A professional with experience in the intersection between visual arts, cultural mediation and communication design. Specialised in managing artistic projects and creating visual strategies for cultural and performance contexts. Trained in Media Arts, with experience in designing and implementing initiatives linked to digital art, interactivity and cultural communication. I have developed skills in graphic design, digital and interactive media, and project management. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to build visual identities, promote brands, and support cultural programs. My background merges creativity with strategic thinking, helping me deliver impactful visual and cultural projects.

Ilídio Menezes

A professional with experience in the intersection between visual arts, cultural mediation and communication design. Specialised in managing artistic projects and creating visual strategies for cultural and performance contexts. Trained in Media Arts, with experience in designing and implementing initiatives linked to digital art, interactivity and cultural communication. I have developed skills in graphic design, digital and interactive media, and project management. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to build visual identities, promote brands, and support cultural programs. My background merges creativity with strategic thinking, helping me deliver impactful visual and cultural projects.

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A professional with experience in the intersection between visual arts, cultural mediation and communication design. Specialised in managing artistic projects and creating visual strategies for cultural and performance contexts. Trained in Media Arts, with experience in designing and implementing initiatives linked to digital art, interactivity and cultural communication.

I have developed skills in graphic design, digital and interactive media, and project management. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to build visual identities, promote brands, and support cultural programs. My background merges creativity with strategic thinking, helping me deliver impactful visual and cultural projects.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Design Projects Specialist - Internship at Grafislab
December 31, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Internship in which graphic art was developed for printing in the packaging area and schematisation of possible approaches for different packaging modules; drawing up graphics for thematic packaging plans and, if necessary, creating the plan itself.
Commercial Assistant at Padaria Irmãos Moreira
April 30, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Management and sales in a family bakery, coordinating sales, customer service and commercial processes; developing strategies to build loyalty and increase visibility in the local market; supervising stocks and suppliers, ensuring fresh, quality products.
Designer at JLC
April 19, 2022 - May 9, 2023
Team management and creative supervision, ensuring visual consistency in projects; strategic planning to align branding and communication with business objectives; research into trends and innovation; and project management with monitoring of deadlines and budgets to ensure high-quality results.
Designer at JLC
December 31, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Creation of graphic and digital material in line with the brand's identity, including catalogues, content for social networks and websites; development of creative concepts to highlight products; photography of furniture and decoration, with editing and maintenance of a visual portfolio; collaboration with marketing and sales in the creation of visual strategies and project management to promote the brand effectively.
Freelance Designer at Independent
December 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance designer, developing communication strategies, visual identity and digital content for various clients, with a focus on innovation, interactivity and visual experiences.

Education

Bachelor of Communication Design at Escola Superior Artes + Design
September 24, 2018 - July 12, 2021
Master of Media Arts at Universidade do Minho - Instituto de Ciências Sociais
September 23, 2024 - July 20, 2026
Bachelor's in Communication Design at Escola Superior de Artes e Design, Matosinhos
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021
Master's in Media Arts at Universidade do Minho, Braga
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Master's in Media Arts at Universidade do Minho, Braga
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor's in Communication Design at Escola Superior de Artes e Design, Matosinhos
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021
Master's in Media Arts at Universidade do Minho, Braga
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor's in Communication Design at Escola Superior de Artes e Design, Matosinhos
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021

Qualifications

Creative Coding Workshop 2nd Edition
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Commemorative Exhibition, “A TEGOPI e o Olhar Fotógrafo”
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Arqueologia, conservação e Restauro e determinação de dietas antigas
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
IEFP 2025 Creative Coding Workshop 2nd Edition
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
ESAD Creative Coding Workshop
January 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Social Media Management
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Creative Coding Workshop - 2nd Edition
January 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025

Industry Experience

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