Creative Strategist working across brand, operations and growth. I focus on structuring visual identities, defining positioning and building systems that scale across content, product and communication. Experience running my own studio, managing teams and supporting brand growth across different markets.

Isabel M. Penedo

Creative Strategist working across brand, operations and growth. I focus on structuring visual identities, defining positioning and building systems that scale across content, product and communication. Experience running my own studio, managing teams and supporting brand growth across different markets.

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Creative Strategist working across brand, operations and growth. I focus on structuring visual identities, defining positioning and building systems that scale across content, product and communication. Experience running my own studio, managing teams and supporting brand growth across different markets.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Mochinga Studio
January 1, 2019 - Present
Led development of visual identities, brand campaigns, and creative direction across multiple brands; built cohesive visual systems; collaborated with artisan communities in Asia, Morocco and Portugal; explored material, technique and contemporary positioning.
Founder & Product Developer at Kapao Project
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Co-founded Kapao Project; developed product concepts, branding and market positioning; led end-to-end product development and design.
Brand & Concept Development at Charlie Bistro Brunch
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Led brand and concept development across fashion and lifestyle initiatives.
Co-Founder at Fashion Brand Indie Lisbon
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Defined brand identity, positioning and communications strategy; established early momentum and presence across print, media and campaigns.
Graphic Designer & Content Creator at Grupo Champ
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Designed campaigns and content across print and digital; translated brand guidelines into product displays and layouts; supported visual merchandising and communications.
Visual Merchandising Assistant at Springfield / Cortefiel Group
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Supported in-store visual merchandising; translated brand guidelines into product displays and layouts; assisted with seasonal updates.

Education

Education Design (Specialization) at School of Image and Communication (ESTAL)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Retail Design & Visual Merchandising at Lisbon School of Commerce (ECL)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Design Education at Lisbon School of Technologies and Arts (ESTAL)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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