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Frontend developer and illustrator with 10+ years of experience.
Focused on keeping all digital things responsive and accessible, skilled in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress development. Currently expanding my skillset to include React, headless CMS and REST APIs. Big fan of cross-functional teams and comfortable bridging the gap between design and development.
Looking to relocate and excited to join international teams.
Experience Level
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Intermediate
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Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Frontend Developer at TeraStudio, Leiria, Portugal
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Developed responsive custom-tailored WordPress themes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP. Integrated themes with WooCommerce, WPML, Contact Form 7, and ACF. Developed front-end for responsive React websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Improved website performance and accessibility by optimizing code and implementing best practices.
Freelance illustrator // UX/UI designer at Bet.pt, Lisbon, Portugal
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Developed an illustration system to complement the brand's visual identity. Created several packs with illustrated assets to be used on both sports bets and casino communications and promotions. Designed and implemented user-friendly, responsive interfaces for the company's platforms using Adobe XD for mockups and then HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for implementation. Was part of a cross-functional team, working closely with back-end devs, product managers and the design team.
Designer at Altamont.pt, Portugal
January 1, 2010 - June 13, 2023Designed the logo and implemented a graphic design system to ensure consistency across site communication. Created responsive email newsletters for targeted marketing campaigns. Created communication assets for social media and site updates.
Web and Graphic Designer at Vertbaudet’s International Studio, Leiria, Portugal
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016Designed and developed web and graphic content for international fashion brands Vertbaudet and La Redoute. Maintained brand consistency across various digital and print media.
Web Designer at ADmore, s.r.l., Venice, Italy
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009Created website designs for Joomla. Design printed assets for events.
Intern Designer at Design33, di Balasso Lisa, Venice, Italy
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Assisted in the design and development of web projects. Gained experience in template development using Joomla and graphic design using Adobe Creative Tools.
Frontend Developer at TeraStudio
December 31, 2023 - July 18, 2025Developed responsive custom-tailored websites from Adobe XD prototypes using WordPress and React. Improved website performance and accessibility by optimizing code and implementing best practices. Collaborated in a cross-functional team, bridging the gap between the lead designer and the back-end team.
Freelance illustrator and UX/UI designer at Bet.pt
December 31, 2021 - July 18, 2025Developed an illustration system complementing the brand's visual identity. Created illustrated asset packs for sports bets and casino communications. Designed and implemented user-friendly, responsive interfaces using Adobe XD, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Worked as part of a cross-functional team collaborating closely with back-end developers, product managers, and design.
Designer at Altamont.pt
January 1, 2010 - PresentDesigned the logo and implemented a graphic design system to ensure consistency across site communication. Created communication assets for social media and site updates. Designed and illustrated posters for their events.
Web and Graphic Designer at Vertbaudet’s International Studio
December 31, 2016 - July 18, 2025Designed and developed web and graphic content for international fashion brands Vertbaudet and La Redoute. Created responsive marketing emails and complementary assets for websites and social media. Maintained brand consistency across multiple digital and print media. Directly worked with clients from UK, Spain, and Switzerland.
Web Designer at ADmore, s.r.l.
December 31, 2009 - July 18, 2025Created website designs implemented with Joomla and designed printed assets for events.
Intern Designer at Design33, di Balasso Lisa
December 31, 2008 - July 18, 2025Assisted in design and development of web projects. Gained experience in template development using Joomla and graphic design using Adobe Creative Tools.
Frontend Developer at Tera Studio
December 31, 2023 - August 4, 2025Developed responsive custom-tailored WordPress themes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, adapting themes for use with plugins such as WooCommerce, WPML, Contact Form 7, and ACF. Created frontend of responsive React websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Improved website performance and accessibility by optimizing code and implementing best practices. Collaborated in a cross-functional team bridging the gap between the lead designer and the back-end team.
Freelance Illustrator and UX/UI Designer at Bet.pt
December 31, 2021 - August 4, 2025Developed an illustration system to complement the brand's visual identity. Created several packs with illustrated assets for sports bets and casino communications and promotions. Designed and implemented user-friendly, responsive interfaces for the company's platforms using Adobe XD for prototyping and then HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for implementation. Worked closely with back-end developers, product managers, and the design team as part of a cross-functional team.
Designer at Altamont.pt
January 1, 2010 - PresentDesigned the logo and implemented a graphic design system to ensure consistency across site communication. Created communication assets for social media and site updates.
