Hi! I'm Rebeca, a passionate illustrator and visual artist based in Madrid. With over a decade of experience in fashion and digital illustration, I love combining traditional mixed media techniques like acrylic and watercolor with digital tools to create unique artworks. I've had the opportunity to lead creative directions for sustainable fashion brands and collaborate with other talented artists, which has sharpened my skills and boosted brand sales. I thrive in creative environments where I can manage projects from concept to production, including textiles, fashion design, and digital content creation. I enjoy continuous learning and experimenting with new artistic techniques and digital tools, always aiming to deliver fresh and eye-catching designs that resonate with audiences.

Rebeca Sánchez

Hi! I'm Rebeca, a passionate illustrator and visual artist based in Madrid. With over a decade of experience in fashion and digital illustration, I love combining traditional mixed media techniques like acrylic and watercolor with digital tools to create unique artworks. I've had the opportunity to lead creative directions for sustainable fashion brands and collaborate with other talented artists, which has sharpened my skills and boosted brand sales. I thrive in creative environments where I can manage projects from concept to production, including textiles, fashion design, and digital content creation. I enjoy continuous learning and experimenting with new artistic techniques and digital tools, always aiming to deliver fresh and eye-catching designs that resonate with audiences.

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Hi! I’m Rebeca, a passionate illustrator and visual artist based in Madrid. With over a decade of experience in fashion and digital illustration, I love combining traditional mixed media techniques like acrylic and watercolor with digital tools to create unique artworks. I’ve had the opportunity to lead creative directions for sustainable fashion brands and collaborate with other talented artists, which has sharpened my skills and boosted brand sales.

I thrive in creative environments where I can manage projects from concept to production, including textiles, fashion design, and digital content creation. I enjoy continuous learning and experimenting with new artistic techniques and digital tools, always aiming to deliver fresh and eye-catching designs that resonate with audiences.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Ilustradora y artista plástica at Autónoma
February 1, 2021 - Present
Independent digital illustrator and visual artist working with mixed techniques including acrylic, watercolor, pencil, and vector illustration. Collaborate with independent artist RUBÉN SÁNCHEZ (@zoonchez) on vector illustration, graphic design, and color composition. Design illustrations for fashion brands BLUEBLUE CHICHUAHUA BRAND and AMACLETO, significantly boosting their sales each collection by adapting creative work to customer-attractive designs. Participate in art exhibitions featuring paintings and illustration prints.
Fundadora & Directora creativa at MONIKAKO KIDS y SAKURA LIFE ORGANIC
February 1, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Directed sustainable fashion brands for children, women, and men with 1-3 collaborators. Managed brand direction, artistic and creative leadership, collection design, and creation of positional prints for digital textile printing. Designed banners, websites (Opencart & Wordpress), graphic content, videos, and blog/social content. Performed photo retouching and catalog layout (Lookbook and Salesbook). Oversaw production control, sample organization, and led international trade fair participation in Paris, New York, and Tokyo with successful exports to over 20 countries.
Directora creativa at HAKEI EUROPE S.L.
May 1, 2015 - July 21, 2025
Created the Textile Fashion Department from scratch as a mid-level manager with 2 team members. Led creative direction and collection development, including color charts, pattern design, and illustrations. Established a new supplier network. Significantly boosted fashion textile collection sales for a brand primarily known for accessories.
Co-fundadora / Directora Creativa at Monikako Arte Textil y Otras Cosas S.L.
June 1, 2013 - July 21, 2025
Led artistic and creative direction for the startup, selecting sustainable fabrics, color charts, and technical specifications for pattern making. Designed graphic elements for textile printing, created illustrations and graphic compositions. Executed photographic retouching and layout for digital and printed catalogs.
Illustrator & Visual Artist at Freelance
February 1, 2021 - Present
Specialize in digital illustration and mixed media techniques such as acrylic, watercolor, and pencil. Collaborate with independent artist RUBÉN SÁNCHEZ (@zoonchez) in vector illustration, graphic design, and color composition. Created design illustrations for fashion brands BLUEBLUE CHIHUAHUA BRAND and AMACLETO, significantly increasing their sales each season by tailoring creativity to customer preferences. Participate in art exhibitions presenting paintings and illustration prints.
Founder & Creative Director at MONIKAKO KIDS & SAKURA LIFE ORGANIC
February 1, 2021 - July 22, 2025
Led sustainable fashion brands certified as Real Sustainable Fashion. Managed and directed a small creative team. Designed banners, websites (Opencart and WordPress), graphic content, video editing, and wrote content for blogs and social media. Performed photo retouching and layout design for catalogs. Directed and designed all collections, including positional prints for digital textile printing. Produced sales books and look books, handling photo editing and layout for digital and print. Managed production control, sample making, and organized international trade shows, successfully exporting collections to over 20 countries.
Creative Director at HAKEI EUROPE S.L.
May 1, 2015 - July 22, 2025
Established and led the textile fashion department from scratch. Directed creative and fashion collection development, including color charts, patterns, and illustrations. Developed supplier network. Designed collections that significantly increased sales by expanding focus beyond accessories.
Co-founder / Creative Director at Monikako Arte Textil y Otras Cosas S.L.
June 1, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Managed and directed a creative team. Oversaw artistic and creative direction, selected sustainable fabrics, defined color charts, and created technical specifications for patternmaking. Designed graphic print materials including illustrations and compositions. Executed photo editing and layout design for digital and printed catalogs.
Illustrator & Visual Artist at Freelance
February 1, 2021 - Present
Digital illustration using mixed media including acrylic, watercolor, and pencil. Collaborated in vector illustration, graphic design, and color composition with independent artist RUBÉN SÁNCHEZ. Designed illustrations for fashion brands, boosting their sales each season by adapting creativity to design concepts appealing to their customers. Participated in art exhibitions showcasing paintings and illustration prints.
Founder & Creative Director at MONIKAKO KIDS & SAKURA LIFE ORGANIC
February 1, 2021 - July 24, 2025
Managed and creatively directed sustainable fashion brands, leading a team of up to 3 collaborators. Designed banners, websites (Opencart and WordPress), graphic content, video editing, and blog/social media content. Photo retouching and layout design for catalogs. Designed all collections and prints for digital textile printing. Produced sales and look books. Oversaw production, sample making, and organized international trade shows, exporting collections to over 20 countries.
Creative Director at HAKEI EUROPE S.L.
May 1, 2015 - July 24, 2025
Established the textile fashion department from scratch, leading creative direction and collection development including color charts, patterns, and illustrations. Developed supplier network. Successfully increased sales by expanding brand focus beyond accessories.
Co-founder / Creative Director at Monikako Arte Textil y Otras Cosas S.L.
June 1, 2013 - July 24, 2025
Managed and directed a team up to 5 people. Oversaw artistic and creative direction, selected sustainable fabrics, defined color charts, created technical specs for patternmaking. Designed graphic print materials including illustrations and compositions. Photo editing and layout design for digital and printed catalogs.
Illustrator & Visual Artist at Freelance
February 1, 2021 - Present
Engaged in digital illustration using mixed media such as acrylic, watercolor, and pencil. Collaborated with independent artist RUBÉN SÁNCHEZ in vector illustration, graphic design, and color composition. Designed illustrations for fashion brands BLUEBLUE CHIHUAHUA BRAND and AMACLETO, significantly boosting their sales each season. Participated in art exhibitions showcasing paintings and illustration prints.
Founder & Creative Director at MONIKAKO KIDS & SAKURA LIFE ORGANIC
February 1, 2021 - July 24, 2025
Managed and directed a small team overseeing sustainable fashion brands. Designed graphic content including banners, websites, photo retouching, layouts, and videos. Led creative and artistic direction for collections, created prints for digital textile printing, produced sales and look books, and organized international trade shows, exporting collections to over 20 countries.
Creative Director at HAKEI EUROPE S.L.
May 1, 2015 - July 24, 2025
Established a textile fashion department from scratch, leading creative direction and developing fashion collections including color charts, patterns, and illustrations. Built a supplier network and increased sales by expanding from accessories to apparel.
Co-founder / Creative Director at Monikako Arte Textil y Otras Cosas S.L.
June 1, 2013 - July 24, 2025
Directed a team managing artistic and creative strategy, selecting sustainable fabrics, defining color charts, and creating technical patternmaking specifications. Designed graphic print materials and managed photo editing and layout for catalogs.

