Hi, I’m Joana Barreira, a Portuguese 3D Animator and Graphic Designer based in Dublin. I love bringing characters and scenes to life through animation and illustration, turning ideas into visuals that communicate clearly. I’ve spent the last few years building assets for games, educational apps and branding, working with Maya, Blender, Substance Painter and the Adobe suite. I’m eager to contribute my creativity and technical skills to a team that values storytelling and quality.…

Joana Barreira

Hi, I’m Joana Barreira, a Portuguese 3D Animator and Graphic Designer based in Dublin. I love bringing characters and scenes to life through animation and illustration, turning ideas into visuals that communicate clearly. I’ve spent the last few years building assets for games, educational apps and branding, working with Maya, Blender, Substance Painter and the Adobe suite. I’m eager to contribute my creativity and technical skills to a team that values storytelling and quality.…

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Hi, I’m Joana Barreira, a Portuguese 3D Animator and Graphic Designer based in Dublin. I love bringing characters and scenes to life through animation and illustration, turning ideas into visuals that communicate clearly.

I’ve spent the last few years building assets for games, educational apps and branding, working with Maya, Blender, Substance Painter and the Adobe suite. I’m eager to contribute my creativity and technical skills to a team that values storytelling and quality.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

2D/3D ARTIST/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER at MCQS (Website/ App development)
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Created assets with 3D modeling programs (Maya, Blender) and texturing (Substance Painter) for a VR interactive chess game. 2D concept design and animations in Adobe After Effects for educational Apps. Designed websites, thumbnails for social media and banners.
DESIGNER & EMBROIDERY OPERATOR at Nugent Safety (Workwear company)
December 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Made client-branded serigraf vectorial imagery on Adobe Illustrator for transfers of personal protective equipment. Embroidery machine operator.
GRAPHIC/FASHION DESIGNER at Togs (Uniform company)
December 31, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Created layouts for marketing purposes such as social media content, flyers, catalogues, and business cards. Image correction on Photoshop. Developed digital uniform illustrations on Adobe Photoshop.
2D/3D Artist/ Graphic Designer at MCQS (Website/ App development)
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Created assets with 3D modeling programs (Maya, Blender) and texturing (Substance Painter) for a VR interactive chess game. Created 2D concept design and animations in Adobe After Effects for educational Apps. Designed websites, thumbnails for social media and banners.
Designer & Embroidery Operator at Nugent Safety (Workwear company)
December 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Made client-branded serigraf vectorial imagery on Adobe Illustrator for transfers of personal protective equipment. Operated embroidery machine.
Graphic/Fashion Designer at Togs (Uniform company)
December 31, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Created layouts for marketing purposes such as social media content, flyers, catalogues, and business cards. Performed image correction on Photoshop. Developed digital uniform illustrations on Adobe Photoshop.
2D/3D Artist/ Graphic Designer at MCQS (Website/ App development)
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Created assets with 3D modeling programs (Maya, Blender) and texturing (Substance Painter) for a VR interactive chess game. Developed 2D concept designs and animations in Adobe After Effects for educational apps. Designed websites, thumbnails for social media and banners.
Designer & Embroidery Operator at Nugent Safety (Workwear company)
December 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Made client-branded serigraf vectorial imagery on Adobe Illustrator for transfers of personal protective equipment. Operated embroidery machines.
Graphic/Fashion Designer at Togs (Uniform company)
December 31, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Created layouts for marketing purposes such as social media content, flyers, catalogues, and business cards. Performed image correction on Photoshop. Developed digital uniform illustrations on Adobe Photoshop.
Motion Graphics Designer / Graphic Designer
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Created 2D motion graphics and animations in After Effects for medical and chess educational mobile applications. Developed visual concepts and motion assets from initial ideas through final delivery. Designed supporting visual assets for web and social platforms. Created 3D assets for a VR chess platform. Performed image retouching and colour correction in Adobe Photoshop to ensure high-quality visuals. Created digital uniform illustrations in Adobe Photoshop for branding and presentation purposes.
Non-Design Role at MCQS/SICO - Ireland (Remote)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Non-design role; remote tasks such as coordinating with teams and supporting projects.
Product Motion Designer - UI & App Animation
January 1, 2025 - Present
Specializing in UI and app animation, creating purposeful motion that enhances usability and elevates digital experiences. Experienced in translating static designs into intuitive, engaging animations using Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, and Lottie Files.
3D Animator, Designer & Embroidery Operator at Nugent Safety (Workwear company)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Made client-branded serigraf vectorial imagery on Adobe Illustrator for transfers of personal protective equipment. Embroidery machine operator.
2D/3D Artist / Graphic Designer at MCQS (Website/ App development)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Created assets with 3D modeling programs (Maya, Blender) and texturing (Substance Painter) for a VR interactive chess game. 2D concept design and animations in Adobe After Effects for educational Apps. Designed websites, thumbnails for social media and banners.
Graphic Designer at Togs (Uniform company)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Created layouts for marketing purposes such as social media content, flyers, catalogues, and business cards. Image correction on Photoshop. Developed digital uniform illustrations on Adobe Photoshop.
Motion Graphics Designer
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Created 2D motion graphics and animations in After Effects for medical and chess educational mobile apps. Developed visual concepts and motion assets from initial ideas through final delivery. Designed supporting visual assets for web and social platforms. Designed marketing layouts and visual materials, including social media content, flyers, catalogs, and business cards. Performed image retouching and colour correction in Adobe Photoshop to ensure high-quality visuals. Created digital uniform illustrations in Adobe Photoshop for branding and presentation purposes.
Non-Design Role at MCQS/SICO
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Ireland-based non-design role; remote tasks; uniforms; safety.
Non-Design Role at Colours International
January 1, 2025 - Present
Non-design role focused on colours in Dublin.

Education

BA IN ANIMATION at Griffith college/ Pulse College Ireland
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
HND GRAPHIC DESIGN at Dublin Institute of Design, Ireland
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
BA IN FASHION DESIGN at Lisbon School of Architecture, Portugal
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
BA in Animation at Griffith college/ Pulse College Ireland
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
HND Graphic Design at Dublin Institute of Design, Ireland
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
BA in Fashion Design at Lisbon School of Architecture, Portugal
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
BA in Animation at Griffith college/ Pulse College Ireland
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
HND Graphic Design at Dublin Institute of Design, Ireland
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
BA in Fashion Design at Lisbon School of Architecture, Portugal
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Animation with Distinction at Griffith College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design at Dublin Institute of Design
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
BA in Animation at Griffith College / Pulse College Ireland
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
HND Graphic Design (Part-time Evening) at Dublin Institute of Design, Ireland
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Animation with Distinction at Dublin Institute of Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Higher National Diploma (HND) Graphic Design at Dublin Institute of Design
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Retail, Education, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Life Sciences

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