I'm Ágata Duarte, a Graphic, Fashion and Shoe Designer with over a decade of experience creating brands, footwear, and fashion collections. I have led design and content initiatives at GA.THOR as Fashion Designer & Content Manager, developed cork collection for PAEZ, contributed to ECO_Line and JEFAR brands, and designed shoes for PRATIK. I am known for my resilience, leadership, creativity and proactive approach to teamwork. I enjoy blending design with branding and user experience, and I’m eager to explore new challenges in fashion, branding, and digital design.

Ágata Duarte

I'm Ágata Duarte, a Graphic, Fashion and Shoe Designer with over a decade of experience creating brands, footwear, and fashion collections. I have led design and content initiatives at GA.THOR as Fashion Designer & Content Manager, developed cork collection for PAEZ, contributed to ECO_Line and JEFAR brands, and designed shoes for PRATIK. I am known for my resilience, leadership, creativity and proactive approach to teamwork. I enjoy blending design with branding and user experience, and I’m eager to explore new challenges in fashion, branding, and digital design.

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I’m Ágata Duarte, a Graphic, Fashion and Shoe Designer with over a decade of experience creating brands, footwear, and fashion collections. I have led design and content initiatives at GA.THOR as Fashion Designer & Content Manager, developed cork collection for PAEZ, contributed to ECO_Line and JEFAR brands, and designed shoes for PRATIK.

I am known for my resilience, leadership, creativity and proactive approach to teamwork. I enjoy blending design with branding and user experience, and I’m eager to explore new challenges in fashion, branding, and digital design.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Fashion Designer & Content Manager at GA.THOR
January 1, 2024 - July 27, 2025
Designed and managed fashion content, including branding. Worked on product development and coordinated fashion projects from 2014 to 2024, with a focus on footwear and creative direction.
Cork Collection Developer at PAEZ
January 1, 2014 - July 27, 2025
Developed cork material collections for PAEZ footwear brand in partnership with ECO_Line during 2013 and 2014.
Shoes Women Designer, Comfort footwear collection developer at JEFAR, Brand PRATIK
January 1, 2013 - July 27, 2025
Responsible for designing women's shoes and comfortable footwear collections from 2011 to 2013.
Internship - Fashion Boots at FELMINI
January 1, 2011 - July 27, 2025
Completed an internship focused on fashion boots design between 2010 and 2011.
Fashion Designer & Content Manager at GA.THOR
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Fashion Designer & Content Manager; Branding Designer
Cork Collection Developer at PAEZ
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Women Shoes Designer at ECO_Line / JEFAR, Brand PRATIK Shoes
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Comfort footwear collection developer
Internship - Fashion Boots at FELMINI
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Branding Designer at GA.THOR
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Brand identity and branding design for multiple collections.
Shoes Women Designer at PRATIK Shoes
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Designer for women’s comfort footwear collections.

Education

Graphic Designer at ESAD
October 1, 2000 - October 30, 2004
Fashion Designer at IED - BCN
September 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006
Posgraduate Degree Fashion accessories at Felicidade Duce, BCN
February 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007
Postgraduate Degree at Felicidade Duce Fashion School, BCN
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Degree at Escola Superior de Arte e Design, Porto
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Postgraduate Degree in Fashion at Felicidad Duce Fashion School, Barcelona
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Fashion Accessories Degree at Escola Superior de Arte e Design, Porto
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Graphic Design at ESAD, Porto
January 1, 2000 - November 20, 2025
Fashion Design at IDEP, Barcelona
January 1, 2005 - November 20, 2025
Postgraduate Degree at Felicidad Duce, Barcelona
January 1, 2007 - November 20, 2025
Italian Course at Camara di Comerci, OPO
January 1, 2010 - November 20, 2025
3D Footwear Design at MindCAD Software
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Graphic Design at Self-study / Various courses
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Postgraduate Degree at Felicidad Duce Fashion School, Barcelona (BCN)
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
FASHION ACCESSORIES Degree at Escola Superior de Arte e Design, Porto
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Italian Course at Camara di Comerci, OPO
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Postgraduate Degree at Felicidad Duce, BCN
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Fashion Design at IDEP, BCN
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Degree in Graphic Design at ESAD, OPO
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Internship - Shoes Design
October 1, 2010 - October 31, 2011
Collection Developer - Women Shoes Designer
October 17, 2011 - April 1, 2013
Brand Representative - cork collection development ECO_Line
October 17, 2013 - October 17, 2014
Designer & Contente Manager
October 17, 2014 - October 17, 2024
CCP - Certification of pedagogical skills in Portugal
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
E-Marketing Technique
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Accounting Technique Course
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
3D Footware Design MindCAD Software
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Italian Course Camara di Comerci, OPO
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Accounting Technique Course
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
E-Marketing Technique
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
CCP - Certification of pedagogical skills in Portugal
January 1, 2025 - November 20, 2025
CCP - Certification of pedagogical skills in Portugal
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
GRAPHIC DESIGN
January 1, 2024 - November 20, 2025
Accounting Technique Course
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
E-Marketing Technique
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
CCP - Certification of Pedagogical Skills in Portugal
January 1, 2025 - November 20, 2025
3D Footwear Design MindCAD Software
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
CCP - Certification of Pedagogical Skills in Portugal
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
3D Footwear Design MindCAD Software
January 1, 2011 - November 20, 2025
Italian Course
January 1, 2010 - November 20, 2025
Accounting Technique Course
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
E-Marketing Technique
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper Gathor

    GATHOR isn’t just a Portuguese fashion brand—it’s a canvas for boundless creativity and self-expression. Born from the desire to bring bold ideas to life, GATHOR is all about energy, movement, and breaking away from the ordinary.

    Designed for young, daring adventurers with open minds and a thirst for exploration, every piece is thoughtfully crafted down to the smallest detail. GATHOR stands at the crossroads of design and comfort, offering styles that empower and inspire.

    Driven by a passion for color, texture, shape, and sound, we channel the vibrancy of life into every creation. From the scents and tastes of new places to the joy of shared moments with friends, these details fuel our artistic spirit and relentless pursuit of new trends.

    At GATHOR, creating is more than a process—it’s the very air we breathe.

    Explore our journey on Instagram and discover the art of living boldly.

    paper ShoesArte

    My journey into the footwear industry was my first step—and greatest challenge—in the world of fashion. This journey began with the launch of my first company: a 100% Portuguese footwear brand. Taking on every aspect independently, I mastered the essentials of brand management, from finance to final product delivery. However, due to high costs and a competitive market, I ultimately decided to pivot from footwear.

    This change became an invaluable learning experience, as the brand evolved into Shoesarte_Labels, a fashion label that saw significant success. Building on this momentum, I later transitioned the brand entirely to clothing, and Gathor was born.

    Discover more on Instagram at Ga.Thor.