I’m Hélder Mateus Pilote, a Mozambican illustrator and professional graphic designer with over 10 years of experience. I love telling visual stories that blend creativity with social impact.\n\nI specialize in building visual identities, editorial and comic-style illustrations, and creating communication materials for NGOs, publishers, and creative agencies. I translate complex themes such as gender-based violence, women's empowerment, and public health topics like tuberculosis into engaging visuals. I’m collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to staying aligned with the latest trends and tools.…

Hélder Mateus Pilote

I’m Hélder Mateus Pilote, a Mozambican illustrator and professional graphic designer with over 10 years of experience. I love telling visual stories that blend creativity with social impact.\n\nI specialize in building visual identities, editorial and comic-style illustrations, and creating communication materials for NGOs, publishers, and creative agencies. I translate complex themes such as gender-based violence, women's empowerment, and public health topics like tuberculosis into engaging visuals. I’m collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to staying aligned with the latest trends and tools.…

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I’m Hélder Mateus Pilote, a Mozambican illustrator and professional graphic designer with over 10 years of experience. I love telling visual stories that blend creativity with social impact.\n\nI specialize in building visual identities, editorial and comic-style illustrations, and creating communication materials for NGOs, publishers, and creative agencies. I translate complex themes such as gender-based violence, women’s empowerment, and public health topics like tuberculosis into engaging visuals. I’m collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to staying aligned with the latest trends and tools.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Freelance / Various clients
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2024
Illustrations for serialized booklets, social campaigns, and educational manuals; concept, storyboard, and production of comic books focused on gender-based violence, women's empowerment, and tuberculosis awareness; design and layout of materials for nutrition, education, and youth programs; creation of visual identities, animations, and storyboards.
In-House Graphic Designer at Fundação MASC
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Responsible for the visual identity of social campaigns; illustrated radio dramas and comic strips for the 'Mocambique Yethu' campaign.
In-House Graphic Designer at ONEMEDIA
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Design of materials for trade fairs and events.

Education

Visual Arts at Visual Arts School
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Advanced Graphic Design at EBAC (British School of Creative Arts)
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Short Courses: Brand Identity; Digital Painting and Character Design; Advanced Photoshop; Smartphone Filmmaking & Photography at Udemy & Domestika
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services
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