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Hi, I’m Saulo Cavalcante, a Senior Womenswear Print and Surface Designer with over 15 years of experience shaping prints, textures, and surfaces for fashion brands. I’ve worked across retail and manufacturing environments, translating trends into market-ready print solutions and steering seasonal range planning.
I excel at leading creative teams and collaborating with Buying and Merchandising to deliver print ranges that align with brand strategy, KPIs, and customer needs. From trend research and development to final artwork and production, I’m passionate about creating commercially successful designs that resonate with customers worldwide.
Experience Level
Expert
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Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Surface Designer at LMM Têxtil
January 1, 2025 - PresentDevelopment of exclusive womenswear prints aligned with commercial and seasonal strategies. Collaboration with product, sourcing, and production teams to ensure print quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. Research and translation of trends into scalable and market-ready print solutions.
Product Manager at Grupo SPA Têxtil
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Led product and print strategy for womenswear categories, aligning creative direction with commercial KPIs. Worked closely with Buying and Merchandising teams to define seasonal frameworks and key print packages. Oversaw product development cycles from concept to production, ensuring delivery against critical paths.
Creative Director at Studio Fantasy – Fashion & Exclusive Prints
January 1, 2016 - PresentFounder and Creative Director of a studio specializing in exclusive womenswear prints and surface design. Led end-to-end print development for multiple fashion brands, from trend research to final artwork. Managed designers, freelancers, and external suppliers across projects, delivering commercially focused print solutions.
Design Manager at Águia Sublime Têxtil
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Led the design and print development team for womenswear collections. Defined seasonal design direction and coordinated designers to ensure cohesive and commercial ranges. Partnered with clients and internal stakeholders to align creative output with market demand.
Creative Product Coordinator – Print at Jangadeiro Têxtil
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Coordinated creative product development with focus on womenswear print collections. Conducted market and trend research to inform print strategies for clients. Supported buyers and product teams with print solutions aligned to customer profiles.
Print Designer at Berlan Têxtil
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Developed exclusive print designs for womenswear clients. Produced hand-drawn and digital artworks for fashion collections.
Print Designer / Design Coordinator at Florinda – Araújo e Brilhante
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Coordinated print development aligned with seasonal themes and brand identity. Distributed tasks and supported junior designers throughout the creative process.
Print Designer / Trend Research at R do Sol Moda Praia
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Developed print designs and conducted trend research for womenswear beachwear collections. Created inspiration boards and supported seasonal collection planning.
Fashion Print Designer at Kalimo Têxtil
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013Focused on womenswear print development for fashion, beachwear, and fitness markets. Conducted micro-trend research and translated insights into exclusive print collections.
Education
Professional Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Marketing & Strategy) at University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design at Estácio de Sá University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015MBA / Postgraduate Degree in Advertising & Marketing at Faculdade 7 de Setembro (FA7)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising & Marketing at Faculdade Evolutivo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
Expert
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