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Hi, I’m Miguel Santos Alves, a Lisbon-based graphic designer and art director with a background in architecture. My training taught me to think in structure, meaning, and detail, which I’ve carried into branding and digital communication to help brands grow with clear, meaningful visuals. I’ve led creative teams, built brand identities, and driven campaigns across hospitality, lifestyle, tech, and iGaming, always balancing aesthetics with strategy.
Today I manage and contribute to creative work at Oddsgate, collaborate with global teams, and shape brand experiences for partnerships and campaigns (Selina, Adidas, Corona, Puma, and more). I’m passionate about solving complex design challenges through concept, storytelling, and collaborative execution across offline and digital channels.
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Language
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Work Experience
Independent Graphic Designer / Art Director
January 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025Independent graphic designer and art director focusing on branding, visual identities and concept creation for local and international brands; emphasis on concept development, identity systems and communication design.
Graphic Designer / Web Designer at Strawberry Studio
January 1, 2018 - September 18, 2025Provided graphic and web design services, contributing to brand development and digital communications for clients.
Creative Director at Oddsgate
January 1, 2024 - PresentHead of the creative department for a Lisbon-based SaaS platform in the iGaming industry, leading the design team and overseeing global marketing visuals.
CEO & Creative Director at Savvy Agency
January 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025Responsible for Savvy’s reborn and new business; led design, digital department and client relationships while developing local and international brands.
Creative Director / Graphic Designer at Fora Sunglasses
January 1, 2017 - September 18, 2025Creative director and graphic designer delivering branding and design across campaigns, focusing on F&B and tech brands and collaborating with Havas network.
Freelancer Graphic Designer at Fuel (Havas WW)
January 1, 2018 - September 18, 2025Freelance graphic designer delivering campaigns and branding for the Havas Worldwide network.
Intern - Graphic Design at Fnac
January 1, 2015 - September 18, 2025Graphic design internship; produced store campaigns and creative materials.
Head of Design at Selina
January 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025Led design for brand identity and collaborations; worked with global teams; contributed to partnerships with Adidas, Corona, Hyundai, Puma; produced presentations and branding for collaborations.
Art Director at Selina
January 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025Art direction for global campaigns and brand collaborations; contributed to creative outputs across the brand.
Independent Graphic Designer / Art Director at Independent / Self-employed
December 31, 2024 - September 20, 2025Independently working with communication design focusing on helping brands with visual identities and concept creation.
Graphic Designer / Web Designer at Strawberry Studio
December 31, 2018 - September 20, 2025Graphic design and web design work for clients, contributing to brand identities and digital experiences.
Head of Design at Selina
December 31, 2021 - September 20, 2025Led design across brand identity and communications; collaborated with partners; internal creative leadership.
Art Director at Selina
December 31, 2023 - September 20, 2025Art direction for brand collaborations and campaigns; expanded to brand identity work.
Creative Director at Oddsgate
January 1, 2024 - PresentManaging the creative department inside an iGaming SaaS platform; global team; communications visuals.
CEO & Creative Director at Savvy Agency
December 31, 2022 - September 20, 2025Responsible for reborn and new business; driving local and international brand work; leading design and digital departments.
Creative Director / Graphic Designer at Fora Sunglasses
December 31, 2017 - September 20, 2025Creative direction and graphic design for eyewear brand.
Freelancer Graphic Designer at Fuel (Havas WW)
December 31, 2018 - September 20, 2025Freelance graphic design contributions for the Havas WW network.
Graphic Design Intern at Fnac
December 31, 2015 - September 20, 2025Internship in graphic design; contributed to campaigns, store concepts and creative materials.
Creative Director at Oddsgate
January 1, 2024 - PresentManaging the creative department inside the marketing team for an iGaming SaaS platform, creating brand visuals and campaigns for global clients and coordinating a distributed creative team.
Art Director at Selina
January 1, 2023 - September 20, 2025Led global design campaigns and branding in collaboration with cross-functional teams; contributed to brand collaborations with Adidas, Corona, Hyundai, and Puma.
Head of Design at Selina
January 1, 2021 - September 20, 2025Head of Design overseeing brand identity, visual systems, and creative campaigns across locations; worked with multi-disciplinary teams.
CEO & Creative Director at Savvy Agency
January 1, 2022 - September 20, 2025Responsible for Savvy’s reborn and new business; led design, digital department and client relationships, focusing on local and international brands.
Creative Director / Graphic Designer at Fora Sunglasses
January 1, 2017 - September 20, 2025Creative leadership and graphic design for sunglasses brand; concept development and campaign materials.
Intern - Graphic Design at Fnac
January 1, 2015 - September 20, 2025Graphic design internship; contributed to store concepts, branding and campaigns.
Graphic Designer / Web Designer at Strawberry Studio
January 1, 2018 - September 20, 2025Graphic designer and web designer handling branding, concepts, and digital materials.
Independent Graphic Designer / Art Director at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - September 20, 2025Independent graphic designer and art director focusing on concept development, visual identities and communication design for brands; remote work for global clients.
