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I’m Maria Rosa Mautone (known as Rossella), a fashion designer and academic lecturer focused on fashion graphics and fashion illustration. I teach Fashion Design and Fashion Graphics at IUAD in Naples, including delivery of the program in China, and I bring a strong creative practice that spans concept development, trend research, and garment-focused visual communication. Professionally, I’ve supported RTW collection development with a creative design team, working on trend analysis, sketching and technical flats, moodboards, and fitting-based refinements. I also manage communication, customer support, and graphic/social content responsibilities from earlier roles, which strengthened my ability to prioritize deadlines, collaborate closely, and translate ideas into clear visual outcomes.…I’m Maria Rosa Mautone (known as Rossella), a fashion designer and academic lecturer focused on fashion graphics and fashion illustration. I teach Fashion Design and Fashion Graphics at IUAD in Naples, including delivery of the program in China, and I bring a strong creative practice that spans concept development, trend research, and garment-focused visual communication. Professionally, I’ve supported RTW collection development with a creative design team, working on trend analysis, sketching and technical flats, moodboards, and fitting-based refinements. I also manage communication, customer support, and graphic/social content responsibilities from earlier roles, which strengthened my ability to prioritize deadlines, collaborate closely, and translate ideas into clear visual outcomes.

Maria Rosa Mautone

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Copywriter

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I’m Maria Rosa Mautone (known as Rossella), a fashion designer and academic lecturer focused on fashion graphics and fashion illustration. I teach Fashion Design and Fashion Graphics at IUAD in Naples, including delivery of the program in China, and I bring a strong creative practice that spans concept development, trend research, and garment-focused visual communication. Professionally, I’ve supported RTW collection development with a creative design team, working on trend analysis, sketching and technical flats, moodboards, and fitting-based refinements. I also manage communication, customer support, and graphic/social content responsibilities from earlier roles, which strengthened my ability to prioritize deadlines, collaborate closely, and translate ideas into clear visual outcomes.…I’m Maria Rosa Mautone (known as Rossella), a fashion designer and academic lecturer focused on fashion graphics and fashion illustration. I teach Fashion Design and Fashion Graphics at IUAD in Naples, including delivery of the program in China, and I bring a strong creative practice that spans concept development, trend research, and garment-focused visual communication. Professionally, I’ve supported RTW collection development with a creative design team, working on trend analysis, sketching and technical flats, moodboards, and fitting-based refinements. I also manage communication, customer support, and graphic/social content responsibilities from earlier roles, which strengthened my ability to prioritize deadlines, collaborate closely, and translate ideas into clear visual outcomes.

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I’m Maria Rosa Mautone (known as Rossella), a fashion designer and academic lecturer focused on fashion graphics and fashion illustration. I teach Fashion Design and Fashion Graphics at IUAD in Naples, including delivery of the program in China, and I bring a strong creative practice that spans concept development, trend research, and garment-focused visual communication.

Professionally, I’ve supported RTW collection development with a creative design team, working on trend analysis, sketching and technical flats, moodboards, and fitting-based refinements. I also manage communication, customer support, and graphic/social content responsibilities from earlier roles, which strengthened my ability to prioritize deadlines, collaborate closely, and translate ideas into clear visual outcomes.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Technical Illustration

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Italian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Fashion Graphics Lecturer (program delivered in China) at IUAD

April 1, 2024 - Present

Lecturing on Fashion Graphics for a program delivered in China, helping students build strong visual communication skills for fashion illustration/graphics and fashion-related design concepts.

Fashion Design Lecturer (program delivered in China) at IUAD

April 1, 2024 - Present

Lecturing on Fashion Design for a program delivered in China, contributing to curriculum delivery through fashion-focused teaching, critique, and guidance for student development.

Academic Lecturer in Fashion Graphics and Fashion Illustration at IUAD – Naples

April 1, 2024 - Present

Teaching Fashion Graphics and Fashion Illustration, including training aligned with course outcomes and delivery in China. I support student learning with clear design guidance and feedback, strengthening both conceptual and practical illustration/graphic approaches for fashion-related contexts.

Fashion Design Lecturer (IUA D) at IUA D – Naples

April 1, 2024 - Present

Teach a fashion design program delivered in China, supporting students with structured creative development for fashion-related design tasks and visual communication outcomes.

Academic Lecturer (Fashion Graphics and Fashion Illustration) at IUA D – Naples

April 1, 2024 - Present

Teach fashion graphics and fashion illustration. Deliver academic teaching programs focused on visual design skills, creative development, and industry-relevant illustration and presentation techniques. Provide guidance on practical outputs and course learning outcomes within the fashion education context.

Assistant RTW Designer at Gruppo Marica – Terzigno (NA), Italy

May 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024

Worked with the Senior Fashion Designer and Creative Director to support RTW collection development. Conducted trend research and analysis focused on fabrics, silhouettes, and seasonal elements; developed sketches and technical flats for production while liaising with pattern makers and prototypists. Created concepts, moodboards, and color palettes adopted within the collection and participated in fittings and garment refinement. Adapted existing designs using natural fiber fabrics.

Assistant RTW Designer / Assistant RTW Designer at Gruppo Marica Terzigno (NA)

May 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024

Worked closely with the Senior Fashion Designer and Creative Director to support RTW collection development. Conducted trend research and analysis focusing on fabrics, silhouettes, and seasonal key elements; developed sketches and technical flats for garment production; coordinated with pattern makers and prototypists. Created concepts, mood boards, and colour palettes adopted in the collection, participated in fittings, and supported fine garment refinement. Adapted existing designs using natural fiber fabrics.

Assistant Operations Manager & Graphic Designer at Goal Winners – Battersea, London, UK

March 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022

Managed communication and customer support via email and phone with the Company Director. Produced copywriting for social media platforms and designed promotional graphics including logo creation and visual communication materials. Oversaw online sales operations, maintained product listings and visual content for eBay and Etsy (including photo editing), and supported research and concept development. Coordinated logistics such as packaging and shipping label preparation.

Assistant Operations Manager & Graphic Designer at Goa Winner(s) – Battersea, London, UK

March 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022

Supported company direction by managing communication and customer support via email and phone. Produced copy for social media platforms. Designed promotional graphics including logo creation and visual communication materials, managed product listings and visuals for platforms such as eBay and Etsy (with photo editing included). Researched concepts, developed and executed designs. Oversaw online sales operations, and managed logistics including packaging and preparation of shipping labels.