Freelance designer creating bold, cohesive brand visuals for digital and print. Experienced in logo design, typography, and layout, with creative skills in filmmaking and editing to bring ideas to life.

Gonçalo Guimarães

Freelance designer creating bold, cohesive brand visuals for digital and print. Experienced in logo design, typography, and layout, with creative skills in filmmaking and editing to bring ideas to life.

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Freelance designer creating bold, cohesive brand visuals for digital and print. Experienced in logo design, typography, and layout, with creative skills in filmmaking and editing to bring ideas to life.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Surf Instructor & Housekeeping at Surfer’s Camp, Esmoriz
December 31, 2019 - August 9, 2025
Taught surfing skills and managed housekeeping at Surfer’s Camp in Esmoriz, Portugal during summer seasons. Courses included practical skills development and surf safety training with an emphasis on performance and customer experience.
Graphic Designer at The Print Room, Fuerteventura
December 31, 2020 - August 9, 2025
Designed print materials and visual assets, enhancing brand identities and marketing efforts for clients in Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, Spain.
Surf Instructor at Surf Blend, Torreira
December 31, 2021 - August 9, 2025
Delivered surf lessons focused on technique and safety to various age groups in Torreira, Portugal, encouraging healthy lifestyles through surfing.
Graphic Designer | Filmmaker at Kalani Surf Academy, Fuerteventura
December 31, 2022 - August 9, 2025
Produced graphic design content and created video material for Kalani Surf Academy’s promotional and training activities in the Canary Islands.
Graphic Designer at Cafe O Trovador, Santa Maria da Feira
December 31, 2016 - August 9, 2025
Created visual branding and graphic designs for marketing and in-store usage at Cafe O Trovador in Santa Maria da Feira.
Graphic Designer at In Your Spirit Skateshop & Streetwear
December 31, 2017 - August 9, 2025
Designed brand materials and promotional items for a skateshop and streetwear retailer in Portugal, focusing on youth culture and urban trends.
Surf Instructor at Marias Surf School & Store, Furadouro
December 31, 2020 - August 9, 2025
Provided surfing instruction and support services at Marias Surf School & Store in Furadouro, Portugal.
Graphic Designer | Junior Editor at Surfing Unicorns, Ericeira
January 1, 2025 - Present
Handled graphic design projects and junior editing duties to support Surfing Unicorns’ creative content in Ericeira.
Surf Instructor & Housekeeping at Surfer’s Camp
December 31, 2019 - August 10, 2025
Taught and supervised surfing activities while supporting housekeeping operations at Surfer’s Camp located in Esmoriz, Portugal.
Graphic Designer at The Print Room
December 31, 2020 - August 10, 2025
Responsible for designing graphic content and print materials in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain.
Surf Instructor at Surf Blend
December 31, 2021 - August 10, 2025
Provided surf instruction and coaching to students in Torreira, Portugal, improving their skills and safety.
Graphic Designer | Filmmaker at Kalani Surf Academy
December 31, 2022 - August 10, 2025
Designed graphic materials and produced films related to surf academy activities in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain.
Graphic Designer at Cafe O Trovador
December 31, 2016 - August 10, 2025
Developed visual content and branding designs in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal.
Graphic Designer at In Your Spirit Skateshop & Streetwear
December 31, 2017 - August 10, 2025
Created graphic designs focused on streetwear and skateshop branding in Portugal.
Surf Instructor at Marias Surf School & Store
December 31, 2020 - August 10, 2025
Conducted surf lessons and coached customers at the Furadouro location in Portugal.
Graphic Designer | Junior Editor at Surfing Unicorns
January 1, 2025 - Present
Junior editor and graphic designer focused on delivering visual and video content for surfing lifestyle brand in Ericeira, Portugal.

Education

Bachelor at Escola Superior Artística do Porto (ESAP)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Post-Graduation (Level 1 Surf Instructor Formation) at Universidade Lusófona do Porto (ULP)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor Communication and Multimedia Design at Escola Superior Artística do Porto (ESAP)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Surf and Performance - Surf Instructor Formation Level 1 Post-Graduation at Universidade Lusófona do Porto (ULP)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

IELTS General Training
January 1, 2023 - August 9, 2025
Workshop Cine Directing & Video Post-Production
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025
Digital Marketing
January 1, 2016 - August 9, 2025
IELTS General Training
January 1, 2023 - August 10, 2025
Workshop Cine Directing & Video Post-Production
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2025
Digital Marketing
January 1, 2016 - August 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services