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Hello, my name is Jayme Koatz. I’m a 46-year-old father of three, a Polynesian canoe paddler, and a graduate in Industrial Design from UniverCidade (formerly Faculdade da Cidade), class of December 2001. Over the years, I’ve built a multidisciplinary design career spanning product and footwear design, design management, and creative direction, working with brands and factories across Brazil and abroad.
As I explore new opportunities, I bring hands-on experience from leading design teams, coordinating with suppliers in China, curating product assortments, and shaping brand identities. I’m passionate about turning concepts into manufacturable, customer-focused products and leading projects from ideation to production.
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Language
English
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Portuguese
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Work Experience
Factory Worker / Visual Merchandising Displays
December 31, 2005 - September 9, 2025Worked in a factory producing visual merchandising pieces and displays.
Co-founder at Fazendesign
December 31, 2007 - September 9, 2025Co-ran a design office providing design services.
Designer at Dia Comunicação
December 31, 2007 - September 9, 2025Returned to the design agency market through Dia Comunicação.
Product Designer at Crama Design Estratégico
December 31, 2014 - September 9, 2025Product Designer on various design strategy and product development projects.
Footwear Designer at Kenner
May 31, 2020 - September 9, 2025Footwear Designer on the design and development team; designed soles, uppers, branding pieces, and developed footwear concepts; participated in all stages of development including production scheduling.
Product Curator at OIKOS
December 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025Curated home goods products for an importer.
Consultant at KAPALOA
December 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025Consultant for a brand of flippers.
Design Manager at DT3
August 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025Managed the creative team and production schedules with suppliers in China.
Accessories Designer at TACO
September 1, 2021 - PresentAccessories Designer for a Rio de Janeiro-based fashion company with stores throughout Brazil.
Factory Worker (Visual merchandising displays)
January 1, 2005 - September 9, 2025Worked at a manufacturing facility producing visual merchandising pieces and displays.
Co-founder at Fazendesign
January 1, 2007 - September 9, 2025Co-founded and ran a design office with a fellow designer, delivering design services.
Designer at Dia Comunicação
January 1, 2007 - September 9, 2025Returned to the design agency market through Dia Comunicação.
Product Designer at Crama Design Estratégico
January 1, 2014 - September 9, 2025Product Designer at Crama Design Estratégico, contributing to strategic product design initiatives.
Footwear Designer at Kenner
May 1, 2020 - September 9, 2025Footwear Designer on Kenner design and development team; designed soles, uppers, branding pieces, and developed footwear concepts; participated in all development stages including production scheduling.
Product Curator at OIKOS
January 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025Product curator for OIKOS, a home goods importer.
Consultant at KAPALOA
January 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025Consultant for KAPALOA brand of flippers.
Design Manager at DT3
September 1, 2021 - PresentDesign Manager, managing the creative team and production schedules with suppliers in China.
Accessories Designer at TACO
September 1, 2021 - PresentAccessories Designer for a fashion company based in Rio de Janeiro with stores throughout the country.
Visual Merchandiser / Display Designer
December 31, 2005 - September 9, 2025Worked in a factory producing visual merchandising pieces and displays; assisted with production, material selection and assembly.
Co-owner / Designer at Fazendesign
December 31, 2007 - September 9, 2025Co-founded Fazendesign; collaborated on design projects across product design, branding, and displays.
Designer at Dia Comunicação
December 31, 2007 - September 9, 2025Returned to the design agency market as a designer at Dia Comunicação; contributed to client projects.
Product Designer at Crama Design Estratégico
December 31, 2014 - September 9, 2025Product Designer involved in concept development and execution across multiple projects.
Footwear Designer at Kenner
May 31, 2020 - September 9, 2025Designed soles, uppers, branding pieces, and developed footwear concepts; participated in all stages of development including production scheduling.
Product Curator at OIKOS
December 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025Curated home goods portfolio for importer OIKOS.
Consultant at KAPALOA
December 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025Consultant for a brand of flippers named KAPALOA; advised on product development and branding.
Design Manager at DT3
August 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025Managed the creative team and production schedules with suppliers in China.
Accessories Designer at TACO
September 1, 2021 - PresentAccessories Designer for a fashion company based in Rio de Janeiro with stores throughout the country.
Factory Worker / Visual Merchandising Production
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Worked in a factory producing visual merchandising pieces and displays.
Co-founder / Designer at Fazendesign
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Co-ran a design office providing design services and solutions.
Designer at Dia Comunicação
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Returned to the design agency market with Dia Comunicação.
Product Designer at Crama Design Estratégico
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014Product Designer focused on developing strategic design solutions for clients.
Footwear Designer at Kenner
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020Designed soles, uppers, branding pieces and developed footwear concepts; contributed to all stages of development including production scheduling.
Product Curator at OIKOS
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Product curator for a home goods importer.
Consultant at KAPALOA
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Consultant for a brand of flippers.
Design Manager at DT3
August 31, 2021 - August 31, 2021Design Manager; managed the creative team and production schedules with suppliers in China.
Accessories Designer at TACO
September 1, 2021 - November 12, 2025Accessories Designer for a fashion company based in Rio de Janeiro with stores throughout Brazil.
Factory Worker / Visual Merchandiser at Visual Merchandising Displays Factory
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005Produced visual merchandising pieces and display components, supporting manufacturing workflows and ensuring quality for in-store presentations.
Co-founder / Designer at Fazendesign
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007Co-founded Fazendesign, managing client projects, design development, and production coordination for a range of design work.
Designer at Dia Comunicação
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007Returned to the design agency market, contributing to product and communication design projects.
Product Designer at Crama Design Estratégico
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014Worked as a Product Designer, developing strategic design solutions for clients and integrating user insights with manufacturing considerations.
Footwear Designer at Kenner
May 31, 2020 - May 31, 2020Led footwear design across soles, uppers, branding, and concept development; participated in all development stages, including producing production schedules and coordinating with factories.
Product Curator at OIKOS
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021Curated home goods products, selecting items and coordinating with suppliers to align with brand direction.
Consultant at KAPALOA
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021Provided consulting for a brand of flippers, advising on product development and branding.
Accessories Designer at TACO
September 1, 2021 - November 17, 2025Currently working as Accessories Designer for a fashion company with stores across Brazil.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design at UniversCidade (formerly Faculdade da Cidade)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2001Bachelor of Industrial Design at UniverCidade (formerly Faculdade da Cidade)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2001Bachelor of Industrial Design at UniverCidade (formerly Faculdade da Cidade)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2001Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design at UniverCidade (formerly Faculdade da Cidade)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2001Industrial Design (Bachelor) at UniverCidade (formerly Faculdade da Cidade)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2001Qualifications
Honorable Mention, Poleiro Table, MCB Design Award (Prototype)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013First Place, Ipanema Appetizer (Design Week Rio)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Second Place, Carioca Garden (Design Week Rio)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Finalist, MCB Design Award – COTOCO Pencil Extender
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016LAMY Concept Redesign
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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