I am a passionate graphic designer and multimedia artist with over 12 years of experience across various platforms. My journey has taken me from freelancing in Europe to teaching design principles at the university level, where I enjoy nurturing the next generation of creatives. I love collaborating on innovative projects that challenge the norm and push the boundaries of visual communication.

Paulo Almeida

I am a passionate graphic designer and multimedia artist with over 12 years of experience across various platforms. My journey has taken me from freelancing in Europe to teaching design principles at the university level, where I enjoy nurturing the next generation of creatives. I love collaborating on innovative projects that challenge the norm and push the boundaries of visual communication.

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I am a passionate graphic designer and multimedia artist with over 12 years of experience across various platforms. My journey has taken me from freelancing in Europe to teaching design principles at the university level, where I enjoy nurturing the next generation of creatives. I love collaborating on innovative projects that challenge the norm and push the boundaries of visual communication.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Cosanostra Design; Ivantage; Microsoft MSDN; Tidalwave; The Hub
January 1, 2010 - September 22, 2025
Delivered online portfolios, websites, visual identities, and interactive animations for multiple clients across the UK, Portugal, and beyond.
Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCUQ), Qatar
January 1, 2007 - September 22, 2025
Taught BA Graphic Design (Interactive Design, Art Direction, Animation, Typography). Led Shell Intilaaqah branding project and MEADEA website collaboration with Carnegie Mellon, Qatar. Presented at Promax/BDA Dubai, Tasmeem & Kitabat Conferences.
Assistant Professor at ESTAL, Lisbon
January 1, 2005 - September 22, 2025
Taught BA Animation/Interactive Design, redesigned syllabus, organized first graduate exhibition.
Head of Design at Netusability, London
January 1, 2002 - September 22, 2025
Redesigned identity, website, and interactive presentations.
Designer at London Agencies
January 1, 2001 - September 22, 2025
Web/animation design for clients including Philip Morris, Accenture, GlaxoSmithKline & BT RedCare.
Interactive Designer at CitySpace, London
January 1, 1999 - September 22, 2025
Flash adverts for national kiosk network (Imperial War Museum, The Rock Circus, Kensington & Chelsea, Southwark Councils).
Graphic Designer at Traxdata, London
January 1, 1999 - September 22, 2025
Print promotions for leisure & CDR industry.
Freelance Designer at Independent / Freelance (UK & Portugal)
January 1, 2010 - September 22, 2025
Delivered online portfolios, websites, visual identities, and interactive animations for clients including Cosanostra Design, Ivantage, Microsoft MSDN, Tidalwave, and The Hub.
Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCUQ)
January 1, 2007 - September 22, 2025
Taught BA Graphic Design (Interactive Design, Art Direction, Animation, Typography). Led Shell Intilaaqah branding project and MEADEA website collaboration with Carnegie Mellon, Qatar. Presented at Promax/BDA Dubai, Tasmeem & Kitabat Conferences.
Assistant Professor at ESTAL
January 1, 2005 - September 22, 2025
Taught BA Animation/Interactive Design, redesigned syllabus, organized first graduate exhibition.
Head of Design at Netusability
January 1, 2002 - September 22, 2025
Redesigned identity, website, and interactive presentations.
Designer at London Agencies
January 1, 2001 - September 22, 2025
Web/animation design for clients including Philip Morris, Accenture, GlaxoSmithKline & BT RedCare.
Interactive Designer at CitySpace
January 1, 1999 - September 22, 2025
Flash adverts for national kiosk network (Imperial War Museum, The Rock Circus, Kensington & Chelsea, Southwark Councils).
Graphic Designer at Traxdata
January 1, 1999 - September 22, 2025
Print promotions for leisure & CDR industry.
Freelance Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2010 - September 22, 2025
Delivered online portfolios, websites, visual identities, and interactive animations for clients including Cosanostra Design, Ivantage, Microsoft MSDN, Tidalwave, The Hub.
Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar (VCUQ)
January 1, 2007 - September 22, 2025
Taught BA Graphic Design (Interactive Design, Art Direction, Animation, Typography). Led Shell Intilaaqah branding project and MEADEA website collaboration with Carnegie Mellon, Qatar. Presented at Promax/BDA Dubai, Tasmeem & Kitabat Conferences.
Assistant Professor at ESTAL
January 1, 2005 - September 22, 2025
Taught BA Animation/Interactive Design, redesigned syllabus, organized first graduate exhibition.
Head of Design at Netusability
January 1, 2002 - September 22, 2025
Redesigned identity, website, and interactive presentations.
Designer at London Agencies
January 1, 2001 - September 22, 2025
Web/animation design for clients incl. Philip Morris, Accenture, GlaxoSmithKline & BT RedCare.
Interactive Designer at CitySpace
January 1, 1999 - September 22, 2025
Flash adverts for national kiosk network (Imperial War Museum, The Rock Circus, Kensington & Chelsea, Southwark Councils).
Graphic Designer at Traxdata
January 1, 1999 - September 22, 2025
Print promotions for leisure & CDR industry.
Freelance Designer at Cosanostra Design; Ivantage; Microsoft MSDN; Tidalwave; The Hub
January 1, 2010 - September 22, 2025
Delivered online portfolios, websites, visual identities, and interactive animations.
Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCUQ), Qatar
January 1, 2007 - September 22, 2025
Taught BA Graphic Design (Interactive Design, Art Direction, Animation, Typography). Led Shell Intilaaqah branding project and MEADEA website collaboration with Carnegie Mellon, Qatar. Presented at Promax/BDA Dubai, Tasmeem & Kitabat Conferences.
Assistant Professor at ESTAL, Lisbon
January 1, 2005 - September 22, 2025
Taught BA Animation/Interactive Design, redesigned syllabus, organized first graduate exhibition.
Head of Design at Netusability, London
January 1, 2002 - September 22, 2025
Redesigned identity, website, and interactive presentations.
Designer at London Agencies
January 1, 2001 - September 22, 2025
Web/animation design for clients including Philip Morris, Accenture, GlaxoSmithKline & BT RedCare.
Interactive Designer at CitySpace, London
January 1, 1999 - September 22, 2025
Flash adverts for national kiosk network (Imperial War Museum, The Rock Circus, Kensington & Chelsea, Southwark Councils).
Graphic Designer at Traxdata, London
January 1, 1999 - September 22, 2025
Print promotions for leisure & CDR industry.
Freelance Designer at UK & Portugal (Freelance)
January 1, 2010 - September 27, 2025
Delivered online portfolios, websites, visual identities, and interactive animations for clients including Cosanostra Design, Ivantage, Microsoft MSDN, Tidalwave, and The Hub.
Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCUQ), Qatar
January 1, 2007 - September 27, 2025
Taught BA Graphic Design (Interactive Design, Art Direction, Animation, Typography). Led Shell Intilaaqah branding project and MEADEA website collaboration with Carnegie Mellon, Qatar. Presented at Promax/BDA Dubai, Tasmeem & Kitabat Conferences.
Assistant Professor at ESTAL, Lisbon
January 1, 2005 - September 27, 2025
Taught BA Animation/Interactive Design, redesigned syllabus, organized first graduate exhibition.
Head of Design at Netusability, London
January 1, 2002 - September 27, 2025
Redesigned identity, website, and interactive presentations.
Designer at London Agencies
January 1, 2001 - September 27, 2025
Web/animation design for clients incl. Philip Morris, Accenture, GlaxoSmithKline & BT RedCare.
Interactive Designer at CitySpace, London
January 1, 1999 - September 27, 2025
Flash adverts for national kiosk network (Imperial War Museum, The Rock Circus, Kensington & Chelsea, Southwark Councils).
Graphic Designer at Traxdata, London
January 1, 1999 - September 27, 2025
Print promotions for leisure & CDR industry.
Freelance Designer at UK & Portugal
January 1, 2010 - October 11, 2025
Projects for Cosanostra Design, Ivantage, Microsoft MSDN, Tidalwave, The Hub. Delivered online portfolios, websites, visual identities, and interactive animations.
Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCUQ)
January 1, 2007 - October 11, 2025
Taught BA Graphic Design (Interactive Design, Art Direction, Animation, Typography). Led Shell Intilaaqah branding project and MEADEA website collaboration with Carnegie Mellon, Qatar. Presented at Promax/BDA Dubai, Tasmeem & Kitabat Conferences.
Assistant Professor at ESTAL, Lisbon
January 1, 2005 - October 11, 2025
Taught BA Animation/Interactive Design, redesigned syllabus, organized first graduate exhibition.
Head of Design at Netusability
January 1, 2002 - October 11, 2025
Redesigned identity, website, and interactive presentations.
Designer at London Agencies
January 1, 2001 - October 11, 2025
Web/animation design for clients incl. Philip Morris, Accenture, GlaxoSmithKline & BT RedCare.
Interactive Designer at CitySpace, London
January 1, 1999 - October 11, 2025
Flash adverts for national kiosk network (Imperial War Museum, The Rock Circus, Kensington & Chelsea, Southwark Councils).
Graphic Designer at Traxdata, London
January 1, 1999 - October 11, 2025
Print promotions for leisure & CDR industry.
Freelance Designer at Freelance (UK & Portugal) / Various clients
January 1, 2010 - October 11, 2025
Projects for Cosanostra Design, Ivantage, Microsoft MSDN, Tidalwave, The Hub. Delivered online portfolios, websites, visual identities, and interactive animations.
Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCUQ), Qatar
January 1, 2007 - October 11, 2025
Taught BA Graphic Design (Interactive Design, Art Direction, Animation, Typography). Led Shell Intilaaqah branding project and MEADEA website collaboration with Carnegie Mellon, Qatar. Presented at Promax/BDA Dubai, Tasmeem & Kitabat Conferences.
Assistant Professor at ESTAL, Lisbon
January 1, 2005 - October 11, 2025
Taught BA Animation/Interactive Design, redesigned syllabus, organized first graduate exhibition.
Head of Design at Netusability, London
January 1, 2002 - October 11, 2025
Redesigned identity, website, and interactive presentations.
Designer at London Agencies
January 1, 2001 - October 11, 2025
Web/animation design for clients incl. Philip Morris, Accenture, GlaxoSmithKline & BT RedCare.
