Experienced Graphic Designer with 10+ years of creating impactful visuals for clients across diverse industries worldwide. I bring a strong foundation in information design, visual communication, and design thinking, paired with a sharp eye for detail and emerging trends. Having collaborated with international clients across multiple niches, I adapt quickly and deliver creative, high-quality solutions in fast-paced environments. If you’re looking for a designer who combines strategy, creativity, and reliability, I’d be glad to help bring your vision to life.…

Mariana Schmidt

Experienced Graphic Designer with 10+ years of creating impactful visuals for clients across diverse industries worldwide. I bring a strong foundation in information design, visual communication, and design thinking, paired with a sharp eye for detail and emerging trends. Having collaborated with international clients across multiple niches, I adapt quickly and deliver creative, high-quality solutions in fast-paced environments. If you’re looking for a designer who combines strategy, creativity, and reliability, I’d be glad to help bring your vision to life.…

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Experienced Graphic Designer with 10+ years of creating impactful visuals for clients across diverse industries worldwide. I bring a strong foundation in information design, visual communication, and design thinking, paired with a sharp eye for detail and emerging trends. Having collaborated with international clients across multiple niches, I adapt quickly and deliver creative, high-quality solutions in fast-paced environments. If you’re looking for a designer who combines strategy, creativity, and reliability, I’d be glad to help bring your vision to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder/ Designer at Ilha Design Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founder and designer at Ilha Design Studio, Brazil. Leading brand identity, graphic and product design for clients; overseeing creative direction and project delivery.
Graphic/Product Designer at Our Greenery
March 1, 2023 - September 14, 2025
Lead visual identity and branding; created end-to-end product designs; supported packaging and branding; collaborated with clients; ensured high-quality design outputs.
UX/UI Teacher Assistant at Ironhack
December 1, 2021 - September 14, 2025
Implemented website redesign structures; created wireframes, site maps, flow diagrams, and hi-fi interactive prototypes; supported project teams and students during 2021.
Retail Sustainability Graphic Designer at Soulbottles
January 1, 2020 - September 14, 2025
Branding and packaging design; mentored +70 UX/UI design students on Design Thinking; led prototyping and workshops using Figma; guided projects and feedback.
Senior Art Director at Happy House Brazil
October 1, 2015 - September 14, 2025
Endomarketing Senior Art Director; directed art and design for internal communications and branding; led campaigns for the food industry field.
In-house Graphic Designer at Vonpar S/A
February 1, 2013 - September 14, 2025
In-house Graphic Designer in the Food Industry; designed branding/packaging and visual communications for beverages.
In-house Graphic Designer at Vonpar S/A
February 28, 2013 - September 15, 2025
Provided art direction for over 100 campaigns, collaborating with clients ranging from Fast Shop to a leading Brazilian aircraft manufacturer.
Endomarketing Senior Art Director at Happy House Brazil
October 31, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Applied sustainability into product development by bringing eco-friendly solutions to the design process.
Graphic Designer at Soulbottles
January 31, 2020 - September 15, 2025
Led and delivered branding and graphic design for a Berlin-based retail company; instructed +70 UX/UI design students on design thinking and led workshops on Figma for prototyping, wireframing, and micro-interactions.
UX/UI Teacher Assistant at Ironhack
December 31, 2021 - September 15, 2025
Implemented website redesign structure, created wireframes, site maps, flow diagrams, hi-fi interactive prototypes; collaborated with the development team to implement the product vision; created and documented a Product Design System; presented UX concepts to stakeholders; directed new product release ideas for photoshooting and an e-commerce shop; prepared and tested low- to high-fidelity prototypes and integrated user-test feedback.
Graphic / Product Designer at Our Greenery
March 31, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Led visual identity and branding projects; oversaw all stages of the creative process from briefing to delivery; translated client visions into impactful design solutions; implemented design thinking strategies to increase brand presence and recognition.
Founder/ Designer at Ilha Design Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead visual identity and branding projects; oversee all stages from briefing to final delivery; translate client visions into impactful design solutions.

Education

Bachelor at PUCRS
August 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Brazil
UI/UX designer at Ironhack
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
UX/UI Bootcamp at Ironhack
January 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021

Qualifications

Bachelor in Advertising and Visual Communication
August 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
UX/UI Bootcamp Completion
January 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing
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