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I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- **Employment and project experience** **Senior Designer** Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **UX Designer** Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

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Employment and project experience

Senior Designer Apple Inc.
January 2017 - March 2017

UX Designer Airbnb Inc.
January 2019 - March 2019

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Technical Designer (Pattern Maker & Fit Specialists) at Cobmex Toronto
March 1, 2026 - Present
Lead fitings and provide technical analysis to support fit consistency, garment function, and construction accuracy across knit product categories. Develop and maintain technical documentation, specifications, fit comments, and construction direction to support accurate vendor execution. Identify solutions for fit, construction, and workmanship challenges in collaboration with design, product development, sourcing, and overseas vendor communication. Support technical standards and process improvements through clear documentation, visual feedback, and consistent technical communication. Translate design intent into technically accurate, functional, production-ready garments across knit, woven, stretch, and close-to-body categories.
Senior Technical Designer & Product Developer at Cobmex Toronto, ON
March 1, 2026 - Present
Lead fittings and provide technical analysis to support fit consistency, garment function, and construction accuracy across knit product categories. Develop and maintain technical documentation, specifications, fit comments, and construction direction to support accurate vendor execution. Identify solutions for fit, construction, and workmanship challenges in collaboration with design, product development, sourcing, and overseas vendors. Support technical standards and development-process improvements through clear documentation, visual feedback, and consistent technical communication.
Technical Designer at Roots Toronto
August 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Led fit reviews and translated fit, construction, and workmanship findings into clear, actionable technical corrections for vendors across knit and woven apparel categories. Developed and maintained technical documentation, fit comments, and construction guidance to support product execution from sample review through approval. Contributed to collection fit guides and technical standards to support seasonal category consistency. Improved vendor communication via detailed fit documentation and visual feedback tools. Supported technical development of stretch and performance-oriented products, including wear-test evaluation and construction refinement while protecting confidential product information.
Technical Designer at Roots Toronto, ON
August 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Led fit reviews and translated fit, construction, and workmanship findings into clear, actionable technical corrections for vendors across knit and woven apparel. Developed and maintained technical documentation, fit comments, and construction guidance to support product execution from sample review through approval. Contributed to collection fit guides and technical standards to support consistency across seasonal product categories. Improved vendor communication using detailed fit documentation and visual feedback tools to clarify pattern, construction, and workmanship corrections. Supported technical development for stretch and performance-oriented product, including wear-test evaluation and construction refinement while protecting confidential product information.
Digital Pattern Maker at Greta Constantine Toronto
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Developed and adjusted digital patterns across women’swear categories, translating design intent into accurate garment shapes and construction solutions. Participated in fittings and implemented pattern corrections to address balance, proportion, fit, and construction issues through sample development. Supported grading adjustments and maintained pattern accuracy across development and production stages. Collaborated with design and production teams to support sample execution, garment functionality, and production readiness.
Digital Pattern Maker at Greta Constantine Toronto, ON
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Developed and adjusted digital patterns across women’swear categories, translating design intent into accurate garment shapes and construction solutions. Participated in fittings and implemented pattern corrections to address balance, proportion, fit, and construction issues during sample development. Supported grading adjustments and maintained pattern accuracy through development and production stages. Collaborated with design and production teams to support sample execution, garment functionality, and production readiness.
Professor at Seneca Polytechnic Toronto, ON
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Delivered instruction in fashion illustration and apparel-related coursework within post-secondary fashion programs.
Pattern Maker & Fit Specialist at Rita Vinieeris Toronto, ON
February 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Created and adjusted fit blocks and production patterns across bridal and women’swear categories. Conducted fittings and translated fit observations into pattern and construction corrections while preserving design intent. Developed technical packages and reviewed to sample execution to support production readiness, and resolved garment fit and construction challenges with design and production teams.
Pattern Maker & Fit Specialist at Rita Vinieiris Toronto
February 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Created and adjusted fit blocks and production patterns across bridal and women’swear categories. Conducted fittings and translated fit observations into pattern and construction corrections while preserving design intent. Developed technical packages and reviewed to sample approvals to support accurate execution and production readiness. Resolved garment fit and construction challenges in collaboration with design and production teams.
Pattern Maker & Fit Specialist at Rita Vinieris Toronto, ON
February 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Created and adjusted fit blocks and production pattern pieces across bridal and women’swear categories. Conducted fittings and translated fit observations into pattern and construction corrections while preserving design intent. Developed technical packages and reviewed to production samples to support accurate execution and production readiness. Resolved garment fit and construction challenges in collaboration with design and production teams.
Part-Time Professor — Fashion Techniques & Design at George Brown Polytechnic Toronto, ON
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Delivered post-secondary instruction in advanced drafting, garment construction, draping, and technical apparel development. Mentored students through technical problem-solving and industry-standard work workflows.
Product Developer & Digital Pattern Maker at Terra Cotta Clothing Design Toronto
October 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Developed patterns, technical specifications, and product-development documentation across apparel categories. Conducted fit sessions and implemented pattern and construction revisions to improve garment fit and execution. Developed grading libraries and supported pattern grading to maintain size-range consistency. Created technical flats and specifications and reviewed to samples with production partners to support quality and production readiness.
Product Developer & Digital Pattern Maker at Terra Cotta Clothing Design Toronto, ON
October 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Developed patterns, technical specifications, and product-development documentation across apparel categories. Conducted fit sessions and implemented pattern and construction revisions to improve garment fit and execution. Developed grading libraries and supported pattern grading to maintain size-range consistency. Created technical flats and specifications and reviewed to pre-production samples with production partners to support quality and production readiness.
Professor at Universidade Feevale Novo Hamburgo, Brazil
February 1, 2012 - July 1, 2019
Taught in the Bachelor of Fashion and Bachelor of Design programs, including Ergonomics in Fashion, Collection Development, Style & Design, Fashion Illustration, and Mandatory Internship.
Designer & Product Developer at Indiada Porto Alegre, Brazil
December 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012
Developed seasonal women’swear concepts, fashion and technical sketches, and product direction informed by fabric and market research. Conducted fittings and collaborated with technical teams and vendors to resolve fit and construction challenges. Supported fabric, trim, and production material sourcing aligned with seasonal collections.
Designer & Product Developer at Diadia Porto Alegre, Brazil
December 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012
Developed seasonal women’swear concepts, fashion and technical sketches, and product direction informed by fabric and market research. Conducted fittings and collaborated with technical teams and vendors to resolve fit and construction challenges. Supported fabric, trim, and production-material sourcing aligned with seasonal collections.
Product Development — Apparel at Iaiá Porto Alegre, Brazil
January 1, 2008 - July 1, 2010
Managed apparel product-development activities including technical packages, technical flats, fittings, and production coordination. Collaborated with pattern makers, contractors, and production teams to resolve construction and fit issues. Coordinated sample-room and cutting-room workflows, contractor communication, and quality-control activities.
Product Development — Apparel at Iaia Porto Alegre, Brazil
January 1, 2008 - July 1, 2010
Managed apparel product-development activities including technical packages, technical flats, fittings, and production coordination. Collaborated with pattern makers, contractors, and production teams to resolve construction and fit issues. Coordinated sample-room and cutting-room workflows, contractor communication, and quality-control activities.

