Hi, I’m Maete Porto. I’m a graphic designer with extensive experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Over 25 years, I’ve built a strong track record in visual communication, branding, and print and digital media design. My portfolio spans illustration, surface pattern design, and publishing, and I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, eye-catching solutions. I collaborate closely with clients to understand their brand and translate it into innovative designs that work across products, packaging, and campaigns. Based in Hollywood, Florida, I’ve designed for fashion and home décor brands globally and love pushing creative boundaries while delivering practical results.…

Maete Porto

Hi, I’m Maete Porto. I’m a graphic designer with extensive experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Over 25 years, I’ve built a strong track record in visual communication, branding, and print and digital media design. My portfolio spans illustration, surface pattern design, and publishing, and I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, eye-catching solutions. I collaborate closely with clients to understand their brand and translate it into innovative designs that work across products, packaging, and campaigns. Based in Hollywood, Florida, I’ve designed for fashion and home décor brands globally and love pushing creative boundaries while delivering practical results.…

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Hi, I’m Maete Porto. I’m a graphic designer with extensive experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Over 25 years, I’ve built a strong track record in visual communication, branding, and print and digital media design. My portfolio spans illustration, surface pattern design, and publishing, and I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, eye-catching solutions.

I collaborate closely with clients to understand their brand and translate it into innovative designs that work across products, packaging, and campaigns. Based in Hollywood, Florida, I’ve designed for fashion and home décor brands globally and love pushing creative boundaries while delivering practical results.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Textile Designer at Perry Ellis International
March 1, 2025 - October 17, 2025
Design and development of original textile prints, woven patterns, and graphics for seasonal collections across multiple brands including Perry Ellis and Original Penguin.
Owner / Lead Designer at Maete Porto Art
February 1, 2016 - Present
Founded and operated an independent design studio; created and sold a wide range of hand-drawn and digital patterns for textiles, wallpaper, stationery, and home decor; managed client relations and studio operations.
Textile Designer at Art Gallery Fabrics
August 1, 2023 - October 17, 2025
Researched and forecasted market trends and consumer preferences to conceptualize and design exclusive prints for high-end fabric collections; managed color corrections and prepared production-ready files.
Textile Designer at Sweet Jojo Designs
May 1, 2020 - October 17, 2025
Analyzed market trends and consumer insights to conceptualize exclusive prints and bedding collections; developed a portfolio of original patterns and prepared production-ready files.
Graphic Designer at Nalho
May 1, 2019 - October 17, 2025
Designed and developed comprehensive shoe collections; produced all graphic assets using Adobe Creative Suite and coordinated end-to-end production with manufacturing partners in China.
Textile Designer at Perry Ellis International
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Designed and developed original textile prints, weaves, and graphics for seasonal collections across multiple brands, including Perry Ellis and Original Penguin.
Owner / Lead Designer at Maete Porto Art
February 1, 2016 - November 12, 2025
Founded and operated a successful independent design studio, creating and selling hand-drawn and digital patterns for textiles, wallpaper, stationery, and home décor; managed client relations and projects end-to-end.
Textile Designer at Art Gallery Fabrics
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Researched and forecasted market trends and consumer preferences to conceptualize and design exclusive prints for high-end fabric collections.
Textile Designer at Sweet Jojo Designs
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Analyzed market trends and consumer insights to conceptualize and design exclusive prints and beddings collections for the target demographic; created portfolio of original designs.
Graphic Designer at Nalho
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Designed and developed comprehensive shoe collections; produced original patterns and artwork for a line of yoga mats; produced graphic assets using the Adobe Creative Suite for end-to-end production.

Education

Master’s degree in Design with Emphasis in Ergonomics at UDESC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Specialization in Marketing and Fashion Design at ESPM
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor’s degree in Social Communications, Major in Advertising at UNISUL
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Master's degree in Design with Emphasis in Ergonomics at UDESC – Brazil
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Specialization in Marketing and Fashion Design at ESPM – Brazil
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor's degree in Social Communication, Major in Advertising at UNISUL – Brazil
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail
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