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I blend design, fashion, and intercultural perspectives to create luxury experiences that connect people and cultures. With over 20 years in client consulting, visual merchandising, and creative production within the luxury sector, I bring a style- and quality-conscious approach to every project and thrive in collaborative, cross-cultural environments.
My practice spans commissioned artworks, fashion design, and experiential visuals—from mood boards and color systems to production-ready concepts. I value attention to detail, ethical craft, and authentic storytelling, and I thrive in teams that push boundaries and foster meaningful dialogue across industries.
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Language
Portuguese
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Portuguese
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German
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German
Fluent
French
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Freelance Visual Artist at Independent Creative Retreat, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
August 1, 2025 - August 28, 2025Embraced a consciously chosen creative pause to strengthen artistic voice as an independent visual artist. Developed art series inspired by fashion, color, and social themes; produced commissioned works; sold paintings; and organized exhibitions. Deepened aesthetic sensibility, expressive capacity, and sense of style, applying these qualities to fashion projects.
International Client Consultant at SBB | TGV Lyria, Zurich & Paris
September 1, 2023 - August 28, 2025Provided multilingual customer service and quality assurance in international railway transport in six languages. Delivered elegant client approach and solution-oriented consulting in premium segment. Represented the company on international routes and collaborated with intercultural teams across Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, and Austria. Concurrently engaged in fashion and art exhibitions, contributing expertise and networking with prestigious institutions.
Freelance Designer - Founder "Vision DeLux" at Independent
December 1, 2010 - August 28, 2025Created a personal website as a digital platform for fashion and art projects. Designed own collections developing thematic fashion and art series from concept to production.
Sales Consultant & Client Service Lead (Luxury Segment) at Hannes B. AG, Zurich City
November 1, 2008 - August 28, 2025Exclusive consulting and sales for high-end fashion and premium accessories. Managed brand responsibility for luxury footwear label Alden, coordinated orders and shipments, maintained client database and managed cash operations. Contributed to visual merchandising and assisted with photoshoots and exclusive fashion events.
Freelance Fashion Designer at Independent, Zurich
June 1, 2006 - August 28, 2025Designed, developed, and marketed artisanal denim collections with urban handcrafted aesthetic.
Branch Manager & Sales Associate at Beate Uhse, Zurich City & Region
December 1, 2005 - August 28, 2025Handled client consulting and active sales in fashion segment. Managed administrative tasks, cash management, sales reporting, and maintained internal quality standards. Designed store layout and window displays, ensuring compliance with corporate quality guidelines.
Freelance Fashion Designer & Illustrator at Independent, Zurich
December 1, 2005 - August 28, 2025Designed and produced butterfly wings for Giardina Zürich fashion fair opening show. Created custom-made garments for advertising campaigns. Designed exclusive stage costumes for DJ Tatana and other artists. Finalist at Fashionnation at the Swiss National Museum competition. Designed costumes for Eurovision Song Contest and live shows. Produced textile designs and catalog illustrations for commercial and private aircraft interiors.
Fashion Consultant at Charles Vögele AG, Zurich
December 1, 2001 - August 28, 2025Provided client consulting and collection presentations.
Artist Assistant & Hairstylist at Cirque du Soleil – Production "Quidam", Zurich
November 11, 2001 - August 28, 2025Assisted with wigs and dressing for stage performances, performed maintenance and styling of wigs and hairstyles and managed costume repairs and alterations during live shows.
Fashion Designer & Costume Creator at Zebu Corporation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
December 31, 1996 - August 28, 2025Designed and created stage costumes for international singers and performers. Served as Creative and Art Director of a fashion atelier. Taught fashion illustration to emerging talents. Talent scout for Elite Model Look and organized fashion events in São Paulo.
Freelance Costume Designer & Lecturer at St. Joseph Church, Zurich
November 1, 2011 - August 28, 2025Conceived and created liturgical vestments, designed and produced religious garments with symbolic material and form selection. Delivered lectures on rosary symbolism combining art history and practical instruction.
