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Hey! I'm a Senior Creative Designer, with over 18 years of experience working within numerous areas of the industry, especially in Visual Creativity, Design, Garment Making, Prints, Consulting, Team Management and Communication. With years of experience working across various sectors, I really enjoy collaborating to create compelling designs and outcomes that resonate with the audience. Let's connect and explore the world of creativity together.…Hey! I'm a Senior Creative Designer, with over 18 years of experience working within numerous areas of the industry, especially in Visual Creativity, Design, Garment Making, Prints, Consulting, Team Management and Communication. With years of experience working across various sectors, I really enjoy collaborating to create compelling designs and outcomes that resonate with the audience. Let's connect and explore the world of creativity together.

Sofia Mendes

Graphic Designer, Textile Designer, Costume Designer, +7

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Hey! I'm a Senior Creative Designer, with over 18 years of experience working within numerous areas of the industry, especially in Visual Creativity, Design, Garment Making, Prints, Consulting, Team Management and Communication. With years of experience working across various sectors, I really enjoy collaborating to create compelling designs and outcomes that resonate with the audience. Let's connect and explore the world of creativity together.…Hey! I'm a Senior Creative Designer, with over 18 years of experience working within numerous areas of the industry, especially in Visual Creativity, Design, Garment Making, Prints, Consulting, Team Management and Communication. With years of experience working across various sectors, I really enjoy collaborating to create compelling designs and outcomes that resonate with the audience. Let's connect and explore the world of creativity together.

Available to hire

Hey! I’m a Senior Creative Designer, with over 18 years of experience working within numerous areas of the industry, especially in Visual Creativity, Design, Garment Making, Prints, Consulting, Team Management and Communication.

With years of experience working across various sectors, I really enjoy collaborating to create compelling designs and outcomes that resonate with the audience.

Let’s connect and explore the world of creativity together.

Skills

Artwork

Presentation Design

Illustration

Freehand Digital Illustration

Fashion Illustration

Experience Level

Artwork

Expert

Presentation Design

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Freehand Digital Illustration

Expert

Fashion Illustration

Expert

Fashion Design

Expert

Email Marketing

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Portuguese

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Sofia Mendes

January 10, 2023 - Present

World traveller and designer sourcing timeless pieces, prints, accessories, factories and suppliers from numerous corners of the globe / Trend analysis of fashion trends across Europe and Asia / Illustrative design development of garments and accessories for factories, traders and brands across Europe and Asia / Communication across European & Asian factories / Overseeing production lines in Asia.

Colour Analyst at Lacoste

October 7, 2011 - January 9, 2011

Analysis of colour theory and trend forecasting to drive sales / Understanding and analyzing the psychological impact of colours on consumer behavior / Curating colour palettes that resonate with the target audience and brand narrative, while contributing to new colour schemes to boost revenue.

Designer at All Saints

November 10, 2009 - June 12, 2011

Researching trends for design development, both based on the analyzed trends and brand identity / Creation of visual mood-boards to inspire design teams / Communication with buyers of sales analysis to understand consumer preferences and high selling products in order to create collections that resonate and anticipate the target audience and future sales / Technical sheets and hand drawn illustrations of garments, prints and accessories, with the addition of computer aided design softwares / In house collaborations with pattern makers, tailors and production teams to bring designs to surface.

Women’s Wear Design Assistant at Alexander McQueen

November 10, 2007 - June 4, 2008

Precise pattern cutting of moulds onto final fabric selection / Meticulous hand-stitching on bespoke bridal gowns / Facilitating model fittings and wardrobe organization at London Fashion Week.

Senior Designer at Hoss Intropia

June 10, 2011 - December 5, 2012

Collaborating closely with renowned Spanish designer Miguel Palacio, contributing to the development of exclusive store collections that encapsulated his signature blend of elegance and textile innovation / Assisting in the design process by selecting fabrics and coordinating with European production teams to ensure fabric and each piece met the highest standards of craftsmanship.

Senior Creative Designer at Parfois

November 10, 2012 - November 21, 2021

Comprehensive design role encompassing garments, print design, knitwear, woven’s, bag’s and a wide range of accessories / Utilization of numerous design software programs to generate creative work / Communication with factories, suppliers and traders through to production approval / Daily organization of team building events, weekly presentation of ideas and monthly buyers meetings / Responsibilities which extend beyond design to include frequent travel across Europe and Asia, facilitating direct collaboration with suppliers and factories and overseeing production lines / Attendance of several international trade shows and international traveling for design inspiration.