I am an extremely creative and organized person who works consistently and with great motivation to learn and contribute to an energetic and functional work environment. Having completed my academic path, I continuously seek new ways to apply the knowledge I've acquired throughout my professional career as well as to improve my skills through new learning experiences. I work as a freelancer with fashion design and graphic design, mainly using digital drawing tools such as Procreate, Illustrator, Photoshop, and recently CLO 3D, combining manual techniques and digital design effectively.

Maria Simão

I am an extremely creative and organized person who works consistently and with great motivation to learn and contribute to an energetic and functional work environment. Having completed my academic path, I continuously seek new ways to apply the knowledge I've acquired throughout my professional career as well as to improve my skills through new learning experiences. I work as a freelancer with fashion design and graphic design, mainly using digital drawing tools such as Procreate, Illustrator, Photoshop, and recently CLO 3D, combining manual techniques and digital design effectively.

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I am an extremely creative and organized person who works consistently and with great motivation to learn and contribute to an energetic and functional work environment. Having completed my academic path, I continuously seek new ways to apply the knowledge I’ve acquired throughout my professional career as well as to improve my skills through new learning experiences. I work as a freelancer with fashion design and graphic design, mainly using digital drawing tools such as Procreate, Illustrator, Photoshop, and recently CLO 3D, combining manual techniques and digital design effectively.

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Language

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

Work Experience

Designer de Moda e Designer Gráfico at MardeFora
February 1, 2024 - Present
Fashion and graphic designer for a Portuguese slow fashion brand. Developed apparel with focus on classic styles and creation of durable and timeless pieces. Responsible for brand creative identity, producing illustrations, designs, color palettes, and lettering used in brand products.
Vendedora e Caixeira Part-time at Intimissimi Uomo
January 31, 2024 - September 4, 2025
Part-time sales assistant and cashier at the store Intimissimi Uomo located in Fórum Algarve, Faro.
Vendedora at Mango
April 30, 2023 - September 4, 2025
Sales assistant at the Mango store in Fórum Algarve, Faro with 25 hours per week.
Vendedora e Gestora Executiva de Redes Sociais (Part-time) at Salty Experiences
November 30, 2024 - September 4, 2025
Developed marketing and social media project part-time, managing reservations and bookings, and establishing client relationships and partnerships for a tourism and water sports company.
Modelo at Escola ETIC Algarve
September 30, 2020 - September 4, 2025
Participated in photographic model sessions for Escola ETIC Algarve.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Faculdade de Arquitetura de Lisboa
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Introduction to CLO 3D and 3D Fashion Design (short online course)
January 1, 2024 - September 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Media & Entertainment