Hi, I’m Gabriel Lima. I’m a Fractional Art Director and Surface Designer with 18+ years shaping the visual identity of fashion and luxury brands. I specialize in creating the visual language that defines a brand—from signature collections to 360° campaigns. I’ve collaborated with 40+ brands and produced 500+ designs, earning recognition at São Paulo Fashion Week and international awards. I also integrate generative AI with strategic intent to streamline creative workflows and expand design possibilities. I’m open to global B2B collaborations, available for remote/global work or relocation, and I’m excited to bring bold, cohesive visual systems to partners worldwide.

Gabriel Lima

Hi, I’m Gabriel Lima. I’m a Fractional Art Director and Surface Designer with 18+ years shaping the visual identity of fashion and luxury brands. I specialize in creating the visual language that defines a brand—from signature collections to 360° campaigns. I’ve collaborated with 40+ brands and produced 500+ designs, earning recognition at São Paulo Fashion Week and international awards. I also integrate generative AI with strategic intent to streamline creative workflows and expand design possibilities. I’m open to global B2B collaborations, available for remote/global work or relocation, and I’m excited to bring bold, cohesive visual systems to partners worldwide.

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Hi, I’m Gabriel Lima. I’m a Fractional Art Director and Surface Designer with 18+ years shaping the visual identity of fashion and luxury brands. I specialize in creating the visual language that defines a brand—from signature collections to 360° campaigns. I’ve collaborated with 40+ brands and produced 500+ designs, earning recognition at São Paulo Fashion Week and international awards. I also integrate generative AI with strategic intent to streamline creative workflows and expand design possibilities.

I’m open to global B2B collaborations, available for remote/global work or relocation, and I’m excited to bring bold, cohesive visual systems to partners worldwide.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Director & Lead Designer at LN Brand
January 1, 2020 - Present
Established the brand’s visual identity through cohesive monthly collections (80 exclusive pieces), resulting in a 40% increase in sales. Implemented AI‑driven workflows, reducing production time by 20%. Created 3–5 exclusive prints per collection and key visuals for digital campaigns and social media.
Print & Surface Designer at Ma Perle Table Couture
January 1, 2014 - Present
Developed exclusive original prints for luxury table couture products — from concept to pilot approval (souplats, placemats, tablecloths, and napkins). Coordinated trend research and color palettes for timeless and thematic collections (Easter, Christmas, Weddings). Strengthened the brand’s distinctive luxury visual identity.
Textile Print Designer at Apartamento 03
January 1, 2014 - Present
Created prints that became part of the brand’s signature visual language. At São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW), awarded 'Best Print of the Season' (2021). Translated avant-garde concepts into textiles and surfaces, reinforcing the brand’s authorial positioning.
Junior Art Director & Lead Print Designer at Scofield Group (Fátima Scofield | Fedra | FS)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
Led exclusive print developments responsible for 75% of brand revenue and strengthened the luxury identity. Fedra: Created the brand’s urban luxury visual identity from scratch. Coordinated the full design process—from sketch to industrial production—in collaboration with marketing and sales teams.
Art Director & Designer at Gabriel Lima Prints
January 1, 2015 - Present
Collaborated with 40+ national and international brands, delivering 500+ commercially successful designs. Developed award‑winning prints presented at SPFW, Première Vision, and Minas Trend. Provided strategic consulting in visual storytelling and brand development — 'from print to campaign.'
Textile Print Designer at Mabel Magalhães
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Introduced exclusive print design into the brand’s luxury DNA, integrating prints with embroidery and fine tailoring.
Fashion Assistant & Print Designer at Victor Dzenk
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
Developed exclusive prints for luxury collections presented at Fashion Rio and Minas Trend Preview. Created graphic materials for high‑profile collaborations (Brastemp, Tiradentes Gastronomy Festival).

Education

Fashion Design — Associate Degree (Technologist) at Centro Universitário de Belo Horizonte (UniBH)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

International Finalist: Textile Design Talent Solstudio Award
January 1, 2021 - March 13, 2026
Best Design of the Season: São Paulo Fashion Week
January 1, 2021 - March 13, 2026
InDesign 2024 Essential Training — Adobe
January 1, 2024 - March 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail