Hi, I’m José Pedro Cruz, an experienced Portuguese designer based in Braga. Since the early years of my Product Design degree, I’ve been passionate about brands and visual identities. For the last 16 years I’ve worked with brands and consulted on multiple projects. I’m skilled in creating strategic design that effectively conveys brand messaging and drives customer engagement. I believe bringing the gap between brands and digital is the future. Beyond my design skills, I think i can bring a positive and team-oriented attitude. I’m very pro open communication working style.But you can always check that on my linkdln recommendation section, my former managers and collegues can attest that better than me.

José Pedro Cruz

Hi, I’m José Pedro Cruz, an experienced Portuguese designer based in Braga. Since the early years of my Product Design degree, I’ve been passionate about brands and visual identities. For the last 16 years I’ve worked with brands and consulted on multiple projects. I’m skilled in creating strategic design that effectively conveys brand messaging and drives customer engagement. I believe bringing the gap between brands and digital is the future. Beyond my design skills, I think i can bring a positive and team-oriented attitude. I’m very pro open communication working style.But you can always check that on my linkdln recommendation section, my former managers and collegues can attest that better than me.

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Hi, I’m José Pedro Cruz, an experienced Portuguese designer based in Braga. Since the early years of my Product Design degree, I’ve been passionate about brands and visual identities.

For the last 16 years I’ve worked with brands and consulted on multiple projects. I’m skilled in creating strategic design that effectively conveys brand messaging and drives customer engagement. I believe bringing the gap between brands and digital is the future.

Beyond my design skills, I think i can bring a positive and team-oriented attitude.
I’m very pro open communication working style.But you can always check that on my linkdln recommendation section, my former managers and collegues can attest that better than me.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual / UI Designer
October 1, 2008 - Present
Responsible for visual design and user interface work across projects, contributing to brand visuals and digital experiences.
Brand & Communications Manager
February 1, 2010 - November 1, 2016
Led brand strategy, communications and guidelines, aligning design initiatives with business goals.
Visual & Packaging Designer
February 1, 2016 - Present
Created packaging and visual design assets, supporting brand consistency across products.
Head of Prepress Department
November 1, 2016 - December 1, 2021
Managed prepress operations, ensuring color accuracy, production readiness and packaging quality.
Senior Visual / UI Designer at Kriisp
February 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Senior designer responsible for visual/UI design across multiple brands and digital products.
Senior Visual / UI Designer at Kriisp
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Senior designer for brand and product UI across initiatives.
Senior Visual / UI Designer at Puriya Cosmetics
May 1, 2025 - Present
Senior Visual/UI Designer delivering brand and product design for cosmetics.
Freelance Visual / UI Designer at Kuida
August 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance designer delivering visual and UI design across client projects.

Education

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Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Integrated Design
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor Degree Product Design
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor Degree Architecture
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
High School
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003

Industry Experience

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