Independent Graphic Designer / Art Director at Strawberry Studio
January 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025Independently working with communication design focusing on helping brands with visual identities and concept creation. Based in Lisbon, Portugal - available for remote work worldwide.
Creative Director at Oddsgate
January 1, 2024 - PresentManaging the creative department inside a SaaS platform company for the iGaming industry, leading visuals for global campaigns and coordinating the creative team.
CEO & Creative Director at Savvy Agency
January 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025Responsible for Savvy’s reborn and new business. Leading design, digital department and communication for local and international brands, while managing the design team and client relationships.
Head of Design at Selina
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025Led design across the brand, built presentations and branding for collaborations, and steered design initiatives with a global team.
Art Director at Selina
January 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025Continued to lead design on global brand projects and campaigns, delivering brand guidelines and collaborations as part of the international team.
Graphic Designer / Web Designer at Strawberry Studio
January 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025Graphic design and web design work; concept and strategy behind creative output for diverse clients including F&B, small businesses and tech.
Creative Director / Graphic Designer at Fora Sunglasses
January 1, 2017 - October 7, 2025Creative leadership and graphic design work for Fora Sunglasses, contributing to branding and campaigns.
Freelancer Graphic Designer at Fuel (Havas WW)
January 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025Freelance graphic design work within the Havas network, delivering branding and visual content.
Intern - Graphic Design at Fnac
January 1, 2015 - October 7, 2025Graphic design internship contributing to identity and store concepts.
Independent Graphic Designer / Art Director at Strawberry Studio
January 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025Independently working with communication design focusing on helping brands with visual identities and concept creation.
Graphic Designer / Web Designer at Strawberry Studio
January 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025Graphic design and web design work supporting branding and digital communications.
Head of Design at Selina
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025Led brand design and visual identity, collaborations and presentations; worked with a multi-disciplinary global team to drive brand initiatives.
Art Director at Selina
January 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025Directed creative output for brand campaigns and collaborations, ensuring consistency across global markets.
CEO & Creative Director at Savvy Agency
January 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025Responsible for Savvy’s reborn and new business, leading design teams and overseeing digital branding and identity development.
Creative Director at Oddsgate
January 1, 2024 - PresentHead of design for a SaaS iGaming platform; leading the creative team across global marketing, branding and communications.
Creative Director / Graphic Designer at Fora Sunglasses
January 1, 2017 - October 7, 2025Creative leadership and graphic design work for boutique branding projects.
Freelancer Graphic Designer at Fuel (Havas WW)
January 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025Freelance graphic design work for global campaigns and brand identities.
Intern - Graphic Design at Fnac
January 1, 2015 - October 7, 2025Graphic design internship supporting store concepts, campaigns and visualContent.
Internship - Graphic Design at Fnac
January 1, 2015 - October 7, 2025Supported graphic design efforts during internship; developed visual content, branding concepts, and store concepts for campaigns and product lines.
Creative Director / Graphic Designer at Fora Sunglasses
January 1, 2017 - October 7, 2025Led branding and design for Fora Sunglasses, shaping visual identity and campaigns.
Graphic Designer / Web Designer at Strawberry Studio
January 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025Designed digital and print communications, web visuals, and branding assets for clients.
Independent Graphic Designer / Art Director at Strawberry Studio
January 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025Independently delivering branding, visual identities, and concept-driven design for various brands; based in Lisbon with remote capabilities.
CEO & Creative Director at Savvy Agency
January 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025Responsible for Savvy’s reborn and new business; led design and digital departments; managed client relationships and branding initiatives.
Head of Design at Selina
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025Led design across Selina properties and campaigns; built brand systems and coordinated cross-functional teams.
Global Art Director at Selina
December 31, 2023 - October 7, 2025Global art direction for collaborations and brand campaigns; partnered with stakeholders worldwide to deliver cohesive visual narratives.
Creative Director at Oddsgate
January 1, 2024 - PresentManaging the creative department within a Lisbon-based iGaming SaaS platform; leading the Global Team on brand communications and visuals.
Education
Master's degree in Architecture at University of Architecture in Lisbon
January 1, 2009 - September 18, 2025Master's Degree in Architecture at University of Architecture in Lisbon
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Master's Degree in Architecture at University of Architecture in Lisbon
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Master's degree in Architecture at University of Architecture in Lisbon
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Master's degree in Architecture at University of Architecture in Lisbon
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Master's degree at University of Architecture in Lisbon
January 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025Qualifications
Branding Award - Ofício Branding - Premios Lusófonos Criatividade 2021
January 1, 2021 - September 20, 2025Branding Award (3rd place) - Ofício Branding - Premios Lusófonos Criatividade 2021
January 1, 2021 - September 20, 2025Branding Award (3rd place) - Ofício Branding - Premios Lusófonos Criatividade 2021
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025Branding Award - Ofício Branding (Premios Lusófonos Criatividade 2021)
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025Industry Experience
Gaming, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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