I'm Fábio Alves, a graphic designer with over 10 years of experience spanning branding, visual identity, print production, digital design, and web design. Based in Lisbon and open to relocation to the UK, I thrive collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate brand strategy into clear, impactful visual systems across physical and digital touchpoints. I enjoy end-to-end project ownership, from concept through delivery, and I focus on practical, production-aware execution that balances brand expression with business objectives. I’m seeking graphic/visual design roles with a strong emphasis on branding, visual communication, and creative execution.

Fábio Alves

I'm Fábio Alves, a graphic designer with over 10 years of experience spanning branding, visual identity, print production, digital design, and web design. Based in Lisbon and open to relocation to the UK, I thrive collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate brand strategy into clear, impactful visual systems across physical and digital touchpoints. I enjoy end-to-end project ownership, from concept through delivery, and I focus on practical, production-aware execution that balances brand expression with business objectives. I’m seeking graphic/visual design roles with a strong emphasis on branding, visual communication, and creative execution.

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I’m Fábio Alves, a graphic designer with over 10 years of experience spanning branding, visual identity, print production, digital design, and web design. Based in Lisbon and open to relocation to the UK, I thrive collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate brand strategy into clear, impactful visual systems across physical and digital touchpoints.
I enjoy end-to-end project ownership, from concept through delivery, and I focus on practical, production-aware execution that balances brand expression with business objectives. I’m seeking graphic/visual design roles with a strong emphasis on branding, visual communication, and creative execution.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer + Visual Designer at Lebull.pt
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead visual design across the platform, ensuring consistency with brand identity, tone, and visual standards. Design and maintain UI components, layouts, and visual systems aligned with usability and accessibility best practices. Collaborate with product managers and developers to translate business and user requirements into functional design solutions. Create wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity UI designs for new features and improvements. Contribute to UX decisions by analyzing user behavior, identifying friction points, and proposing design improvements. Support and evolve the design system, ensuring scalable and consistent UI patterns across the product. Produce marketing assets, banners, promotional materials, and branded visuals for digital channels. Support motion design and visual storytelling initiatives when required. Balance user experience considerations with brand expression and commercial objectives.
Freelance Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Designed logos, brand identities, and visual systems for national and international clients. Delivered websites from concept to launch, including visual design, layout, and content structure. Produced digital and print assets aligned with brand strategy and client objectives. Managed client communication, proposals, budgeting, and timelines. Gained full-cycle project ownership, from briefing to final delivery.
Graphic Designer at Dksg (formerly Darkstudio)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
Developed branding projects including logos, visual identities, and brand applications; produced final artwork for print, stands, events, and large-scale brand activations; collaborated with agencies; designed and maintained websites with responsive layouts; supported on-site brand activations and produced production-ready assets.
Graphic Designer at Dksg (Darkstudio)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
Developed branding projects including logos, visual identities, and brand applications. Produced final artwork for print, stands, events, and large-scale brand activations. Collaborated with agencies such as Solid Dogma, Pepper, and Fossa. Designed and maintained websites, covering visual design, responsiveness, SEO, and performance optimization. Supported on-site brand activations for events and festivals. Ensured production-ready files, working closely with suppliers and printers.
Print & Production Assistant at Torcemode
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Supported print production for major brands including Apple, Samsung, Reebok, and K-Swiss. Prepared artwork for small and large format printing. Assisted in stand production and custom solutions for major venues. Gained hands-on experience with materials, finishing, and production constraints. Developed strong attention to detail and technical accuracy.

Education

UX Design Masterclass at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2025 - February 2, 2026
Graphic Design Specialization at Restart
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor’s Degree in Design at Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa
January 1, 2011 - February 2, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Design at Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa
January 1, 2011 - February 2, 2026
Graphic Design Restart Specialisation at Restart
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
User Experience Design at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2025 - February 2, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Retail