Interactive Designer at CitySpace, London
January 1, 1999 - October 11, 2025
Flash adverts for national kiosk network ( Imperial War Museum, The Rock Circus, Kensington & Chelsea, Southwark Councils ).
Graphic Designer at Traxdata, London
January 1, 1999 - October 11, 2025
Print promotions for leisure & CDR industry.
Freelance Designer at Various clients (Cosanostra Design, Ivantage, Microsoft MSDN, Tidalwave, The Hub)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Delivered online portfolios, websites, visual identities, and interactive animations for UK & Portugal-based clients.
Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCUQ), Qatar
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Taught BA Graphic Design (Interactive Design, Art Direction, Animation, Typography). Led Shell Intilaaqah branding project and MEADEA website collaboration with Carnegie Mellon, Qatar. Presented at Promax/BDA Dubai, Tasmeem & Kitabat Conferences.
Assistant Professor at ESTAL, Lisbon
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Taught BA Animation/Interactive Design, redesigned syllabus, organized first graduate exhibition.
Head of Design at Netusability, London
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Redesigned identity, website, and interactive presentations.
Designer at London Agencies
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Web/animation design for clients including Philip Morris, Accenture, GlaxoSmithKline & BT RedCare.
Interactive Designer at CitySpace, London
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Flash adverts for national kiosk network (Imperial War Museum, The Rock Circus, Kensington & Chelsea, Southwark Councils).
Graphic Designer at Traxdata, London
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Print promotions for leisure & CDR industry.
Freelance Designer
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Delivered online portfolios, websites, visual identities, and interactive animations for clients including Cosanostra Design, Ivantage, Microsoft MSDN, Tidalwave, The Hub.
Freelance Designer at UK & Portugal (Projects for Cosanostra Design, Ivantage, Microsoft MSDN, Tidalwave, The Hub)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Delivered online portfolios, websites, visual identities, and interactive animations.
Freelance Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2010
Worked on various design projects including branding, digital animation, and multimedia for clients across Europe. Developed visual concepts and executed designs using Adobe Creative Suite and other tools.
Assistant Professor at ISTAL, Lisbon
January 1, 2008 - Present
Taught graphic design and digital animation courses at the university level, focusing on practical skills and creative thinking. Engaged students with hands-on projects and real-world applications.

Education

MA, Communication Design at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
BA (Hons), Graphic Design at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Foundation Studies in Art & Design at Central Saint Martin’s, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
MA at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
BA (Hons) at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Foundation Studies in Art & Design at Central Saint Martin’s
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
MA, Communication Design at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
BA (Hons), Graphic Design at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Foundation Studies in Art & Design at Central Saint Martin’s, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
MA, Communication Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
BA (Hons), Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Foundation Studies in Art & Design at Central Saint Martins, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
MA, Communication Design at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
BA (Hons), Graphic Design at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Foundation Studies in Art & Design at Central Saint Martin’s, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
MA at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
BA (Hons), Graphic Design at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Foundation Studies in Art & Design at Central Saint Martin’s, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
Master of Arts in Communication Design at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Graphic Design at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Foundation Studies in Art & Design at Central Saint Martin’s, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
MA in Communication Design at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Foundation Studies in Art & Design at Central Saint Martin’s, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
MA at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
BA (Hons) at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Foundation Studies in Art & Design at Central Saint Martin’s, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
MA at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Computers & Electronics, Government