Joana Santos

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I'm a Portuguese graphic designer and illustrator specialized in visual communication.

About

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.

  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced

Industry experience

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

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Projects · 3

Illustration of various art for sale:

  • Prints
  • Stickers
  • Merch
Assorted illustrations
  • Character Designer
  • Designer
  • Illustrator

Illustration and compilation of the children’s storybook “The Still Small Voice”:

  • Character design
  • 20+ illustrations
  • Text edit
  • Book cover design
Children's book - "The Still Small Voice"
  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +1

Work experience· 6 roles

Graphic Designer · WeAreNotJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Create graphic identities, display advertising, brochures, catalogs and more.

Freelance Illustrator · FreelanceJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Occasional illustration work for various clients (children's books, prints, posters).

Freelance Illustrator · Self-employedJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Occasional illustration work for various clients (children’s books, prints, posters)

Illustrator · FreelanceJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Web Designer · SVDIJan 2016 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr
Web Designer · SVDIJan 2016 – Jan 2016 · 1 mo

Education· 16

Master's Degree in Illustration and Animation · IPCA - Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave2017 – 2021
Post Grad Motion Design · ESAD - Escola Superior de Artes e Design2017 – 2021
Erasmus Program in Design and Multimedia Communication · Escola Superior de Disseny i Arts Plástiques de Catalunya2016 – 2017
Bachelor Degree in Design and Multimedia Communication · ESAP - Escola Superior Artística do Porto2015 – 2016

Certifications and awards· 5

Cambridge English Language Assessment – English Level C1 (Advanced)2030 – 2026
Spanish Level B12030 – 2026
Cambridge English Language Certificate2030 – 2026
English Language Certificate - Cambridge C1 Advanced2030 – 2026

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