Hello! I'm Mercês Castelo-Branco, a Lisbon-based designer and illustrator currently pursuing a Master in Transdisciplinary Sexology. My work blends visual storytelling with hands-on making. I also volunteer with film festivals and run a children's book section at Livraria da Travessa, embracing collaborative projects and commissions. I love turning ideas into vivid visuals and tangible outcomes, always with a friendly, curious approach.…

Mercês Castelo-Branco

Hello! I'm Mercês Castelo-Branco, a Lisbon-based designer and illustrator currently pursuing a Master in Transdisciplinary Sexology. My work blends visual storytelling with hands-on making. I also volunteer with film festivals and run a children's book section at Livraria da Travessa, embracing collaborative projects and commissions. I love turning ideas into vivid visuals and tangible outcomes, always with a friendly, curious approach.…

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Hello! I’m Mercês Castelo-Branco, a Lisbon-based designer and illustrator currently pursuing a Master in Transdisciplinary Sexology. My work blends visual storytelling with hands-on making.

I also volunteer with film festivals and run a children’s book section at Livraria da Travessa, embracing collaborative projects and commissions. I love turning ideas into vivid visuals and tangible outcomes, always with a friendly, curious approach.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Guest Office Assistant - Production at FEST
January 1, 2019 - Present
Assistência na produção de FEST 2019; apoio logístico e produção.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed / Personal projects
January 1, 2021 - Present
Procreate illustration; creates visuals for store monthly theme
Retail Assistant at Fnac Amoreiras (Portugal)
December 31, 2023 - October 22, 2025
Customer service, restocking, assistance in store logistics.
Retail Assistant at Nature et Découvertes
December 31, 2024 - October 22, 2025
Customer service, product assistance; seasonal promotions.
Bookseller at Livraria da Travessa
January 1, 2025 - Present
Bookseller in the children's section.

Education

Master's in Design and Visual Culture at IADE - Creative University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Cinema (Major) at Universidade da Beira Interior
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
8th level piano, 4th level cello at Conservatório Regional de Música da Covilhã
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor in Cinema at Universidade da Beira Interior
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Master's in Transdisciplinary Sexology at Lusófona
October 1, 2024 - July 31, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Retail, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Menstrual Health Fanzine
    This was a project made in collaboration with my cousin during her time in nursing school. The goal was to create a fanzine about menstrual health, accessible for younger kids.…
    paper Menstrual Health fanzine
    This was a project made with my cousin while she was at nursing school. The goal was to make a fanzine that would approach the topic of menstrual health for young kids, from 9+ years old in an accessible way.…