I’m Maria Enrica De Voto, a fashion and knitwear designer with 8 years of experience in product development, from concept to technical documentation and fitting. My background spans roles across knitwear design, PLM/data sheets, trend and yarn/color research, mood boards, technical sketches, and coordination with suppliers and trims—always with strong attention to detail and a clear respect for deadlines. I enjoy building collections with a creative yet structured approach, translating brand identity into wearable knitwear design and supporting production workflows end-to-end. Alongside design work, I’ve managed documentation and compliance items, collaborated with clients and events, and contributed to capsule development and styling during campaign and fashion activities.…

Mariaenrica Devoto

I’m Maria Enrica De Voto, a fashion and knitwear designer with 8 years of experience in product development, from concept to technical documentation and fitting. My background spans roles across knitwear design, PLM/data sheets, trend and yarn/color research, mood boards, technical sketches, and coordination with suppliers and trims—always with strong attention to detail and a clear respect for deadlines. I enjoy building collections with a creative yet structured approach, translating brand identity into wearable knitwear design and supporting production workflows end-to-end. Alongside design work, I’ve managed documentation and compliance items, collaborated with clients and events, and contributed to capsule development and styling during campaign and fashion activities.…

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I’m Maria Enrica De Voto, a fashion and knitwear designer with 8 years of experience in product development, from concept to technical documentation and fitting. My background spans roles across knitwear design, PLM/data sheets, trend and yarn/color research, mood boards, technical sketches, and coordination with suppliers and trims—always with strong attention to detail and a clear respect for deadlines.

I enjoy building collections with a creative yet structured approach, translating brand identity into wearable knitwear design and supporting production workflows end-to-end. Alongside design work, I’ve managed documentation and compliance items, collaborated with clients and events, and contributed to capsule development and styling during campaign and fashion activities.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Apparel Product Developer / Knitwear Designer at Liu Jo Uomo Srl (spelled as “Liu Jo Uom o srl” )
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2026
Worked as knitwear designer and product developer, including capsule development for the “Leisure” line in collaboration with Max Mara Fashion Group. Delivered trend/fabric/color research, mood boards, graphic design elements, technical sketching, and data sheets; supported production development activities in Nepal; contributed to styling during the development campaign; and supported Instagram account management. Also assisted clients during HOMI & MOMAD events and contributed to design tasks aligned to seasonal collections.
Knitwear Designer (Industrial project winner) at Liu Jo Um(o) (as listed in resume)
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2026
Created knitwear designs for the company’s lines, including trend research, fabric and color research, mood boards, graphic design, technical sketching, and technical data sheets. Took part in production development, including activities connected to styling during development campaigns and support for client communication during HOME & MOM events. Managed parts of the Instagram account activity and supported styling needs during collaboration and campaign phases.
Knitwear Product Developer / Knitwear Designer at Emil/Modateca (spelled as seen in resume: “Knitwear Product Developer … M o n e … DEVELOPER PERMARIA en rica devo to” )
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Managed knitwear product development activities including trend, yarn, and color research for collection concepts; created boys/girls/newborn mood boards; produced technical sketches and PLM to complete technical sheets; handled fitting-related work for knitwear development. Conducted ongoing development tasks tied to the collection schedule and supported documentation, data sheets, and technical deliverables.
Knitwear Product Developer / PLM at PermeAria in Ricad(e)voto (as listed in resume)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Developed knitwear products across concept and technical execution, including trends/yarns/colors research for collection development, mood boards and technical sketching, and completion of technical data sheets. Supported fitting and knitwear design activities, prepared PLM/Kubix/Lectra-related documentation, and coordinated with suppliers for fabrics/yarns and trims. Handled garment technical direction tasks such as technical sheets, quality control, and pricing-related steps, with compliance/sustainability support through Jarvis. Also contributed to the development workflow for boys/girls/newborn knitwear and ensured correct product realization and documentation.
Knitwear Designer / Technical Department Intern (Industrial project collaboration) at Baba Designs Srl
May 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Participated in industrial project collaborations (including projects noted as winners) with partners such as Filati Bemivà and Max Mara Fashion Group for the “Leisure” line. Supported knitwear technical department tasks and preparation for special events including a knitwear parade during the Master programs and collaboration periods. Contributed to technical design and development activities while working under event and product deadlines.
Fashion & Graphic Designer (industrial projects) at Baba Designs srl
May 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Worked as a fashion and graphic designer through industrial project collaboration periods. Supported trend and research activities, sketching, and visual development tasks; contributed to design and styling for branded and event-related outputs; supported technical documentation and project deliverables during the internship/industrial project phases.
Knitwear Designer / Design Intern at Benetton Group
May 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Interned in the knitwear design department, focusing on yarns and colors research, trend research, sketching, and archival/inspirational reference work. Produced trend/sketch outputs and supported development activities including mood boards, fabric research, and hand-printing/pattern-making tasks. Also supported styling for dance crew uniforms sponsored by the brand.
Knitwear Designer Intern (technical department) at Benneton Group / Benetton Group (as listed in resume)
May 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Completed internship experience within the knitwear technical department, supporting yarn/color research, trend research, archival and sketching tasks. Worked on technical design-related deliverables and styling for dance crew events associated with the brand.
Knitwear Designer (Industrial projects / collaboration) at S.G. Design
March 1, 2015 - April 1, 2015
Performed knitwear design development including trend and research work, mood board creation, fabric research, and hand printing pattern-making. Supported fitting, styling for dance crew outfits sponsored by the brand, and contributed to pattern development and sampling tasks for design realization.

Education

at Istituto Superiore di Design
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Creative Knitwear Design Master at Modateca Dean(n)a
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

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

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