Fashion Consultant, Management Substitute & Decorator (Luxury Segment) at Manuela Saint Martin-Jaquet, Zurich
April 1, 2011 - August 28, 2025Exclusive style consulting for men’s and women’s fashion, personalized service for demanding clientele. Responsible for window and in-store layout decoration with refined aesthetic sensitivity.
Instructor & Product Developer at AOZ, Zurich
March 1, 2010 - August 28, 2025Organized and set up workstations, guided participants throughout projects, developed and refined workshop products, and managed atelier design and visual presentation of products in retail.
International Client Consultant at SBB, Zurich & TG V-Lyria, Paris
December 1, 2012 - August 28, 2025Completed annual customer attendant training for international railway transport 2011-2012. Continued development in leadership and professional coaching.
Creative Expedition – Designer & Researcher at Independent, Europe & Asia
December 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025Travelled extensively to major fashion capitals for research and participation in events. Studied brand aesthetics, artisanal techniques, and material strategies. Archival research in knitwear institutions and advanced studies at the Italian Design Institute Milan.
Fashion Design Observer at Shenkar College, Tel Aviv
April 30, 2021 - August 28, 2025Observed Master’s students’ final collections presentations and participated in jury discussions. Studied creative process from concept to sustainable design and visual implementation.
Fashion & Art Workshop Participant at India & Sri Lanka
September 30, 2020 - August 28, 2025Engaged in workshops and exploration on sustainable fashion, upcycling, traditional textile arts, ethical production, and material research. Dialogued with students and professors.
Freelance Visual Artist at Creative Retreat & Source of Inspiration | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
August 1, 2025 - August 28, 2025Consciously chosen creative pause to strengthen artistic voice as an independent visual artist. Developed art series inspired by fashion, color, and social themes. Produced commissioned works, sold paintings, and organized exhibitions with direct client and audience engagement. Enhanced aesthetic sensibility, expressive capacity, and sense of style.
International Client Consultant at SBB | TGV Lyria, Zurich & Paris
September 1, 2023 - August 28, 2025Provided multilingual customer service and quality assurance in international railway transport in six languages. Delivered elegant, solution-oriented consulting and premium segment revenue assurance. Represented the company on international routes and collaborated with intercultural teams in Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, and Austria. Engaged in fashion and art exhibitions and collaborations with universities.
Freelance Designer – Founder of 'Vision DeLux' at Self-employed
December 1, 2010 - August 28, 2025Created a personal website and digital platform for fashion and art projects. Designed own fashion collections from concepts and sketches to material selection and production.
Fashion Consultant, Management Substitute & Decorator (Luxury Segment) at Manuela Saint Martin-Jaquet | Zurich
April 1, 2011 - August 28, 2025Exclusive style consulting for men's and women's fashion to a demanding clientele. Responsible for decoration and visual merchandising, coordinating window displays and in-store layouts with refined aesthetic sensitivity. Accountable for detailed execution across design and decoration tasks.
Instructor & Product Developer at AOZ, Zurich
March 1, 2010 - August 28, 2025Organized and set up workstations for participants. Provided continuous guidance and support during the workshop process, developing and refining workshop products with creative components. Designed atelier and visual presentation of products in retail.
Sales Consultant & Client Service Lead (Luxury Segment) at Hannes B. AG, Zurich City
November 1, 2008 - August 28, 2025Exclusive consulting and sales of high-end men’s and women’s fashion and premium accessories. Managed brand responsibility for the luxury footwear label Alden, coordinated orders with manufacturers and suppliers. Supervised goods receipt and labeling using digital systems. Handled cashier operations and managed client database. Supported photoshoots and exclusive fashion events.
Freelance Fashion Designer at Self-employed, Zurich
June 1, 2006 - August 28, 2025Designed, developed, and marketed an artisanal denim collection with an urban-handcrafted aesthetic.
Branch Manager & Sales Associate at Beate Uhse, Zurich City & Region
December 1, 2005 - August 28, 2025Client consulting and active sales in the fashion segment. Performed administrative tasks including cash management, sales reporting, and quality standards enforcement. Managed store layout and window decoration. Implemented corporate quality guidelines.
