I’ve spent 15 years solving visual problems that matter. With brand identities, editorial systems, and global rebrands, the throughline is always the same: design that works at scale without losing its edge. I’m at my best when the brief is complex, the constraints are real, and the details are non-negotiable. I don’t outsource my eye.

Filipa Andersen

I’ve spent 15 years solving visual problems that matter. With brand identities, editorial systems, and global rebrands, the throughline is always the same: design that works at scale without losing its edge. I’m at my best when the brief is complex, the constraints are real, and the details are non-negotiable. I don’t outsource my eye.

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I’ve spent 15 years solving visual problems that matter. With brand identities, editorial systems, and global rebrands, the throughline is always the same: design that works at scale without losing its edge.
I’m at my best when the brief is complex, the constraints are real, and the details are non-negotiable. I don’t outsource my eye.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Designer/Creative Manager at Unit4
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Built and scaled the creative function, hiring and mentoring a high-performing interdisciplinary team, and reducing outsourced expenses by over 30%. Directed global rebranding initiatives, establishing corporate-standard design systems and brand guidelines. Introduced new workflows and streamlined processes, reducing creative turnaround times. Partnered with marketing, communications, and product teams to align creative output with strategic business goals. Elevated brand presence across digital, print, and events, increasing brand consistency and recognition.
Senior Designer/Art Director at HBR Group
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Designed and produced marketing campaigns, corporate branding, and editorial layouts. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure creative alignment with business objectives. Improved collateral and engagement through visually compelling design.
Designer/Art Director at beCOMM Agency
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Led creative direction for brand identities, corporate assets, and editorial projects across multiple industries. Oversaw production from concept through execution, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery.
Designer at agoracomunicação
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Led creative direction for brand identities, corporate assets, and editorial projects across multiple industries. Oversaw production from concept through execution, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery.
Senior Designer/Creative Manager at Unit4
March 1, 2019 - July 1, 2025
Designed and art directed a global rebranding initiative across 23 countries, developing comprehensive brand guidelines, corporate design systems, and modular templates for consistent execution at scale. Built and maintained scalable design assets across digital, print, editorial, and event touchpoints, reducing average turnaround time by 25% and maintaining a 98% on-time delivery rate. Art directed video production and illustration projects, ensuring all assets aligned with brand standards and campaign objectives. Collaborated with marketing, communications, and product teams to translate strategic requirements into visual solutions across product launches, campaigns, and corporate events.
Senior Designer/Art Director at HBR Group
January 1, 2017 - March 1, 2019
Managed brand identity projects end-to-end, from concept through production, across corporate branding, marketing campaigns, and editorial design. Handled all creative output independently, covering client liaison, creative direction, design execution, and print production.
Designer/Art Director at beCOMM Agency
June 1, 2008 - June 1, 2016
Delivered comprehensive branding packages, editorial layouts for publications, and marketing collateral across multiple industries and clients. Managed the full production cycle autonomously, from brief and concept to final delivery and vendor coordination.

Education

BA in Communication Design at College of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Short course in Interior Design at ESAD Lisbon
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Design at College of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026
Professional Certificate, Digital Marketing and Artificial Intelligence for Brand Managers at Lisbon Digital School
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Design
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026
Professional Certificate, Digital Marketing and Artificial Intelligence for Brand Managers
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Financial Services, Government, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Software & Internet, Retail