Hello! I'm a passionate graphic designer and social media manager with extensive experience in various creative fields. My journey spans across digital marketing, content strategy, and design for reputable brands in hospitality, wellness, and lifestyle. I thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging my diverse skill set to transform ideas into engaging visual narratives. I’m continuously seeking opportunities to innovate and connect with audiences through thoughtful design and strategic marketing.

Margarida Runa

Hello! I'm a passionate graphic designer and social media manager with extensive experience in various creative fields. My journey spans across digital marketing, content strategy, and design for reputable brands in hospitality, wellness, and lifestyle. I thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging my diverse skill set to transform ideas into engaging visual narratives. I’m continuously seeking opportunities to innovate and connect with audiences through thoughtful design and strategic marketing.

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Hello! I’m a passionate graphic designer and social media manager with extensive experience in various creative fields. My journey spans across digital marketing, content strategy, and design for reputable brands in hospitality, wellness, and lifestyle.

I thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging my diverse skill set to transform ideas into engaging visual narratives. I’m continuously seeking opportunities to innovate and connect with audiences through thoughtful design and strategic marketing.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Graphic Designer + Social Media Manager at Keep It Real Agency
September 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Graphic and product design for different brands. Content production and management for the social media channels, photo and video edition. Responsible for paid ads strategy and implementation on Google and Facebook/Instagram.
Retail Digital Coordinator + Graphic Designer at Despomar, Surf & Skate Industry
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023
Graphic and digital design for Ericeira Surf & Skate and 58 Surf Shop. Managed social media accounts (@EriceiraSurfSkate + @BillabongWomensPortugal), coordinated email marketing campaigns, and created content.
Graphic Designer at Artesian Hospitality
February 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Created digital assets for various clubs including Tempo, Bedroom, Havana, and White Rhino through graphic design.
Email Coordinator at Boardriders
June 1, 2023 - June 7, 2024
Executed email communication programs, created brand-consistent campaign messaging, analyzed and reported campaign data and KPIs including A/B testing, and managed end-to-end email campaign strategies including marketing and automated emails.
Mid-Weight Graphic Designer / Packaging at OrganicSpa
February 1, 2024 - June 7, 2024
Designed new packaging and made edits to existing packaging, promotional materials, or brand collateral. Created content for social media, email, and other media channels remotely.
Freelancer Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
February 1, 2025 - June 7, 2024
Design new layouts and web designs, create new designs for brand activations, and content creation for social media and other channels remotely.
Graphic Designer + Social Media Manager at Keep It Real Agency
September 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Responsible for graphic and product design for various brands. Managed content production and social media channels including photo and video editing. Developed and implemented paid advertising strategies on Google and Facebook/Instagram.
Retail Digital Coordinator + Graphic Designer at Despomar, Surf & Skate Industry
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023
Handed graphic and digital design for Ericeira Surf & Skate and 58 Surf Shop. Managed social media accounts for @EriceiraSurfSkate and @BillabongWomensPortugal. Coordinated email marketing campaigns and created engaging content across digital platforms.
Graphic Designer at Artesian Hospitality
February 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Produced graphic design assets for various venues such as Club Tempo, Bedroom, Havana & White Rhino, focusing on digital media creation.
Email Coordinator at Boardriders
June 1, 2023 - June 12, 2024
Executed email communication programs including campaign messaging aligned with brand identity. Analyzed campaign data and KPIs, performed A/B testing, and managed end-to-end communication strategy for marketing and automated emails.
Mid-Weight Graphic Designer / Packaging at OrganicSpa
February 1, 2024 - June 12, 2024
Designed new packaging and edited existing packaging and promotional brand collateral. Created content for social media, email, and other media channels while working remotely.
Freelancer Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
February 1, 2025 - January 11, 2030
Designed new layouts, web designs and brand activations. Created content for social media and other digital channels working remotely.
Graphic Designer + Social Media Manager at Keep It Real Agency
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
In this role, I focused on product and content design for various brands, alongside managing social media platforms and planning implementation of paid advertising campaigns on Google and Meta.
Digital Retail Coordinator + Graphic Designer at Despomar (Ericeira Surf & Skate / 58 Surf)
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
My responsibilities included graphic and digital design for both online and in-store communications, managing social media accounts for Ericeira Surf Skate and Billabong Women's Portugal, and coordinating email marketing campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Artesian Hospitality
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Created digital materials for various venues, supporting marketing campaigns and social media efforts.
Email Marketing Coordinator at Boardriders
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Developed new packaging and updated communication materials, while creating content for email marketing and social media.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Organicspa
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Focused on the development and updating of packaging and communication materials, while creating content for social media and email marketing efforts.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Consumer Choice
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Responsible for developing new digital templates, designing physical materials for brand activations, and creating visual content for social media and other channels.
Co-Founder and Content Manager at Lang Media
June 1, 2025 - November 10, 2025
Producing real estate media content, designing digital layouts for various agents and brands, while creating visual content for social media.
Co-Founder and Content Manager at Lang Media
June 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025
Aimed at producing real estate media content and designing digital layouts for various agents and brands while creating visual content across different channels.
Digital Retail Coordinator + Graphic Designer at Despomar (Ericeira Surf & Skate / 58 Surf)
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Focused on graphic and digital design for online and in-store communication, managed social media channels and coordinated email marketing campaigns, content production, and brand activation efforts.
Email Marketing Coordinator at Boardriders
June 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Collaborated with marketing, design, and sales teams to develop email marketing strategies for multiple brands and optimized workflows and automation.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Organicspa
February 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Developed new packaging and updated communication materials, focusing on content creation for social media and email marketing.
Freelance Graphic Designer – Project at Consumer Choice
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Led rebranding efforts and developed new digital assets, designed physical materials for brand activations, and created visual content for social media and other channels.

Education

Degree in Fashion Design at Faculdade de Arquitetura Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Erasmus Programme at ESNE Madrid
September 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018
Degree in Fashion Design at Faculdade de Arquitetura Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design at Faculdade de Arquitetura, Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management at APAC
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Social Commerce at Lisbon Digital School
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
E-Commerce Strategy & Growth at EDIT Lisboa
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Brand Identity & Strategy at IE Business School
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Digital Marketing & Social Media at ETIC Lisboa
February 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Rasmus Program at ESNE Madrid
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design at Faculdade de Arquitetura, Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management at APAC
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Social Commerce at Lisbon Digital School
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
E-commerce Strategy & Growth at EDIT Lisboa
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Brand Identity & Strategy at IE Business School
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Digital Marketing & Social Media at ETIC Lisboa
February 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Rasmus Program at ESNE Madrid
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design at Faculdade de Arquitetura, Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management at APAC
January 1, 2024 - January 16, 2026
Social Commerce at Lisbon Digital School
December 1, 2022 - January 16, 2026
E-Commerce Strategy & Growth at EDIT Lisboa
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Brand Identity & Strategy at IE Business School
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Digital Marketing & Social Media at ETIC Lisboa
February 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Rasmus Program at ESNE Madrid
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018

Qualifications

Digital Marketing and Social Media Course
February 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020
Brand Identity and Strategy
February 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021
Social Commerce | Short Course
December 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
E-Commerce | Marketing Strategy & Growth Course
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Leadership and Management Certificate IV
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Digital Marketing and Social Media Course
February 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020
Brand Identity and Strategy
February 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021
Social Commerce | Short Course
December 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
E-Commerce | Marketing Strategy & Growth Course
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Leadership and Management Certificate IV
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction