Hi, I’m Giuseppe Codamo, a Creative Director and Senior Fashion Designer with over 20 years of international experience across Europe and Latin America. I specialize in womenswear, knitwear, and trend-driven ready-to-wear collections, leading high-performing teams and turning creative ideas into commercially successful strategies. I’m passionate about visual identity, product innovation, and building brands that connect with diverse audiences. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and business, shaping collections, campaigns, and brand platforms that resonate worldwide.

Giuseppe Codamo

Hi, I’m Giuseppe Codamo, a Creative Director and Senior Fashion Designer with over 20 years of international experience across Europe and Latin America. I specialize in womenswear, knitwear, and trend-driven ready-to-wear collections, leading high-performing teams and turning creative ideas into commercially successful strategies. I’m passionate about visual identity, product innovation, and building brands that connect with diverse audiences. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and business, shaping collections, campaigns, and brand platforms that resonate worldwide.

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Hi, I’m Giuseppe Codamo, a Creative Director and Senior Fashion Designer with over 20 years of international experience across Europe and Latin America. I specialize in womenswear, knitwear, and trend-driven ready-to-wear collections, leading high-performing teams and turning creative ideas into commercially successful strategies.

I’m passionate about visual identity, product innovation, and building brands that connect with diverse audiences. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and business, shaping collections, campaigns, and brand platforms that resonate worldwide.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Creative Consultant at Freelance
November 1, 2024 - Present
Strategic consulting for fashion brands in collection development and visual direction; strengthened market positioning through design innovation.
Creative Director at GRUPO JULIO
August 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Directed womenswear collections from concept through production; led design team across R&D, Product Development, Technical Design and Production; oversaw seasonal campaigns, website imagery, and visual branding for 200+ retail stores. Co-developed line plans and sales strategies with Merchandising and Sales; launched Julio Atelier and Unfollow; expanded production capabilities and improved supply chain operations, resulting in a 30% increase in sales.
Head Designer – Circular Knitwear at ZARA - INDITEX S.A.
June 1, 2019 - September 12, 2025
Led the creative direction and coordination of circular knitwear collections; aligned creative with business strategy; sourced and managed suppliers in Portugal and Turkey; oversaw production quality and factory training.
Design Director at P.A.R.O.S.H.
May 1, 2016 - September 12, 2025
Led the ready-to-wear main line collection; directed website visual content and creative campaign concepts.
Head Knitwear Designer at ZARA - INDITEX S.A.
March 1, 2014 - September 12, 2025
Created and managed seasonal knitwear collections; collaborated with Merchandising and Sales to align creative with business strategy; managed sourcing and production in Asia and Turkey, ensuring high-quality standards.
Founder & Creative Director at A FAULT
September 1, 2012 - September 12, 2025
Created and developed a unisex fashion label distributed through prestigious retailers including Neiman Marcus, Colette Paris, Luisa Via Roma & Harrods; directed all branding, creative campaigns and collection strategies.
Head Designer (Consultant via 2002 TTT Studio) at MAX MARA, I CLASSE ALVIERO MARTINI, TING GROUP
January 1, 2009 - September 12, 2025
Designed collections for key clients including Max Mara, Rinascente Group, Alviero Martini, Fila, Ellesse and Ting Group China.
Senior Designer at STEFANO GUERRIERO
January 1, 2006 - September 12, 2025
Led design development for womenswear collections.
Senior Designer at ALESSANDRO DELL’ACQUA
September 1, 2004 - September 12, 2025
Designed menswear and women’s knitwear for global market.
Knitwear Designer at SONIA RYKIEL
January 1, 2004 - September 12, 2025
Created knitwear collections and supervised quality and production.
Junior Knitwear Designer – Emporio Armani at GIORGIO ARMANI
April 1, 2002 - September 12, 2025
Designed knitwear collections and developed stitches and trends for seasonal lines.

Education

Fashion Designer Diploma at Polimoda, Florence, Italy
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
High School Diploma at Liceo Scientifico Filolao, Crotone, Italy
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment