I’m André Luz, a Portuguese Communication Designer and Art Director based in Lisbon. My work sits across visual identity, art direction, editorial design and print, with a particular interest in developing visual languages that can move naturally between different formats and contexts. Over the years I have worked across cultural, institutional and commercial projects, developing identities and communication systems as well as publications, campaigns and printed materials. I’m particularly interested in working with studios where design is approached as more than the production of individual assets — where concept, typography, image, narrative and execution are considered as part of one visual language. I am currently looking to establish collaborations with international studios and would be particularly interested in remote or project-based opportunities from Lisbon. I’ve included my portfolio below: andreluzdesign.com I would love the opportunity to introduce myself and explore whether there could be a good fit for future projects. In the attached file you can see my CV/BIO. Best regards,…

André Luz

I’m André Luz, a Portuguese Communication Designer and Art Director based in Lisbon. My work sits across visual identity, art direction, editorial design and print, with a particular interest in developing visual languages that can move naturally between different formats and contexts. Over the years I have worked across cultural, institutional and commercial projects, developing identities and communication systems as well as publications, campaigns and printed materials. I’m particularly interested in working with studios where design is approached as more than the production of individual assets — where concept, typography, image, narrative and execution are considered as part of one visual language. I am currently looking to establish collaborations with international studios and would be particularly interested in remote or project-based opportunities from Lisbon. I’ve included my portfolio below: andreluzdesign.com I would love the opportunity to introduce myself and explore whether there could be a good fit for future projects. In the attached file you can see my CV/BIO. Best regards,…

Next availability:
September 12, 2026

I’m André Luz, a Portuguese Communication Designer and Art Director based in Lisbon.

My work sits across visual identity, art direction, editorial design and print, with a particular interest in developing visual languages that can move naturally between different formats and contexts.

Over the years I have worked across cultural, institutional and commercial projects, developing identities and communication systems as well as publications, campaigns and printed materials.

I’m particularly interested in working with studios where design is approached as more than the production of individual assets — where concept, typography, image, narrative and execution are considered as part of one visual language.

I am currently looking to establish collaborations with international studios and would be particularly interested in remote or project-based opportunities from Lisbon.

I’ve included my portfolio below:

andreluzdesign.com

I would love the opportunity to introduce myself and explore whether there could be a good fit for future projects.

In the attached file you can see my CV/BIO.

