Rita Sampaio is an experienced fashion designer specializing in womenswear, currently serving as a Senior Womenswear Designer at Jigsaw since January 2023. Prior to this role, Rita held similar senior positions at Needle & Thread from February 2022 to January 2023 and at Temperley London from December 2015 to April 2021. Additional experience includes working as a Womenswear RTW Designer at Temperley London and a Fabric and Trim Assistant at Burberry. Rita's career began with positions such as Textile and Print Design Assistant at Mirjam Rouden and Design Intern at Yang Li. Rita has also worked as a Junior Womenswear Designer at Pepe Jeans London from January 2012 to October 2013. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Fashion from Kingston University and a summer course at Central Saint Martins, in addition to a Degree in Fashion Design and Textiles from Universidade da Beira Interior.