I am a medical illustrator and 3D animator who enjoys turning complex medical and scientific ideas into clear, engaging visual stories. I create accurate 2D and 3D illustrations, animations, and digital content for patient education, clinical communication, publications, presentations, and health platforms. My work is grounded in anatomy, human physiology, medical terminology, and close collaboration with healthcare professionals. I bring extensive experience with Autodesk Maya, Blender, V-Ray, ZBrush, Unreal Engine, and the Adobe Creative Suite, along with a strong understanding of design best practices. I am friendly, creative, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines. I also enjoy teaching visualization software and helping learners build confidence through practical, engaging training.…

Raquel Freitas

I am a medical illustrator and 3D animator who enjoys turning complex medical and scientific ideas into clear, engaging visual stories. I create accurate 2D and 3D illustrations, animations, and digital content for patient education, clinical communication, publications, presentations, and health platforms. My work is grounded in anatomy, human physiology, medical terminology, and close collaboration with healthcare professionals. I bring extensive experience with Autodesk Maya, Blender, V-Ray, ZBrush, Unreal Engine, and the Adobe Creative Suite, along with a strong understanding of design best practices. I am friendly, creative, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines. I also enjoy teaching visualization software and helping learners build confidence through practical, engaging training.…

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September 15, 2026

I am a medical illustrator and 3D animator who enjoys turning complex medical and scientific ideas into clear, engaging visual stories. I create accurate 2D and 3D illustrations, animations, and digital content for patient education, clinical communication, publications, presentations, and health platforms. My work is grounded in anatomy, human physiology, medical terminology, and close collaboration with healthcare professionals.

I bring extensive experience with Autodesk Maya, Blender, V-Ray, ZBrush, Unreal Engine, and the Adobe Creative Suite, along with a strong understanding of design best practices. I am friendly, creative, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines. I also enjoy teaching visualization software and helping learners build confidence through practical, engaging training.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Medical Illustrator/3D Animator at Built by Doctors
January 1, 2019 - Present
As a Medical Illustrator/3d animator at Builtbydoctors, I focused on creating precise and engaging medical visuals that simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
Designer at Freelancer
February 1, 2013 - February 1, 2019
Created engaging 2D and 3D visuals that clarified complex medical concepts and ensured accurate representation across different platforms. Produced illustrations and animations for diverse medical projects, collaborating closely with healthcare professionals to meet specific project requirements.
Instructor at Freelancer
February 1, 2005 - February 1, 2013
Developed a library of medical visuals to improve project efficiency and maintain consistent quality across deliverables. Applied Adobe Creative Suite tools to create and refine illustrations according to medical illustration best practices, while managing multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines. Delivered practical training in Maya and Adobe Creative Suite, tailoring instruction to diverse learning needs and helping learners develop confidence with digital visualization tools.
Instructor - Design software at Freelancer
February 1, 2005 - August 30, 2015
As a trainer in design and visualization software, I focused on empowering learners with the skills to effectively use tools like Maya and Adobe software.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Design and Computer Systems at Espaço Atlantico
February 1, 2002 - August 30, 2026

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Medical & Scientific 3D Visualisation
    A selection of my medical and scientific illustration work, combining 3D modelling, texturing, lighting, rendering and digital compositing to transform complex biological and healthcare concepts into clear, engaging visual stories. With over 10 years of experience working in healthcare communications, I create accurate and visually compelling artwork for medical, scientific and pharmaceutical audiences. My work ranges from cellular and molecular structures to anatomy, mechanisms of action and patient-focused healthcare communication. Skills: Medical Illustration · 3D Modelling · Texturing · Materials · Lighting · Rendering · Compositing · Artworking Software: Autodesk Maya · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe InDesign I’m passionate about combining scientific accuracy with strong visual storytelling and polished, client-ready artwork. Artstation Portfolio](https://www.twine.net/signin…
    Bacteria & Antibiotic Treatment — Medical Illustration
    A 3D medical illustration created for a publication about bacteria and antibiotic treatment. I developed the bacterial model from scratch, created the materials and textures, set up the lighting, rendered the scene and completed the final compositing and artwork before delivering the final image to the client.…
    Microbiome & Cellular Environment — 3D Medical Animation
    3D medical animation exploring the microscopic environment of the human body, moving from a cellular surface populated by microorganisms to the structure of a cell membrane and its surrounding molecular environment. I created the 3D models, materials, textures, lighting and animation, combining scientific visualisation with cinematic camera movement and rendering to create an engaging representation of the microscopic world. Role: Medical Illustrator · 3D Artist · Animator Skills: Medical Animation · 3D Modelling · Texturing · Materials · Lighting · Animation · Camera Work · Rendering · Compositing Software: Autodesk Maya · Adobe After Effects · Premiere Pro…
    Mitochondria — Medical Editorial Illustration
    Medical editorial illustration created to explain the structure and function of mitochondria and their role in cellular energy production. I created the detailed 3D mitochondrion and integrated it into an educational editorial layout, combining anatomical visualisation, scientific information, labelling and typography. The final artwork was designed to communicate complex cellular biology in a clear, engaging and publication-ready format. Role: Medical Illustrator · 3D Artist · Artworker Skills: 3D Medical Illustration · Scientific Visualisation · Editorial Design · Information Design · Image Compositing · Artworking Software: Autodesk Maya · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe InDesign · Illustrator…
    COPD — Healthcare Editorial & Medical Illustration
    Editorial medical illustration created for a publication focused on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The project combines medical illustration, 3D character imagery, anatomical visualisation and information design to communicate disease risk factors, airway changes and pulmonary rehabilitation. I developed and integrated the visual elements with the editorial content, creating clear information hierarchy and a consistent visual language suitable for a professional medical publication. Role: Medical Illustrator · Artworker Skills: Medical Illustration · Editorial Design · Infographics · Image Compositing · Information Design · Artworking Software: Adobe InDesign · Illustrator · Photoshop…