To Whom it May Concern, I hope this email finds you well. I’m a Japanese Fashion/Textile Print Designer living in Porto, Portugal, with 15 years of experience in design, print & pattern and illustration (more than 10 years of experience in Adobe Illustrator). For 3 years I have been working at a textile supplier for worldwide high street clients such as Zara Home, Anthropologie, Dunnes Stores, to name some of them (I created the illustration, print and pattern proposals for these Clients). Before that, I worked as an illustration/print and pattern designer at a fashion design agency for clients such as Zara, Stradivarius, Pull & Bear, Jacqueline Riu, Promod, Morgan, to name some of them. In all these positions, I can say I have a successful record in sales and in attracting new clients. 
My past experience in visual production has given me an intense passion for all aspects of aesthetics creation. I constantly strive to keep updated in regard to the market needs and orientations, and I am always determined to develop a creative and effective approach to those needs. 
I sincerely nurture my self-motivation skills and my ability to create value, whatever the situation I might find, constantly learning new ways to develop my work, always keeping flexible and positive.

Erika Takeda

To Whom it May Concern, I hope this email finds you well. I’m a Japanese Fashion/Textile Print Designer living in Porto, Portugal, with 15 years of experience in design, print & pattern and illustration (more than 10 years of experience in Adobe Illustrator). For 3 years I have been working at a textile supplier for worldwide high street clients such as Zara Home, Anthropologie, Dunnes Stores, to name some of them (I created the illustration, print and pattern proposals for these Clients). Before that, I worked as an illustration/print and pattern designer at a fashion design agency for clients such as Zara, Stradivarius, Pull & Bear, Jacqueline Riu, Promod, Morgan, to name some of them. In all these positions, I can say I have a successful record in sales and in attracting new clients. 
My past experience in visual production has given me an intense passion for all aspects of aesthetics creation. I constantly strive to keep updated in regard to the market needs and orientations, and I am always determined to develop a creative and effective approach to those needs. 
I sincerely nurture my self-motivation skills and my ability to create value, whatever the situation I might find, constantly learning new ways to develop my work, always keeping flexible and positive.

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To Whom it May Concern,
I hope this email finds you well.

I’m a Japanese Fashion/Textile Print Designer living in Porto, Portugal, with 15 years of experience in design, print & pattern and illustration (more than 10 years of experience in Adobe Illustrator).

For 3 years I have been working at a textile supplier for worldwide high street clients such as Zara Home, Anthropologie, Dunnes Stores, to name some of them (I created the illustration, print and pattern proposals for these Clients).

Before that, I worked as an illustration/print and pattern designer at a fashion design agency for clients such as Zara, Stradivarius, Pull & Bear, Jacqueline Riu, Promod, Morgan, to name some of them.

In all these positions, I can say I have a successful record in sales and in attracting new clients.

My past experience in visual production has given me an intense passion for all aspects of aesthetics creation. I constantly strive to keep updated in regard to the market needs and orientations, and I am always determined to develop a creative and effective approach to those needs.

I sincerely nurture my self-motivation skills and my ability to create value, whatever the situation I might find, constantly learning new ways to develop my work, always keeping flexible and positive.

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Language

Japanese
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Print Designer, Textile Designer at Freelance
February 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Performed print design, all-over with repeat and garment embellishment including design of Hang Tags. Collaborated with Shein as an artist at the program “Shein X”. Worked on print and all-over designs for international design agencies in the USA and UK.
Textile Designer / Fashion Print Designer - Remote at Sacoor Brothers, Freelance
May 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Created fashion print and all-over repeat designs with garment embellishment, including the design of Hang Tags.
Textile Designer / Fashion Print Designer - Remote at Cotton Division (France) / Superplay
June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2022
Handled licensing print design across multiple types of clothing, including photo editing.
Freelance Designer at Self-employed
September 1, 2018 - May 31, 2020
Created print, all-over design for international design agencies (USA, British, among others). Specialized in digital and manual print, all-over seamless repeats, and jacquard design for home textiles for clients like Zara Home, Habitat, and Dunnes Stores.
Fashion Print Designer / All-Over Designer / Illustrator at Azta / Gotrend
April 1, 2014 - May 31, 2015
Designed apparel graphics (digital & manual), all-over seamless repeat designs, and garment embellishments for men, women, and kids. Worked with high-street clients such as Zara, Morgan, and Etam. Prepared specification sheets and sample checks. Edited photos related to design work.
Fashion Print Designer / All-Over Designer / Graphic Designer at Throttleman / Red Oak
April 1, 2008 - March 31, 2014
Created apparel graphics, illustrations, and all-over designs for garments, nightwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids. Prepared specification sheets and sample checks. Applied garment embellishments. Provided graphic design for marketing and designed Hang Tags. Worked with Red Oak since 2012.
Creator at Teatro de Marionetas do Porto
November 1, 2007 - March 31, 2008
Constructed puppets and props for theatre productions.
Creator at FNAC Portugal-Porto
January 1, 2007 - March 31, 2007
Performed visual intervention in the store.
Creator at Teatro de Marionetas do Porto
August 1, 2006 - September 30, 2006
Created models for a puppet theatre play.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Fine-Arts University of Porto
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003
Professional Course at Colégio Internato dos Carvalhos
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998

Qualifications

Graphic and Digital Production
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Teaching Training
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Education Course - Art as a way of Informal Education for children
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Workshop - As Atletas 2003
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Workshop - The Sound and Music in Animation Film
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services