Madalena Santos
I'm a passionate animator and motion designer based in Lisbon, Portugal, with a Bachelor's degree in Animation and Visual Creation from IADE.
About
I’m a passionate animator and motion designer based in Lisbon, Portugal, with a Bachelor’s degree in Animation and Visual Creation from IADE. I enjoy bringing stories to life through expressive characters, dynamic motion, and thoughtful visual storytelling. My recent work includes creating intros, short-form content, and mascot animation for Fábrica IADE, plus a motion design internship with Influenza. I thrive in collaborative environments and love turning ideas into engaging digital experiences across social platforms.
- 4 years' experience
- Joined October 2025
Languages
- PortugueseFluent
- EnglishAdvanced
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Professional Services
- Software & Internet
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Work experience
Contributed to dynamic motion design projects, creating intros, short-form content, and character animations for digital platforms. Developed a unique cast of mascots with distinct personalities and narratives, brought to life through expressive animation and compelling visual storytelling.
Projects include motion graphics illustrating the life and work of painter Sarah Affonso for an elementary school; cross-course collaboration for a 2D animation for the Portuguese pop-rock band Delfins; and a frame-by-frame solo animation project for the final year of university (mockumentary-style pilot).
Created cohesive and engaging digital content for social media using themes and color palettes aligned with the brand’s vision, resulting in visually consistent and impactful designs.
Education
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