Hi! I’m Maryknell Valdecañas, a visual artist, fashion designer, and garment technician. I’m a versatile creative professional with a strong passion for fashion design, garment technical design, graphic art, and traditional painting. I enjoy crafting visually compelling concepts with careful attention to detail. With proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, plus skills in garment construction and traditional painting techniques, I bring both creativity and technical know-how to every project. Through my experience in design, product development, and technical roles, I aim to deliver results that are innovative, polished, and production-ready.

Maryknell Valdecañas

Hi! I’m Maryknell Valdecañas, a visual artist, fashion designer, and garment technician. I’m a versatile creative professional with a strong passion for fashion design, garment technical design, graphic art, and traditional painting. I enjoy crafting visually compelling concepts with careful attention to detail. With proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, plus skills in garment construction and traditional painting techniques, I bring both creativity and technical know-how to every project. Through my experience in design, product development, and technical roles, I aim to deliver results that are innovative, polished, and production-ready.

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Hi! I’m Maryknell Valdecañas, a visual artist, fashion designer, and garment technician. I’m a versatile creative professional with a strong passion for fashion design, garment technical design, graphic art, and traditional painting. I enjoy crafting visually compelling concepts with careful attention to detail.

With proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, plus skills in garment construction and traditional painting techniques, I bring both creativity and technical know-how to every project. Through my experience in design, product development, and technical roles, I aim to deliver results that are innovative, polished, and production-ready.

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Work Experience

Visual Artist (Exhibitions / Ongoing Artistic Practice)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Showcased artwork through multiple solo and group exhibits and festivals across the Philippines (and international mention: Becoming, Sol Gallery Melbourne). Projects include label design collaborations, featured artworks in published art books, and recurring exhibition participation.
Fashion Designer at Healwear NYC Idol
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Designed fashion outputs for Healwear NYC Idol as part of fashion-related creative production.
Fashion Designer at Healwear NYC Idol
January 1, 2017 - Present
Graphic Artist at AirAsia
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Technical Designer (Tops category) at Golden ABC
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Fashion Designer / Product Developer (Tops category) at Golden ABC
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Fashion Designer at Healwear NYC Idol
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Designed fashion pieces for Healwear’s NYC Idol.
Graphic Artist at AirAsia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Created graphic art deliverables for AirAsia.
Graphic Artist at AirAsia
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Produced graphic artwork for AirAsia, contributing design outputs for marketing/branding needs.
Technical Designer (Tops category) at Golden ABC
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Provided technical design support for the tops category, working on garment construction requirements and technical specifications to support production.
Fashion Designer / Product Developer (Tops category) at Golden ABC
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Created and developed tops designs, combining fashion creativity with practical development needs to produce garments aligned with brand and product requirements.
Usher at Wrangler
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Served as an usher for Wrangler’s “My Fit My Edge” fashion week.
Usher (Wrangler ‘My Fit My Edge’ Fashion Week) at Wrangler
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Provided support as an usher during Wrangler’s ‘My Fit My Edge’ Fashion Week.
Fashion Designer (Backstage Dresses) at Wrangler
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Designed backstage dresses for Wrangler’s fashion show.
Usher (Fashion Week) at Wrangler
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Acted as an usher for Wrangler’s ‘My Fit My Edge’ Fashion Week, assisting with event flow and guest support.
Team Leader (Sales Rally) at Wrangler
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Led a team for Wrangler’s sales rally, coordinating activities and supporting execution of event goals.
Backstage Dresses (Fashion Show) at Wrangler
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Supported backstage dress preparation and presentation for Wrangler’s fashion show, ensuring garments were prepared for styling and performance.
Usher at Wrangler (My Fit My Edge Fashion Week)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Team Leader (Wrangler Sales Rally) at Wrangler
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Backstage Dresses Fashion Designer at Wrangler
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Fashion Designer / Product Developer (Bottoms category; denim & non-denim) at Wrangler Philippines / MJI
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Designed and developed fashion products for the bottoms category, supporting technical development and production readiness for denim and non-denim styles.
Fashion Designer / Product Developer (Bottoms category) at Wrangler Philippines, MJI
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Handled design and product development for bottoms in both denim and non-denim categories. Worked on styling and development from concept through creation with an emphasis on fit, technical soundness, and visual appeal.
Freelance Designer at Johnson & Johnson’s (Larong Pinoy)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Provided freelance design support for Larong Pinoy under Johnson & Johnson’s, contributing creative work aligned with campaign/branding requirements.
Fashion Designer / Product Developer (Bottoms category; denim & non-denim) at Wrangler Philippines, MJI
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Freelance Designer at Johnson’s and Johnson’s (Larong Pinoy)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Education

Thesis (Best in Research of the year - Individual Thesis) at University of the Philippines
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Thesis award (education record mentioned, degree type not specified) at University of the Philippines
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026
Competition participation (education record mentioned, institution not specified) at New Era University
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026
Thesis (Best in Research of the Year - Individual Thesis) at University of the Philippines
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Thesis (Best in Research of the year - Individual Thesis) at University of the Philippines
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
at New Era University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Tanduay’s ‘Tibay ng Bayani’ Label Design Competition - 1st Place
January 1, 2018 - July 27, 2026
RACER Awardee (Golden ABC)
January 1, 2014 - July 27, 2026
Best in Research of the year (Individual Thesis - University of the Philippines)
January 1, 2010 - July 27, 2026
World’s Longest Painting (Guinness World Records) - Participant
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Portrait Drawing Competition (1st runner up - New Era University)
January 1, 2003 - July 27, 2026
Logo Making Contest (2nd runner up - New Era University)
January 1, 2005 - July 27, 2026
Mural Painting Contest (1st runner up - New Era University)
January 1, 2006 - July 27, 2026
Tanduay’s ‘Tibay ng Bayani’ Label Design Competition (1st Place)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
RACER Awardee (Golden ABC)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Tanduay’s ‘Tibay ng Bayani’ Label Design Competition - 1st Place
January 1, 2017 - July 27, 2026
RACER Awardee (Golden ABC)
January 1, 2008 - July 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Other, Consumer Goods