Hi, I'm Maria Gairifo Santos—a fashion and graphic designer with a blend of creativity, technical skill, and a love for collaboration. I thrive on transforming ideas into visually compelling designs that tell a story and connect with people. Whether it's branding, illustration, or clothing design, I enjoy the full creative process and collaborating with others to bring concepts to life.…

Maria Gairifo Santos

Hi, I'm Maria Gairifo Santos—a fashion and graphic designer with a blend of creativity, technical skill, and a love for collaboration. I thrive on transforming ideas into visually compelling designs that tell a story and connect with people. Whether it's branding, illustration, or clothing design, I enjoy the full creative process and collaborating with others to bring concepts to life.…

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Hi, I’m Maria Gairifo Santos—a fashion and graphic designer with a blend of creativity, technical skill, and a love for collaboration. I thrive on transforming ideas into visually compelling designs that tell a story and connect with people.

Whether it’s branding, illustration, or clothing design, I enjoy the full creative process and collaborating with others to bring concepts to life.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sales Assistant at Ementa Store Chiado
September 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Customer service, merchandising, and sales support in a fashion retail environment.
Sales Assistant at Ementa SB - Ementa Store Chiado
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Sales assistant responsibilities, customer service, and store maintenance.
Sales Assistant at Hugo Boss @ Designer Outlet Algarve
June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Customer service, sales, stock management, and store operations in a busy retail center.
Sales Assistant at Hugo Boss - Designer Outlet Algarve
June 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Sales support, client assistance, inventory and store operations.
Sales Assistant at Hugo Boss @ El Corte Inglés
December 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Customer service, product knowledge, merchandising, and sales support in a premium retail environment.
Sales Assistant at Hugo Boss - El Corte Inglés
December 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Customer service, product recommendations, visual merchandising, cash handling, and stock management.
Fashion Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Clothing design and making for clients; developing apparel collections.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance visual communication and graphic design services for clients, creating visual identities and digital/print graphics.

Education

Socioeconomic Sciences at Escola Secundária Padre António Vieira
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Fashion Design at ETIC - Escola de Tecnologias Inovação e Criação
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Socioeconomic Sciences at Escola Secundária Padre António Vieira
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Fashion Design at ETIC - Escola de Tecnologias Inovação e Criação
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods

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