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I am Tess Rodriguez Costa, a Brazilian fashion designer and brand strategist with a passion for creating cohesive collections and strong brand narratives. I specialize in collection development, researching new materials, and guiding small brands from concept to production, always staying 100% connected to every detail. Alongside fashion design, I freelance as an illustrator and stylist, collaborating with brands to define identity and market position. I thrive on combining creative vision with market insight to deliver stylish, commercially viable products, while maintaining a friendly, proactive approach that helps teams feel supported and inspired.…I am Tess Rodriguez Costa, a Brazilian fashion designer and brand strategist with a passion for creating cohesive collections and strong brand narratives. I specialize in collection development, researching new materials, and guiding small brands from concept to production, always staying 100% connected to every detail. Alongside fashion design, I freelance as an illustrator and stylist, collaborating with brands to define identity and market position. I thrive on combining creative vision with market insight to deliver stylish, commercially viable products, while maintaining a friendly, proactive approach that helps teams feel supported and inspired.

Tess Rodriguez Costa

Designer, Brand Designer, Product Designer, +7

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I am Tess Rodriguez Costa, a Brazilian fashion designer and brand strategist with a passion for creating cohesive collections and strong brand narratives. I specialize in collection development, researching new materials, and guiding small brands from concept to production, always staying 100% connected to every detail. Alongside fashion design, I freelance as an illustrator and stylist, collaborating with brands to define identity and market position. I thrive on combining creative vision with market insight to deliver stylish, commercially viable products, while maintaining a friendly, proactive approach that helps teams feel supported and inspired.…I am Tess Rodriguez Costa, a Brazilian fashion designer and brand strategist with a passion for creating cohesive collections and strong brand narratives. I specialize in collection development, researching new materials, and guiding small brands from concept to production, always staying 100% connected to every detail. Alongside fashion design, I freelance as an illustrator and stylist, collaborating with brands to define identity and market position. I thrive on combining creative vision with market insight to deliver stylish, commercially viable products, while maintaining a friendly, proactive approach that helps teams feel supported and inspired.

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I am Tess Rodriguez Costa, a Brazilian fashion designer and brand strategist with a passion for creating cohesive collections and strong brand narratives. I specialize in collection development, researching new materials, and guiding small brands from concept to production, always staying 100% connected to every detail.

Alongside fashion design, I freelance as an illustrator and stylist, collaborating with brands to define identity and market position. I thrive on combining creative vision with market insight to deliver stylish, commercially viable products, while maintaining a friendly, proactive approach that helps teams feel supported and inspired.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

English

Fluent

Portuguese

Fluent

Work Experience

Diseñadora de Moda & Consultor/a de Marca at Freelance

January 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025

Desarrollo de colecciones completas para marcas independientes: definición del público objetivo, mezcla de productos, fichas técnicas, selección de materiales y aprobación de prototipos. Gestión del ADN de la marca y asesoría en estrategia de producto para colecciones de baño y deporte.

Styling Assistant / Fashion Designer at Farm Rio Brand

November 30, 2019 - November 30, 2019

Styling assistant and fashion design support, involved in collection planning, trend research, and development for beachwear and fitness clothing; assisted with beachwear product development and fit & finish; monitored product process and prepared technical sheets.

Freelance Fashion Designer / Brand Consultant at Freelancer (Self-employed)

January 1, 2021 - October 29, 2025

Freelance fashion designer and brand consultant. Planned collections from target audience, including product mix, technical sheets, and raw material selection, leading to final modeling as a pilot for production; conducted research on new raw materials and advances from suppliers.

Brand Consultant at Freelance

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Developed brand strategy, collection development, researching and innovating; created coherent brand narratives; assisted with identity, positioning, target audience, and product mix.

Fashion Designer at Kora Swim (Brand from Rio de Janeiro)

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2018

Led collection development from concept to production, including design, material selection, fit, and technical sheets; contributed to brand identity and market positioning; collaborated with suppliers and production teams to deliver coherent, on-brand beachwear lines (2011-2018).