Brand and UX/UI designer…

Mariana Gonçalves

Brand and UX/UI designer…

Available to hire

Brand and UX/UI designer

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Head of Design (Hydrid) at Relocate Now
October 1, 2025 - Present
Head of Design at Relocate Now
October 1, 2025 - Present
Led design strategy and product UI/UX for Relocate Now's relocation platform, establishing design system, guiding cross-functional teams, and delivering scalable interfaces for web and mobile.
Senior UX/UI Designer at RELOCATE NOW
December 1, 2024 - August 1, 2026
Designed digital experiences for relocation to improve clarity and engagement across desktop and mobile. Contributed to B2C and B2B product redesigns and new-platform builds, focusing on user journeys, interface usability, and scalable UX. Created and optimized website pages and campaign-focused landing pages for acquisition and conversion goals. Supported ongoing brand communication through newsletters and both static and animated social media visuals, ensuring cohesive visual language across channels.
UX/IU Designer (Hydrid) at Relocate Now
December 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
UX/UI Designer at Relocate Now
December 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Redesigned user flows, created wireframes and high-fidelity UI components; collaborated with product, engineering, and marketing to align UX with business goals.
Senior Brand Designer (Freelance) at BIG DROP INC.
April 1, 2019 - November 1, 2024
Delivered brand identity, packaging, product design, and digital design work while ensuring consistent brand experiences across customer touchpoints. Built consumer brands from physical product to the digital shelf by leading end-to-end creative development—from identity and product customization to packaging, e-commerce, and digital experiences. Designed Amazon Brand Stores, product detail page visuals, product imagery, promotional materials, and brand websites for marketplace sales.
Senior Brand & Packaging Designer at EJAM INC.
April 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Worked on brand, packaging, and product design projects remotely for consumer-facing products and brand systems. Created visual assets that connect physical product identity with a consistent digital presence, supporting brand coherence across customer touchpoints.
Brand Designer at Ejam Inc.
April 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023
Developed brand identity and visual language for clients; remote collaboration with cross-functional teams; delivered brand guidelines, assets, and marketing materials.
Brand & UI Designer at BIG DROP INC.
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019
Designed brand and UI assets remotely, supporting cohesive brand experiences across digital touchpoints including e-commerce and web-facing creative. Focused on consistent brand presentation through visual identity, UI design, and digital asset creation.
Brand Designer & Illustrator at Big Drop Inc.
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Created brand identities and illustrations for NY-based clients; contributed to creative direction and asset production; remote.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at Monarqa
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Graphic design and art direction for branding and campaigns; led visual storytelling and layout design.
Advertising & Graphic Designer at FCB Lisboa
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Produced advertising concepts and graphic design for campaigns; collaborated with creative teams to deliver assets.
UX/UI & Graphic Designer at Ideia Designers, lda
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
UX/UI design and graphic design across multiple clients; contributed to brand development and digital products.
Graphic Designer (Intern) at ODISSEIAS
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Supported design production as an intern for digital and print communication materials and campaign assets.
Intern Graphic Designer at Odisseias
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Intern graphic designer contributing to branding and print materials.
Graphic Designer (Intern) at VECCHI DESIGN
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Assisted with graphic design tasks as an intern, contributing to advertising and brand communication outputs.
Design Freelancer (Brand & Digital Design) at GON STUDIO
January 1, 2011 - Present
Provided freelance senior brand design services remotely. Developed branding and creative assets end-to-end, supporting clients with identity work and digital-ready design outputs across multiple touchpoints.
Freelancer (Brand Designer) at Gon Studio
January 1, 2011 - Present
Intern Graphic Designer at Vecchi Design
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Intern graphic designer in Rio de Janeiro; supported design projects.
Freelancer at Gon Studio
January 1, 2011 - Present
Independent designer delivering branding, UI/graphic design, and visual storytelling for clients; project-based work across Lisbon and remote teams.

Education

UX/UI & Figma (Domestika Online Course) at Domestika
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Procreate (Domestika Online Course) at Domestika
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Cinema 4D + V-Ray (Domestika Online Course) at Domestika
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Communication Design (Master) at FAUD, Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Calligraphy at FAUD, Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Graphic Design at FAUD, Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Industrial and Graphic Design at Universidade Cidade de Ipanema
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Visual Arts at CAD Cascais
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Master (Communication Design) at FAUD, Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Calligraphy at FAUD, Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Graphic Design at FAUD, Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Industrial and Graphic Design at UniverCidade de Ipanema
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Visual Arts CAD at Cascais, Portugal (institution not specified)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Master’s degree in Communication Design at FAUD - Lisbon University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Calligraphy + Typography (coursework/track) at FAUD - Lisbon University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Graphic Design at FAUD - Lisbon University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Industrial and Graphic Design at UniverCidade Ipanema
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

UX/UI & Figma (Domestika Online Course) - Online
January 1, 2024 - August 10, 2026
Procreate (Domestika Online Course) - Online
January 1, 2023 - August 10, 2026
Cinema 4D + V-Ray (Domestika Online Course) - Online
January 1, 2020 - August 10, 2026

Industry Experience

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