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María Elisa Peña De Medina

María Elisa Peña De Medina

Antiguo Cuscatlan

Summary

Experienced professional in Industrial and Product Design with a diverse background in the creative industry. Founded two clothing design studios and led private label brands at Prismamoda , specializing in design, development, and production. International experience in garment development in Shanghai further enriched my expertise. Managed, designed, and supervised point-of-purchase materials at Empresas Adoc , showcasing impactful regional window display concepts. Contributed to visually appealing store environments at Súper Selectos. Currently excelling at Dollarcity , a leading retail chain, where I make significant contributions by leading product packaging design and development from initial concept to impactful updates. I also support and manage the effective operation of the Showroom, ensuring its optimal use and providing operational assistance for commercial activities, particularly for the Purchasing Team. As a versatile 'Todo Terreno' designer , I effectively manage daily challenges within a multicultural team, ensuring project success and acting as a central design contact for various departments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Design Team Lead

Dollarcity
07.2022 - Current
  • Led Design and Showroom teams to consistently achieve project and departmental targets, fostering professional growth through performance reviews.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement within the team, leading to enhanced efficiency and productivity levels.
  • Contributed to updating existing product packaging.
  • Designed compelling graphic proposals, translating product analysis into impactful visual content for customers.
  • Revamped existing products based on sample analysis to enhance market positioning.

Visual Merchandising Team Leader

Grupo Calleja
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Designed signage for each department, optimizing the supermarket flow.
  • Selected and sourced materials to create visually appealing and functional spaces.
  • Managed budgets and timelines to ensure projects were completed on schedule and within financial constraints.
  • Collaborated with architects and contractors to seamlessly integrate design elements.

Regional Visual Merchandising Lead

Empresas Adoc
02.2017 - 06.2020
  • Managed budgets for implementing regional brand campaigns and collaborated with suppliers for material procurement, including thorough analysis of materials and samples.
  • Designed and implemented eye-catching visual merchandising displays and windows to support marketing initiatives and capture consumer interest.
  • Development of detailed planograms and complete visual merchandising guidelines for the stores.
  • Implemented visual merchandising strategies to effectively showcase new arrivals and promote seasonal sales.

Fashion Design College Teacher

Universidad Francisco Gavidia
01.2017 - 06.2020
  • Delivered curriculum units and topics, utilizing multidisciplinary teaching methodologies to enhance student comprehension and development.

Private Label Designer

Prismamoda
05.2014 - 01.2017
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
  • Worked closely with production teams to ensure high-quality manufacturing and timely delivery of products.
  • Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.

Visual Merchandiser and Stylist

Forever 21
11.2013 - 04.2014
  • Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
  • Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
  • Revamped store layout to improve customer flow and overall shopping experience, resulting in better customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.

Education

Licenciatura - Diseño Industrial y de Productos

Universidad Don Bosco
Soyapango, San Salvador
04.2014

Bachiller General -

Colegio La Asunción
San Salvador
11.2007

Skills

  • Product & Packaging Design Leadership
  • Visual Communication & Graphic Design
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Adaptability & Problem-Solving
  • Brand & Product Manual Creation
  • Creative thinking
  • People builder
  • Time management
  • Excellent communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Relationship building

Languages

Español
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Inglés
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Product Design Team Lead

Dollarcity
07.2022 - Current

Visual Merchandising Team Leader

Grupo Calleja
08.2020 - 07.2022

Regional Visual Merchandising Lead

Empresas Adoc
02.2017 - 06.2020

Fashion Design College Teacher

Universidad Francisco Gavidia
01.2017 - 06.2020

Private Label Designer

Prismamoda
05.2014 - 01.2017

Visual Merchandiser and Stylist

Forever 21
11.2013 - 04.2014

Licenciatura - Diseño Industrial y de Productos

Universidad Don Bosco

Bachiller General -

Colegio La Asunción
María Elisa Peña De Medina