I'm a Senior Textile Designer with over 15 years of experience specializing in soft home categories, including bedding, bath, and decorative textiles. I lead seasonal print development, seamless repeat construction, CAD artwork preparation, and colorway development for production. Based in São Paulo, I collaborate with cross-functional teams and overseas factories to manage strike-offs, lab dips, and approvals, delivering trend-driven collections that meet international retail standards and align with U.S. market expectations.

Cibele Santos

I'm a Senior Textile Designer with over 15 years of experience specializing in soft home categories, including bedding, bath, and decorative textiles. I lead seasonal print development, seamless repeat construction, CAD artwork preparation, and colorway development for production. Based in São Paulo, I collaborate with cross-functional teams and overseas factories to manage strike-offs, lab dips, and approvals, delivering trend-driven collections that meet international retail standards and align with U.S. market expectations.

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I’m a Senior Textile Designer with over 15 years of experience specializing in soft home categories, including bedding, bath, and decorative textiles. I lead seasonal print development, seamless repeat construction, CAD artwork preparation, and colorway development for production.

Based in São Paulo, I collaborate with cross-functional teams and overseas factories to manage strike-offs, lab dips, and approvals, delivering trend-driven collections that meet international retail standards and align with U.S. market expectations.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Textile Designer at Coteminas S.A.
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Led seasonal print development for bedding, bath, and table collections aligned with global market trends. Created seamless repeats, engineered placements, and multiple colorways for commercial soft home programs. Developed production-ready CAD artwork ensuring accuracy for digital and rotary printing processes. Managed strike-offs, lab dips, and artwork approvals in collaboration with product development and overseas factories. Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver trend-driven collections meeting international retail standards.
Textile Designer (Freelance) at Artwork Design Studio
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Developed original textile prints for fashion and home markets. Prepared production-ready artwork and coordinated colorways. Collaborated with national and international clients on commercial collections.
Textile Designer / Colorist at Estamparia Salete – Grupo Rosset
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2015
Developed prints and engineered colorways for large-scale industrial textile production. Collaborated with technical and production teams to ensure color accuracy and print quality. Supported sample development, color approvals, and production workflows.
Textile Designer at Jorge Camasmie Industry
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Developed jacquard patterns for industrial textile production.
Textile Designer (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Created custom textile print designs for fashion clients.

Education

Postgraduate Degree in Graphic Design at Universidade São Judas Tadeu
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
MBA in Art History at Centro Universitário São Camilo
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts at UNIP
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Textile Technology at SENAI
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Artistic Drawing at Senac
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Creation & Styling at Studio Berçot
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment