Hello! I am Beatriz Cruz, a reliable and responsible professional who adapts quickly to new environments and responsibilities. I work well in team settings, following directions with ease and stepping up to lead when needed. I love how illustration can tell stories and evoke wonder. I am passionate about creating work that is universally understandable, and I aim to contribute my creativity to real-world projects, from wedding stationery to album covers and branding.

Beatriz Cruz

Hello! I am Beatriz Cruz, a reliable and responsible professional who adapts quickly to new environments and responsibilities. I work well in team settings, following directions with ease and stepping up to lead when needed. I love how illustration can tell stories and evoke wonder. I am passionate about creating work that is universally understandable, and I aim to contribute my creativity to real-world projects, from wedding stationery to album covers and branding.

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Hello! I am Beatriz Cruz, a reliable and responsible professional who adapts quickly to new environments and responsibilities. I work well in team settings, following directions with ease and stepping up to lead when needed.

I love how illustration can tell stories and evoke wonder. I am passionate about creating work that is universally understandable, and I aim to contribute my creativity to real-world projects, from wedding stationery to album covers and branding.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Freelance
July 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Illustration and design of a vinyl case.
Product Design at Freelance
April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
I was asked to change the font of an existing cap as well as present 5 colour options.
Wedding Stationer at Freelance
December 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Design and illustration of the entire wedding stationary, including: invitations, rsvp, planner, welcome cards, welcome sign, menu and the seating arrangements.
Graphic Designer at Ajudaris
June 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Poster for the 2020/21 A(r)riscar event
Graphic Designer at Ajudaris
September 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020
Poster for the 2019/20 A(r)riscar event Invitation and certificate for the 2019/20 A(r)riscar event
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Independent freelance illustrator and graphic designer. Projects include wedding stationery, album covers, and business cards. Responsible for the creative direction and production quality of materials, including illustration and layout, with emphasis on clear storytelling and visual cohesion. Also contributed to product quality control and delivery of timely, print-ready artwork. Poster work completed for a recent event (2020/21).

Education

Post-Graduation in Illustration & Digital Animation at Escola Superior de Arte e Design
November 1, 2020 - October 31, 2021
Bachelor in Art & Design at Escola Superior de Educação de Coimbra
November 17, 2017 - June 30, 2020
Bachelor in Art and Design at ESAD - Escola Superior de Arte e Design do Porto
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

1st place in the Jovem Ilustrador Awards
April 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019
1st place, Jovem Ilustrador Award
January 1, 2019 - January 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education