Web and Graphic Designer at Vertbaudet’s International Studio
December 31, 2016 - August 4, 2025Designed and developed web and graphic content for international fashion brands Vertbaudet and La Redoute. Designed and implemented responsive marketing emails, along with complementary assets for the brand’s website and social media profiles. Maintained brand consistency across various digital and print media. Worked directly with clients from the UK, Spain, and Switzerland.
Web Designer at ADmore, s.r.l.
December 31, 2009 - August 4, 2025Created website designs to be implemented with Joomla. Designed printed assets for events.
Intern Designer at Design33, di Balasso Lisa
December 31, 2008 - August 4, 2025Assisted in the design and development of web projects. Gained experience in template development using Joomla and graphic design using Adobe Creative Tools.
Frontend Developer at Tera Studio
December 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Developed responsive custom-tailored WordPress themes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP. Adapted those themes for use with plugins such as WooCommerce, WPML, Contact Form 7, and ACF. Created frontend responsive React websites with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Improved website performance and accessibility by optimizing code and implementing best practices. Collaborated in a cross-functional team, bridging the gap between lead design and backend teams.
Freelance Illustrator and UX/UI Designer at Bet.pt
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Developed an illustration system to complement the brand's visual identity. Created several illustrated asset packs used in sports bets and casino communications and promotions. Designed and implemented user-friendly, responsive interfaces using Adobe XD for prototyping and HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for implementation. Collaborated closely within a cross-functional team with backend developers, product managers, and designers.
Designer at Altamont.pt
January 1, 2010 - PresentDesigned the logo and implemented a graphic design system ensuring consistency across site communication. Created communication assets for social media and site updates.
Web and Graphic Designer at Vertbaudet’s International Studio
December 31, 2016 - September 4, 2025Designed and developed web and graphic content for international fashion brands Vertbaudet and La Redoute. Designed and implemented responsive marketing emails and complementary assets for website and social media profiles. Maintained brand consistency across various digital and print media. Worked directly with clients from UK, Spain, and Switzerland.
Web Designer at ADmore, s.r.l.
December 31, 2009 - September 4, 2025Created website designs to be implemented with Joomla. Designed printed assets for events.
Intern Designer at Design33, di Balasso Lisa
December 31, 2008 - September 4, 2025Assisted in design and development of web projects. Gained experience in template development using Joomla and graphic design with Adobe Creative Tools.
Education
New Communication Technologies at University of Aveiro
September 2, 2002 - September 4, 2006post-graduate diploma in Illustration for Children and Youth Publications at EINA (ES)
February 5, 2007 - June 29, 2007Bachelor's Degree at University of Aveiro, Portugal
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006Post-Graduation at EINA, Spain
February 1, 2007 - June 30, 2007Bachelor's Degree at University of Aveiro, Portugal
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006Post-Graduation at EINA, Spain
February 1, 2007 - June 30, 2007Bachelor's Degree in New Communication Technologies at University of Aveiro, Portugal
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Post-Graduation in Illustration for Children and Youth Publications at EINA, Spain
February 1, 2007 - June 1, 2007Bachelor's Degree in New Communication Technologies at University of Aveiro, Portugal
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Post-Graduation in Illustration for Children and Youth Publications at EINA, Spain
February 1, 2007 - June 1, 2007Qualifications
UX Foundations Workshop
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016SASS – CSS with Superpowers Workshop
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Transmedia Creativity & Storytelling Workshop
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014UX Foundations Workshop
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016SASS – CSS with Superpowers Workshop
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Transmedia Creativity & Storytelling Workshop
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014UX Foundations Workshop
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025SASS – CSS with Superpowers Workshop
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Transmedia Creativity & Storytelling Workshop
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014UX Foundations Workshop
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025SASS – CSS with Superpowers Workshop
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Transmedia Creativity & Storytelling Workshop
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Gaming, Professional Services, Retail
Joana’s Playlist is an ongoing pet project which started in 2019 and features a collection of original illustrations inspired by some of Joana’s favorite songs.
Vector illustrations developed for chapter introduction spreads of a 9th grade History book, published by SM Puerto Rico Ediciones.
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Front-end development of a custom WordPress theme for Contaminar, a Portuguese architect studio.
It was developed when I was part of the TeraStudio‘s development team and you can read more about this project here – terastudio.pt/portfolio/contaminar/
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Played around with The Movie Database (TMDB) API and React to create my personal videothèque and tell you all about the movies I fall asleep to :’)
I have a bunch of pets, I love them too!
I used react to build an app so you can know about how cute and cool they all are.
The sandbox is where I’m sharing the exercises I do while studying web development.
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