Freelance Fashion Designer & Illustrator at Self-employed, Zurich
December 1, 2005 - August 28, 2025Designed and produced stage elements such as butterfly wings for fashion fairs. Contributed to advertising campaigns with custom-made garments. Created exclusive stage costumes for artists and presented original collections in competitions. Designed stage costumes for Eurovision singer and live show outfits, along with commercial textile illustrations for aircraft interiors.
Artist Assistant & Hairstylist at Cirque du Soleil – Production 'Quidam', Zurich
November 11, 2001 - August 28, 2025Assisted with wigs and hair styling for stage performances. Performed costume repairs and alterations during live shows.
Fashion Designer & Costume Creator at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
December 31, 1996 - August 28, 2025Designed and created stage costumes for international singers and performers. Directed a fashion atelier and taught fashion illustration as freelance classes. Scouted talents and organized fashion shows and corporate events. Created theater production costumes.
Freelance Costume Designer & Lecturer at St. Joseph Church, Zurich
November 1, 2011 - August 28, 2025Conceived and created liturgical vestments with symbolic material and form selection. Delivered lectures on rosary symbolism with art-historical background and practical rosary making.
Creative Expedition Through Europe (Freelance Designer) at Self-employed
December 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025Traveled extensively to major fashion capitals to deepen expertise. Attended fashion events, exhibitions, and designer showcases. Visited accessory manufacturers for Gucci & Louis Vuitton, conducted archival research on knitwear, and studied traditional craftsmanship and design history.
India & Sri Lanka Exploration (Freelance)
September 30, 2020 - August 28, 2025Engaged in workshops on sustainable fashion and upcycling, explored traditional textile arts, dialogued with students and professors, and gained insights into ethical production and material research across cities in India and Sri Lanka.
International Customer Advisor at SBB | TG V Lyria, Zurich & Paris
September 1, 2023 - October 19, 2025Multilingual customer service and quality assurance in international railway transport; provided service in German, French, Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese; collaborated with multicultural teams; delivered elegant customer interactions and solution-oriented consultations.
Founder & Freelance Designer at Vision DeLux
September 1, 2011 - October 19, 2025Independently conceived and designed a digital platform for fashion and art projects; developed thematic fashion and art collections; produced and supervised production; organized exhibitions and direct client dialogue.
Freelance Fashion Designer & Illustrator at Self-employed / Zurich
December 1, 2005 - October 19, 2025Designed handcrafted denim collection; created commissioned works; produced and sold paintings; organized exhibitions; maintained direct dialogue with clients and art enthusiasts.
Branch Manager & Sales Associate at Beate Uhse, Zurich City & Region
December 1, 2005 - October 19, 2025Provided fashion consulting and sales for premium apparel; managed merchandise intake, tagging, store presentation, and customer relations; supported photoshoots and events.
Freelance Designer & Costume Creator at Lux Segment (Manuela Saint Martin-Jaquet), Zürich
April 1, 2011 - October 19, 2025Designed bespoke fashion and costumes for luxury segment; performed visual merchandising and interior decoration; ensured high-end aesthetic standards.
Artist Assistant & Hairstylist at Cirque du Soleil – Production QUIDAM, Zurich
November 11, 2001 - October 19, 2025Wig maintenance, styling for live performances; costume repairs and alterations during shows.
Instructor & Production Developer at AOZ, Zurich
March 1, 2010 - October 19, 2025Organized and supported workshop stations; guided participants through production processes; developed handcrafted products with emphasis on quality and innovation.
Freelance Costume Designer & Lecturer at St. Joseph Church – Zürich
November 1, 2011 - October 19, 2025Designed liturgical vestments; delivered lectures on symbolism of the rosary; guided handcraft rosary production.
Sales Advisor at COS
October 1, 2025 - November 26, 2025Provided luxury fashion customer service, maintained brand standards, and delivered elegant client interactions; supported sales processes and contributed to a premium in-store experience.
Freelance Visual Artist & Designer at Self-Employed (Zurich)
September 1, 2025 - November 26, 2025Developed art series inspired by fashion, color theory, and social themes; produced commissioned works; organized exhibitions and engaged directly with clients and art enthusiasts.
