I am a passionate and experienced Graphic Designer with over 15 years of creative experience developing unique design elements, brand, and marketing materials. I hold a Master of Arts in Graphic Design with a postgraduate specialization in Communication Design. As a freelancer, I specialize in graphic design and photography, particularly sports photography, creating design themes and graphics for marketing and sales presentations, promotional materials, and communication campaigns. I am detail-oriented, talented, driven, and flexible, with a proven track record of delivering creative and innovative design solutions. I possess the ability to develop projects from start to finish, ensuring work is effective, appropriate, and delivered on time with high quality standards. I excel working independently or collaboratively with teams, including writers, photographers, designers, account executives, web developers, and marketing experts. I enjoy working in multimedia graphic design across internet, mobile, software interfaces, and sports photography, with strong skills in brand management and collateral creation.

Paula Soares

I am a passionate and experienced Graphic Designer with over 15 years of creative experience developing unique design elements, brand, and marketing materials. I hold a Master of Arts in Graphic Design with a postgraduate specialization in Communication Design. As a freelancer, I specialize in graphic design and photography, particularly sports photography, creating design themes and graphics for marketing and sales presentations, promotional materials, and communication campaigns. I am detail-oriented, talented, driven, and flexible, with a proven track record of delivering creative and innovative design solutions. I possess the ability to develop projects from start to finish, ensuring work is effective, appropriate, and delivered on time with high quality standards. I excel working independently or collaboratively with teams, including writers, photographers, designers, account executives, web developers, and marketing experts. I enjoy working in multimedia graphic design across internet, mobile, software interfaces, and sports photography, with strong skills in brand management and collateral creation.

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I am a passionate and experienced Graphic Designer with over 15 years of creative experience developing unique design elements, brand, and marketing materials. I hold a Master of Arts in Graphic Design with a postgraduate specialization in Communication Design. As a freelancer, I specialize in graphic design and photography, particularly sports photography, creating design themes and graphics for marketing and sales presentations, promotional materials, and communication campaigns. I am detail-oriented, talented, driven, and flexible, with a proven track record of delivering creative and innovative design solutions.

I possess the ability to develop projects from start to finish, ensuring work is effective, appropriate, and delivered on time with high quality standards. I excel working independently or collaboratively with teams, including writers, photographers, designers, account executives, web developers, and marketing experts. I enjoy working in multimedia graphic design across internet, mobile, software interfaces, and sports photography, with strong skills in brand management and collateral creation.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at UON Consulting
November 1, 2017 - Present
Handled graphic design projects including banners, newsletters, buttons, forms, presentations, and promotional materials like brochures, flyers, ads for newspapers and magazines, as well as visit cards.
Graphic Design and Photography at Freelancer
November 30, 2017 - July 21, 2025
Managed graphic design projects and multimedia graphic design for internet applications and specialized in sports photography including shooting and editing.
Graphic Designer at MyBrand
June 30, 2012 - July 21, 2025
Responsible for graphic design projects focused on brand management.
Graphic Designer at WeDo Technologies
November 30, 2003 - July 21, 2025
Worked on multimedia graphic design for internet, mobile, and software interfaces.
Graphic Designer at Neurónio
December 31, 2000 - July 21, 2025
Created multimedia graphic design projects for internet, CDRom, interactive kiosks, and software interfaces.
Senior Graphic Designer at PAULA SOARES
November 1, 1996 - Present
Design professional specializing in graphic design and photography with demonstrated history of creating unique design elements and marketing materials for over 15 years. Freelance professional photographer specializing in shooting and editing sports photography. Created design themes and graphics for marketing presentations, sales presentations, promotional materials, brochures, business cards, artwork, roll-ups, periodicals, planners, and websites. Experienced in multimedia graphic design for internet, CD Rom, interactive kiosks, mobile, and software interfaces, managing brand and collateral projects such as banners, newsletters, buttons, forms, and promotional ads. Strong attention to detail, flexible and able to work independently or in collaborative environments with diverse creative teams.

Education

Master's degree - Design and Visual Culture. at IADE Design, Technology and Communication College, European University, Lisbon
February 5, 2019 - December 14, 2020
Post-Graduation, Communication Design. at IADE Design, Technology and Communication College, European University, Lisbon
June 6, 2000 - January 12, 2021
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Graphic Design. at IADE Design
June 13, 1989 - January 18, 1994
Master's degree at IADE Design, Technology and Communication College, European University, Lisbon
February 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Post-Graduation at IADE Design, Technology and Communication College, European University, Lisbon
June 1, 2000 - January 31, 2001
Bachelor of Arts - BA at IADE Design, Technology and Communication College, European University, Lisbon
June 1, 1989 - January 31, 1994
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Graphic Design at Design, Technology and Communication College, European University, Lisbon
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1994
Master's degree - Design and Visual Culture at Design, Technology and Communication College, European University, Lisbon
February 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet
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