Best regards,

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director / Layout Designer at DITA AGÊNCIA
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Developed creative work and layouts for multiple clients, including WOOK, IMOVIRTUAL, BUTCHERS, TIC (Theatre is Cool) and COLOPLAST. Also worked on COLABOR publications, developed MAP (Mostra de Arte das Palavras) institutional identity, created publications for CHAM (Centro de Humanidades da FCSH), and produced a publication for the GALP/OBSERVADOR LAB partnership “Energia, Construir o Amanhã”.
Creative Director / Page Designer / Layout & Art Direction at DITA AGÊNCIA
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Developed creative and design work for multiple clients, including identity and publication/layout tasks for COLABOR, as well as institutional identity for MAP and publications for CHAM (FCSH). Created a publication for the GALP/OBSERVADOR LAB partnership (“Energia, Construir o Amanhã”).
Creative Director at DITA Agência
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Developed multiple creative projects and design work for clients including WOOK, Imovirtual, Butchers, TIC (Theatre is Cool) and Coloplast, plus editorial/pagination work for COLABOR publications and institutional identity work for MAP and CHAM.
Creative Director at DITA AGÊNCIA
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Developed multiple creations and worked with clients including WOOK, IMOVIRTUAL, BUTCHERS, TIC (Theatre is Cool), COLOPLAST and others; also served as creative and layout designer for COLABOR publications and created institutional identity and publications for MAP and CHAM (FCSH).
Graphic Assistance (Film)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Graphic assistance for the feature film “Dreaming with Lions” (art direction by João Torres).
Creative Director / Layout Designer at EDITORA FORA DE JOGO, A.C.
January 1, 2023 - Present
Creative direction and layout/pagination for multiple publications, handling production deliverables and design consistency across editions.
Creative Director, Graphic Designer and Page Layout Designer at Fora de Jogo, A.C.
January 1, 2023 - Present
Creative direction and pagination for multiple publications; editorial and layout design delivered end-to-end for the publishing house.
Creative Director at EDITORA FORA DE JOGO, A.C.
January 1, 2023 - Present
Creative direction and layout for numerous editorial publications; launched a wide range of works from 2023 onward.
Creative Director at CONDIÇÃO DO TEMPO, SA
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Launched and developed brands for national and international markets (e.g., ÁGUA GLACIAR, HERMI KOMBUCHA, ÁGUA MORABEZA, CERVEJAS PRIMIUS). Also served as creative director for KLIMT ART HOUSE, REAL STATE and produced design for publications for the Ministry of the Sea and IPMA, including the “25 anos INOV-Contacto” publication.
Creative Director at Condição do Tempo, S.A.
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Launched and developed brands for the national and international market (e.g., Água Glaciar, Hermi Kombucha), and led creative direction for related brands such as Água Morabeza and Cervejas Primius; also worked on KLIMT Art House, Real State and developed publications for Ministry of the Sea and IPMA.
Creative Director at CONDIÇÃO DO TEMPO, SA.
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Launched national and international brands including ÁGUA GLACIAR, HERMI KOMBUCHA, ÁGUA MORABEZA and CERVEJAS PRIMIUS (Cabo Verde); also creative director of KLIMT ART HOUSE (Real State); developed publications for Ministério do Mar and IPMA, including 25 anos INOV-Contacto (AICEP) and institutional image for CARDO – Aldeias Histórias Portuguesas.
Graphic Director / Art Direction Assistant (Series & Feature Film) at Santa Rita Filmes (RTP)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Graphic direction and art direction assistance for the series and feature film “DOCE”, supporting visual development and production of related graphic materials.
Creative Coordinator / Page Designer / Art Finalizer at LIVROS OUTRO MODO (Cooperativa Outro Modo)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Coordinated creative direction, pagination and art finalization for all publications produced by Cooperativa Outro Modo, ensuring consistency, typography and production readiness across print editions and related outputs.
Graphic Director at Portuguese Embassy in China
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Graphic direction for embassy needs and communication design outputs for the China context.
Creative Coordinator / Page Designer / Art-finalist at LIVROS OUTRO MODO (Cooperativa Outro Modo)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Coordinated creative production, pagination and art-final preparation for all publications, ensuring editorial consistency and print-ready outputs.
Graphic Director at Embassy of Portugal in China
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Graphic direction for institutional communication and design deliverables for the Embassy, including ongoing visual and publication support.
Creative Coordinator, Page Designer, Art Finalist at Livros Outro Modo (Cooperativa Outro Modo)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Coordinated, laid out and prepared all publications for the editorial line, covering pagination and art-final production across multiple issues and formats.
Graphic Director at EMBAIXADA DE PORTUGAL NA CHINA
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Graphic direction for embassy-related outputs; extended role through 2020 with continued creative support and coordination.
Graphic Director / Layout Designer at LIVROS OUTRO MODO (Cooperativa Outro Modo)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Creative coordination, page design, and art-finalization for all publications of Livros Outro Modo.
Creative Director / Designer at Arquipélago Filmes
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Provided creative direction for film festival and media projects (including MONSTRA and FESTIN) and for multiple productions, handling visual identity and editorial/graphic coordination.
Creative Director / Graphic Director at Museu do Oriente and Fundação do Oriente
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2015
Creative direction and graphic design for museum and foundation communication, producing and managing the full graphic language used across exhibits, publications and institutional materials.
Graphic Director / Creative Director at Museu do Oriente / Fundação do Oriente (and related projects with FCT/EurOcean)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2015
Developed and delivered complete graphic language for museum and foundation communications, covering art direction, creative direction and coordinated visual systems across multiple initiatives from 2009 onward.
Creative Director / Graphic Coordinator at MUSEU DO ORIENTE / Fundação do Oriente / EurOcean (FCT)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2015
Directed graphic language and coordinated visual systems for museum/foundation communications and projects, from identity/graphic development to publication design.
Creative Director and Graphic Coordinator at Museu do Oriente / Fundação do Oriente (and related EurOcean/FCT work)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2015
Led the creative direction and developed full graphic language and design systems for cultural and research-related organizations and publications (2009–2015), spanning editorial, campaign and institutional design.
Creative Director / Graphic Coordinator at MUSEU DO ORIENTE & FUNDAÇÃO ORIENTE
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2015
