Hi, I'm Paulo Costa, a brand and visual designer based in Coimbra, Portugal. I help brands craft cohesive identities and visual systems from concept to production, delivering visually compelling solutions for print and digital media. With experience in branding, illustration, and editorial design across diverse industries, I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to ensure creative quality and brand consistency.

Paulo Costa

Hi, I'm Paulo Costa, a brand and visual designer based in Coimbra, Portugal. I help brands craft cohesive identities and visual systems from concept to production, delivering visually compelling solutions for print and digital media. With experience in branding, illustration, and editorial design across diverse industries, I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to ensure creative quality and brand consistency.

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Hi, I’m Paulo Costa, a brand and visual designer based in Coimbra, Portugal. I help brands craft cohesive identities and visual systems from concept to production, delivering visually compelling solutions for print and digital media.

With experience in branding, illustration, and editorial design across diverse industries, I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to ensure creative quality and brand consistency.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Brand and Visual Concept Designer at Stricker
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2026
Developed brand identities and visual systems from concept to final production. Created visual concepts, design directions and brand guidelines for multiple projects. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure brand consistency and creative quality.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at 4 Stroke Industries
June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2021
Supported the creation of brand assets, illustrations and graphic materials for commercial projects. Produced illustrations and visual content for marketing and communication. Prepared files for print and digital production, ensuring technical accuracy.
Packaging Designer and Illustrator at Science Track
September 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018
Designed packaging concepts aligned with brand positioning and product strategy. Created original illustrations to support packaging communication and storytelling.
Web and Graphic Designer at Sentilant
April 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Designed visual layouts and graphic assets for web and digital platforms. Created visual content aligned with brand identity and communication goals.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Exploratório
March 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015
Developed visual and illustrative materials for educational and cultural communication. Produced illustrations supporting learning experiences and visual storytelling.

Education

UI / UX Design Course at CALARTS - Coursera Online
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelors Degree - Arts and Design at Escola Superior de Educação de Coimbra
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Course - Web Technologies at Polo II da Universidade de Coimbra
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Masters Degree - Graphic Design at Escola Superior de Artes Aplicadas de Castelo Branco
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet