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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. 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.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Graphic Designer / Brand Designer (Freelancer)
September 1, 2025 - PresentDeveloped 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 at The White Company
February 1, 2024 - PresentLed 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)
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025Built 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 Freelance
August 1, 2021 - PresentBuilt 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 - PresentBuilt 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 at FATFACE
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2024Designed and installed creative in-store displays, layouts, and seasonal visual presentations. Participated in VM meetings and contributed to setting up model stores used as visual standards. Supported product launches, campaigns, and store events through consistent visual presentation and styling.
Visual Merchandiser at FA TFACE Southampton
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2024Designed and installed creative in-store displays, layouts, and seasonal visual presentations. Participated in VM meetings and contributed to setting up model stores used as visual standards. Supported product launches, campaigns, and store events through consistent visual presentation and styling.
Visual Merchandiser / Crew at FATFACE
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2024Designed 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, 2024Designed 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, 2024Designed 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, 2026BA (Hons) in Fine Art & Design at Solent University Southampton, UK
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021Graphic Design Specialization at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023Mobile Editing Masterclass at Coursera / Life Design (CLD)
December 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021Photo & Video Editing at Independent / Self-directed
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026MA Visual Communication at Solent University Southampton, UK
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026BA (Hons) Fine Art & Design (First-Class Honours) at Solent University Southampton, UK
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021Graphic Design Specialization at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023Mobile Editing Masterclass at Life Design (CLD)
December 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021MA Visual Communication at Solent University
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026BA (Hons) Fine Art & Design at Solent University
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021MA Visual Communication at Solent University
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026BA (Hons) Fine Art & Design at Solent University
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021MA Visual Communication at Solent University
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026BA (Hons) Fine Art & Design at Solent University
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021Qualifications
Graphic Design Specialization Certificate
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023Photo & Video Editing
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026Graphic Design Specialization (CalArts)
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023Mobile Editing Masterclass (Life Design CLD)
December 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021Photo & Video Editing
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026Graphic Design Specialist — CALARTS
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023Mobile Editing Masterclass (CLD)
December 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021Graphic Design Specialization - California Institute of the Arts (CALARTS) / Coursera
January 1, 2023 - August 15, 2026Mobile Editing Masterclass - Club Life Design (CLD)
January 1, 2021 - August 15, 2026Graphic Design Specialization
January 1, 2023 - August 15, 2026Mobile Editing Masterclass
January 1, 2021 - August 15, 2026Industry Experience
Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Consumer Goods
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