Maria O’Connor

Maria O Connor is a seasoned professional in fashion and design, currently serving as the PR & Campaign Manager at Polymateria since September 2022. Previously, Maria held the position of Senior Designer at URBAN REVIVO from December 2018 to November 2021, focusing on the young women’s fashion department. Maria has diverse experience as a freelance designer and trend analyst, having worked with clients during a year of travel in 2018 and as a Freelance Senior Trend Analyst for Trendstop.com. Additional roles include Senior Designer and Design Manager at Global Brands Group, Senior Garment and Graphic Designer at Li & Fung Limited, Assistant Designer at Ink Fashion, and Trainee Buyer at Next Retail Ltd. Maria's early career included an internship at Bottega Veneta and backstage coordination at Celia Holman Lee model agency. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design and Buying from De Montfort University, a specialization in Fashion Illustration from Central Saint Martins at the University of the Arts London, and a Diploma in Fashion Design & Knitwear from LSC.