Graphic Designer experienced in creating strategic visual identities and brand communication for companies across advertising, technology, fashion, and culture.

Margarida Lemos

Graphic Designer experienced in creating strategic visual identities and brand communication for companies across advertising, technology, fashion, and culture.

Available to hire

Graphic Designer experienced in creating strategic visual identities and brand communication for companies across advertising, technology, fashion, and culture.

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Marketing Graphic Designer at Empact Partners
December 31, 2025 - July 29, 2025
• Developed digital communication for the brand and its partners, creating marketing assets, social media content and campaign materials across multiple platforms. • Managed projects end-to-end independently, ensuring quality, timely delivery and goal-oriented outcomes.
Graphic Designer at Hutte
December 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
• Led the refresh of the brand’s visual identity and developed its digital communication across all channels. • Created brand assets as promotional visuals, social media materials, landing pages, presentations and product-related graphics. • Collaborated closely with marketing and product teams, ensuring cohesive execution and supporting ongoing brand growth.
Graphic Designer at Nous
December 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Worked on graphic design projects including branding, print, and digital media, collaborating with clients to meet their visual communication needs.
Graphic Designer at Mustard Lisboa
December 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
• Visual conceptualization and development of campaigns and brand activations. • Production of ongoing graphic assets for digital and physical touchpoints, collaborating directly with internal teams under tight campaign schedules.
Graphic & Print Design at Barn Of Monkeys
December 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
• Print design for seasonal collections and brand’s overall art direction. • Design of catalogues, visual guidelines and support of production.
Marketing Graphic Designer at Empact Partners
January 1, 2022 - Present
Design and execution of visual strategies for the agency and its global partners, creating marketing assets and social media content across multiple platforms. Development of strategic presentations and sales decks, ensuring a cohesive visual narrative that aligned brand identity with market goals.
Graphic Designer at Hutte Brand
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Creation of the brand visual identity refresh, developing a comprehensive library of brand assets, including brand infographics, illustrations, custom iconography, sales presentations, and scalable social media systems. Worked closely with Marketing and Product teams to translate technical features into compelling visual storytelling.
Graphic Designer at Mustard Lisboa
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Conceptualization and execution of integrated brand activations, driving visual consistency across both digital and physical touchpoints. Collaborating with cross-functional internal teams to deliver seamless campaign experiences.
Graphic & Print Designer at Barn of Monkeys
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Art direction and print design for seasonal collections. Design of catalogues, brand visual communication and production support.

Education

MA Degree at FBAUP
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Postgraduate Degree at ESAD
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
BA Degree at ESAP
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
Editorial Graphic Design Specialization Course at IED Barcelona
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
MA in Illustration Print & Edition at FBAUP
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Postgraduate Degree in Digital Illustration at ESAD
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Editorial Graphic Design Specialization Course at IED Barcelona
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
BA in Communication Design at ESAP
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Editorial Graphic Design Specialization Course
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Digital Illustration Postgraduate Degree
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
    Social Media Design
    Created digital content with a strong focus on social media platforms, supporting Vestlane’s positioning as a platform for Private Funds. Developed visuals that aligned with the brand identity and financial communication standards, translating complex topics into clear, engaging, and accessible messages. Collaborated on content planning, campaign execution, and performance optimization to increase brand visibility, audience engagement, and online presence.
    Social Media content Design
    Developed Yandari’s visual identity and social media look and feel, creating a calm, elegant, and grounded aesthetic that reflects the brand’s holistic approach to well-being, balance, and natural harmony. logo graphicdesigner branding illustrator designer
    Social Media Content
    Created dynamic and visually bold social media content with a cool, unconventional approach, showcasing the brand’s energy and innovation while strengthening its digital presence and identity. graphicdesigner designer
    Mousse D'olive Branding
    Mousse D’Olive is a premium mousse made from Portuguese olives, rooted in the country’s rich culinary tradition. The project aimed to highlight its organic production and authentic origin through a clean, earthy visual language that evokes both heritage and quality. We sought to create a brand that feels natural, artisanal, and proudly Portuguese. logo graphicdesigner designer illustrator branding
    Microsoft Emojis set
    I had the pleasure of being part of the 2D team who illustrated Microsoft's new library of emojis. graphicdesigner illustrator designer
    Hutte Brand communication refresh
    Hutte approached me to refresh their brand communication with a cohesive and contemporary visual identity that blends the worlds of technology and outdoor adventure. The project included revamped illustrations, bespoke icons, and infographics, along with content design tailored for both their blog and social media channels. i graphicdesigner illustrator branding designer
    Nous Visual identity
    Led the creation and development of Nous complete visual identity, ensuring consistency across digital communication and printed materials. Designed brand guidelines, digital assets, and marketing visuals for online channels, as well as printed supports for corporate and industry events. Managed visual communication end-to-end, aligning brand positioning with clarity, professionalism, and a strong presence in both digital and physical touchpoints.