I’m a fashion designer and academic lecturer based in Italy, focused on fashion graphics and fashion illustration. Since 2024, I’ve taught fashion design programs (including courses delivered in China), guiding students through structured creative workflows, concept development, and visual communication. Alongside teaching, I’ve worked professionally in fashion design and creative production—supporting RTW collection development, conducting trend research, developing sketches and technical flats, and participating in fittings and garment refinement. I also bring experience in graphic design and operations, from creating promotional visuals and copy for social media to managing product listings and logistics, always aiming for clear details and strong teamwork.…

Maria Rosa Mautone

I’m a fashion designer and academic lecturer based in Italy, focused on fashion graphics and fashion illustration. Since 2024, I’ve taught fashion design programs (including courses delivered in China), guiding students through structured creative workflows, concept development, and visual communication. Alongside teaching, I’ve worked professionally in fashion design and creative production—supporting RTW collection development, conducting trend research, developing sketches and technical flats, and participating in fittings and garment refinement. I also bring experience in graphic design and operations, from creating promotional visuals and copy for social media to managing product listings and logistics, always aiming for clear details and strong teamwork.…

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I’m a fashion designer and academic lecturer based in Italy, focused on fashion graphics and fashion illustration. Since 2024, I’ve taught fashion design programs (including courses delivered in China), guiding students through structured creative workflows, concept development, and visual communication.

Alongside teaching, I’ve worked professionally in fashion design and creative production—supporting RTW collection development, conducting trend research, developing sketches and technical flats, and participating in fittings and garment refinement. I also bring experience in graphic design and operations, from creating promotional visuals and copy for social media to managing product listings and logistics, always aiming for clear details and strong teamwork.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Academic Lecturer (Fashion Graphics & Fashion Illustration) / Fashion Design Lecturer (IUAD) at IUAD – Naples, Italy
April 1, 2024 - Present
Taught fashion graphics and fashion illustration, and delivered fashion design teaching programs (including programs delivered in China). Worked in an academic setting to support structured learning and creative development for fashion-related coursework.
Fashion Graphics Lecturer (program delivered in China) at IUAD
April 1, 2024 - Present
Lecturing on Fashion Graphics for a program delivered in China, helping students build strong visual communication skills for fashion illustration/graphics and fashion-related design concepts.
Fashion Design Lecturer (program delivered in China) at IUAD
April 1, 2024 - Present
Lecturing on Fashion Design for a program delivered in China, contributing to curriculum delivery through fashion-focused teaching, critique, and guidance for student development.
Academic Lecturer in Fashion Graphics and Fashion Illustration at IUAD – Naples
April 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching Fashion Graphics and Fashion Illustration, including training aligned with course outcomes and delivery in China. I support student learning with clear design guidance and feedback, strengthening both conceptual and practical illustration/graphic approaches for fashion-related contexts.
Fashion Design Lecturer (IUA D) at IUA D – Naples
April 1, 2024 - Present
Teach a fashion design program delivered in China, supporting students with structured creative development for fashion-related design tasks and visual communication outcomes.
Academic Lecturer (Fashion Graphics and Fashion Illustration) at IUA D – Naples
April 1, 2024 - Present
Teach fashion graphics and fashion illustration. Deliver academic teaching programs focused on visual design skills, creative development, and industry-relevant illustration and presentation techniques. Provide guidance on practical outputs and course learning outcomes within the fashion education context.
Assistant RTW Designer at Gruppo Maric“o Terzigno (NA), Italy
May 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Supported senior fashion design and creative direction in developing RTW collections in collaboration with the design team. Conducted trend research and analysis focused on fabrics, silhouettes, and key seasonal elements. Developed sketches and technical flats for garment production, aligned with pattern makers and prototype fitters, and created concepts, mood boards, and color palettes. Participated actively in fittings and garment refinement, including adapting existing designs using natural fiber fabrics.
Assistant RTW Designer at Gruppo Marica – Terzigno (NA), Italy
May 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Worked with the Senior Fashion Designer and Creative Director to support RTW collection development. Conducted trend research and analysis focused on fabrics, silhouettes, and seasonal elements; developed sketches and technical flats for production while liaising with pattern makers and prototypists. Created concepts, moodboards, and color palettes adopted within the collection and participated in fittings and garment refinement. Adapted existing designs using natural fiber fabrics.
Assistant RTW Designer / Assistant RTW Designer at Gruppo Marica Terzigno (NA)
May 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Worked closely with the Senior Fashion Designer and Creative Director to support RTW collection development. Conducted trend research and analysis focusing on fabrics, silhouettes, and seasonal key elements; developed sketches and technical flats for garment production; coordinated with pattern makers and prototypists. Created concepts, mood boards, and colour palettes adopted in the collection, participated in fittings, and supported fine garment refinement. Adapted existing designs using natural fiber fabrics.
Assistant Operations Manager & Graphic Designer at Goal Winners – Battersea, London, UK
March 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Managed communication and customer support via email and phone with the Company Director. Produced copywriting for social media platforms and designed promotional graphics including logo creation and visual communication materials. Oversaw online sales operations, maintained product listings and visual content for eBay and Etsy (including photo editing), and supported research and concept development. Coordinated logistics such as packaging and shipping label preparation.
Assistant Operations Manager & Graphic Designer at Goa Winner(s) – Battersea, London, UK
March 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Supported company direction by managing communication and customer support via email and phone. Produced copy for social media platforms. Designed promotional graphics including logo creation and visual communication materials, managed product listings and visuals for platforms such as eBay and Etsy (with photo editing included). Researched concepts, developed and executed designs. Oversaw online sales operations, and managed logistics including packaging and preparation of shipping labels.

Education

Bain in Fashion Design at Academia Italiana – Arte, Moda e Design (Recognized by MIUR and Nottingham Trent University)
September 1, 2015 - May 31, 2018
Diploma Liceo Artistico at Art High School Dipalma Liceo Artistico “IS Caravaggio”
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
at CLO 3D Training – IUA D, Naples
May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
at Children’s Pattern Making (Flat & CAD) – IUA D, Naples
April 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
at Digital Illustration Course – Central Saint Martins, London
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
CLO3D Training at IUAD, Naples
May 1, 2024 - September 2, 2026
Children’s Pattern Making (Flat & CAD) at IUAD, Naples
April 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Digital Illustration Course at Central Saint Martins, London
November 1, 2019 - September 2, 2026
BA in Fashion Design at Accademia Italiana – Arte, Moda e Design, Rome
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018
Art High School Diploma at Liceo Artistico “IS Caravaggio”, San Gennaro Vesuviano (NA)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
B.A. in Fashion Design at Accademia Italia – Arte, Moda e Design
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018
Diploma at Art High School Diploma Liceo Artstico “IS Caravaggio”
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Training at CLO 3D Training – IUAD, Naples
May 1, 2024 - September 14, 2026
Training at Children’s Pattern Making (Flat & CAD) – IUAD, Naples
April 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Course at Digital Illustration Course – Central Saint Martins, London
November 1, 2019 - September 14, 2026

Qualifications

CLO3D Training – IUAD, Naples
May 1, 2024 - September 2, 2026
Children’s Pattern Making (Flat & CAD) – IUAD, Naples
April 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Digital Illustration Course – Central Saint Martins, London
November 1, 2019 - September 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing

Skills

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