Hello! Visual communication in its many forms is part of my DNA. I began my graphic design career at FLAG in 1997 and joined the BLITZ newspaper team in 2000. There, I was able to explore various aspects of visual and editorial communication — from page layout and cover design to photography and music criticism. I was also part of the design team at Expresso newspaper. With strong roots in the publishing world, I decided in 2018 to expand my skills in the digital and multimedia areas. This step reignited my creative energy and sparked a new passion for motion design, video editing, and post-production. Between 2021 and 2025, I worked as a motion designer at Pavilhão do Conhecimento/Ciência Viva, where I designed and created educational and scientific dissemination content. Since 2018, I have been working as a freelancer in various areas of design and communication, both offline and online. I enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams, focusing on empathy and user experience, applying methodologies such as Design Thinking.

Rodrigo Madeira

Hello! Visual communication in its many forms is part of my DNA. I began my graphic design career at FLAG in 1997 and joined the BLITZ newspaper team in 2000. There, I was able to explore various aspects of visual and editorial communication — from page layout and cover design to photography and music criticism. I was also part of the design team at Expresso newspaper. With strong roots in the publishing world, I decided in 2018 to expand my skills in the digital and multimedia areas. This step reignited my creative energy and sparked a new passion for motion design, video editing, and post-production. Between 2021 and 2025, I worked as a motion designer at Pavilhão do Conhecimento/Ciência Viva, where I designed and created educational and scientific dissemination content. Since 2018, I have been working as a freelancer in various areas of design and communication, both offline and online. I enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams, focusing on empathy and user experience, applying methodologies such as Design Thinking.

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Hello! Visual communication in its many forms is part of my DNA. I began my graphic design career at FLAG in 1997 and joined the BLITZ newspaper team in 2000. There, I was able to explore various aspects of visual and editorial communication — from page layout and cover design to photography and music criticism. I was also part of the design team at Expresso newspaper.

With strong roots in the publishing world, I decided in 2018 to expand my skills in the digital and multimedia areas. This step reignited my creative energy and sparked a new passion for motion design, video editing, and post-production. Between 2021 and 2025, I worked as a motion designer at Pavilhão do Conhecimento/Ciência Viva, where I designed and created educational and scientific dissemination content. Since 2018, I have been working as a freelancer in various areas of design and communication, both offline and online. I enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams, focusing on empathy and user experience, applying methodologies such as Design Thinking.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Editor at Jornal/Revista BLITZ
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Edited graphic layouts and editorial content, spanning page design, covers, photography and critique.
Graphic Designer at Jornal BLITZ
June 1, 2003 - June 1, 2003
Provided graphic design for a daily newspaper, contributing to pages and visuals.
Freelance Designer/Motion Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - November 2, 2025
Freelance design work across offline and online media, collaborating in multidisciplinary teams and emphasizing user experience and Design Thinking.
Designer/Motion Designer at Pavilion of Knowledge/Science Centre
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Designed educational and scientific dissemination content as part of a knowledge dissemination team.
Digital Designer at Expresso Newspaper
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Digital design work for Expresso newspaper.

Education

Multimedia Production at CENJOR School
March 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Digital Art Direction & Creativity at EDIT School Lisboa
September 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Photography at Carlos Marques advertising photographer
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Drawing Course at Nextart School
October 1, 2004 - June 1, 2005
Pós-Produção Audiovisual Avançada at CENJOR School
December 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Adobe After Effects Levels I e II at CENJOR School
April 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018
Graphic Design at FLAG School
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Advanced Flash & ActionScript 2 at GRUPO IMPRESA/Trainer Paulo Antunes
October 1, 2007 - October 1, 2007
Advanced Photoshop at PÓS-GRÁFICOS
September 1, 2008 - October 1, 2008
Illustrator at PÓS-GRÁFICOS
September 1, 2008 - October 1, 2008
Entrepreneurship at PROGRAMA MENOS
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Indesign CS4 at PÓS-GRÁFICOS
May 1, 2009 - May 1, 2009
Linkedin for Journalists at CENJOR School
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Adobe Photoshop CC - Advanced Training Course at Udemy
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Pós-Produção Audiovisual Avançada
December 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Adobe After Effects Levels I e II
April 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018
Advanced Flash & ActionScript 2
October 1, 2007 - October 1, 2007
Indesign CS4
May 1, 2009 - May 1, 2009
Linkedin for Journalists
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Graphic Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Adobe Photoshop CC - Advanced Training Course
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other