I'm Marina Ataide, a senior accessories designer with over 10 years of experience creating distinctive handbag and accessory collections. I translate trends into compelling capsules, researching materials (synthetic, recycled and leather) and collaborating with suppliers, studios and factories worldwide. I enjoy cross-disciplinary work across design, illustration and user experience projects, paying great attention to detail and delivering high-quality results on time. I’m collaborative, curious, and always eager to learn new techniques and tools.

Marina Ataide

I'm Marina Ataide, a senior accessories designer with over 10 years of experience creating distinctive handbag and accessory collections. I translate trends into compelling capsules, researching materials (synthetic, recycled and leather) and collaborating with suppliers, studios and factories worldwide. I enjoy cross-disciplinary work across design, illustration and user experience projects, paying great attention to detail and delivering high-quality results on time. I’m collaborative, curious, and always eager to learn new techniques and tools.

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I’m Marina Ataide, a senior accessories designer with over 10 years of experience creating distinctive handbag and accessory collections. I translate trends into compelling capsules, researching materials (synthetic, recycled and leather) and collaborating with suppliers, studios and factories worldwide.

I enjoy cross-disciplinary work across design, illustration and user experience projects, paying great attention to detail and delivering high-quality results on time. I’m collaborative, curious, and always eager to learn new techniques and tools.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Accessories Designer at Parfois Headquarters, Porto, Portugal
July 1, 2019 - Present
Senior designer of handbags team; planning and development; daily research of trends and colors; development of special capsule collections; apparel and accessories; research of new materials (synthetic, recycled, leather); development trips to India, China and Hong Kong; shopping trips to Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, London, Paris, Milan, New York; daily use of Illustrator, Photoshop, WGSN; visits to fairs; direct relation with suppliers, traders and factories.
Accessories Designer at Parfois Headquarters, Porto, Portugal
August 1, 2014 - July 31, 2019
Designer of party bags; development of wallets set; development of prints and embroideries (different techniques and design softwares); development of new hardware pieces and interior personalization; prototyping rectification; development trips to India, China and Hong Kong; shopping trips: Paris, Milan, Tokyo, London; research of new materials (synthetic and leather); daily use of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Excel; visits to fairs; direct relation with the suppliers, traders and factories.
Junior Accessories / Handbag Designer at Parfois Headquarters, Porto, Portugal
September 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014
Designer of accessories under supervision; contributed to handbag projects; supported design team.
BackStage Assistant at Lisbon Fashion Week, Lisbon, Portugal
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Backstage assistant for fashion week events.

Education

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing at Google Atelier Fashion Design
March 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design at University of Lisbon
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Humanistic Course of Visual Arts - High School at Escola Secundária José Falcão, Coimbra
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010

Qualifications

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
March 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021

Industry Experience

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