Margarida Pires

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I'm Margarida Pires, a Portugal-based illustrator and designer who blends storytelling with playful visuals. I'm naturally introverted, but I shine when collaborating on projects I care about.

About

I’m Margarida Pires, a Portugal-based illustrator and designer who blends storytelling with playful visuals. I’m naturally introverted, but I shine when collaborating on projects I care about. I bring a curious mix of talents to every brief, and when I get excited about something, I switch on my hyperfocus and the work just flows.

I’m a proud mom of two wonderful boys, with a loving husband and a cozy crew of pets — two dogs, three cats, and a rabbit. We’re a big, lively family, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. This balance fuels my creativity and keeps me grounded.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined October 2024

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Life Sciences
  • Education
  • Financial Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other

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Work experience· 8 roles

Illustrator / Designer · BES/Novo BancoNov 2023 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

Responsible for illustration and design tasks for internal communications and branding; contributed to marketing materials and publishing-related design projects; collaborated with cross-functional teams in the bank's creative services. Also pursued freelance illustration work alongside corporate duties.

Illustrator / Editorial Designer · BES / Novo BancoNov 2023 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

Freelance illustration and design work for internal and external projects; book and editorial work including 'An Adventure in Search of Dragons' for Flamingo Publishing; illustration for stationery and clothing items; ongoing client projects with BES/Novo Banco and other clients.

Customer Care Representative / Sales Helper · BES/Novo BancoNov 2023 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

Take care of and keep an eye on a client portfolio, looking at its various commercial aspects based on set goals. Offers support services in commercial, financial, or administrative areas.

Freelance Illustrator · Flamingo Publishing / Atlantic GroupJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Illustrator · Private commissionsJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Illustrator / Designer · Self-employedJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos
Illustrator - Editorial; Commercial · Freelance (Self-employed)Jan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 11 mos
Illustrator · Flamingo Publishing / Atlantic GroupJan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

Education· 8

Visual Arts Teaching Degree · Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal2004 – 2008
Certificate of Teaching Skills · DGERT / Do It Better Academy2020 – 2025
Bachelor's Degree in First Cycle Teaching - Visual and Technological Education Option · Escola Superior de Educação / IPS Setúbal2008 – 2025
Certificate of Teaching Skills · DGERT - Do It Better Academy2030 – 2020

Certifications and awards· 11

Marketing of Mortgage Loans2018 – 2025
Certificate of Teaching Skills2020 – 2025
Bachelor's Degree in First Cycle Teaching - Visual and Technological Education Option2008 – 2025
Marketing of Mortgage Loans2018 – 2025

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