Dynamic professional with a solid foundation in Knitwear Design and Knit Commercial Department. I thrive on collaborating with marketing, production, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, brand-aligned knitwear collections that meet customer needs. I'm seeking challenging opportunities that let me apply my knowledge in design and product development, while solving problems pragmatically and contributing to brand growth.

Ana Duarte

Dynamic professional with a solid foundation in Knitwear Design and Knit Commercial Department. I thrive on collaborating with marketing, production, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, brand-aligned knitwear collections that meet customer needs. I'm seeking challenging opportunities that let me apply my knowledge in design and product development, while solving problems pragmatically and contributing to brand growth.

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Dynamic professional with a solid foundation in Knitwear Design and Knit Commercial Department. I thrive on collaborating with marketing, production, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, brand-aligned knitwear collections that meet customer needs.

I’m seeking challenging opportunities that let me apply my knowledge in design and product development, while solving problems pragmatically and contributing to brand growth.

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Work Experience

Knitwear Designer and Commercial Designer at Madalena Beca Knitwear
January 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Identified and developed new business opportunities in the knitwear market by analyzing trends, building client relationships, and expanding brand presence in key segments. Developed knitwear designs and collaborated closely with product development to ensure designs align with commercial goals and are delivered efficiently from concept to production.
Head Designer and Project Manager at Plural Fashion
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Led seasonal fashion collections from concept to completion; collaborated with marketing, sales, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality, and budget-conscious delivery while supporting brand growth.
Head Designer and Project Manager at Plural Fashion
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Led seasonal fashion collections from concept to completion, aligning fabric choices, trends, and designs with brand identity and customer needs. Collaborated with marketing, sales, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality, and budget-conscious delivery while supporting brand growth.
Junior Knitwear Designer at C&A
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Led the development of quarterly collections, overseeing the creative process from research to final design; collaborated on campaign visuals with the marketing team and participated in photo shoots and fashion events to promote new collections.
Junior Knitwear Designer at C&A
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Led the development of quarterly collections, overseeing the creative process from research to final design. Collaborated on campaign visuals with the marketing team and participated in photo shoots and fashion events to promote new collections.
Knitwear Designer Assistant at Maison Tricot
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Contributed to garment development by selecting yarns, colors, and researching fashion trends; created digital sketches and presentations for internal and external meetings.
Knitwear Designer Assistant at Maison Tricot
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Contributed to garment development by selecting yarns, colors, and researching fashion trends to guide future collections. Created digital sketches and presentations for both internal and external meetings.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion at FAUL
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Erasmus Master in Fashion at University of Florence (UNIFI)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Master in Fashion at FAUL/UNIFI
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Master in Fashion at Università degli Studi di Firenze (UNIFI)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Degree in Fashion at FAUL
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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