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

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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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