I'm Ana Macau, a Communication and Digital Designer with over 15 years of experience supporting international organizations, public institutions, and creative agencies. I translate complex, technical, and scientific content into clear, impactful visual communication. I'm known for adaptability, flexibility, creativity, and resilience, with extensive experience working in multicultural and fast-paced environments across different regions. I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and am available as a consultant (remote or hybrid).

Ana Macau

I'm Ana Macau, a Communication and Digital Designer with over 15 years of experience supporting international organizations, public institutions, and creative agencies. I translate complex, technical, and scientific content into clear, impactful visual communication. I'm known for adaptability, flexibility, creativity, and resilience, with extensive experience working in multicultural and fast-paced environments across different regions. I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and am available as a consultant (remote or hybrid).

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I’m Ana Macau, a Communication and Digital Designer with over 15 years of experience supporting international organizations, public institutions, and creative agencies. I translate complex, technical, and scientific content into clear, impactful visual communication.

I’m known for adaptability, flexibility, creativity, and resilience, with extensive experience working in multicultural and fast-paced environments across different regions. I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and am available as a consultant (remote or hybrid).

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Designer at FIELD PARQUE EXPO
November 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
Planning and Urban Regeneration (Urban Rehabilitation and Environmental). Developed graphic/editorial proposals to support institutional projects of group identity.
Designer at UNITED - Brand Building Agency
February 1, 2007 - October 31, 2007
Projects developed in graphic/editorial design area.
Professional internship and Design junior at LATITUDES - Marketing and Publicity
May 1, 2006 - February 28, 2007
Internship at SHIFTTHINKERS - Brand Building Agency
October 1, 2005 - April 30, 2006
Graphic designer consultant at UN - OCHA
May 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014
Redesign of the logo “inform”.
Graphic designer at UN - OCHA
July 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013
Internship (Graphic designer).
Consultant at UN - PROGRAM “MILLENNIUM CAMPAIGN”
August 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Consultant
Internship at United Nations Volunteers
March 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013
Internship (Graphic designer).
Freelance Designer at World Meteorological Organisation and Group on Earth Observation
October 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Freelance design work.
Manager, Design & Digital Communication at WBCSD
April 1, 2019 - Present
Overseeing design and digital communication efforts.
Associate, Design & Digital Communication at WBCSD
November 1, 2015 - March 31, 2019
Public-facing communications design.
Manager, Brand, Design & Digital Communication at WBCSD - World Business Council for Sustainable Development
January 1, 2025 - Present
Leading brand, design and digital communication strategy for the organization, aligning visual identity with sustainability goals and coordinating cross-functional design deliverables.
Manager, Design & Digital Communication at WBCSD - World Business Council for Sustainable Development
April 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Directed design and digital communication initiatives, brand management, and digital channels across the organization.
Associate, Design & Digital Communication at WBCSD - World Business Council for Sustainable Development
November 1, 2015 - March 31, 2019
Contributed to brand and digital design projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality visuals.
Consultant (Graphic Designer) at United Nations - OCHA (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)
May 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014
Redesign of the logo “inform.”
Graphic Designer Intern at United Nations - OCHA (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)
July 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013
Internship in graphic design, supporting branding and communications tasks in Geneva.
Consultant at UN PROGRAM 'MILLENNIUM CAMPAIGN'
August 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Consultant role for Millennium Campaign; hybrid work arrangement in New York.
Graphic Designer Intern at United Nations Volunteers
March 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013
Graphic design support during internship in Bonn.
Designer at Design Freelancer
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Freelance design and publicity work for various agencies.
Senior Designer at PARQUE EXPO - Planning and Urban Regeneration (Urban Rehabilitation and Environmental)
November 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
Senior designer responsible for planning and urban regeneration communications.
Senior Designer at ARTE COMUM - Marketing and Publicity
October 1, 2007 - October 31, 2008
Marketing and publicity design projects for a Portuguese agency.
Intern at LATITUDES - Marketing and Publicity
May 1, 2006 - February 28, 2007
Professional internship and design junior experience.
Intern at SHIFTTHINKERS - Brand Building Agency
October 1, 2005 - April 30, 2006
Brand building agency internship.
Designer at DESIGN FREELANCER
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Design and publicity projects for various agencies.

Education

Postgraduate Digital Marketing at IPAM
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Degree in Communication Design at ULHT (Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2005
Internship - Fashion Design at South Carelia School Lappeenranta, Finland
October 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Technical-Professional Fashion Design at ESCOLA PROFISSIONAL MAGESTIL
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2005
Degree in Graphic & Digital Design at ULHT (Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias), Portugal
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005
Postgraduate Degree in Digital Marketing at IPAM, Portugal
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Fashion Design – Internship at South Carelia School, Lappeenranta, Finland
October 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Technical-Professional Fashion Design at Escola Professional Magestil
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Degree in Graphic & Digital Design
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005
Postgraduate Degree in Digital Marketing
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Fashion Design – Internship
October 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Education, Government, Other
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