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Hi, I’m Paulina Bastos. I’m an Illustrator and Graphic Designer based in Scotland. I bring fast-turnaround artwork production and strong visual identities to global brands, combining conceptual thinking with technical proficiency in print and digital media. I excel at translating complex briefs into visually compelling designs, with solid skills in the Adobe Creative Suite, print production, and digital illustration. I enjoy collaborating with teams and clients to deliver high-quality print and digital work that stays on-brand and on-time.…Hi, I’m Paulina Bastos. I’m an Illustrator and Graphic Designer based in Scotland. I bring fast-turnaround artwork production and strong visual identities to global brands, combining conceptual thinking with technical proficiency in print and digital media. I excel at translating complex briefs into visually compelling designs, with solid skills in the Adobe Creative Suite, print production, and digital illustration. I enjoy collaborating with teams and clients to deliver high-quality print and digital work that stays on-brand and on-time.

Paulina Bastos

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Artworker, +4

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Hi, I’m Paulina Bastos. I’m an Illustrator and Graphic Designer based in Scotland. I bring fast-turnaround artwork production and strong visual identities to global brands, combining conceptual thinking with technical proficiency in print and digital media. I excel at translating complex briefs into visually compelling designs, with solid skills in the Adobe Creative Suite, print production, and digital illustration. I enjoy collaborating with teams and clients to deliver high-quality print and digital work that stays on-brand and on-time.…Hi, I’m Paulina Bastos. I’m an Illustrator and Graphic Designer based in Scotland. I bring fast-turnaround artwork production and strong visual identities to global brands, combining conceptual thinking with technical proficiency in print and digital media. I excel at translating complex briefs into visually compelling designs, with solid skills in the Adobe Creative Suite, print production, and digital illustration. I enjoy collaborating with teams and clients to deliver high-quality print and digital work that stays on-brand and on-time.

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Hi, I’m Paulina Bastos. I’m an Illustrator and Graphic Designer based in Scotland. I bring fast-turnaround artwork production and strong visual identities to global brands, combining conceptual thinking with technical proficiency in print and digital media.

I excel at translating complex briefs into visually compelling designs, with solid skills in the Adobe Creative Suite, print production, and digital illustration. I enjoy collaborating with teams and clients to deliver high-quality print and digital work that stays on-brand and on-time.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Editorial Illustration

Procreate

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Adobe InDesign

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Procreate

Expert

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Italian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Freelance

January 1, 2015 - Present

Freelance graphic designer and illustrator delivering visual identities, logos, marketing assets, and editorial illustration for brands in food, publishing, and related sectors. Produced print and digital designs aligned with brand guidelines.

Artworker at Stitch Group

January 1, 2023 - Present

Produced print-ready artwork for screen printing, embroidery, and vinyl applications. Designed custom graphics in Adobe Illustrator and delivered projects under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.

Screen Printing Team Member at Giant Triplets + Glastonbury Festival

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025

Collaborated with printers to produce garments for festival-goers and educated attendees on printing techniques, contributing to an interactive visitor experience.

Art Studio Manager at Good Dream Centre

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023

Managed daily operations, bookings, and social media. Designed original artwork and mentored junior artists.

Workshop Assistant at UAL + Charter Schools

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Supported tutors in delivering creative workshops, assisting students with art materials and techniques. Prepared resources and equipment, ensuring smooth class execution.

Mural Artist Assistant at NHS

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Assisted in large-scale mural execution, preparing materials and scaling up designs.