Hi, I’m Francisca, a multidisciplinary creative with a strong background in fashion design and illustration. I craft wearable art and punk/grunge-inspired pieces that push people to talk about the topics many avoid, blending bold aesthetics with storytelling. I also translate client visions into full-scale, anime-inspired character and illustration work, from concept to final compositions. Alongside creating art, I manage projects, develop social content, and work across design tasks like pattern making and photo shoots, always with a detail-oriented mindset and a friendly, growth-focused approach.…

Francisca Almeida

Hi, I’m Francisca, a multidisciplinary creative with a strong background in fashion design and illustration. I craft wearable art and punk/grunge-inspired pieces that push people to talk about the topics many avoid, blending bold aesthetics with storytelling. I also translate client visions into full-scale, anime-inspired character and illustration work, from concept to final compositions. Alongside creating art, I manage projects, develop social content, and work across design tasks like pattern making and photo shoots, always with a detail-oriented mindset and a friendly, growth-focused approach.…

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Hi, I’m Francisca, a multidisciplinary creative with a strong background in fashion design and illustration. I craft wearable art and punk/grunge-inspired pieces that push people to talk about the topics many avoid, blending bold aesthetics with storytelling.

I also translate client visions into full-scale, anime-inspired character and illustration work, from concept to final compositions. Alongside creating art, I manage projects, develop social content, and work across design tasks like pattern making and photo shoots, always with a detail-oriented mindset and a friendly, growth-focused approach.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelancer - Illustrator
January 1, 2023 - Present
Illustration and creative production work as a freelancer, including full-scale character design and anime-inspired compositions. Created and managed content on social platforms; produced artwork featured in an art book and streamed on Twitch and posted on YouTube. Also worked on art commissions such as models, designs, and illustrations for clients, and networked with other influencers and artists.
Intern at Heavy Jeans
January 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Internship involving an end-to-end photoshoot project for four pieces; helped plan and execute a shoot, contributed to social media and branding, and assisted with managing fabric costs prior to production.
Fashion Design Apprentice / Fashion Designer at AT HEAVY JEANS
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Supported fashion design projects and gained hands-on experience with integrated sustainable design solutions. Managed projects and collections, including photo shoots, helping with brand social media and branding. Contributed to financial sheets (fabric costs) before product production, and created graphics to support the brand’s needs.

Education

Bachelor of Fashion Design at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Secondary Education in Fashion Design at Escola de Moda do Porto (EMP)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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