My love for creativity and beauty is what motivates me. By combining aesthetics with functionality, I enjoy creating emotional designs that leave a lasting impression. As a perfectionist, I improve when working with inspiring teams and am committed to making a meaningful impact on the projects that I work on. I put my heart into everything I do.

Carla Sofia Esteves

My love for creativity and beauty is what motivates me. By combining aesthetics with functionality, I enjoy creating emotional designs that leave a lasting impression. As a perfectionist, I improve when working with inspiring teams and am committed to making a meaningful impact on the projects that I work on. I put my heart into everything I do.

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My love for creativity and beauty is what motivates me. By combining aesthetics with functionality, I enjoy creating emotional designs that leave a lasting impression. As a perfectionist, I improve when working with inspiring teams and am committed to making a meaningful impact on the projects that I work on. I put my heart into everything I do.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Italian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

CEO and Graphic Designer at Carla Sofia Esteves, Unip. Lda.
February 1, 2019 - June 2, 2024
Development and creation of bespoke products and projects including Social Media Management, Customer Care, Corporate Identity, Analysis of market trends, Packaging, B2B and Partnerships, and Advertising.
Graphic Designer Freelancer at DRC - Danish Refugee Council
November 1, 2024 - June 2, 2024
Social Media Design.
Graphic Designer Freelancer at UNICEF (SWA)
February 1, 2020 - June 2, 2024
Handling reports, branding, logos, presentations and templates for several platforms, and social media design.
CDO - Creative Dreams Officer at Bare Out Loud - BOLd
October 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Development and creation of bespoke products, social media management, corporate identity, packaging, B2B and partnerships, and advertising.
Graphic Designer Consultant at Maria Palma Unipessoal, Lda.
July 1, 2014 - April 1, 2018
Website management, development and creation of new products, catalogues, corporate identity, analysis of market trends, international business (import), social media management, advertising, flyers, events and shows organization.
MKT Manager and Graphic Designer at Liscromo
September 1, 2001 - October 1, 2013
Website management, development and creation of new products and catalogues, corporate identity, analysis of market trends, international business (import), social media management, advertising, flyers, events and shows organization.
Junior Art Director at Brandia Central Agency
January 1, 2005 - June 1, 2005
Creating and developing advertising campaigns for TV, press, outdoor and radio including creative concepts.
Art Director Trainee at MKT Agency
December 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Creating and developing advertising campaigns for TV, press, outdoor and radio including creative concepts, merchandising, point of sale, and direct mail.
Graphic Designer Trainee at TBWA\EPG Lisbon Agency
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Corporate identity, editorial, merchandising, point of sale, and brochures.
CEO AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER at Carla Sofia Esteves, Unip. Lda.
February 1, 2019 - Present
Development and creation of bespoke products and projects, Social Media Management, Customer Care, Corporate Identity, Analysis of market trends, Packaging, B2B and Partnerships, Advertising.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER FREELANCER at DRC - Danish Refugee Council
November 1, 2024 - Present
Reports, Branding, Logos, Presentations and templates for several platforms, Social Media Design.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER FREELANCER at UNICEF (SWA)
February 1, 2020 - Present
Branding, Corporate Identity, Social Media Design, Web Design (Shopify), Customer Care, Analysis of market trends, Photo editing, Photography.
CDO - CREATIVE DREAMS OFFICER at Bare Out Loud - BOLd
February 1, 2022 - August 19, 2025
Development and creation of bespoke products, Social Media management, Corporate Identity, Packaging, B2B and Partnerships, Advertising.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER CONSULTANT at Maria Palma Unipessoal, Lda.
April 1, 2018 - August 19, 2025
Website management, Development and creation of new products, Catalogues, Corporate Identity, Analysis of market trends, International business (import), Social Media management, Advertising, Flyers, Events and shows organization.
MKT MANAGER AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER at Liscromo
October 1, 2013 - August 19, 2025
Creating and developing advertising campaigns for TV, Press, Outdoor and Radio, Creative concepts.
JUNIOR ART DIRECTOR at Brandia Central Agency
June 1, 2005 - August 19, 2025
Creating and developing advertising campaigns for TV, Press, Outdoor and Radio, Creative concepts, Merchandising, Point of Sale, Direct Mail.
ART DIRECTOR TRAINEE at MKT Agency
December 1, 2004 - August 19, 2025
Corporate Identity, Editorial, Merchandising, Point of Sale, Brochures.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER TRAINEE at TBWA\EPG Lisbon Agency
December 1, 2002 - August 19, 2025
CEO and Graphic Designer at Carla Sofia Esteves, Unip. Lda.
February 1, 2019 - Present
Development and creation of bespoke products and projects, social media management, customer care, corporate identity, analysis of market trends, packaging, B2B and partnerships, advertising.
Graphic Designer Freelancer at Danish Refugee Council
November 1, 2024 - Present
Reports, branding, logos, presentations and templates for several platforms, social media design.
Graphic Designer Freelancer at UNICEF (SWA)
February 1, 2020 - Present
Branding, corporate identity, social media design, web design (Shopify), customer care, analysis of market trends, photo editing, photography.
CDO - Creative Dreams Officer at Bare Out Loud - BOLd
February 1, 2022 - August 23, 2025
Development and creation of bespoke products, social media management, corporate identity, packaging, B2B and partnerships, advertising.
Graphic Designer Consultant at Maria Palma Unipessoal, Lda.
April 1, 2018 - August 23, 2025
Website management, development and creation of new products, catalogues, corporate identity, analysis of market trends, international business (import), social media management, advertising, flyers, events and shows organization.
MKT Manager and Graphic Designer at Liscromo
October 1, 2013 - August 23, 2025
Creating and developing advertising campaigns for TV, Press, Outdoor and Radio, including creative concepts.
Junior Art Director at Brandia Central Agency
June 1, 2005 - August 23, 2025
Creating and developing advertising campaigns for TV, Press, Outdoor and Radio, creative concepts, merchandising, point of sale, direct mail.
Art Director Trainee at MKT Agency
December 1, 2004 - August 23, 2025
Corporate identity, editorial, merchandising, point of sale, brochures.
Graphic Designer Trainee at TBWA\EPG Lisbon Agency
December 1, 2002 - August 23, 2025

