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Fashion Design graduate based in Porto, Portugal, with hands-on experience developing collections from concept through production. Skilled in garment construction, technical development, pattern cutting, and leather craftsmanship, collaborating with international creative teams. Brings practical industry exposure through roles in fashion production, trend research, mood board development, and sampling/material preparation. Experienced in coordinating projects, managing deadlines, and translating creative briefs into commercially viable designs.…Fashion Design graduate based in Porto, Portugal, with hands-on experience developing collections from concept through production. Skilled in garment construction, technical development, pattern cutting, and leather craftsmanship, collaborating with international creative teams. Brings practical industry exposure through roles in fashion production, trend research, mood board development, and sampling/material preparation. Experienced in coordinating projects, managing deadlines, and translating creative briefs into commercially viable designs.

Mia Walsh

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Fashion Design graduate based in Porto, Portugal, with hands-on experience developing collections from concept through production. Skilled in garment construction, technical development, pattern cutting, and leather craftsmanship, collaborating with international creative teams. Brings practical industry exposure through roles in fashion production, trend research, mood board development, and sampling/material preparation. Experienced in coordinating projects, managing deadlines, and translating creative briefs into commercially viable designs.…Fashion Design graduate based in Porto, Portugal, with hands-on experience developing collections from concept through production. Skilled in garment construction, technical development, pattern cutting, and leather craftsmanship, collaborating with international creative teams. Brings practical industry exposure through roles in fashion production, trend research, mood board development, and sampling/material preparation. Experienced in coordinating projects, managing deadlines, and translating creative briefs into commercially viable designs.

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Fashion Design graduate based in Porto, Portugal, with hands-on experience developing collections from concept through production. Skilled in garment construction, technical development, pattern cutting, and leather craftsmanship, collaborating with international creative teams.

Brings practical industry exposure through roles in fashion production, trend research, mood board development, and sampling/material preparation. Experienced in coordinating projects, managing deadlines, and translating creative briefs into commercially viable designs.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Technical Illustration

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Sewing Tutor / Costume Production (Training project) at The Traitors Ireland (2026) / TV production wardrobe department

January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026

Designed and produced costumes for The Traitors Ireland 2026. Showcased collections at Ireland Fashion Week and Dublin Independent Fashion Week. Co-directed a collaborative fashion showcase, coordinating production, models, and event organization. Coordinated schedules and responsibilities across multiple stakeholders to deliver a complete event presentation.

Leatherwork Artisan Assistant (Erasmus post-graduate) at Mia Walsh Fashion Studio (Erasmus placement) / leather goods production team

January 1, 2026 - Present

Assisted in the development and production of premium leather goods. Built understanding of leather manufacturing processes and traditional craftsmanship techniques. Supported product development through sampling and material preparation, contributing to the full workflow of creating leather items. Worked within an international creative team environment, collaborating on development tasks and production support. Focused on technical understanding of materials and construction methods used in leather goods, gaining practical exposure to production standards and workshop processes.

Costume / Wardrobe Production for The Traitors Ireland 2026 at The Traitors Ireland 2026

January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026

Designed and produced costume items for The Traitors Ireland 2026. Showcased collections at Ireland Fashion Week and Dublin Independent Fashion Week. Co-directed a collaborative fashion show, coordinating production, models, and event organization.

Freelance Fashion Designer at Change Clothes (Dublin)

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Developed products from initial concept through sampling and final production. Collaborated with clients to interpret creative briefs into commercially viable designs. Produced technical specifications for garment production, ensuring design details translated accurately into manufacturing. Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining production readiness.

Design / Production Development (Change Clothes) at Change Clothes, Dublin

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Developed products from initial concept through sampling and final production. Collaborated with clients to interpret creative briefs into commercially viable designs. Produced technical specifications for garment production and managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Leather Work Artisan Asssistant at LEATHER WORK ARTISAN

January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025

Assisted in the development and production of premium leather goods. Gained practical understanding of leather manufacturing processes and craftsmanship. Supported product development through sampling and material preparation. Worked within an international creative team, contributing to workflow and production needs across the leather goods development process.

Fashion Designer / Pattern & Garment Construction (Project Fashion)

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Designed sewing projects and garment patterns. Planned creative projects from concept to completion, producing technical demonstrations and construction guides. Developed pattern-cutting resources for students. Covered both creative design work and practical communication of pattern/assembly instructions for reliable garment construction.

Project Fashion (Fashion Design / Garment Production) at Freelance / Collaboration roles

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Designed sewing projects and garment patterns, planning creative projects from concept to completion. Produced technical demonstrations and construction guides, and created pattern-cutting resources for students. Developed and executed fashion-related design deliverables with an emphasis on technical accuracy and repeatable production methods.