Inês Morais is a multidisciplinary designer and art director from Portugal. She‘s passionate about illustration, animation, photography, and visual identity. After her graduation in 2007 in Multimedia Design, she had several jobs in the creative and graphic Portuguese industry, working with a diversity of international brands like Volvo, Nespresso, and Unilever. In 2015, she moved to the Netherlands and started to work at RNW Media, an NGO that builds digital communities for social change in countries where human rights are under threat, first as a freelancer and later on as a Graphic Design Coordinator. Since September 2021, she's been working as a Graphic and Video Designer Consultant for UNICEF. Her technical skills are efficient and refined, and some of her strengths are her ability to bring creative solutions, excellent visual communication, attention to detail, versatility, and establishing visual consistency to any brand’s identity. She has a special interest in collaborating on projects about children and human rights, and social and environmental causes. Recently, in May 2025, she did an Illustration Workshop with the renowned japanese illustrator Yuko Shimizu. ››› Illustration
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Inês Morais

Inês Morais is a multidisciplinary designer and art director from Portugal. She‘s passionate about illustration, animation, photography, and visual identity. After her graduation in 2007 in Multimedia Design, she had several jobs in the creative and graphic Portuguese industry, working with a diversity of international brands like Volvo, Nespresso, and Unilever. In 2015, she moved to the Netherlands and started to work at RNW Media, an NGO that builds digital communities for social change in countries where human rights are under threat, first as a freelancer and later on as a Graphic Design Coordinator. Since September 2021, she's been working as a Graphic and Video Designer Consultant for UNICEF. Her technical skills are efficient and refined, and some of her strengths are her ability to bring creative solutions, excellent visual communication, attention to detail, versatility, and establishing visual consistency to any brand’s identity. She has a special interest in collaborating on projects about children and human rights, and social and environmental causes. Recently, in May 2025, she did an Illustration Workshop with the renowned japanese illustrator Yuko Shimizu. ››› Illustration
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Inês Morais is a multidisciplinary designer and art director from Portugal. She‘s passionate about illustration, animation, photography, and visual identity. After her graduation in 2007 in Multimedia Design, she had several jobs in the creative and graphic Portuguese industry, working with a diversity of international brands like Volvo, Nespresso, and Unilever. In 2015, she moved to the Netherlands and started to work at RNW Media, an NGO that builds digital communities for social change in countries where human rights are under threat, first as a freelancer and later on as a Graphic Design Coordinator. Since September 2021, she’s been working as a Graphic and Video Designer Consultant for UNICEF. Her technical skills are efficient and refined, and some of her strengths are her ability to bring creative solutions, excellent visual communication, attention to detail, versatility, and establishing visual consistency to any brand’s identity. She has a special interest in collaborating on projects about children and human rights, and social and environmental causes. Recently, in May 2025, she did an Illustration Workshop with the renowned japanese illustrator Yuko Shimizu.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic and Video Designer Consultant at UNICEF | PFP
September 1, 2021 - November 13, 2025
Design support and video edition for VSS Academy, including illustration, design of graphic elements, and motion graphics for session recordings. Provided video production and editing support for speakers and session leads, edited recorded sessions for on-demand upload, and contributed to tailored videos and podcasts. Led branding and visual identity work for different teams and projects, created brand assets and templates, and delivered internal communication visuals. Conducted internal design training and contributed to awards visuals (Inspire Awards).
Graphic Design Coordinator at RNW Media
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Led international design collaboration across regional teams, refreshed brand identity for Love Matters and related programs, art direction for campaigns, and produced animation and video content. Coordinated design workshops and produced content for social media, including visuals for campaigns and a documentary. Managed visual quality and branding for multiple programs, including Citizens’ Voice and In the Works.
Graphic Designer at Hexangulo Advertising
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015
Graphic and communication design for Portuguese and local brands, promotional materials and events for the Municipality of Covilhã, website design, client meetings, printer liaison.
Graphic Designer at Assec Sim!
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Graphic and communication design for Portuguese and local brands; promotional materials and packaging; website layouts; client meetings; collaboration with printers.
Web Designer at DigitalWorks
March 1, 2014 - March 1, 2014
Web and graphic design for diverse digital platforms; campaigns for international brands ( Volvo, Nespresso, Unilever, La Redoute, L’Oréal, Ballantine's, Jameson, Barclays ); creation of web banners; collaboration with developers; animation and video work for the Angolan market.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator – freelancer at Self-employed
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Hybrid freelance design and illustration projects for various clients.
Graphic and Video Designer Consultant at UNICEF
September 1, 2021 - November 13, 2025
Graphic and Video Designer Consultant for UNICEF's PRIME team. Responsibilities include design support for VSS Academy sessions, illustration and motion graphics for videos, production and editing support for session speakers, tailoring videos for topics in collaboration with NatComs, podcast production, and development of brand identities for teams/projects; including brand refreshes and visuals for events and internal communications, plus training and content design.
Graphic & Digital Designer at Hexangulo Advertising
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015
Graphic and communication design for brands; promotional materials; events; website layouts; client meetings; coordination with printers.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator – freelancer at Alcácer do Sal
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Hybrid freelance graphic design and illustration work.

Education

Licentiate's Degree (Licenciatura) at Universidade da Beira Interior
September 20, 2004 - September 13, 2007
Licentiate’s degree - DESIGN MULTIMÉDIA at Universidade da Beira Interior
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
General Course of Arts (High School) at Escola Secundária Dr. Solano de Abreu
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Licentiate’s degree - Design Multimédia at Universidade da Beira Interior
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Book Illustration Short Course
April 17, 2021 - May 15, 2021
University of the Arts London
Future of Branding Course
March 19, 2025 - March 19, 2025
Future London Academy
Design for Sustainability
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Book Illustration
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Future of Branding
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Design for Sustainability
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Book Illustration
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Future of Branding
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025

Industry Experience

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