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Innovative Fashion Designer and entrepreneur with 20+ years in luxury and commercial apparel, building and scaling collections, retail operations, and global production workflows. Known for blending creative vision with commercial viability, technical precision, and strong QC standards. Founder and designer of Cenia New York, with experience launching multi-channel distribution (boutiques, department stores, HSN/QVC) and developing technical design packages from concept to fit development. Also teaches design entrepreneurship and technical skills, supporting the next generation of designers.…Innovative Fashion Designer and entrepreneur with 20+ years in luxury and commercial apparel, building and scaling collections, retail operations, and global production workflows. Known for blending creative vision with commercial viability, technical precision, and strong QC standards. Founder and designer of Cenia New York, with experience launching multi-channel distribution (boutiques, department stores, HSN/QVC) and developing technical design packages from concept to fit development. Also teaches design entrepreneurship and technical skills, supporting the next generation of designers.

Cenia Paredes

Designer, Costume Designer, Instructional Designer, +3

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Innovative Fashion Designer and entrepreneur with 20+ years in luxury and commercial apparel, building and scaling collections, retail operations, and global production workflows. Known for blending creative vision with commercial viability, technical precision, and strong QC standards. Founder and designer of Cenia New York, with experience launching multi-channel distribution (boutiques, department stores, HSN/QVC) and developing technical design packages from concept to fit development. Also teaches design entrepreneurship and technical skills, supporting the next generation of designers.…Innovative Fashion Designer and entrepreneur with 20+ years in luxury and commercial apparel, building and scaling collections, retail operations, and global production workflows. Known for blending creative vision with commercial viability, technical precision, and strong QC standards. Founder and designer of Cenia New York, with experience launching multi-channel distribution (boutiques, department stores, HSN/QVC) and developing technical design packages from concept to fit development. Also teaches design entrepreneurship and technical skills, supporting the next generation of designers.

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Innovative Fashion Designer and entrepreneur with 20+ years in luxury and commercial apparel, building and scaling collections, retail operations, and global production workflows. Known for blending creative vision with commercial viability, technical precision, and strong QC standards.

Founder and designer of Cenia New York, with experience launching multi-channel distribution (boutiques, department stores, HSN/QVC) and developing technical design packages from concept to fit development. Also teaches design entrepreneurship and technical skills, supporting the next generation of designers.

Skills

Technical Illustration

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Technical Illustration

Expert

Costume Design

Expert

Shopify

Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Teacher at Fashion Institute of Technology

March 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019

Taught design entrepreneurs through “Hot Topics” courses and provided technical instruction in Adobe Illustrator and Shopify. Developed original course materials and delivered specialized curriculum focused on practical, industry-ready skills.

Founder/Designer at Cenia New York

July 1, 2010 - Present

Opened and managed a flagship retail store to elevate brand visibility and customer experience. Launched and scaled a dress line across boutiques, department stores, and international teleshopping networks (HSN/QVC). Directed concept creation, seasonal collection development, and fit development aligned with evolving fashion trends. Led global production collaborations and quality control to ensure products meet rigorous aesthetic and quality standards. Managed performance against sales targets while protecting healthy profit margins. Supported brand growth through regional trade show presence and market research to identify consumer-relevant opportunities.

Designer at Tracy Evans LTD

August 1, 2007 - April 1, 2012

Designed apparel for private label accounts and owned the end-to-end technical workflow, including tech packs and line plans. Coordinated logistics with overseas factories and executed intricate embroidery and bead layouts to meet design and quality requirements.

Freelance Designer at Phillips Van Heusen, Izod Women’s

February 1, 2007 - June 1, 2007

Developed original product lines and technical packages while managing pre-production approvals and fittings to support successful product development cycles.

Associate Designer at Versailles LTD, NYC

October 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007

Supported design and product development by creating mood boards, trend presentations, and technical packages. Researched global market trends and sourced specialized fabrics and trims for seasonal product needs.