I’m António Faria, a senior/lead fashion & graphic designer with over 25 years of experience translating brand DNA into distinctive, coherent product narratives. I specialize in textile development and brand-driven collections, combining conceptual thinking with technical awareness so ideas move smoothly from vision to execution—while staying anchored in speed-to-market and commercial quality. I’ve led development and production programs for global brands and coordinated cross-functional teams across design, sourcing, prototyping, fittings, and production runs. My background also spans digital textile applications, visual merchandising/graphic communication, pre-press and client-facing production workflows, and creative execution using industry-standard Adobe tools—supported by a strong visual culture and a disciplined, detail-focused approach.…

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I’m António Faria, a senior/lead fashion & graphic designer with over 25 years of experience translating brand DNA into distinctive, coherent product narratives. I specialize in textile development and brand-driven collections, combining conceptual thinking with technical awareness so ideas move smoothly from vision to execution—while staying anchored in speed-to-market and commercial quality. I’ve led development and production programs for global brands and coordinated cross-functional teams across design, sourcing, prototyping, fittings, and production runs. My background also spans digital textile applications, visual merchandising/graphic communication, pre-press and client-facing production workflows, and creative execution using industry-standard Adobe tools—supported by a strong visual culture and a disciplined, detail-focused approach.…

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I’m António Faria, a senior/lead fashion & graphic designer with over 25 years of experience translating brand DNA into distinctive, coherent product narratives. I specialize in textile development and brand-driven collections, combining conceptual thinking with technical awareness so ideas move smoothly from vision to execution—while staying anchored in speed-to-market and commercial quality.

I’ve led development and production programs for global brands and coordinated cross-functional teams across design, sourcing, prototyping, fittings, and production runs. My background also spans digital textile applications, visual merchandising/graphic communication, pre-press and client-facing production workflows, and creative execution using industry-standard Adobe tools—supported by a strong visual culture and a disciplined, detail-focused approach.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior / Lead Fashion & Graphic Designer at Grupo Valérius Têxteis - Barcelos
January 1, 2017 - Present
Lead performance-focused product development programs for global brands (e.g., Moschino, Karl Lagerfeld, COS, The North Face, Pangaia, The Kooples, Armed Angels, NA-KD, Ambar). Integrate technical fabrics, advanced printing techniques, and sustainable processes into scalable collections. Coordinate design, sourcing and production teams to accelerate speed-to-market. Oversee proto development, fitting approvals, and production runs ensuring technical compliance and durability standards. Optimize development workflows to reduce sampling errors and production inefficiencies.
Brand Supervisor at Galu Célia Araújo, Irmãos Lda.
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2016
Oversaw the full product lifecycle and production control. Structured inventory management to protect brand positioning and reduce dead stock. Contributed to collection planning and range structure.
Senior / Lead Fashion & Graphic Designer at Grupo Valérius Têxteis
January 1, 2017 - Present
Lead performance-focused product development programs for global brands including Moschino, Karl Lagerfeld, COS, The North Face, Pangaia, The Kooples, Armed Angels, NA-KD, Ambar, among others. Integrate technical fabrics, advanced printing techniques and sustainable processes into scalable collections. Coordinate design, sourcing and production teams to accelerate speed-to-market. Oversee proto development, fitting approvals and production runs ensuring technical compliance and durability standards. Optimize development workflows to reduce sampling errors and production inefficiencies.
Senior Fashion Designer – Sublimation at Malhas Sonix S.A. - Barcelos
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Led sublimation production programs ensuring color consistency and performance durability. Supervised strike-off validation ensuring color depth, precision and luxury-level finishing.
Senior Fashion Designer (Sublimation) at Malhas Sonix S.A.
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Led sublimation production programs ensuring color consistency and performance durability. Supervised strike-off validation to maintain color depth, precision, and luxury-level finishing.
Senior Fashion Designer – Sublimation at Malhas Sonix S.A.
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Led sublimation production programs ensuring color consistency and durability; supervised strike-off validation and luxury-level finishing.
Designer & Pre-Press Specialist at Satin Skin - Braga
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Delivered technically precise artwork aligned with premium textile production standards. Managed client relationships bridging design intent and technical constraints.
Designer & Pre-Press Specialist at Satin Skin
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Delivered technically precise artwork aligned with premium textile production standards; Managed client relationships bridging design intent and technical constraints.
Visual Merchandising & Graphic Designer at Petit Patapon - Barcelos
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Developed image retouching and graphic compositions for window displays and in-store layouts. Delivered final artwork for retail visual communication. Collaborated with Marketing and E-commerce teams to align visual strategy across physical and digital channels.
Visual Merchandising / Graphic Designer at Petit Patapon
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Developed image retouching and graphic compositions for window displays and in-store layouts. Produced final artwork for retail visual communication. Collaborated with marketing and e-commerce teams to align visual strategy across physical and digital channels.
Textile Designer (Sportswear & Ready-to-Wear) at Sersunor
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Specialized in digital textile applications for sports and activewear. Managed high-volume print programs with a focus on production efficiency. Optimized file preparation and print workflows to improve production performance.
Textile Designer – Sportswear & Ready-to-Wear at Sersunor
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Specialized in digital textile applications for sports and activewear; Managed high-volume print programs with production efficiency focus; Optimized file preparation and print workflows for production efficiency.
Visual Merchandising Graphic Designer at Petit Patapon
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Developed image retouching and graphic compositions for window displays and in-store layouts; Delivered final artwork for retail visual communication; Collaborated with Marketing and E-commerce teams to align visual strategy across physical and digital channels.
Graphic Designer / Web Designer at Mixgraf - Agência de Publicidade - Barcelos
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Created branding, packaging and digital communication assets. Developed textile artwork and embroidery layouts for production. Designed retail and vehicle branding environments.
Graphic Designer / Web Designer at Mixgraf - Agência de Publicidade
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Created branding, packaging and digital communication assets; Developed textile artwork and embroidery layouts for production; Designed retail and vehicle branding environments.
Textile Designer – Sportswear & Ready-to-Wear at Sersunor - Santo Tirso
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Specialized in digital textile applications for sports and activewear. Managed high-volume print programs with production efficiency focus. Optimized file preparation and print workflows for production efficiency.
Brand Supervisor at Galuceliaraújo, Irmãos Lda. - Barcelos
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Oversaw full product lifecycle and production control. Structured inventory management to protect brand positioning and reduce dead stock. Contributed to collection planning and range structure.

