Hi, I’m Vanessa Martins, a fashion and textile designer with a Master degree in Apparel and Textile Design from ESART. I’ve gained hands-on experience interning with Ralph & Russo and Vogue Portugal, and I’m currently focused on product design and development for Compressport International. I love to bring ideas from concept to production, and to find creative solutions blending design with functionality.…

Vanessa Ribeiro Martins

Hi, I’m Vanessa Martins, a fashion and textile designer with a Master degree in Apparel and Textile Design from ESART. I’ve gained hands-on experience interning with Ralph & Russo and Vogue Portugal, and I’m currently focused on product design and development for Compressport International. I love to bring ideas from concept to production, and to find creative solutions blending design with functionality.…

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Hi, I’m Vanessa Martins, a fashion and textile designer with a Master degree in Apparel and Textile Design from ESART. I’ve gained hands-on experience interning with Ralph & Russo and Vogue Portugal, and I’m currently focused on product design and development for Compressport International.

I love to bring ideas from concept to production, and to find creative solutions blending design with functionality.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Studio Assistant at Ralph & Russo
April 1, 2015 - October 16, 2025
Internship supporting the design team with fittings, fabric sourcing, pattern development, and showroom coordination.
Studio Assistant at Tomasz Ewski
May 1, 2014 - October 16, 2025
Internship assisting the design team with development and sample production.
Fashion Assistant at Vogue Portugal
December 1, 2013 - October 16, 2025
Editorial support, research, and styling assistance for fashion features.
Product Designer / Fashion Designer at Compressport International
May 1, 2017 - Present
Product design and development across Lisbon/Castelo Branco, Portugal and Annecy, France.
Sales Assistant at Stone by Stone
July 1, 2016 - October 16, 2025
Retail sales support, customer service, and store operations.
Fashion Designer & Fabric Buyer at Rose Palhares
March 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Designing collections and sourcing fabrics for production.

Education

Master in Apparel and Textile Design at ESART, Castelo Branco, Portugal
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor in Visual Arts at ESART, Castelo Branco, Portugal
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Visual Arts High School Diploma at Amato Lusitano High School, Castelo Branco, Portugal
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Erasmus Programme (3rdSemester) at Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences, Finland
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Executive Education: Luxury Brand Management (5th edition) at ISEG, Lisbon, Portugal
January 1, 2016 - October 16, 2025

Qualifications

Executive Education: Luxury Brand Management - 5th Edition
January 1, 2016 - October 16, 2025
Erasmus Programme (3rd Semester)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other

Skills

Experience Level