Education

Formación Superior en Diseño y Arte Publicitario at CENP- Centro Español de Nuevas Profesiones (Madrid)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Advanced Degree at CENP – Centro Español de Nuevas Profesiones (Madrid)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Advanced Degree at CENP – Centro Español de Nuevas Profesiones (Madrid)
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
Advanced Degree at CENP – Centro Español de Nuevas Profesiones (Madrid)
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025

Qualifications

El decálogo del emprendedor
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Emprendimiento y Organización de empresas
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Técnicas de Ilustración para desbloquear tu creatividad
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Gestión del tiempo para creativos y creadores
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Ilustración y escritura de libros infantiles
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Sketchbook de naturaleza fantástica: dibujando criaturas
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Animación creativa 3D con Blender
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
The Entrepreneur's Decalogue
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Entrepreneurship & Business Organization
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Illustration Techniques to Unlock Your Creativity
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Time Management for Creatives and Makers
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Illustration and Writing of Children’s Books
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Fantasy Nature Sketchbook: Drawing Creatures
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Creative 3D Animation with Blender
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
The Entrepreneur's Decalogue
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025
Entrepreneurship & Business Organization
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025
Illustration Techniques to Unlock Your Creativity
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025
Time Management for Creatives and Makers
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025
Illustration and Writing of Children’s Books
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025
Fantasy Nature Sketchbook: Drawing Creatures
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025
Creative 3D Animation with Blender
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025
The Entrepreneur's Decalogue
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025
Entrepreneurship & Business Organization
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025
Illustration Techniques to Unlock Your Creativity
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025
Time Management for Creatives and Makers
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025
Illustration and Writing of Children’s Books
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025
Fantasy Nature Sketchbook: Drawing Creatures
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025
Creative 3D Animation with Blender
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025

Industry Experience

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