.
Art Director & Textile Designer
January 1, 2020 - PresentFreelance role focused on textile design and visual direction. Developed original illustrations and textile prints for fashion collections, creating cohesive visual assets for brand story-telling. Produced both digital and traditional illustration outputs, including graphic design and mixed media artworks. Also created and shaped original ceramic pieces that are both functional and artistic, and offered work across art and design markets through active selling and professional presentation of artworks.
Founder and Creative Director at LEONORA I.M.
January 1, 2020 - PresentDesign and creation of ready-to-wear clothing; develop design sketches and textile designs; coordinate production; prepare prototypes and develop collections; provide art direction and support marketing.
Fashion Stylist at SSENSE
July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021Prepared and styled merchandise for online luxury fashion sales, interpreting brands editorially and commercially across 500+ brands. Researched designers, brands, collections, and products for each photoshoot; collaborated with on-set production teams (hair & makeup, photographers, set coordinators). Maintained quality control standards and participated in art direction workshops and ad hoc projects.
International Visual Merchandiser at Saint Laurent
June 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015Developed styling guidelines aligned with brand identity; provided VM recommendations to worldwide stores; prepared VM packs (photos and development plans); analyzed and improved effectiveness of VM actions on sales. Implemented showroom collections for Paris Fashion Week and presentations for events (press, media, key customers). Traveled for field trips and supervised/trained international teams (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Italy, Spain) and provided daily field assistance during openings/renovations (USA, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Turkey, Morocco).
Visual Merchandising Assistant (Europe) at Chaumet
October 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013Designed and produced visual identity elements for events; created media and point-of-sale promotion; developed jewelry display concepts per collections for wholesale and European points of sale.
Visual Merchandiser at Marni (Spain)
September 1, 2009 - September 1, 2011Displayed, styled, and maintained new collections per brand guidelines across windows and in-store. Coordinated transfers of merchandise between European stores and selected seasonal purchases to improve sales performance.
Production Coordinator (RTW Collection) at REMEMBER
March 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009Managed B2B customer orders and coordinated orders for fabrics and raw materials. Liaised with fabric mills and factories to ensure correct production timing.
Production Coordinator (RTW Collection) at Remember (ready-to-wear)
March 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009Managed B2B customer orders; handled orders for fabrics and raw materials; coordinated with fabric mills and factories to ensure production timing and delivery.
Sales Supervisor / In-store Visual Merchandising at Amaya Arzuaga
April 1, 2006 - February 28, 2009Monitored store sales and supported customer care; implemented new collection styling and display in the flagship store.
Assistant of Couture at Atelier David Delfin
September 1, 2005 - March 31, 2006Assisted execution of the collection for Madrid fashion week as a couture-ready-to-wear assistant.
Assistant of Couture at Atelier David Delfín
September 1, 2005 - March 31, 2006Assisted with execution of the ready-to-wear collection for Madrid Fashion Week.
Artistic illustrator & textile design freelance (textile prints, illustration, mixed media) at Cuela de Arte 2
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008Developed illustration and design practice through guided artistic training at a dedicated art education setting. Focused on building foundations in illustration and artistic expression used later in textile design, graphic storytelling, and mixed media outputs.
Education
1st cycle degree (equivalency: 1 year specialization in Visual Merchandising) at LA FABRIQUE, Ecole des Métiers de la Mode et la Décoration
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Figure Drawing for Fashion (specialized course) at Central Saint Martin College of Art and Design
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Bachelor (equivalency: 1st cycle degree – 3 years) at Escuela de Arte 2
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011General Education Degree at Colegio La Fontaine
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 19991st cycle degree (equivalency: 1 year) - Visual Merchandising specialization at LA FABRIQUE, Ecole des Métiers de la Mode et la Décoration
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Specialized course - Figure Drawing for Fashion at Central Saint Martin College of Art and Design
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Bachelor (equivalency: 1st cycle degree - 3 years) - Higher Degree in Drawing and Fashion design at Escuela de Arte 2
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008General Education Degree at Colegio La Fontaine
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Bachelor’s degree at Fashion Design
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2026Children’s book illustration (selected participation) at Ilustration exhibition: “Melina e Il BrucO”
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution, Education
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