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Emilia Jorajuria

@emiliajorajuria

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Fashion designer and creative director with global collection experience.

Mexico

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster creativity and innovation in fashion design, with a focus on sustainability and impactful storytelling.

As a fashion designer and creative director with seven years of experience, I have successfully launched collections that have been featured globally. My work specializes in womenswear, characterized by innovative draping and textiles, and the exploration of contrasts. I have hands-on experience in every step of fashion production, from concept development to final production.

Currently, I am the Founder and Creative Director of JORAJURIA, where I oversee brand identity, press outreach, and marketing. My previous role as Senior Designer at DITZY allowed me to manage a team and lead the design process for a runway collection that was both oversubscribed and celebrated for its unique approach to sustainable fashion. I am passionate about creating pieces that not only resonate with consumers but also push the boundaries of traditional fashion.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder and Creative Director

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Jorajuria

Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)

Owner of Jorajuria, launching the F/W 2025 debut collection. The collection focuses on minimalism with juxtapositions, restrained color, clean finishings, and high-quality materials. Oversees brand identity, press, marketing, sourcing, and budgeting, currently developing the first collection.

Brand Identity Marketing Sourcing Budgeting Creative Direction Design

Senior Designer and Head of Draping, Pattern-making & Production

Ditzy

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Managed a 10-person team for a 42-look runway show, ensuring it was on-schedule and oversubscribed. Owned the design process from concept to final product for 75% of the runway collection. Set product development, pricing, and linesheet for production, focusing on "Very Slow Fashion," upcycling, and local production.

Draping Production Management Team Management Design Process Product Development Pricing Linesheet Creation Upcycling Local Production

Junior Designer

Tiempos

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Designed sustainable collections using several tons of deadstock denim, making use of Mexico's surplus material. Experimented with dress form and textile design, incorporating findings into a 20-piece ready-to-wear collection with a 2,000 item production run. Led pattern making, toile fittings, and approvals, driving strong sales for the brand.

Textile Design Dress Form Experimentation Toile Fittings Product Approval Sales Driving Deadstock Utilization Collection Design Production Management

Co-Founder and Co-Creative Director

Turbo

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Launched two major collections and several diffusion lines, achieving over 500,000 MXN in sales. Led creative direction, brand identity, and design from initial sketches to store-ready pieces for 45 looks and 80 pieces. Headed production, supply chain logistics, budgets, and production timelines for a 2,700+ item production run.