I’m Ana Ventura, a Creative Director and designer with over 20 years of experience turning ideas into visually strong, cohesive and meaningful work. I guide projects from concept to completion, setting a clear creative vision and ensuring that every step — from exploration to refinement — aligns with that vision. With a background in branding, graphic design, packaging, editorial, interiors, activations and events, I bring a multidisciplinary approach that allows me to see the full picture and elevate every detail. I’m known for balancing creative leadership with hands-on involvement: organising workflows, aligning teams, breaking down complex challenges and maintaining clarity, quality and consistency across multiple clients and campaigns. Curious, fast and forward-thinking, I work closely with collaborators and clients to push boundaries and deliver design that is thoughtful, beautiful and purposeful. I work confidently across the full Adobe Creative Suite — Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign — and integrate AI tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Nano Banana and VanceAI into my creative process to accelerate exploration, enhance imagery and refine execution without compromising craft. Beyond the studio, I draw inspiration from travel, home, family and culture — influences that keep my perspective fresh and my work grounded in what truly matters.

Ana Ventura

I’m Ana Ventura, a Creative Director and designer with over 20 years of experience turning ideas into visually strong, cohesive and meaningful work. I guide projects from concept to completion, setting a clear creative vision and ensuring that every step — from exploration to refinement — aligns with that vision. With a background in branding, graphic design, packaging, editorial, interiors, activations and events, I bring a multidisciplinary approach that allows me to see the full picture and elevate every detail. I’m known for balancing creative leadership with hands-on involvement: organising workflows, aligning teams, breaking down complex challenges and maintaining clarity, quality and consistency across multiple clients and campaigns. Curious, fast and forward-thinking, I work closely with collaborators and clients to push boundaries and deliver design that is thoughtful, beautiful and purposeful. I work confidently across the full Adobe Creative Suite — Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign — and integrate AI tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Nano Banana and VanceAI into my creative process to accelerate exploration, enhance imagery and refine execution without compromising craft. Beyond the studio, I draw inspiration from travel, home, family and culture — influences that keep my perspective fresh and my work grounded in what truly matters.

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I’m Ana Ventura, a Creative Director and designer with over 20 years of experience turning ideas into visually strong, cohesive and meaningful work. I guide projects from concept to completion, setting a clear creative vision and ensuring that every step — from exploration to refinement — aligns with that vision. With a background in branding, graphic design, packaging, editorial, interiors, activations and events, I bring a multidisciplinary approach that allows me to see the full picture and elevate every detail.
I’m known for balancing creative leadership with hands-on involvement: organising workflows, aligning teams, breaking down complex challenges and maintaining clarity, quality and consistency across multiple clients and campaigns. Curious, fast and forward-thinking, I work closely with collaborators and clients to push boundaries and deliver design that is thoughtful, beautiful and purposeful.
I work confidently across the full Adobe Creative Suite — Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign — and integrate AI tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Nano Banana and VanceAI into my creative process to accelerate exploration, enhance imagery and refine execution without compromising craft.
Beyond the studio, I draw inspiration from travel, home, family and culture — influences that keep my perspective fresh and my work grounded in what truly matters.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director at Bold Agency / WAT Group
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Creative Director steering brand design and agency-wide creative strategy.
Freelancer at Independent / Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance work across brand design, creative direction and fashion styling for various clients; collaborated with reference agencies to deliver branding, packaging, editorial, interior design, brand activation and events; built end-to-end projects from concept to execution.
Brand Consultant & Freelance Creative at Brands Cape, View Isobar, VML, TBWA, HAVAS, Peter Schmidt Group (Germany)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Provided brand consultancy and freelance creative services for leading agencies, shaping branding strategies and visual systems across multiple client projects.
Design Team Director at Santa Fé Associate
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Led the design team, mentoring designers, overseeing project delivery and maintaining high quality across timelines.
Design Creative Director at BLUG DESIGN
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Directed design and creative output, developing brand identities and campaigns.
Senior Graphic Designer at DRAFT FCB (Foote Cone & Belding)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Created graphic design components for campaigns and collaborated across teams to deliver integrated brand communications.

Education

Higher Course in Technology and Graphic Arts at Polytechnic Institute of Tomar
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities, Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Financial Services, Professional Services