I am a Portuguese fashion designer based in Barcelona, fueled by passionate and creative movements. I design collections for jerseywear and swimwear, blending craft with contemporary silhouettes. I lead trend analysis, moodboards, color palettes, print direction, material research, and production coordination with suppliers across Spain, Portugal and beyond. I enjoy shopping trips and fabric fairs for inspiration, and I collaborate closely with the patternmaking team to ensure correct fittings and finish.

Flávia Guimarães

I am a Portuguese fashion designer based in Barcelona, fueled by passionate and creative movements. I design collections for jerseywear and swimwear, blending craft with contemporary silhouettes. I lead trend analysis, moodboards, color palettes, print direction, material research, and production coordination with suppliers across Spain, Portugal and beyond. I enjoy shopping trips and fabric fairs for inspiration, and I collaborate closely with the patternmaking team to ensure correct fittings and finish.

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I am a Portuguese fashion designer based in Barcelona, fueled by passionate and creative movements. I design collections for jerseywear and swimwear, blending craft with contemporary silhouettes.

I lead trend analysis, moodboards, color palettes, print direction, material research, and production coordination with suppliers across Spain, Portugal and beyond. I enjoy shopping trips and fabric fairs for inspiration, and I collaborate closely with the patternmaking team to ensure correct fittings and finish.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Jerseywear/Swimwear designer at ESEOESE
January 1, 2021 - Present
Senior Jerseywear/Swimwear designer responsible for designing ready-to-wear and swimwear collections. I conduct trend analysis and create moodboards to guide the latest directions, develop color palettes and print orientations, and research new fabrics and trimmings. I oversee production coordination with suppliers (Spain, Portugal, and others) and support fittings alongside the patternmaking team. I contribute to weekly brand growth meetings and brainstormings and collaborate with the creative direction. I also explore supplier networks across China, Turkey, India, and Europe, and participate in shopping trips and fabric fairs to source new inspiration.
Senior Fashion Designer at ALOHAS
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Senior Fashion Designer at a design studio focused on Inditex brands (Bershka, Pull&Bear, Zara Girls). I perform trend analysis and create moodboards, oversee productions and sampling with suppliers, and coordinate development trips for collections.
Jerseywear Fashion Designer at CLICK DESIGN STUDIO
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Jerseywear Fashion Designer for a high-tech and luxury-brand supplier in Portugal. I collaborated with brands including Cop Copine, Claudie Pierlot, Sandro, Alo Yoga and Banana Republic. I conducted trend analysis, created moodboards, followed productions and sampling, and organized shopping trips and fabric fairs for inspiration.
Junior Fashion Designer at PETRATEX
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Junior Fashion Designer supporting jerseywear development and assisting design and production processes.

Education

Fashion Design at ESAD
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Fashion Design at ESAD
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Fashion Design at ESAD
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other