Hi, I'm Rita Pinto, a fashion and textile designer with 5 years of experience, driven by trend exploration and the creation of collections with identity and purpose. I enjoy taking concepts from moodboards to production, developing textiles, patterns, and technical sheets, and collaborating with teams to deliver coherent, innovative proposals that balance creativity with feasibility.…

Rita Pinto

Hi, I'm Rita Pinto, a fashion and textile designer with 5 years of experience, driven by trend exploration and the creation of collections with identity and purpose. I enjoy taking concepts from moodboards to production, developing textiles, patterns, and technical sheets, and collaborating with teams to deliver coherent, innovative proposals that balance creativity with feasibility.…

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Hi, I’m Rita Pinto, a fashion and textile designer with 5 years of experience, driven by trend exploration and the creation of collections with identity and purpose.

I enjoy taking concepts from moodboards to production, developing textiles, patterns, and technical sheets, and collaborating with teams to deliver coherent, innovative proposals that balance creativity with feasibility.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Fashion Designer at Quri
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Development of concepts and collections; Pattern making and sewing; Stock and order management
Intern at Les Animaux
June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Trend research and moodboards; Support in womenswear pattern making; Collection development assistance
Design Support at ICE International
August 1, 2021 - Present
Design development based on client concepts; File revision and cleanup; Preparation of files for production; Expansion of existing designs; Creation of client approval files; Development of furniture layout plans to illustrate rug placement; Rug rendering in Galaincha; Mockup development in Photoshop
Freelance Fashion and Textile Designer at Freelancer
July 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025
Development of textile collections for fashion, home, and hospitality; Creation of technical sheets; Trend research and concept development; Digital fashion illustration; Pattern making and garment construction
Fashion & Textile Designer Freelancer at Self-employed / Freelancer
July 1, 2021 - April 30, 2025
Development of textile collections for fashion, home, and hospitality; Creation of technical sheets; Trend research and concept development; Digital fashion illustration; Pattern making and garment construction.
Founder / Designer at Quri (Personal Brand)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Development of concepts and collections; Pattern making and sewing; Stock and order management.
Summer Intern at Les Animaux
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Trend research and moodboards; Support in womenswear pattern making; Collection development assistance.

Education

Annual Course at Lisbon School of Design
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Summer Course at London College of Fashion
June 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Bachelor's Degree at ESART
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Annual Course: Fashion Design at Lisbon School of Design
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Summer Course: Introduction to Fashion Design at London College of Fashion
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion and Textile Design at ESART
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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