Freelance Visual Artist & Designer at Creative Retreat & Source of Inspiration
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Between 2023 and 2025, pursued a conscious creative pause to strengthen my artistic voice; developed art series, produced commissioned works, sold paintings, and organized exhibitions with direct dialogue to clients.
International Customer Advisor at SBB | TGV Lyria (Zurich & Paris)
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023Multilingual customer service and quality assurance in international railway transport; provided service in six languages and collaborated with multicultural teams to ensure high standards.
Founder & Designer at Vision DeLux
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011Independently conceived and designed a digital platform for fashion and art projects; developed thematic fashion and art collections from concept to final production; organized exhibitions.
Sales Advisor & Client Relations Lead (Luxury Segment) at Hannes B. AG, Zurich
November 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008Provided exclusive fashion consulting and client relations; managed store merchandising, events, and VIP interactions; oversaw orders and vendor relations.
Branch Manager & Sales Associate at Beate Uhs e, Zurich City & Region
December 1, 2005 - December 1, 2005Led branch operations; provided fashion consulting; managed store layouts, window displays, and quality standards.
Freelance Fashion Designer at Zurich
June 1, 2006 - June 1, 2006Independently designed, developed, and sold handcrafted denim collections with an urban, artisanal aesthetic; produced bespoke pieces.
Designer & Costume Creator at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
December 31, 1996 - December 31, 1996Designed and created stage costumes for international performers; served as creative director for a fashion atelier; taught fashion illustration; organized talent events.
Instructor & Product Developer at AOZ, Zurich
March 1, 2010 - March 1, 2010Organized workshops; supported participants; produced handcrafted products; designed the workshop layout for sales area.
Freelance Designer & Founder at Vision DeLux (Digital Platform)
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011Independently designed and produced digital fashion and art projects; curated thematic fashion and art collections from concept to final production.
Freelance Visual Artist & Designer at Vision DeLux / Self-Employed
September 1, 2025 - November 26, 2025Developed art series inspired by fashion, color theory, and social themes; produced commissioned works, organized exhibitions, and maintained direct dialogue with clients.
Freelance Visual Artist & Designer at Creative Retreat & Source of Inspiration, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Created art series, produced commissioned works, organized exhibitions, and engaged directly with clients and art enthusiasts.
International Customer Advisor at SBB | TG V Lyria
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023Multilingual customer service across six languages; provided elegant interactions and solution-oriented consultations; collaborated with multicultural teams across international rail travel.
Costume Designer & Lecturer at St. Joseph Church – Zürich
November 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011Designed liturgical vestments; delivered lectures on rosary symbolism; guided hands-on rosary crafting experiences.
Branch Manager & Sales Associate at Beate Uhse, Zurich City & Region
December 1, 2005 - December 1, 2005Fashion consulting and sales for premium apparel; managed administrative tasks, store layouts, window displays; maintained internal quality standards.
Sales Consultant & Client Relations Lead (Luxury Segment) at Hannes B. AG
November 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008Exclusive fashion consulting for men and women; managed merchandise flow, orders, showroom activities; supported photoshoots and events.
Designer & Costume Creator at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996Designed stage costumes for international performers and contributed to a fashion atelier; led training and talent scouting activities.
Wigs Assistant & Dresser at Cirque du Soleil – QUIDAM (Zurich)
November 11, 2001 - November 11, 2001Maintained wigs and hairstyles for live performances; performed costume repairs and alterations during shows.
Education
Diploma in Design (FH) – Specialization in Fashion at ZHDK – Zurich University of the Arts, Switzerland
July 1, 1997 - July 1, 2001Certificate in Fashion & Design Teaching at SENAC, São Paulo, Brazil
June 1, 1995 - August 28, 2025Technical Training in Accounting at CCC Mendes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
February 1, 1984 - February 1, 1986Diploma in Design (FH) – Specialization in Fashion at ZHdK – Zurich University of the Arts, Switzerland
July 1, 1997 - July 1, 2001Certificate in Fashion & Design Teaching at SENAC, São Paulo, Brazil
June 1, 1995 - August 28, 2025Technical Training in Accounting at CCC Mendes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
February 1, 1984 - February 1, 1986Advanced studies at Italian Design Institute, Milan, Italy
March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022Diploma in Design (FH) – Specialization in Fashion at ZHdK – Zurich University of the Arts, Switzerland
July 1, 1997 - July 1, 2001Certificate in Fashion & Design Teaching at SENAC, São Paulo, Brazil
June 1, 1995 - June 1, 1995Technical Training in Accounting at CCC Mendes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
February 1, 1984 - February 1, 1986E-Commerce Visual Merchandiser & Digital Stylist at Italian Design Institute, Milan, Italy
July 3, 2022 - October 19, 2025Diploma in Design (Fashion) – Specialization in Fashion at ZHdK – Zurich University of the Arts, Switzerland
July 1, 1997 - July 1, 2001Certificate in Fashion & Design Teaching at SENAC, São Paulo, Brazil
January 1, 1995 - November 26, 2025Technical Training in Accounting at CCC Mendes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
February 1, 1984 - February 1, 1986E-Commerce Visual Merchandiser & Digital Stylist at Italian Design Institute, Milan, Italy
July 3, 2022 - July 1, 2022Academic immersion in fashion at Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art at Shenkar College, Tel Aviv, Israel
April 1, 2021 - November 26, 2025Diploma in Design (FH) – Specialization in Fashion at ZHDK – Zurich University of the Arts, Switzerland
July 1, 1997 - July 1, 2001Certificate in Fashion & Design Teaching at SENAC, São Paulo, Brazil
June 1, 1995 - June 1, 1995Technical Training in Accounting at CCC Mendes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
February 1, 1984 - February 1, 1986E-Commerce Visual Merchandiser & Digital Stylist at Italian Design Institute, Milan, Italy
March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022Qualifications
E-Commerce Visual Merchandiser & Digital Stylist
March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022Customer Attendant Training for International Railway Transport
December 1, 2011 - December 1, 2012Leadership Training “Navigation” for Professionals & Managers
July 1, 2025 - August 28, 2025Leadership Training “Navigation” for Academics
March 1, 2006 - June 1, 2006Italian Language Certification A2–B1 with Distinction
November 1, 2014 - August 28, 2025English Language Certificate “Very Good” A2–B1
September 1, 2013 - February 1, 2014French Language Certificate “Very Good” A2–B1
November 1, 2012 - August 28, 2025E-Commerce Visual Merchandiser & Digital Stylist
March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022Customer Attendant Training for International Railway Transport (Annual Refreshers)
December 1, 2011 - December 1, 2012Leadership Training “Navigation” for Professionals & Managers
July 1, 2025 - August 28, 2025Leadership Training “Navigation” for Academics (previous version)
March 1, 2006 - June 1, 2006Italian Language Certificate A2–B1 with Distinction
November 1, 2014 - August 28, 2025English Certificate A2–B1 “Very Good”
September 1, 2013 - February 1, 2014French Certificate A2–B1 “Very Good”
November 1, 2012 - August 28, 2025Diploma in Design (FH) – Specialization in Fashion
July 1, 1997 - July 1, 2001Certificate in Fashion & Design Teaching
June 1, 1995 - June 1, 1995Technical Training in Accounting
February 1, 1984 - February 1, 1986E-Commerce Visual Merchandiser & Digital Stylist
July 3, 2022 - October 19, 2025Diploma in Design – Fashion
July 1, 1997 - July 1, 2001Certificate in Fashion & Design Teaching
January 1, 1995 - November 26, 2025Technical Training in Accounting
February 1, 1984 - February 1, 1986E-Commerce Visual Merchandiser & Digital Stylist
July 3, 2022 - July 1, 2022Shenkar College Immersion — Fashion Education
April 1, 2021 - November 26, 2025Diploma in Design (FH) – Specialization in Fashion
July 1, 1997 - July 1, 2001Certificate in Fashion & Design Teaching
June 1, 1995 - June 1, 1995Technical Training in Accounting
February 1, 1984 - February 1, 1986E-Commerce Visual Merchandiser & Digital Stylist
March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods
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