Hi, I’m Duarte Sotero Almeida de Freitas, a Portuguese graphic designer focused on creating functional and impactful visual solutions. I value clarity, creativity, and attention to detail in every project, consistently striving to combine composition with communication. I aim to merge strong visual aesthetics with clear messaging, turning ideas into accessible, meaningful designs for diverse audiences.…

Duarte Sotero Almeida de Freitas

Hi, I’m Duarte Sotero Almeida de Freitas, a Portuguese graphic designer focused on creating functional and impactful visual solutions. I value clarity, creativity, and attention to detail in every project, consistently striving to combine composition with communication. I aim to merge strong visual aesthetics with clear messaging, turning ideas into accessible, meaningful designs for diverse audiences.…

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Hi, I’m Duarte Sotero Almeida de Freitas, a Portuguese graphic designer focused on creating functional and impactful visual solutions. I value clarity, creativity, and attention to detail in every project, consistently striving to combine composition with communication.

I aim to merge strong visual aesthetics with clear messaging, turning ideas into accessible, meaningful designs for diverse audiences.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic designer at MGP Advogados
January 1, 2025 - Present
Rebranding project for the firm, contributing visual identity concepts and materials.
Graphic designer at Vintage City Tours
January 1, 2025 - Present
Rebranding and website development, shaping the brand presence and online visuals.
Dance teacher at Clube Nacional de Ginástica
January 1, 2024 - Present
Ballet and contemporary classes instruction for various age groups.
Front of house staff / Team coordinator at RUN & SLIDE
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Front of house responsibilities and team coordination for events.
Organizing team member at Lisbon Design Week
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Lisbon Designwise activation point organization and participation.
Lighting project collaborator at Corep Ibérica
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Worked on the Lightberty lighting project collaboration.

Education

Master’s degree in Communication Design at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon
January 1, 2023 - December 11, 2025
Bachelor’s degree in Dance at Escola Superior de Dança, Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor’s degree in Equipment Design at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
High School Diploma in Visual Arts at Colégio Marista de Carcavelos
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Merit Scholarship – Erasmus Programme at Madrid Erasmus Programme
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Merit Scholarship – Erasmus Programme
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level