Education

Bachelor of Science at IPL - ESCS
September 17, 1997 - August 10, 2001
Advertising and Marketing with a specialization in Advertising
Technical course at ETIC
October 3, 2001 - July 12, 2002
Graphic Design
Technical course at Restart
September 15, 2003 - July 9, 2004
Creative Advertising
Bachelor of Arts at ESCS - IPL
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Marketing at ESCS - IPL
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Graphic Design Specialization Course at ETIC
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Advertising Creativity Specialization Course at RESTART
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Marketing at ESCS - IPL
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Graphic Design Specialization Course at ETIC
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Advertising Creativity Specialization Course at RESTART
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Graphic Design Specialization Course
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Advertising Creativity Specialization Course
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Government, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Wholesale & Distribution, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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    uniE621 Heads of State Initiatives (SWA)
    Logo and brand guidelines book for the new brand HoSI under the SWA brand. logo graphicdesign branding designer illustrator graphicdesigner
    uniE621 Branding for Bare Out Loud
    Branding for a line of apparel with strong claims, social media templates, icons, instructions, packaging logo graphicdesigner illustrator branding designer
    uniE621 Shift (SWA)
    Logo creation for a new project under the SWA brand. logo graphicdesign branding designer illustrator graphicdesigner
    uniE621 Africa FMM 2023 (SWA)
    Report for the Africa Finance Ministers' Meeting 2023 for SWA. logo graphicdesign branding designer illustrator graphicdesigner
    uniE621 Rota das Fontes
    Logo for a brand of historical water fountains all over Portugal. logo graphicdesign branding designer illustrator graphicdesigner
    uniE621 Social Media Contents for SWA
    Social Media posts in several languages and formats for SWA. logo graphicdesign branding designer illustrator graphicdesigner
    uniE621 Miúdas Giras
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    uniE621 Pauliana Psicóloga Clínica
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    Logo creation and social media content for a brand of chromotherapy services. logo graphicdesign branding designer illustrator graphicdesigner
    uniE621 JJ&RJ Contruções
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    uniE621 Heads of State Initiatives Posts (SWA)
    Social media content for the HoSI brand (SWA). logo graphicdesign branding designer illustrator graphicdesigner