I am Catarina Via Monte, founder and creative lead of Taika Brand, blending fashion, communications, and creative production to build strong, distinctive brand identities. With over five years of experience across communications, fashion, and creative industries, I specialize in digital marketing, brand storytelling, and fashion production, and I love shaping narratives that strengthen brand identity while cultivating influencer partnerships and event production.

Catarina Via Monte

I am Catarina Via Monte, founder and creative lead of Taika Brand, blending fashion, communications, and creative production to build strong, distinctive brand identities. With over five years of experience across communications, fashion, and creative industries, I specialize in digital marketing, brand storytelling, and fashion production, and I love shaping narratives that strengthen brand identity while cultivating influencer partnerships and event production.

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I am Catarina Via Monte, founder and creative lead of Taika Brand, blending fashion, communications, and creative production to build strong, distinctive brand identities.

With over five years of experience across communications, fashion, and creative industries, I specialize in digital marketing, brand storytelling, and fashion production, and I love shaping narratives that strengthen brand identity while cultivating influencer partnerships and event production.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder and Creative Lead at Taika Brand
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead the creative direction and communication strategy of an independent fashion brand, developing campaigns and visuals that reinforce brand identity and positioning.
Fashion Producer and Stylist at Fairmont Rio-Avocado Media - Ipanema Forum
January 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Coordinated fashion productions for luxury campaigns, shows, and social media; researched visual references; styled looks and belongings for events and editorials.
Marketing Assistant at Personal Brechó
January 1, 2023 - October 10, 2025
Designed and implemented digital and offline campaigns; developed content strategies for social media and email marketing; supported events and photoshoots.
Social Media Assistant at São Paulo Fashion Week
January 1, 2023 - October 10, 2025
Produced live digital coverage of fashion shows and backstage; edited multimedia content for official channels; aligned with brand voice and fashion culture trends.
Journalism Intern at Blog 'You Must Go'
January 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Wrote articles, reviews and lifestyle content; supported social media and digital platforms; assisted in interviews and media relations.
Marketing and Production Intern at Channel 'No Alvo Comer Falbo'
January 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Assisted in organizing events, logistics and photoshoots; contacted influencers and celebrities; contributed to content guidelines for channels and campaigns.

Education

Luxury Business Course at LV MH Luxury Business Course
January 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Postgraduate in Fashion Design at Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor in Communication at PUC-Rio
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Content Marketing at Rock University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Language Exchange at EF-English Live
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Luxury Business Course
January 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Postgraduate in Fashion Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor in Communication
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Content Marketing
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Language Exchange
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

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