Muriel Seguro
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Creative, technical-minded fashion professional with over six years’ experience in fashion design, product development and client-facing roles. Founder of a children’s fashion brand with end-to-end responsibility for concept, sampling, production oversight and retail presentation. Strong track record of evaluating garment construction, fit and finish, communicating technical feedback to suppliers, and bringing design vision to wearable, high-quality garments. Multilingual (Portuguese, English, French) with formal training in Fashion Design.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Muchú Kids — Founder / Fashion Designer
Self-employed
2017 - 2023
- Founded and operated a children’s apparel brand, overseeing the full product lifecycle: concept, design, sampling, production oversight and retail merchandising.
- Led fit sessions and sample reviews to ensure garments achieved intended silhouettes, functionality and construction standards; translated design vision into clear, actionable technical feedback for makers.
- Built and maintained relationships with local ateliers; coordinated sampling timelines and quality-control checkpoints to ensure consistent fit and finish.
- Conducted market and trend research to develop collections aligned with customer needs and expectations.
- Executed in-store visual design details that enhanced brand storytelling and improved the customer experience.
- Delivered high-touch customer service, strengthening repeat business and fostering brand loyalty.
IELTS Trainer Assistant & Pedagogical Team Member
Blimey English
10.2022 - Current
- Supported training programs for students, providing structured feedback and personalized coaching.
- Built strong relationships through proactive problem-solving and clear communication.
- Implemented effective communication and documentation practices.
English Teacher
Self-employed
2023 - 2024
- Designed and delivered customised lessons to Brazilian students, fostering engagement and student satisfaction.
- Applied creative approaches to content delivery.
- Strengthened ability to convey technical information with clarity.
- Maintained professional client relationships through attentive service and consistent follow-up.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Fashion Business
Unicesumar
Curitiba, Brazil12-2022
Bachelor's Degree - Fashion Design
Universidade Positivo
Curitiba, Brazil12-2015
Skills
- Garment construction & fit assessment (fit sessions, fit adjustments, finish quality)
- Sample management & supplier communication (sampling cycles, revisions, QC)
- Technical documentation basics (specs, production notes, size/fit feedback)
- Product development lifecycle: concept → sampling → production oversight
- Visual merchandising & product presentation (in-store storytelling)
- Client-facing communication
- Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe Illustrator (Basic)
- Languages: English (Advanced), Portuguese (Native), French (Refreshing skills)
Certification
Language Certifications
- Test d'évaluation français (TEF Canada) — B2+ / Issued May 2023.
- C1 Advanced Cambridge English — C2 / Issued March 2022.
- IELTS General Training — C2 / Issued January 2022.
Other Certifications
- Fashion Systems — Parsons School of Design (Coursera). / Issued April 2022.
Awards
Full Design Award – Best Fashion Design Capstone Project
Universidade Positivo, Curitiba, Brazil, 2015
Awarded for the top capstone project in the Fashion Design program. Developed a business plan for a gender-neutral children's brand, demonstrating innovation, market research, and strategic design skills.
Timeline
IELTS Trainer Assistant & Pedagogical Team Member
Blimey English
10.2022 - Current
Muchú Kids — Founder / Fashion Designer
Self-employed
2017 - 2023
English Teacher
Self-employed
2023 - 2024
Postgraduate Diploma - Fashion Business
Unicesumar
Bachelor's Degree - Fashion Design
Universidade Positivo
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