Andrea Kauffmann Amaral

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I’m a Brazillian-Canadian Pattern Designer with over 6 years of experience in delivering successful jobs for fashion, home decor and paper goods.

About

I’m a Brazillian-Canadian Pattern Designer with over 6 years of experience in delivering successful jobs for fashion, home decor and paper goods. Throughout my career, I’ve cultivated an approach that balances creativity with production techniques, delivering final digital patterns that are visually engaging and technically print-ready. I’m a thoughtful visual storyteller who believes my designs should engage with the audience while evoking genuine emotional connections. My toolkit includes traditional painting, digital drawing, strong knowledge of all types of layouts and final repeats.

:: Creating original artwork in a variety of styles such as geo prints, florals and non-prints, resulting in cohesive pattern collections.
:: Use of Procreate, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to develop all kinds of layouts and pattern repeats.
:: Strong knowledge of trend forecasting.
:: Strong knowledge of colour mix, creating engaging and trendy colour palettes.
:: Hand painting skills in watercolour and gouache.
:: 20+ years of experience in Graphic Design, print production and product line developing.

Industry experience

  • Consumer Goods
  • Retail
  • Travel & Hospitality

Projects · 21

My work blends illustration, color theory and trend research to develop cohesive, print-ready patterns that bring ideas to life. From concept and motif development to seamless repeats and colorways, I design collections that tell a story and align with brand identity across fashion, home, and lifestyle products. branding graphicdesigner illustrator textiledesign homedecor fashion

  • Textile Designer

Creating engaging textile designs and illustration for the Canadian clothing brand So Far So Good focusing on GenZ street fashion. graphicdesigner branding illustrator designer textiledesign

  • Textile Designer

:: Creating labels for 4 lines of chocolates: All Year, Fall, Winter and Vegan. :: Developing production-ready repeats. :: Hand painting with watercolor and gouache. Use of Procreate for digital illustrations. illustrator branding graphicdesigner chocolatelabel packaging

  • Graphic Designer
  • Textile Designer

:: Developing production-ready repeats, color stories and custom artwork for Home Decor Brazilian brand DaCcasa (https://www.instagram.com/daccasa_brasil/) :: Hand painting with watercolor and gouache. :: Trend researching and creating seasonal artwork. :: Strong undestanding about pattern layouts and colorways. illustrator graphicdesigner surfacepatterndesign textiledesign

  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
  • Illustrator
  • Textile Designer

:: Developing production-ready repeats, color stories and custom artwork for fabric collection. :: Hand painting with watercolor and gouache. :: Trend researching and creating seasonal artwork. :: Strong undestanding about pattern layouts and colorways. illustrator graphicdesigner surfacepatterndesign textiledesign fabric

  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
  • Illustrator
  • Textile Designer

:: Developing production-ready repeats, color stories and custom artwork for cushion collection. :: Hand painting with watercolor and gouache. :: Trend researching and creating seasonal artwork. :: Strong undestanding about pattern layouts and colorways. illustrator graphicdesigner surfacepatterndesign textiledesign homedecor

  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
  • Illustrator
  • Textile Designer

:: Developing production-ready repeats, color stories and custom artwork for Backpack. :: Hand painting with watercolor and gouache. :: Trend researching and creating seasonal artwork. :: Strong undestanding about pattern layouts and colorways. illustrator graphicdesigner surfacepatterndesign textiledesign

  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer
  • Packaging Designer

:: Developing production-ready repeats, color stories and custom artwork for Silk Scarf. :: Hand painting with watercolor and gouache. :: Trend researching and creating seasonal artwork. :: Strong undestanding about pattern layouts and colorways. illustrator graphicdesigner surfacepatterndesign textiledesign

  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
  • Illustrator
  • Textile Designer

I specialize in coloring and image editing that brings concepts to life through intentional use of color, contrast, and detail. My work focuses on enhancing mood, clarity, and visual impact by refining tones, correcting color balance, or pushing bold, expressive palettes that support the overall message of the design. Through careful editing and experimentation, I transform raw images into polished visuals that feel cohesive, vibrant, and purpose-driven, while staying true to the original concept and brand identity. Working with high-end clients such as Tiffany & Co., David Yurman, and multiple real estate projects has demonstrated my ability to consistently deliver impactful results.

  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer
  • Packaging Designer

Creating engaging graphics, carroussel and videos for the Instagram account sofarsogood.clothing graphicdesigner illustrator webdesigner branding digital

  • Brand Designer
  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer

:: Working on Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign while preparing files for offset printing. :: Creating cutting, emboss and foil dielines. :: Color correcting images on Photoshop. :: Working on detailed mockups on the real paper. :: Preparing layouts on prepress software Prinect for the press. :: Meticulous eye for detail that ensures artwork files are consistently optimized for high-quality results. graphicdesigner branding brochure realestate

  • Graphic Designer

This image showcases 3 different jobs: 1) Textile Pattern Design for Four Seasons Hotel in Vietnam 2) Stationery and Marketing pieces for Aesthetics Clinic 3) Brochure for TCS World Travel Agency branding illustrator graphicdesigner designer photo

  • Graphic Designer

Work experience· 5 roles

Illustrator and Pattern Designer · So Far So Good Clothing BrandMay 2025 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Developing branding and visual identity (logo, typography, color palette, imagery) for a Gen Z-focused clothing brand, creating social media assets, motion posts, lifestyle mockups, and promotional graphics that support product launches. Designing motifs and patterns for clothing and accessories and applying them to Printful, integrated with the Shopify store.

Prepress Specialist · BP Media, IncDec 2023 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

Prepared digital and offset print files for major clients including Tiffany, Amazon, and Google. Collaborated on color correction, press optimization, and packaging dielines. Created digital and physical mockups, consulting on finishes (varnishes, embossing, masks). Excelled in deadline-driven production environments with high attention to detail.

Pattern / Textile Freelance Designer · FreelanceMay 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

Designing cohesive pattern collections and graphics for high-end clients like Four Seasons Hotels, DaCcasa Brasil, Casa Cachaca, and more. :: Technical knowledge to meet industry standards, creating mood boards, colour palettes, seasonal artwork and production-ready digital patterns for fashion, home decor textiles and paper goods.

Senior Graphic Designer · Watermelon Design – Stationery ShopOct 2014 – Oct 2019 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Lead Graphic Designer · Picotando IdeiasDec 2010 – Oct 2014 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Education

Bachelor of Graphic Design · Pontificia Universidade Catolica - Rio de Janeiro1989 – 1993

Learned strong foundationsof Design and Illustration, colour theory, pattern creation, and branding.

Pattern Designer / Textile Designer · Textile Design Lab2021 – 2022

Advanced skills in repeat pattern development, textile design, and production processes suitable for different types fabrics.

Social Media & Digital Specialist · BCIT - British Columbia Institute of Technology2016 – 2017

Certifications and awards

Uppercase Magazine - Canadian Independent Art & Design Magazine2023

Featured Designer on the Surface Pattern Design Guide

Pattern Observer Blog2026

Interviewd by Pattern Observer Blog

Slice of Art - Vancouver, BC2025 – 2026

Showcasing paintings on the collectives and selling products with my designs in the gift shop.

Testimonials · 5.0 from 3 reviews

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