I bring a thoughtful and organized approach to design, combining creative thinking with practical execution. My background in retail leadership and visual merchandising has strengthened my ability to understand audiences, communicate visually, and deliver detail-focused work. I am seeking opportunities in branding, visual identity, marketing, packaging, and digital design where I can contribute, collaborate, and continue developing within a creative, design-driven environment.…

Filipa Gonçalo

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I bring a thoughtful and organized approach to design, combining creative thinking with practical execution. My background in retail leadership and visual merchandising has strengthened my ability to understand audiences, communicate visually, and deliver detail-focused work. I am seeking opportunities in branding, visual identity, marketing, packaging, and digital design where I can contribute, collaborate, and continue developing within a creative, design-driven environment.…

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September 1, 2026

I bring a thoughtful and organized approach to design, combining creative thinking with practical execution. My background in retail leadership and visual merchandising has strengthened my ability to understand audiences, communicate visually, and deliver detail-focused work.

I am seeking opportunities in branding, visual identity, marketing, packaging, and digital design where I can contribute, collaborate, and continue developing within a creative, design-driven environment.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Supervisor at The White Company
February 1, 2024 - Present
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 at Freelance
August 1, 2021 - Present
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 at Freelancer
August 1, 2021 - Present
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 Merchandiser / Crew at FATFACE
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2024
Designed and installed creative in-store displays, layouts and seasonal visual presentations. Participated in VM meetings and contributed to the set up of model stores used as visual standards. Supported product launches, campaigns, and store events through consistent visual presentation and styling.
Visual Merchandiser at The White Company
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2024
Designed and installed creative in-store displays, layouts and seasonal visual presentations. Participated in VM meetings and contributed to the setup of model stores used as visual standards. Supported product launches, campaigns, and store events through consistent visual presentation and styling.
Visual Merchandiser / Crew at FatFace, Southampton
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2024
Designed and installed creative in-store displays, layouts and seasonal visual presentations. Participated in VM meetings and contributed to the setup of model stores used as visual standards. Supported product launches, campaigns, and store events through consistent visual presentation and styling.

Education

MA in Visual Communication at Solent University Southampton, UK
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026
BA (Hons) in Fine Art & Design at Solent University Southampton, UK
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021
Graphic Design Specialization at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Mobile Editing Masterclass at Coursera / Life Design (CLD)
December 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Photo & Video Editing at Independent / Self-directed
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026
MA Visual Communication at Solent University Southampton, UK
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026
BA (Hons) Fine Art & Design (First-Class Honours) at Solent University Southampton, UK
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021
Graphic Design Specialization at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Mobile Editing Masterclass at Life Design (CLD)
December 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
MA Visual Communication at Solent University
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026
BA (Hons) Fine Art & Design at Solent University
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021

Qualifications

Graphic Design Specialization Certificate
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Photo & Video Editing
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Graphic Design Specialization (CalArts)
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Mobile Editing Masterclass (Life Design CLD)
December 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Photo & Video Editing
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Graphic Design Specialist — CALARTS
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Mobile Editing Masterclass (CLD)
December 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other