I'm Rita Leal, a resourceful and forward-thinking designer with a sharp eye for concept-to-execution across design and CRM ecosystems. I build scalable systems that improve quality, speed, and creative consistency, and I enjoy collaborating across teams to bridge strategy and visual direction while reducing friction. I value creativity and sustainability as guiding pillars in my work. As founder of Pistachio Studio, I create brand identities and oversee brand management, marketing, social media, and event planning. I bring a hands-on approach to design and brand experience, delivering thoughtful visuals and strategic solutions for clients and partners.…

Rita A. G. Leal

I'm Rita Leal, a resourceful and forward-thinking designer with a sharp eye for concept-to-execution across design and CRM ecosystems. I build scalable systems that improve quality, speed, and creative consistency, and I enjoy collaborating across teams to bridge strategy and visual direction while reducing friction. I value creativity and sustainability as guiding pillars in my work. As founder of Pistachio Studio, I create brand identities and oversee brand management, marketing, social media, and event planning. I bring a hands-on approach to design and brand experience, delivering thoughtful visuals and strategic solutions for clients and partners.…

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I’m Rita Leal, a resourceful and forward-thinking designer with a sharp eye for concept-to-execution across design and CRM ecosystems. I build scalable systems that improve quality, speed, and creative consistency, and I enjoy collaborating across teams to bridge strategy and visual direction while reducing friction. I value creativity and sustainability as guiding pillars in my work.

As founder of Pistachio Studio, I create brand identities and oversee brand management, marketing, social media, and event planning. I bring a hands-on approach to design and brand experience, delivering thoughtful visuals and strategic solutions for clients and partners.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Danish
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder / Brand Designer at Pistachio Studio
January 1, 2011 - Present
Brand Identity creation, Brand Management, Marketing Management, SoMe Management, Designing and Planning Events
Project Coordinator / Graphic Designer at Moving Talent
December 31, 2020 - September 25, 2025
Design Consultancy, Team Coordination, Recruitment for events; Graphic Designer
Brand Designer (Project) at RØDE KORS (Re-imagine)
December 31, 2017 - September 25, 2025
Brand Design, Marketing Management, SoMe Management, Event Planning
Digital Designer at VERTIC
December 31, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Brand Development; Graphic and Digital Design assets for pharma brands (Lilly, MSD). Creation of medically accurate infographics
Digital Designer at VML MAP
August 31, 2025 - September 25, 2025
CRM campaigns for Coca-Cola, IKEA; aligned visuals with strategy and brand. Built scalable systems and improved internal processes. Presented directly to clients and often initiated solutions beyond scope.
Volunteer Event Manager at Creative Mornings (Copenhagen)
December 31, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Event Management, SoMe Communication
Digital Designer at VERTIC, Copenhagen
December 31, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Supported the Design team with Brand Development, responsible for Graphic and Digital Design assets for different brands within the pharmaceutical industry (Lilly, MSD). Creation of medically accurate infographics.
Brand Founder at PISTACHIO STUDIO
January 1, 2011 - Present
Graphic Design, Creation of Brand Identities, Brand Management, Marketing Management, SoMe Management, Designing and Planning Events
Digital Designer at VML MAP, Copenhagen
August 31, 2025 - September 25, 2025
CRM campaigns for Coca-Cola, IKEA, and other - aligning visuals with strategy and brand. Built scalable systems and improved internal processes. Presented directly to clients and often initiated solutions beyond my scope.
Project Coordinator / Graphic Designer at MOVING TALENT, Copenhagen
December 31, 2020 - September 25, 2025
Design Consultancy, Team Coordination, Recruitment (select and interview candidates for Host positions in a multitude of events from Financial to Medical)
Event Manager at Creative Mornings (Copenhagen) (Volunteer)
December 31, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Event Management, SoMe Communication
Volunteer Graphic Designer / Event Manager at Ladies, Wine & Design (Copenhagen) (Volunteer)
December 31, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Graphic Design, Event Management
Brand Designer at Røde Kors – Re-imagine project
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Brand design, marketing management, social media management, and event planning for the Re-imagine project.
Freelance Designer at VER TIC
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Brand development; graphic and digital design assets for brands in pharma, non-profit, and independent sectors. Creation of medically accurate infographics, paid media, social media, and presentations.
Brand Founder / Freelance Designer at Pistachio Studio
January 1, 2011 - Present
Graphic design; creation of brand identities; brand management; marketing management; social media management; designing and planning events.
Digital Designer at VML MAP
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
CRM campaigns for Coca-Cola, IKEA, and others; built scalable systems; improved internal processes; presented directly to clients and often initiated solutions beyond scope.
Project Coordinator at Moving Talent
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Design consultancy; team coordination; recruitment (hosting events across financial to medical).
Digital Designer at VER TIC
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Supporting the design team with brand development, responsible for graphic and digital design assets for different brands within the pharmaceutical industry (Lilly, MSD). Creation of medically accurate infographics.
Project Coordinator / Senior Graphic Designer at Moving Talent
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Design Consultancy, Team Coordination, Recruitment (select and interview candidates for Host positions in a multitude of events from Financial to Medical).
Brand Designer at RE-IMAGINE (for RØDE KORS)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Brand Design, Marketing Management, Social Media Management, Event Planning.

Education

UX & Design Course at Talent Garden / KEA, Copenhagen
January 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025
PBA - DESIGN & BUSINESS - Communication, Design & Media at KEA (Copenhagen School of Design and Technology)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
BA - DESIGN at IADE (Creative University), Lisbon, Portugal
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
ILLUSTRATION COURSE at Ar.Co (Center for the Arts & Visual Communication), Lisbon, Portugal
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
UX & DESIGN COURSE at Talent Garden / KEA, Copenhagen
January 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025
PBA - DESIGN & BUSINESS - Communication, Design & Media at KEA (Copenhagen School of Design and Technology), Copenhagen
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
BA - DESIGN at IADE (Creative University), Lisbon, Portugal
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
ILLUSTRATION COURSE at Ar.Co (Center for the Arts & Visual Communication), Lisbon, Portugal
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
UX & Design Course at KEA (Garden, Copenhagen)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
PBA - Design & Business (Communication, Design & Media) at KEA (Copenhagen School of Design and Technology)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
BA - Design at IADE (Creative University), Lisbon, Portugal
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Illustration Course at Ar.Co (Center for the Arts & Visual Communication), Lisbon, Portugal
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
UX & Design Course at Talent Garden / KEA, Copenhagen
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
PBA - Design & Business - Communication, Design & Media at KEA (Copenhagen School of Design and Technology)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
BA - Design at IADE (Creative University)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Illustration Course at Ar.Co (Center for the Arts & Visual Communication)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Other, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Life Sciences

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