I’m Rita, a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in London, creating artwork that helps brands communicate clearly and memorably. I specialize in hand-drawn and digital illustration—especially multicultural character work—and I also develop branding and social media assets for a wide range of clients. Across education and industry, I’ve designed educational graphics for universities, built marketing materials for campaigns (from posters and flyers to brochures and catalog layouts), and produced custom illustrations for t-shirts and wedding gifts. I also bring technical 2D/3D design experience from earlier roles, including product development and 3D creation, which helps me turn ideas into polished visuals for both print and digital use.…

Rita Pimenta

I’m Rita, a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in London, creating artwork that helps brands communicate clearly and memorably. I specialize in hand-drawn and digital illustration—especially multicultural character work—and I also develop branding and social media assets for a wide range of clients. Across education and industry, I’ve designed educational graphics for universities, built marketing materials for campaigns (from posters and flyers to brochures and catalog layouts), and produced custom illustrations for t-shirts and wedding gifts. I also bring technical 2D/3D design experience from earlier roles, including product development and 3D creation, which helps me turn ideas into polished visuals for both print and digital use.…

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I’m Rita, a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in London, creating artwork that helps brands communicate clearly and memorably. I specialize in hand-drawn and digital illustration—especially multicultural character work—and I also develop branding and social media assets for a wide range of clients.

Across education and industry, I’ve designed educational graphics for universities, built marketing materials for campaigns (from posters and flyers to brochures and catalog layouts), and produced custom illustrations for t-shirts and wedding gifts. I also bring technical 2D/3D design experience from earlier roles, including product development and 3D creation, which helps me turn ideas into polished visuals for both print and digital use.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created multicultural illustrations for a Network Rail campaign, used across advertising and passenger information materials during planned engineering works. Developed branding and social media assets for a variety of businesses. Produced personalized t-shirt illustrations based on client themes and requests, and crafted unique hand-drawn wedding gifts tailored to individuals.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at London
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created illustrations, especially multicultural character designs, for a Network Rail campaign used across advertising and passenger information materials during planned engineering works. Developed branding and social media assets for multiple businesses, and produced personalized illustrations for t-shirts based on individual client themes and requests. Crafted unique hand-drawn illustration gifts for custom weddings. Provided a mix of concept, illustration, and delivery of assets for marketing and promotional use.
Graphic Designer at FourthRev, London
October 18, 2021 - August 11, 2023
Designed engaging educational graphics for multiple universities and created social media assets for the company and partners. Produced brochures, blog materials, GIFs, animations, and layout design for marketing and educational communications.
Graphic Designer at FourthRev
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Designed engaging educational graphics for multiple universities. Created social media assets for the company and partners. Produced brochures, blogs, GIFs, animations, and layout design to support educational and communications goals.
Graphic Designer at Shanway Press
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Illustration, set up and printing of two professionally published children’s books. Design and layout of multiple magazines, brochures, catalogs etc. Design of multiple banners, posters, flyers while managing the printing process within a team.
Graphic Designer at ARC
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Supported marketing campaigns for prestigious brands such as Coca-Cola, including brand development and creation of mock-ups, posters, and flyers.
Graphic Designer at Mashmob
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Developed brands, logos, catalogs, flyers, and posters. Created website layouts and other digital design projects.
Graphic Designer at ARC, Holywood
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Supported marketing campaigns for prestigious brands including Coca-Cola. Contributed to brand development and created mock-ups, posters and flyers.
Graphic Designer at Mashmob, Belfast
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Developed brand identities, logos, catalogues, flyers and posters. Created website layouts and other digital design projects to support marketing and client deliverables.
Equipment Designer at JIMO - Cooling Tech
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Designed and developed technical aluminium furniture for kitchens. Used 2D and 3D software to design and develop products.
Graphic Designer at Academia das Essências
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Created wine-related promotional campaigns. Developed and maintained the company’s social media presence and contributed to the wine catalogue.
Equipment Designer at JIMO - Cooling Tech, Póvoa de Varzim
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Designed technical aluminium furniture for kitchens and developed products using 2D and 3D software for design and engineering workflows.
Graphic Designer at Academia das Essências, Viseu
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Created wine-related promotional campaigns and developed the company’s social media presence and wine catalogue.
Intern at Star-up Adapttech
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Development of brand logo design. Creation and development of a product in 3D software. Photography and promotional video creation.
Production Assistant at JARDINS EFÉMEROS Ed. V, Viseu
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Organized markets and decorated event venues for traders. Led teams and coordinated with other parties involved in the markets, handled exhibition venue responsibilities, and managed hotel bookings plus materials required by artists.
Production Assistant at JARDINS EFÉMEROS Ed. V
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Organizing markets and decorating the venues for the traders. Leading the teams and other parties involved in the markets. Responsible for all exhibition venues. In charge of hotel bookings and materials required by the artists.
Internship at WEWOOD - Joinery Portuguese
April 8, 2013 - August 19, 2013
Developed and created products in 3D software. Monitored industrialization of products and supported further commercialization.
Intern at WEWOOD - Joinery Portuguese
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Developed and created products using 3D software. Monitored product industrialization and supported further commercialization.

Education

Postgraduate in Web Design at Professional School, Porto
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
BSc in Equipment Design at Polytechnic Institute of Guarda
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Postgraduate in Web Design at Professional School, Master D, Porto
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
BsC in Equipment Design at Polytechnic Institute of Guarda
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Postgraduate in Web Design at Professional School, Master D, Porto
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
BsC in Equipment Design at Polytechnic Institute of Guarda
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Postgraduate in Web Design at Professional School, Master D, Porto
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
BsC in Equipment Design at Polytechnic Institute of Guarda
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality

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