Fashion Designer with over 10 years of experience, holding a Master’s degree in Fashion Menswear Design, who has worked across fashion agencies, independent brands, and freelance projects. Agency experience with brands such as Barbour and Jigsaw strengthened my expertise in UK retail standards, fit requirements, and technical quality. I have extensive experience managing collections from concept to production, including trend research, fabric sourcing, pricing, fittings, technical drawings, Tech Packs, and 3D garment development using CLO3D. Currently working as a freelance fashion designer, I collaborate remotely with international clients on menswear, womenswear, and accessories collections, taking a pragmatic and meticulous approach with a strong focus on sustainable materials and commercially viable design solutions. Digital portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Tânia Nicole de Sousa Fonseca

Fashion Designer with over 10 years of experience, holding a Master’s degree in Fashion Menswear Design, who has worked across fashion agencies, independent brands, and freelance projects. Agency experience with brands such as Barbour and Jigsaw strengthened my expertise in UK retail standards, fit requirements, and technical quality. I have extensive experience managing collections from concept to production, including trend research, fabric sourcing, pricing, fittings, technical drawings, Tech Packs, and 3D garment development using CLO3D. Currently working as a freelance fashion designer, I collaborate remotely with international clients on menswear, womenswear, and accessories collections, taking a pragmatic and meticulous approach with a strong focus on sustainable materials and commercially viable design solutions. Digital portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Fashion Designer with over 10 years of experience, holding a Master’s degree in Fashion Menswear Design, who has worked across fashion agencies, independent brands, and freelance projects.

Agency experience with brands such as Barbour and Jigsaw strengthened my expertise in UK retail standards, fit requirements, and technical quality. I have extensive experience managing collections from concept to production, including trend research, fabric sourcing, pricing, fittings, technical drawings, Tech Packs, and 3D garment development using CLO3D.

Currently working as a freelance fashion designer, I collaborate remotely with international clients on menswear, womenswear, and accessories collections, taking a pragmatic and meticulous approach with a strong focus on sustainable materials and commercially viable design solutions.

Digital portfolio: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lecturer, Project in Fashion Design at ESAD College of Art and Design
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024
Lecturer, Project in Fashion Design at IPCA – Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024
CEO and Head Designer at Nycole Studio
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Menswear Designer at Extent, LDA
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Costume & Props Archivist at Teatro Nacional D. Maria II
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011

Education

CLO 3D LAB - Level I & Intermediate at ESAD College of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Master of Product Design in Fashion Menswear at ESAD College of Art and Design, Portugal
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor of Fashion Design at ESAD College of Art and Design, Portugal
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

AC TE European Fashion Contest 1st Prize
January 1, 2015 - January 19, 2026
Sangue Novo Contest - Fashionclash Award
January 1, 2017 - January 19, 2026

Industry Experience

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