Portuguese illustrator based in Frankfurt. I’ve been drawing since childhood and never really stopped—my work spans books, comics, posters, packaging, murals and animation. I love storytelling in pictures: from character design and concept art to hand-pulled linoleum prints, every project gets a bit of soul.…

Daniela Rita

Portuguese illustrator based in Frankfurt. I’ve been drawing since childhood and never really stopped—my work spans books, comics, posters, packaging, murals and animation. I love storytelling in pictures: from character design and concept art to hand-pulled linoleum prints, every project gets a bit of soul.…

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Portuguese illustrator based in Frankfurt. I’ve been drawing since childhood and never really stopped—my work spans books, comics, posters, packaging, murals and animation.
I love storytelling in pictures: from character design and concept art to hand-pulled linoleum prints, every project gets a bit of soul.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Animation & Motion Graphics Artist at Futura
January 1, 0001 - Present
Animation and motion graphics work including projects mentioned: Cyber Chronicles and Futura video animations. Tasks include animated character/visual asset production and motion design for video.
Storyboard Artist at Porto Editora / Futura
January 1, 0001 - Present
Storyboarding for editorial/creative projects. Selected mentioned: Porto Editora work and Futura storyboarding, translating narrative beats into visual sequences for production.
Social Content Illustrator at Multiple brands
January 1, 0001 - Present
Illustration for social media content. Selected mentioned clients: Cork Protocol and Futura, producing illustrated visuals adapted for social formats.
Brand Illustration & Merch Artist at Multiple campaigns
January 1, 0001 - Present
Brand illustration and merchandising visuals for projects including Cork Protocol and a Vans campaign. Creates illustrated assets intended for brand communication and merch applications.
Packaging & Product Illustrator at Multiple brands
January 1, 0001 - Present
Packaging and product illustration across multiple named clients/products: Amores de Azeitão, D. Bacalhôa, C hoco…late, and Cartas Enlatadas. Includes illustrated packaging elements, product visuals, and brand-consistent artworks for print-ready packaging use.
Background & Scene Artist at Porto Editora / Children’s book project
January 1, 0001 - Present
Background art and scene illustration for published works. Selected mentioned projects: Porto Editora and “O Ciclista”, focusing on environment/scene visuals that support character action and narrative atmosphere.
Poster Illustrator / Campaign Illustrator at Multiple brands & contests
January 1, 0001 - Present
Poster illustration for campaigns and contests. Selected mentioned projects: Magic 8 Ball, Different Intentions, and Sumol Summer Fest (contest winner). Work includes designing illustrated key visuals and poster-ready artwork tailored to the campaign theme and style.
Editorial / Portrait Illustrator at Multiple editorial campaigns
January 1, 0001 - Present
Editorial and portrait illustration for named projects. Selected mentioned works: Black History Month (editorial/portrait illustration) and “A Sit at the Table” (poster illustration). Produces portrait-based imagery and campaign visuals intended for publication and public display.
Graphic Novel Illustrator & Layout at Multiple editorial projects
January 1, 0001 - Present
Graphic novel illustration and layout work. Selected mentioned title: “Noites em Claro” (graphic novel illustration & layout), including page composition, illustration integration, and editorial-ready layout support.
Comics & Cartoons Illustrator at Multiple titles/publications
January 1, 0001 - Present
Illustration for comics and cartoon formats across several Portuguese publications/projects. Selected mentioned works: Rotten Apple, Vida Ilustrada, Promotion Day, and Poem_1. Work typically includes recurring character illustration, panel/comic visuals, and stylized graphic content for editorial and promotional use.
Character Design & Development (Illustration/Visual Development) at Porto Editora
January 1, 0001 - Present
Character design and development work for publisher/editorial projects. Mentioned involvement with “Porto Editora work” and character-related development tasks supporting book and editorial content.
Freelance Book Illustrator / Book Cover Illustrator at Multiple publishers & clients
January 1, 0001 - Present
Illustration and cover work for Portuguese titles including children’s and general audiences. Selected works mentioned: “A Princesa de Babilônia” (book illustration & covers), “O Ciclista” (book illustration & covers), “Avô Minguante” (children’s book illustration), and “A Magia dos Dados” (children’s book illustration). Roles include character/scene illustration, cover art, and visual storytelling aligned with editorial and publishing needs.

Education

Masters in Illustration at Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto (FBAUP)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor in Graphic Design & Communication at Instituto Superior de Educação e Ciências (ISEC)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Other

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