I am a seasoned Professional Photographer and Graphic Designer with extensive experience in commercial, product, food, beauty, and architectural photography, as well as videography. My expertise also extends to image editing, retouching, and video editing and motion graphics, enabling me to deliver high-quality visuals that captivate and engage. As a Graphic Designer, I create impactful visuals for online and offline platforms—digital ads, websites, email banners, social media graphics, and print materials like branding assets, magazine layouts, brochures, flyers, and packaging. I take pride in transforming ideas into visually captivating designs and excel at managing the creative process from concept to final product, staying ahead of industry trends and delivering results that resonate with audiences. I am proficient in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CorelDRAW, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and I work with Figma and Webflow to craft dynamic, adaptable designs.

Valerio Ferreira

I am a seasoned Professional Photographer and Graphic Designer with extensive experience in commercial, product, food, beauty, and architectural photography, as well as videography. My expertise also extends to image editing, retouching, and video editing and motion graphics, enabling me to deliver high-quality visuals that captivate and engage. As a Graphic Designer, I create impactful visuals for online and offline platforms—digital ads, websites, email banners, social media graphics, and print materials like branding assets, magazine layouts, brochures, flyers, and packaging. I take pride in transforming ideas into visually captivating designs and excel at managing the creative process from concept to final product, staying ahead of industry trends and delivering results that resonate with audiences. I am proficient in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CorelDRAW, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and I work with Figma and Webflow to craft dynamic, adaptable designs.

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I am a seasoned Professional Photographer and Graphic Designer with extensive experience in commercial, product, food, beauty, and architectural photography, as well as videography. My expertise also extends to image editing, retouching, and video editing and motion graphics, enabling me to deliver high-quality visuals that captivate and engage.

As a Graphic Designer, I create impactful visuals for online and offline platforms—digital ads, websites, email banners, social media graphics, and print materials like branding assets, magazine layouts, brochures, flyers, and packaging. I take pride in transforming ideas into visually captivating designs and excel at managing the creative process from concept to final product, staying ahead of industry trends and delivering results that resonate with audiences. I am proficient in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CorelDRAW, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and I work with Figma and Webflow to craft dynamic, adaptable designs.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Philae, Sociedade Portuguesa de Moedas
January 1, 2022 - Present
Design of adverts and graphics for offline and online media (flyers, posters, pamphlets, newsletters, email banners). Product photography. Image editing and retouching. Managing of all print media.
Graphic Designer & Photographer at International Christian School of Cascais
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Leading and designing a variety of adverts and graphics for offline and online media. Designing and maintaining school and church websites. Videography and video editing for social media. Photography and image editing.
Graphic Designer & Photographer at 3 Rivers Christian Academy (Spiritlife Ministries)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Leading and designing advertising campaigns across different media (print, digital, outdoor). Designing and maintaining school website. Commercial, product, portrait and events photography. Designing and setting up stands for expos and events. Liaising with printers and managing print media. Managing staff. Board member.
Graphic Designer & Photographer at Audiomotion
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Design of adverts for offline and online media (flyers, posters, pamphlets, email banners). Commercial and Product (pack shots for e-commerce) photography. Post production and photo editing.
In-House Graphic Designer & Photographer at AE Enterprises (Pty) Ltd
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Official photographer for all entities of AEE Group. Commercial, Product, Architectural, Portrait and corporate photography. Video capturing and editing. Graphic designing for adverts, magazines, e-commerce and billboards. Managing the video studio at AEE offices. Design and layout of Accelerator magazine. Working with the Marketing team in strategic marketing campaigns.
Graphic Designer & Photographer at JC Seals Adventure Camps & 3 Rivers Christian Academy (Spiritlife Ministries)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2012
Directly managing a staff complement of 4 full time staff and 3-part time staff. Leading and designing a variety of advertising campaigns across different media (print, digital, outdoor, etc.) from concept to execution. Designing and maintaining school website. Commercial, Product, Portrait and events photography. Designing and setting up stands for expos and events. Liaising with Printers and managing of all print media. Managing staff. Board member.

Education

Advanced Course in Photography at The Photographic Institute
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Diploma in Graphic Design - Student of the Year Award at Design School Southern Africa
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Grade 12 (Matric) at Escola Secundaria De Santo Andre – Barreiro, Portugal
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025

Qualifications

Student of the Year Award
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services