I’m Diogo Oliveira, a graphic designer passionate about letters and visual experimentation. With extensive experience in Custom Lettering, Typography, Branding, Advertising, Digital Marketing, and Print, I’m driven to create unique, impactful visual solutions tailored to meet each client’s needs. I enjoy working with both handcrafted and digital experimentation. I have worked with a variety of clients, honing my skills in graphic design with expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud tools including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and After Effects. I’m always eager to learn and grow, currently expanding my skills in Figma through hands-on projects and tutorials.

Diogo Oliveira

I’m Diogo Oliveira, a graphic designer passionate about letters and visual experimentation. With extensive experience in Custom Lettering, Typography, Branding, Advertising, Digital Marketing, and Print, I’m driven to create unique, impactful visual solutions tailored to meet each client’s needs. I enjoy working with both handcrafted and digital experimentation. I have worked with a variety of clients, honing my skills in graphic design with expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud tools including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and After Effects. I’m always eager to learn and grow, currently expanding my skills in Figma through hands-on projects and tutorials.

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I’m Diogo Oliveira, a graphic designer passionate about letters and visual experimentation. With extensive experience in Custom Lettering, Typography, Branding, Advertising, Digital Marketing, and Print, I’m driven to create unique, impactful visual solutions tailored to meet each client’s needs. I enjoy working with both handcrafted and digital experimentation.

I have worked with a variety of clients, honing my skills in graphic design with expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud tools including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and After Effects. I’m always eager to learn and grow, currently expanding my skills in Figma through hands-on projects and tutorials.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed, Almada
November 1, 2024 - June 15, 2025
Providing freelance graphic design services to clients such as Remax, Yoga&Stories, Unitel, The Chalk, and Algarneto. Applying expert skills in custom lettering, typography, and branding to deliver distinct visual solutions tailored to client needs.
Senior Freelance Graphic Designer at Rivers & Grey, UK, Remote
July 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Working remotely for a UK-based company, delivering graphic design projects including branding and visual design for clients such as Aspermont Group. Leveraging expertise to produce high-quality creative work with effective use of digital tools.
Graphic Designer at Upstairs, Lisbon
April 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Designed graphic materials for various clients across sectors including beverages, sports, education, healthcare and IT. Delivered projects for Primedrinks - The Famous Grouse, Aveleda, Monte Velho, Schweppes, Benfica Football Schools, Galp, Opensoft IT, Ibis Hotels, Universidade Europeia, E-Business Institute, Venture Finishing, Cetaphil, Zeiss, and Logitech.
Graphic Designer at Allby, Lisbon
July 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019
Produced graphic design works for clients such as Instituto Superior Técnico, FUNDEC, Futuro, Improve Clinic, Quay, Estoril Conferences, Volkswagen, Target Paper, BNU Timor, Portuguese Embassy in Timor Leste, Magnet Consolidator, BFA Advogados, LX Boutique Hotel and À Margem. Focused on branding, visual experimentation and client-specific design solutions.
Graphic Designer Freelancer at Freedom Comunicação, Lisbon, Remote
August 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Delivered freelance graphic design projects for clients including Executgest and Fábrica dos Óculos. Responsibilities included design for print and digital materials, branding and marketing communication.
Graphic Designer Intern at AE-IADE, Lisbon
October 1, 2013 - March 1, 2014
Assisted with graphic design projects for educational institutions IADE, Universidade Europeia, and IPAM. Gained foundational experience in typography, branding, and design execution in a professional setting.
Senior Freelance Graphic Designer at Almada
November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Senior Freelance Designer working with clients such as Remax, Yoga&Stories, Unitel, The Chalk, Algarneto providing expert graphic design services.
Senior Freelance Graphic Designer at Rivers & Grey, UK, Remote
July 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Freelance graphic design role serving clients like Aspermont Group, focusing on creativity and branding for UK market remotely.
Graphic Designer Upstairs at Lisbon
April 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Provided graphic design services for clients including Primedrinks - The Famous Grouse, Aveleda, Monte Velho, Scheweppes, Benfica Football Schools, Galp, Opensoft IT, Ibis Hotels, Universidade Europeia, E-Business Institute, Venture Finishing, Cetaphil, Zeiss, and Logitech.
Graphic Designer at Allby, Lisbon
July 1, 2016 - March 31, 2019
Worked on graphic design projects for clients such as Instituto Superior Técnico, FUNDEC, Futuro, Improve Clinic, Quay, Estoril Conferences, Volkswagen, Target Paper, BNU Timor, Portuguese Embassy in Timor Leste, Magnet Consolidator, BFA Advogados, LX Boutique Hotel, and À Margem.
Graphic Designer Freelancer at Freedom Comunicação, Lisbon, Remote
August 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Freelance graphic designer servicing clients including Executgest and Fábrica dos Óculos.
Graphic Designer Intern at AE-IADE, Lisbon
October 1, 2013 - March 31, 2014
Internship role with clients including IADE, Universidade Europeia, and IPAM assisting with various graphic design tasks.
Senior Freelance Graphic Designer at Almada
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Provided senior-level freelance graphic design services with a range of clients including Remax, Yoga&Stories, Unitel, The Chalk, and Algarneto, delivering customized visual communications and design solutions.
Senior Freelance Graphic Designer at Rivers & Grey, UK, Remote
July 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Delivered freelance graphic design projects for clients such as Aspermont Group, managing remote work effectively while maintaining high standards in branding and visual communications.
Graphic Designer Upstairs at Lisbon
April 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Worked with diverse clients including Primedrinks, The Famous Grouse, Aveleda, Monte Velho, Schweppes, Benfica Football Schools, Galp, Opensoft IT, Ibis Hotels, and several educational institutes. Contributed to branding, advertising, packaging, and digital marketing campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Allby, Lisbon
July 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019
Provided graphic design services, with clients such as Instituto Superior Técnico, FUNDEC, Futuro, Improve Clinic, Quay, Estoril Conferences, Volkswagen, and others. Specialized in custom lettering, branding, print, and event design.
Graphic Designer Freelancer at Freedom Comunicação, Lisbon, Remote
August 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Served various clients including Executgest and Fábrica dos Óculos, delivering freelance graphic design projects focusing on branding and marketing materials.
Graphic Designer Intern at AE-IADE, Lisbon
October 1, 2013 - March 31, 2014
Supported the design team working on projects for IADE, Universidade Europeia, and IPAM during internship period, gaining foundational experience in graphic design.

Education

Master's Degree at IADE-U Instituto de Arte, Design e Empresa
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Graduation in Design at IADE-U Instituto de Arte, Design e Empresa
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Master's Degree at IADE-U Instituto de Arte, Design e Empresa
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Graduation in Design at IADE-U Instituto de Arte, Design e Empresa
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Master’s Degree at IADE-U Instituto de Arte, Design e Empresa
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Graduation in Design at IADE-U Instituto de Arte, Design e Empresa
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

Typographic Branding by Carlos Mignot
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Animation for Typographic Compositions by Holke 79
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Entrepreneurship Course - Project Menos
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Online Course - HTML and CSS
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Typographic Branding by Carlos Mignot
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Animation for Typographic Compositions by Holke 79
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Entrepreneurship Course, Project Menos
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Online Course - HTML and CSS
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Typographic Branding by Carlos Mignot
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Animation for Typographic Compositions by Holke 79
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Entrepreneurship Course
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Online Course - HTML and CSS
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality