I am a passionate freelance designer and communicator with extensive experience in graphic design. I work with conceptualization and development of design projects covering visual identity systems, illustration, editorial/book design, art direction, lettering, naming, branding, presentation design, image editing and user interface. Born in Brazil and having lived abroad in London, Sheffield and Montreal, I value engaging with diverse cultures and ideas. I’m committed to delivering effective, beautiful and riveting solutions, combining an artistic background, out-of-the-box thinking, new technologies and data-driven design to meet client needs and engage audiences. I continuously invest in my skills as a designer, artist and filmmaker, and I enjoy telling stories and building meaningful connections through digital and real-world experiences.…

Rebecca Faertes

I am a passionate freelance designer and communicator with extensive experience in graphic design. I work with conceptualization and development of design projects covering visual identity systems, illustration, editorial/book design, art direction, lettering, naming, branding, presentation design, image editing and user interface. Born in Brazil and having lived abroad in London, Sheffield and Montreal, I value engaging with diverse cultures and ideas. I’m committed to delivering effective, beautiful and riveting solutions, combining an artistic background, out-of-the-box thinking, new technologies and data-driven design to meet client needs and engage audiences. I continuously invest in my skills as a designer, artist and filmmaker, and I enjoy telling stories and building meaningful connections through digital and real-world experiences.…

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I am a passionate freelance designer and communicator with extensive experience in graphic design. I work with conceptualization and development of design projects covering visual identity systems, illustration, editorial/book design, art direction, lettering, naming, branding, presentation design, image editing and user interface.

Born in Brazil and having lived abroad in London, Sheffield and Montreal, I value engaging with diverse cultures and ideas. I’m committed to delivering effective, beautiful and riveting solutions, combining an artistic background, out-of-the-box thinking, new technologies and data-driven design to meet client needs and engage audiences. I continuously invest in my skills as a designer, artist and filmmaker, and I enjoy telling stories and building meaningful connections through digital and real-world experiences.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Free at Fruto Do Conde
December 31, 2016 - Present
Conceptual, authorial family brand that creates timeless, slow-fashion for all genders and ages. Responsible for the research, concept, development and creation of hand-painted and handmade apparel and accessories, along with co-owners Denise Faertes and Gil Haguenauer. Also responsible for the concept and UI of the company’s website which is coming up in December 2025.
Owner and Head of Creation at Fuerte
January 1, 2024 - Present
Fuerte is a design studio founded to deliver tailored projects with exclusive hand-painted customization of shoes.
Design Manager/Senior Designer at Evolutiva Estúdio
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Oversees the design team, organizes workflows, ensures deadlines and client expectations are met; participates in briefing and follow-up with clients; hands-on brand and product art direction, editorial design, illustration and promotional material.
Junior Designer at Soter Design
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Image editing and brand identity; participated in the Rio 2016 brand for the International Olympic Committee bid; mentored interns to learn company guidelines and tools.
Intern at Indio Da Costa AUDT (Architecture, Urbanism, Design and Transportation)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Intern in graphic design department; responsible for internal communications, presentations and brand design; contributed to the company’s re-branding project to modernize its visual identity.
Design Manager / Senior Designer at Evolutiva Estúdio
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Overseeing the design team, coordinating workflows, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met; hands-on in brand and product art direction, editorial design, illustration and promotional materials.
Intern at Indio Da Costa Architecture, Urbanism, Design and Transportation
December 31, 2005 - December 30, 2008
Graphic design department work for internal communications, presentations and client brands; participated in re-branding projects to modernize the company’s visual identity.
Co-owner and Co-head of Creation and Development at Fruto do Conde
January 1, 2017 - Present
Conceptual, authorial family brand that creates timeless, slow-fashion for all genders and ages. Responsible for research, concept, development and creation of hand-painted and handmade apparel and accessories, along with co-owners Denise Faertes and Gil Haguenauer. Also responsible for the concept and UI of the company’s website (coming up December 2025).
Design Manager/Senior Designer at Evolutiva Estúdio
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Oversee design team, organize workflows and ensure deadlines and client expectations. Hands-on designer in brand and product art direction, editorial design, illustration and promotional material for clients ranging from film festivals to law firms.

Education

Theory and Practice in Studio Arts and Teaching Assistant in screenprint at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor in Visual Communication - Industrial Design at PUC - Rio (Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Social Communication at PUC - Rio (Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Theory and Practice in Studio Arts at Concordia University, Montréal, Canada
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor in Visual Communication - Industrial Design at PUC - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Social Communication at PUC - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
High/Middle/Elementary Education at Centro Educacional Anísio Teixeira
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 2002
Primary/Secondary Education at Stradbroke Primary School, Sheffield, England, UK
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
Theory and Practice in Studio Arts at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor in Visual Communication - Industrial Design at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Social Communication at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Professional Cinematography Program
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Cinema Open Course
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Art Direction
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Animated Character Design
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Professional Cinematography Program
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Cinema Open Course
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Art Direction
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Animated Character Design
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
PROFESSIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY PROGRAM
January 1, 2023 - April 16, 2026
CINEMA OPEN COURSE (AIC)
January 1, 2020 - April 16, 2026
ART DIRECTION (AIC)
January 1, 2009 - April 16, 2026
ANIMATED CHARACTER DESIGN (Central Saint Martins)
January 1, 2006 - April 16, 2026
TEACHING ASSISTANT - SCREENPRINT AND DIGITAL ART
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Other, Software & Internet, Government, Manufacturing