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I’m Sofia Caballero Buckingham, a recent BA Art and Design (Industrial) graduate from the University of Leeds, with a multidisciplinary practice spanning graphic design, illustration, and painting. I enjoy turning hand-painted works into digital formats and collaborating with designers on trend research, color palettes, and graphic direction—particularly for women’s lifestyle packs. I’ve completed a Year in Industry with internships at O’Neill’s European HQ in the Netherlands and ABA Art Lab in Mallorca, where I deepened my craft and explored the contemporary art scene.
I’ve honed strong craft in Adobe Creative Suite and embraced a collaborative mindset. I’m eager to contribute to dynamic design teams in the UK and beyond, continuing to develop my practice and bring ideas to life across print and digital media.
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Student Leader for BA Art and Design (2nd and 4th Year) at University of Leeds
June 30, 2023 - July 29, 2025Attended meetings regarding the course, gathered feedback from students, and worked alongside staff members to continue developing the course. Worked open days to talk to prospective students, offer holders, and parents, and provided tours of the university’s facilities.
Design Intern at O’Neill European Headquarters
September 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025Further developed skills in the Adobe creative suite, particularly how to use the software in relation to fashion design. Turned handpainted works into digital files for use, including artwork used for one of the women’s lifestyle packs (Women of the Wave) for SS26. Aided in trend and concept research to support design choices and direction. Worked alongside designers to choose colour palettes and graphic direction, particularly in the women’s lifestyle packs.
Illustration/ Graphic Design/ Photography Intern at ABA Art Lab
March 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025Consolidated skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Indesign. Designed and created works for specified briefs. Improved knowledge of the contemporary art scene and the role of curatorship companies within this industry.
Front of House at Bosco Lounge
September 30, 2021 - July 29, 2025Delivered excellent customer service at front of house, despite the challenges of being in hospitality through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Barista at Starbucks
August 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025Prepared and packaged food and drink in time-pressured store conditions.
Customer Assistant at Marks and Spencer
September 30, 2021 - July 29, 2025Built on retail skills gained, including customer support and till management (handling money and transactions). Acquired valuable skills including supporting customers, stock-taking, managing tills, and operating as a part of a team in a busy retail workspace. Assisted setup of visual merchandising within the store, particularly around Christmas time.
Studio Assistant at Cathy Newell Price (Silversmith)
February 1, 2020 - July 29, 2025Gained first-hand experience working in a functional studio environment alongside a professional artist. Worked with a broad range of techniques including metalwork, soldering, and filing. Managed pricing, packaging and display of artworks for upcoming exhibition.
Student Leader for BA Art and Design at University of Leeds
June 30, 2023 - September 12, 2025Attended course meetings, gathered feedback from students, and collaborated with staff to develop the BA Art and Design program. Assisted on open days, informing prospective students and parents, and giving tours of facilities. Developed skills in the Adobe Creative Suite for fashion design, digitised hand-painted artworks (including artworks used for Women of the Wave SS26), and supported trend research and color/graphic direction.
Student Leader for BA Art and Design at University of Leeds
June 30, 2025 - September 12, 2025Continued course representation and liaison between students and lecturers; contributed to course development. Supported open days and communication with prospective students; assisted with color palette selection and graphic direction for womens lifestyle packs (SS26).
Design Intern at O’Neill European Headquarters
September 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025Consolidated skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; designed and created works for briefs; gained exposure to the contemporary art scene and curatorial practice.
Illustration/ Graphic Design/ Photography Intern at ABA Art Lab
March 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025Consolidated skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; designed and created works for specified briefs; deepened understanding of the contemporary art scene and curatorship.
Student Leader for BA Art and Design (2nd Year) at University of Leeds
June 30, 2023 - September 12, 2025Attending meetings regarding the course, gathering feedback from students and working alongside staff members to continue developing the course. Working open days to talk to prospective students, offer holders, and parents, and provide tours of the university’s facilities.
Student Leader for BA Art and Design (4th Year) at University of Leeds
June 30, 2025 - September 12, 2025Aiding in trend and concept research to support design choices and direction. Working alongside designers to choose colour palettes and graphic direction, particularly in the women’s lifestyle packs. Further developed skills in the Adobe Creative Suite, especially how to use it in relation to fashion design. Turning handpainted works into digital files; artworks used for Women of the Wave SS26.
Design Intern at O’Neill European Headquarters
September 30, 2024 - September 12, 2025Consolidated skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Designed and created works for specified briefs. Improved knowledge of the contemporary art scene and the role of curatorship companies within this industry.
Illustration/ Graphic Design/ Photography Intern at ABA Art Lab
March 31, 2024 - September 12, 2025Consolidated skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Designed and created works for specified briefs. Improved knowledge of the contemporary art scene and the role of curatorship companies within this industry.
Barista at Starbucks
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023Built on retail skills including customer support and till management; prepared and packaged food and drink in time-pressured store conditions.
Customer Assistant at Marks and Spencer
October 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021Supported customers, stock-taking, tills, and visual merchandising; contributed to seasonal store setup, especially around Christmas, in a busy retail environment.
Student Leader at University of Leeds
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Student Leader for BA Art and Design (2nd and 4th Year); liaised with students and lecturers, helped run open days and guided prospective students.
Student Leader at University of Leeds
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025Student Leader for BA Art and Design (2nd and 4th Year); supported course development and student representation; contributed to open days and facilities tours.
Volunteer at Free Cakes for Kids
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021Volunteer with Reading-based charity; participated in Macmillan Coffee Morning and Race for Life; contributed to fundraising initiatives.
Education
BA Art and Design (IND) at University of Leeds
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025A Level at Maiden Erlegh School
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021GCSE at Maiden Erlegh School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2021BA Art and Design (IND) at University of Leeds
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025A Levels at Maiden Erlegh School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021GCSEs at Maiden Erlegh School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021BA Art and Design (IND) at University of Leeds
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025BA Art and Design (Industrial) at University of Leeds
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Qualifications
ABRSM Grade 7 flute
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Rosemont Art Competition 2022 - Winner
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Finalist, The National Gallery ARTiculation Prize 2021
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025ABRSM Grade 7 flute
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Rosemont Art Competition 2022
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Finalist in The National Gallery’s ARTiculation Prize 2021
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025A Level - Art, Spanish, Geography
January 1, 2021 - January 14, 2026GCSEs
January 1, 2016 - January 14, 2026Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
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