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Ricardo Pina

Freelance Fashion Footwear Designer
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Hi reader, I am Ricardo Pina, a Fashion Footwear Designer with over 16 years of experience across the fast Fashion, Sportswear, and Luxury sectors. I have had the privilege of designing for some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Givenchy, Kenzo, Adidas, Puma, and Zara as well as contributing to groundbreaking collaborations with Fenty by Rihanna, McQ Alexander McQueen, Y-3, Raf Simons, Rick Owens, Alexander Wang, Yohji Yamamoto and so on. Throughout my career, I have combined creative vision with technical expertise to develop trend-setting, commercially successful designs. My work is characterized by a strong understanding of brand DNA, meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for innovation. Whether leading design teams, crafting samples, or creating collections that merge streetwear with high fashion, I thrive on transforming ideas into products that resonate with diverse audiences. In addition to my design skills, I bring an adeptness in cross-functional collaboration, having worked closely with stakeholders, creative directors, and global teams. My multilingual abilities further enable seamless communication and collaboration in diverse environments. I am currently exploring new projects and collaborations where I can contribute my expertise and creativity. Whether it’s freelancing on footwear projects for fashion brands, leading a footwear collection at a fashion house, or simply collaborating on innovative projects, I am eager to bring value through design excellence. Thank you for considering my profile. Please feel free to contact me at +33786277231 or ricardopina1@hotmail.com to discuss potential opportunities or collaborations. I look forward to connecting and exchanging ideas. Sincerely, Thanks! Ricardo Pina

Previous Brands
Adidas
CEDAC - Colegio Europeo de Diseñadores de Accesorios y Calzado.
Givenchy
Hazel
KENZO
NUNO BALTAZAR STUDIO
PUMA
ZARA
Work Experience
Freelance Fashion Footwear Designer
Jan ‘24 - Now
Self employed

Head Footwear Designer
Nov ‘21 - Sep ‘23
KENZO

creative directors: NIGO collections: women’s | men’s | casual | sport

Senior Footwear Designer
Jul ‘18 - Oct ‘21
Givenchy

creative directors: CLARE WAIGHT KELLER | MATTHEW WILLIAMS collections: women’s | men’s | casual | sport

Footwear Design Mentor
Oct ‘17 - Oct ‘17
CEDAC - Colegio Europeo de Diseñadores de Accesorios y Calzado.

Footwear and accessories design course. Mentor for the final grade project. Sport footwear design teacher.

Senior Footwear Designer
Jul ‘16 - Jun ‘18
Adidas

brands: Y-3 | RAF SIMONS | RICK OWENS | ALEXANDER WANG | YOHJI YAMAMOTO collections: women’s | men’s | sport

Senior Footwear Designer
Mar ‘14 - Jun ‘16
PUMA

brands: FENTY by RIHANNA | MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SOPHIA WEBSTER | STAMPD | TRAPSTAR | UEG | DAILY PAPER | THE COUPLES | NATUREL | CAREAUX | DEE & RICKY | VASHTIE | etc collections: women’s | men’s | sport

Footwear and Accessories Designer
Aug ‘10 - Feb ‘14
ZARA

collections: women’s | casual

Junior Footwear Designer
Jun ‘08 - Jul ‘10
Hazel

collections: women’s | casual

Junior RTW Designer
Jan ‘07 - Feb ‘08
NUNO BALTAZAR STUDIO

collections: women’s | casual

Languages
English - Fluent
French - Fluent
Italian - Work Proficiency
Portuguese - Native
Spanish - Fluent
Education & Training
IED Madrid
‘08 - ‘08
Master
Nuno Baltazar
‘07 - ‘07
Internship
CITEX Porto
‘04 - ‘07
Bachelor
Paris, France