Creative direction and design of the full graphic language for institutional activities and publications.
Graphic Director / Art Assistant (Film) at Clap Filmes
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Graphic direction assistance for the feature film “Veneno Cura” (Raquel Freire).
Art Assistant / Graphic Assistance for film and ads (freelance) at Film productions (various)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Supported art direction and handled creation/copy for advertising during film-related production periods, including contributions as art assistant and graphic support.
Art Direction & Creative Design (Freelance in Film)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Worked as art assistant and graphic support on films, including “A Bela e o Paparazzo” and graphic/art assistance roles across advertising and film production contexts.
Graphic Designer / Art Direction Support (Film) at Clap Filmes (selected works: Veneno Cura)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Provided graphic and art direction assistance for film-related creative deliverables, including selected movie art and design support.
Art Director / Graphic Designer (Media Production) at Le Monde Diplomatique (Portuguese edition)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2023
Art direction, creative work and page design for a monthly Portuguese edition over many years, supporting editorial layout consistency, typography and production standards across issues.
Freelance Communication Designer / Art & Creative Director
January 1, 2007 - Present
Freelance design, creative and editorial production, graphic consultancy, illustration and web design for national and international companies. Leads projects end-to-end (identity, editorial layout, artwork finalization) and supports production of exhibitions, events and cultural work, including photography-related activity.
Creative Director / Art & Layout (Director de Arte/Criativo e Paginador) at Le Monde Diplomatique (Portuguese edition)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2023
Responsible for art direction, creative coordination and pagination of the Portuguese edition, maintaining consistent visual language for a monthly publication.
Freelancer (Graphic, Creative and Editorial Design; Graphic Consultancy; Illustration; Webdesign)
January 1, 2007 - Present
Works on graphic, creative and editorial design, graphic consultancy, illustration and web design for national and international companies. Also produces and coordinates exhibitions, colloquia, theater shows and events, and supports art direction in national productions.
Creative Director / Page Designer / Art & Design at LE MONDE DIPLOMATIQUE (Portuguese Edition)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2022
Art/creative direction and layout/pagination for the Portuguese edition over a long period, supporting monthly publication production and visual standards.
Freelancer (Graphic, Creative & Editorial Design, Graphic Consultancy, Illustration, Webdesign)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2025
Freelance creative and editorial design across graphic design, branding, page layout, art direction consultancy, illustration and web design for national and international clients. Also produces and coordinates exhibitions, colloquia, theatre shows and events, and supports art direction on film and national productions.
Freelancer (Graphic, Creative and Editorial Design; Illustration; Web Design)
January 1, 2007 - Present
Freelance practice supporting national and international clients with graphic, creative and editorial design, illustration and web design, plus exhibition/event support and photography-related work.
Art Director and Creative Director at Le Monde Diplomatique (Portuguese Edition)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2023
Art direction and layout/pagination for the monthly Portuguese edition across many issues, ensuring consistent editorial visual quality.
Creative Director / Graphic Coordinator at LE MONDE DIPLOMATIQUE (Portuguese Edition)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2023
Art/creative direction and pagination for monthly Portuguese edition; long-term responsibility for editorial layout and production-ready finalization.
Freelancer (Graphic, Creative & Editorial Design)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2025
Design and editorial layout, creative direction, graphic consultancy, illustration, and web design for national and international clients; also producer/coordinator of exhibitions, talks, theatre shows and events; art-direction assistance for national productions.
Creative Director / Designer at Estrelas de Papel, Design e Comunicação (Teatro Mundial consultancy in parallel)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Served as creative director and designer and provided parallel graphic consultancy for Teatro Mundial.
Art Director & Graphic Designer at Estrelas de Papel, Design e Comunicação, Lda.
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Creative direction and design for communication projects, alongside graphic consultancy for Teatro Mundial.
Pager / Designer at Edições Afrontamento
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Worked as a pager/designer supporting publication layout and production workflows.
Director of Art & Design (POAP competition winner) at POAP – Programa Operacional da Administração Pública
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Led art and design direction as part of the national program operational communications and design deliverables.
Designer / Paginador at Edições Afrontamento
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Page layout/pagination work for editorial productions.
Graphic Designer at Brandia Central (and Modos de Ver collaboration period)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Provided graphic design support within the agency context during the mid-2000s transition into broader creative direction work.
Graphic Designer / Webdesign (Flash programming) at Modos de Ver
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Developed graphic design and web design (flash programming) work for client projects in Lisbon.
Designer / Webdesign (Flash programming) at Modos de Ver
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Graphic design and web design including Flash programming tasks.
Graphic Designer at La Mosca (Agência)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Worked as a designer contributing to agency projects and visual communication production.
Designer at Agência La Mosca
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Graphic design work during employment period, contributing to agency projects.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Pedro Salgado Atelier
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
Designed and illustrated scientific illustration work and developed illustration projects in the atelier environment.
Designer / Illustrator at Pedro Salgado Atelier
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Worked as designer and illustrator, contributing to illustration output and visual work aligned with scientific illustration training.
Partner / Art Director / Graphic Designer at Nitrogenium, Design e Publicidade, Lda.
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2007
Worked as partner, art director and graphic designer for the agency, leading creative direction and production of communication design projects.
Designer / Art Director at Nitrogenium, Design e Publicidade, Lda.
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2007
Partner and art director responsible for graphic design and creative direction, including brand and publication design work throughout the period.

