Juan Pablo Valenzuela Barragan
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Fashion designer and business strategist with a strong foundation in both creative design and luxury brand management. Trained at Instituto Marangoni Dubai and holding a BBA from Hult International Business School, with hands-on experience in garment construction, collection development, and fashion retail across Mexican and international markets. Currently completing an MSc in Fashion & Luxury Brand Management, combining technical design expertise with strategic business acumen to bridge the gap between creative vision and commercial success in the fashion and luxury industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Fashion Designer
BabyCircus
Mexico City
2025.05 - 2025.09
- Designed and developed seasonal baby and toddler clothing collections for the Mexican market, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetic and target demographic.
- Develop garment concepts from sketch to production, ensuring adherence to comfort and safety standards for newborn to preschool ranges.
- Collaborated with lead designer to select high-quality fabrics and materials that adhere to industry standards.
- Spearheaded development of colourways, prints, and embellishments tailored for Mexican consumer market.
- Crafted technical flat sketches and design briefs to ensure clear communication of specifications to production teams.
- Conducted sample reviews and fit sessions to ensure garments adhered to brand quality and comfort standards.
- Coordinated design and production efforts to ensure on-time delivery of collections across multiple product lines.
Junior Assistant
Grupo Ambiental Viva S.A de C.V
Naucalpan de Juarez, Satelite
2024.05 - 2024.09
- Conduct vehicle inspections to ensure adherence to local safety and emission regulations.
- Compiled and organised data from inspection reports to enhance accuracy and efficiency in record-keeping.
- Facilitated customer service by clarifying inspection procedures and guiding clients through verification requirements.
- Coordinated scheduling of inspections to enhance service efficiency and minimise wait times.
- Supervised and maintained inspection equipment, ensuring extended operational reliability.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing vehicle safety and emissions compliance.
Operations Assistant
Castel (Letsac SA de CV)
Mexico City
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Facilitated administrative and operational support for the team within a wholesale distributor of premium European building materials to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Managed coordination and organization of product catalogues, ensuring accurate and current records of company's extensive flooring, wall coverings, and bathroom fittings.
- Oversaw internal processes relating to product inventory, supplier documentation, and import logistics from European manufacturers.
- Organised and coordinated materials for client-facing presentations and showroom displays at Castel Design Centre.
- Spearheaded collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimise daily operations in a high-volume wholesale and distribution environment.
- Oversaw import/export trade operations, ensuring accurate handling of documentation and seamless coordination with international suppliers.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Hult International Business School
Boston 2019 - 2024
Fashion Design (One year intensive course)
Istituto Marangoni
Dubai 2024 - 2025
Master of Arts - Fashion & Luxury Brand Management
Istituto Marangoni
London 2025 - 2026
Skills
Skills
- Garment construction, pattern making, and fashion illustration
- Textile and fabric selection with knowledge of quality certifications and production standards
- Fashion collection development — from concept and trend research to final presentation
- Brand strategy, positioning, and luxury brand management
- Business development, financial planning, and strategic analysis
- Cross-cultural collaboration and communication in international environments
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) for fashion design and visual presentation
- Microsoft Excel for data management, reporting, and business analysis
- Bilingual: Spanish & English
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Proficient
C2
Interests
- Tennis
- Golf
- Fashion
- Travelling
- Reading
- Videogames
- Sustainable development
- Gym and health
Timeline
Assistant Fashion Designer
BabyCircus
2025.05 - 2025.09
Junior Assistant
Grupo Ambiental Viva S.A de C.V
2024.05 - 2024.09
Operations Assistant
Castel (Letsac SA de CV)
2023.05 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Hult International Business School
2019 - 2024
Fashion Design (One year intensive course)
Istituto Marangoni
2024 - 2025
Master of Arts - Fashion & Luxury Brand Management
Istituto Marangoni
2025 - 2026