I’m Filipe Santos, a Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience delivering strategic visual solutions across diverse industries. My expertise spans art direction, visual identity, branding, and illustration, with a strong track record in creating and producing printed and digital materials. I’m currently expanding my skills in 3D modeling and Motion Design to craft dynamic, interactive visual narratives. I’m committed to aesthetic and functional excellence, blending creativity and innovation to elevate visual communication and strengthen brand identities. Based in Porto, Portugal, I’m eager to collaborate on projects that challenge conventions and drive impactful design outcomes.

Filipe Santos

I’m Filipe Santos, a Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience delivering strategic visual solutions across diverse industries. My expertise spans art direction, visual identity, branding, and illustration, with a strong track record in creating and producing printed and digital materials. I’m currently expanding my skills in 3D modeling and Motion Design to craft dynamic, interactive visual narratives. I’m committed to aesthetic and functional excellence, blending creativity and innovation to elevate visual communication and strengthen brand identities. Based in Porto, Portugal, I’m eager to collaborate on projects that challenge conventions and drive impactful design outcomes.

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I’m Filipe Santos, a Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience delivering strategic visual solutions across diverse industries. My expertise spans art direction, visual identity, branding, and illustration, with a strong track record in creating and producing printed and digital materials. I’m currently expanding my skills in 3D modeling and Motion Design to craft dynamic, interactive visual narratives.

I’m committed to aesthetic and functional excellence, blending creativity and innovation to elevate visual communication and strengthen brand identities. Based in Porto, Portugal, I’m eager to collaborate on projects that challenge conventions and drive impactful design outcomes.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Junior Art Director at Nautillus
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Created, adapted and unfolded promotional materials (on and off-pack), internal communications, POS materials, and packaging. Developed visual identities, brand studies, and product branding; managed seasonal campaigns and events; collaborated on packaging design and handled key accounts including Bluefit, Flemings, Best Odonto, KX3, MK2 Tecno, among others.
Art Director at SGS CO
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Standardized materials following client guidelines: layout, mechanical plan adaptations, color adjustments, alignment, and effect harmonization. Performed regulatory-driven analyses and adaptations (ABNT), managed artwork preparation for production, and conducted quality control before PrePress submission.
Visual Designer / Motion Designer at BLISTER
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Created Visual Aids, unfolded campaigns, and produced/edited digital and editorial material. Developed visual concepts (rough storyboard), motion design, character creation, and final artwork for knife drawings. Served clients including Boehringer Ingelheim, Eurofarma, Libbs, EMS, Cellera, Sumitomo Chemicals, among others.
Visual Merchandising Designer at VIMER
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Created and finalized Visual Merchandising pieces and materials. Managed file closure (final art), and designed mechanical layouts (special knives).
Art Director at OMZ
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Created and unfolded On/Off/OOH materials; designed presentations and PPT templates. Performed Motion Design and final artwork tasks.
Graphic Designer at NO BRINDE
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Design for printed media, specializing in corporate gifts. Final artwork preparation for diverse processes. Managed sublimation plotter printing (EPSON 9400h, 9200), vinyl printing (ROLAND 540), and digital printing (RICO).

Education

Graphic Design Degree at UNICID
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Technical Certificate at A.B.R.A
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other