Education

PAD Pattern Design credential at George Brown College, Toronto, ON
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Fashion Techniques & Design at George Brown College, Toronto, ON
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Master’s Degree in Strategic Design at Unisinos University, Porto Alegre, Brazil
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Post-Graduate Studies in Fashion, Creativity & Innovation at Senac, RS, Brazil
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design at Feevale University, RS, Brazil
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Fashion Merchandising — Summer Program at Fashion Institute of Technology, NY
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Diploma / Credential: P.A.D Pattern Design at George Brown College
January 1, 2022 - August 10, 2026
Fashion Techniques & Design at George Brown College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Master’s Degree in Strategic Design at Unisinos University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Post-Graduate Studies in Fashion, Creativity & Innovation at Senac, RS
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design at Feevale University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Fashion Merchandising (Summer Program) at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 1, 2009 - August 10, 2026
PAD Pattern Design credential at George Brown College, Toronto, ON
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Fashion Techniques & Design at George Brown College, Toronto, ON
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Master’s Degree in Strategic Design at Unisinos University, Porto Alegre, Brazil
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Post-Graduate Studies in Fashion, Creativity & Innovation at Senac, RS, Brazil
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design at Feevale University, RS, Brazil
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Fashion Merchandising — Summer Program at Fashion Institute of Technology, NY
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

P.A.D Pattern Design Credential
January 1, 2022 - August 10, 2026
PAD Pattern Design credential (George Brown College)
January 1, 2022 - August 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Education, Professional Services, Retail