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Maria Paula Ordoñez Ortega

@mariapaulaordoezorte

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Fashion production and wardrobe assistant blending runway coordination with design craft.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a fast-paced fashion production role where I coordinate runway and wardrobe details, support fittings, and collaborate closely with creative teams to deliver flawless show execution.

I’m a fashion designer with direct experience in runway production, backstage support, and wardrobe coordination for Cali Distrito Moda, supporting fittings, look sequencing, and real-time production logistics during live show week. I’m detail-oriented and composed under pressure, collaborating closely with designers, producers, and creative teams to keep everything on schedule.

Beyond runway, I’ve led editorial production planning and on-set coordination for VANGRD, managing team scheduling, resource logistics, content timelines, and post-production follow-up. I also provide remote fashion design assistance and product development for an emerging label, bringing clear design proposals to a brand’s U.S. market positioning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Fashion Production Assistant

Cámara de la Moda Colombiana

Jan 2026 - Present (6 months)

Supported backstage operations and overall coordination for Cali Distrito Moda during live runway show week, including wardrobe handoffs and quick-change assistance. Organized the look run-of-show order and supported lead producer model fittings and pre-show logistics.

Backstage Coordination Look Sequencing Run Of Show Management Quick Change Assistance Wardrobe Handoffs Garment Steaming Accessory Coordination Look Continuity

Editorial Production Lead

VANGRD

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Led production planning and on-set coordination for VANGRD fashion editorial shoots, translating creative concepts into final visual output. Managed team scheduling, resource logistics, and content timelines with post-production follow-up.

Production Planning Scheduling Logistics Content Timelines Post production

Participating Designer

Ecos Silvestres

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Represented the USB student collective at Cali Distrito Moda 2025 by presenting original garments and an original print for a multi-designer runway. Self-designed and constructed the presented works for the shared runway format.

Print Design Runway Presentation

Participating Designer

Taller de los Sueños

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Selected to participate in Cali Distrito Moda 2024 as part of the USB student collective. Presented multiple original garments and an original print within a shared runway format.

Print Design Runway Presentation Shared Runway Format

Collaborative Designer

Institutional Collective

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Designed one piece as part of an institutional collective in collaboration with Andrés Otálora. Integrated professional design methodology with academic practice.

Collaborative Garment Design Academic Practice Integration

Remote Design Consultant

Fabra

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Provided remote fashion design and product development support for the emerging New York-based label Fabra. Created visual references and design proposals aligned to the brand’s U.S. market positioning.

Fashion Design Product Development Design Proposals Product Positioning Remote Collaboration

Proyecto 7Nudos Designer

Proyecto 7Nudos

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Participated in an interdisciplinary research project exploring traditional textile craft techniques and their integration into contemporary design practice.