Education

Advanced English at Safelab Academy
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Team Management at CITEVE
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects) at Safelab Academy
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Professional Certificate in Fashion Design at CITEVE
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Health Informatics at IPCA Barcelo s
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Professional Certificate in Web Design at Microcamp
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Circular Business Design at CIRC O (IAPMEI-LNEG)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Advanced English at Safelab Academy
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Team Management at Safelab Academy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) at CITEVE
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Professional Certificate in Fashion Design at CITEVE
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Health Informatics (undergraduate studies) at IPCA Barcelos
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Professional Certificate in Web Design at Microcamp
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Professional Certificate in Fashion Design at CITEVE
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Health Informatics at IPCA Barcelos (Undergraduate studies)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Professional Certificate in Web Design at Microcamp
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Circular Business Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Circular Business Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Advanced English
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Team Management
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Professional Certificate in Fashion Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Health Informatics
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Professional Certificate in Web Design
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Circular Business Design (IAPMEI-LNEG)
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2026
Advanced English
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2026
Team Management
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2026
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods
    PRINTS & EMBROIDERIES TECHNIQUES
    A curated collection of textile print and embroidery techniques, exploring texture, dimension, colour and surface effects. From digital and traditional printing to 3D, foil, puff, flock and contemporary embroidery applications, showcasing creative and technical possibilities for fashion and apparel. textiledesign printdesign embroidery fashiondesign surfacepattern…
    PATTERNS DESIGN
    A curated collection of textile pattern designs exploring geometric, abstract, floral, camouflage and collage-based concepts. The work combines visual research, colour and composition to create distinctive and versatile patterns for contemporary fashion and apparel. patterndesign textiledesign fashiondesign surfacepattern printdesign…
    PLACEMENT PRINTS
    A curated collection of placement print designs exploring nostalgic, celestial and contemporary graphic themes. The work combines typography, illustration and visual storytelling to create distinctive graphics for fashion and apparel. placementprints graphicdesign fashiondesign printdesign appareldesign graphicprints…
    PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
    A curated product design portfolio showcasing womenswear and menswear across contemporary fashion brands. The work explores product development, garment details, materials, silhouettes and brand aesthetics, with a focus on commercially relevant and refined design solutions. productdesign fashiondesign appareldesign productdevelopment womenswear menswear…
    ACTIVEWEAR PORTFOLIO
    Modern activewear combining performance, technical functionality and contemporary design. A curated selection of women’s and men’s apparel focused on clean silhouettes, engineered details and versatile sport-to-street aesthetics. activewear fashiondesign sportswear technicalapparel appareldesign caddesign graphicdesigner flatdesign…