I'm a Portuguese graphic designer and illustrator specialized in visual communication. With 3+ years of experience in a company setting, I love creating simple and playful designs that harmoniously balance aesthetics and functionality to convey the right message.…

Joana Santos

I'm a Portuguese graphic designer and illustrator specialized in visual communication. With 3+ years of experience in a company setting, I love creating simple and playful designs that harmoniously balance aesthetics and functionality to convey the right message.…

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I’m a Portuguese graphic designer and illustrator specialized in visual communication. With 3+ years of experience in a company setting, I love creating simple and playful designs that harmoniously balance aesthetics and functionality to convey the right message.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at WeAreNot
January 1, 2021 - Present
Create graphic identities, display advertising, brochures, catalogs and more.
Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Occasional illustration work for various clients (children’s books, prints, posters).
Web Designer at SVDI
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Website redesign for a software development company.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Occasional illustration work for various clients (children’s books, prints, posters)
Freelance Web Designer at SVDI
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Website redesign for a software development company
Freelance Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Occasional illustration work for various clients (children's books, prints, posters).

Education

Master's Degree in Illustration and Animation at IPCA - Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Post Grad Motion Design at ESAD - Escola Superior de Artes e Design
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Erasmus Program in Design and Multimedia Communication at Escola Superior de Disseny i Arts Plástiques de Catalunya
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor Degree in Design and Multimedia Communication at ESAP - Escola Superior Artística do Porto
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Masters Degree at IPCA - Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026
Post Grad Motion Design at ESAD - Escola Superior de Artes e Design
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Erasmus Program at Escola Superior de Disseny i Arts Plástiques de Catalunya
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Bachelor Degree Design and Multimedia Communication at ESAP - Escola Superior Artística do Porto
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Masters Degree in Illustration and Animation at IPCA - Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Post Grad Motion Design at ESAD - Escola Superior de Artes e Design
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Erasmus Program in Design and Multimedia Communication at Escola Superior de Disseny i Arts Plástiques de Catalunya
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Bachelor Degree in Design and Multimedia Communication at ESAP - Escola Superior Artística do Porto
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Masters Degree at IPCA - Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Post Grad Motion Design at ESAD - Escola Superior de Artes e Design
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Erasmus Program Design and Multimedia Communication at Escola Superior de Disseny i Arts Plástiques de Catalunya
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor Degree Design and Multimedia Communication at ESAP - Escola Superior Artística do Porto
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Cambridge English Language Assessment – English Level C1 (Advanced)
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
Spanish Level B1
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
Cambridge English Language Certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
English Language Certificate - Cambridge C1 Advanced
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Spanish Language - Level B1
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026

Industry Experience

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