Education

Degree in Graphic Design at IADE – Instituto de Artes Visuais, Design e Marketing
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002
Degree in Geology - Scientific Branch at Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002
Advanced Scientific Illustration Course at Pedro Salgado Atelier
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Professional course in Advanced Graphic Design at ETIC - Lisboa
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Indesign and Photoshop for photographers course at Instructor Dra. Ângela Rodrigues, Certified by Adobe Portugal
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Indesign course at Instructor Dra. Ângela Rodrigues, Certified by Adobe Portugal
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Degree in Graphic Design at IADE – Instituto de Artes Visuais, Design e Marketing
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Degree in Geology - Scientific Branch at Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002
Advanced Scientific Illustration Course at Pedro Salgado Atelier
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Professional course in Advanced Graphic Design at ETIC - Lisboa
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Courses in Indesign and Photoshop for photographers at Taught by Dra. Ângela Rodrigues, certified by Adobe Portugal
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Professional creative internship at Atelier La Mosca
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Degree in Graphic Design at IADE – Instituto de Artes Visuais, Design e Marketing
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2026
Degree in Geology (Scientific Branch) at Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Advanced Scientific Illustration Course at Atelier Pedro Salgado
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Professional Course in Advanced Graphic Design at ETIC – Lisboa
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Indesign and Photoshop course for photographers at Adobe Portugal (certified); taught by Dra. Ângela Rodrigues
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Indesign course at Taught by Dra. Ângela Rodrigues
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Creative Internship at Atelier La Mosca
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design at IADE – Instituto de Artes Visuais, Design e Marketing
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999
Bachelor's degree in Geology (Scientific Branch) at Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Advanced Scientific Illustration Course at Atelier Pedro Salgado
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Professional Course in Advanced Graphic Design at ETIC – Lisboa
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
InDesign and Photoshop course for photographers at Taught by Dra. Ângela Rodrigues (certified by Adobe Portugal)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
InDesign course at Taught by Dra. Ângela Rodrigues
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Degree in Graphic Design at IADE – Instituto de Artes Visuais, Design e Marketing
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2026
Degree in Geology (Scientific Branch) at Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Advanced Scientific Illustration Course at Atelier Pedro Salgado
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Advanced Graphic Design (Professional Course) at ETIC – Lisboa
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Indesign and Photoshop course for photographers at Adobe certified course taught by Dra. Ângela Rodrigues
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Indesign course at ETIC – Lisboa (course details stated)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Licenciatura em Design Gráfico at IADE – Instituto de Artes Visuais, Design e Marketing
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2026
Licenciatura em Geologia (Ramo Científico) at Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Curso de Ilustração Científica Avançado at Atelier Pedro Salgado
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Curso Profissional de Design Gráfico Avançado at ETIC - Lisboa
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Curso de InDesign e Photoshop para fotógrafos / InDesign at Adobe Portugal (course taught by Dr. Ângela Rodrigues)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design at IADE – Instituto de Artes Visuais, Design e Marketing
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Geology (Scientific Branch) at Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Advanced Scientific Illustration Course
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Professional Course in Advanced Graphic Design (ETIC – Lisboa)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Adobe-certified Indesign and Photoshop courses for photographers (taught by Dra. Ângela Rodrigues)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Indesign course (taught by Dra. Ângela Rodrigues)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Creative internship (Atelier La Mosca)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Advanced Scientific Illustration Course
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Professional Course in Advanced Graphic Design (ETIC – Lisboa)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Adobe-certified InDesign and Photoshop (for photographers) course
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Professional creative internship
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Adobe-certified course (InDesign and Photoshop for photographers) - taught by Dra. Ângela Rodrigues
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Scientific Illustration (course)
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Advanced Graphic Design professional course (ETIC - Lisboa)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
InDesign and Photoshop for photographers (Adobe Portugal certified; taught by Dr. Ângela Rodrigues)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
InDesign course (taught by Dr. Ângela Rodrigues; Adobe Portugal certified)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Advanced Graphic Design course (ETIC - Lisboa)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Advanced Scientific Illustration Course
January 1, 1999 - September 5, 2026
Professional Course in Advanced Graphic Design
January 1, 2004 - September 5, 2026
Adobe-certified courses (InDesign and Photoshop for photographers; InDesign)
January 1, 2002 - September 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities, Retail, Other