Ana Filipa S. Gonçalo

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Graphic Designer with a background in Fine Art and recent MA studies in Visual Communication, specializing in branding, visual identity, packaging, and illustration.

About

Graphic Designer with a background in Fine Art and recent MA studies in Visual Communication, specializing in branding, visual identity, packaging, and illustration. I’m detail-focused, thoughtful, and motivated by creating coherent visuals that work in real commercial environments.

With freelancing and in-store visual merchandising experience, I bring strong understanding of audiences, brand consistency, and execution across social/digital and print. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams and refining concepts through client feedback to deliver polished final assets.

  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Other
  • Consumer Goods

Projects · 1

Work experience· 10 roles

Graphic Designer / Brand Designer (Freelancer)Sep 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Developed brand identities, visual systems, and creative assets for independent businesses and clients. Created logos, typography, color systems, illustrations, packaging concepts, and brand applications. Worked directly with clients from initial research and concept development through feedback, refinement, and final delivery.

Supervisor · The White CompanyFeb 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

Led and coached a team of 16 while managing daily operations and team performance. Collaborated with the Visual Merchandising teams to implement seasonal creative concepts and maintain brand presentation standards. Trained and onboarded Sales Assistants, Keyholders, and Supervisors while ensuring all team training requirements remained up to date.

Visual Artist & Social Media Content Creator (Freelancer)Aug 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Built and developed a personal art brand, growing an engaged Instagram community of over 15k followers. Created and launched an online art course from concept to production, developing structured learning content and visual materials. Collaborated with artists and micro-brands on visual content, brand presentation, and online promotion.

Visual Artist & Social Media Content Creator · FreelanceAug 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 4 mos
Visual Artist & Social Media Content Creator · FreelancerAug 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 4 mos
Visual Merchandiser · FATFACESep 2017 – Feb 2024 · 6 yrs 6 mos
Visual Merchandiser · FA TFACE SouthamptonSep 2017 – Feb 2024 · 6 yrs 6 mos
Visual Merchandiser / Crew · FATFACESep 2017 – Feb 2024 · 6 yrs 6 mos

Education· 15

MA in Visual Communication · Solent University Southampton, UK2025 – 2026
BA (Hons) in Fine Art & Design · Solent University Southampton, UK2017 – 2021
Graphic Design Specialization · California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)2023
Mobile Editing Masterclass · Coursera / Life Design (CLD)2020 – 2021

Certifications and awards· 11

Graphic Design Specialization Certificate2023
Photo & Video Editing2030 – 2026
Graphic Design Specialization (CalArts)2023
Mobile Editing Masterclass (Life Design CLD)2020 – 2021

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