I am a resourceful and forward-thinking Designer with a sharp eye for concept-to-execution design across Design and CRM ecosystems, I help build scalable systems that improve quality, speed, and creative consistency. By collaborating closely across teams, I bridge strategy and visual direction to reduce friction and elevate consistency, always with creativity as the main pillar.\n\nIn my work, I continuously explore how brand, experience, and design intersect to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and users alike. My approach blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring high-quality results that scale.…

Rita Leal

I am a resourceful and forward-thinking Designer with a sharp eye for concept-to-execution design across Design and CRM ecosystems, I help build scalable systems that improve quality, speed, and creative consistency. By collaborating closely across teams, I bridge strategy and visual direction to reduce friction and elevate consistency, always with creativity as the main pillar.\n\nIn my work, I continuously explore how brand, experience, and design intersect to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and users alike. My approach blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring high-quality results that scale.…

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I am a resourceful and forward-thinking Designer with a sharp eye for concept-to-execution design across Design and CRM ecosystems, I help build scalable systems that improve quality, speed, and creative consistency. By collaborating closely across teams, I bridge strategy and visual direction to reduce friction and elevate consistency, always with creativity as the main pillar.\n\nIn my work, I continuously explore how brand, experience, and design intersect to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and users alike. My approach blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring high-quality results that scale.

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Skills

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

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

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Other, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education

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