Nicole Bastos

Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Independent Creative / Book Illustrator at Arte de Nix
March 1, 2025 - Present
Developing Arte de Nix, a fully illustrated concept art book. Creating characters, settings, and visual storytelling elements. Writing the story, designing book layout, and producing cover art. Integrating historical, mythological, and architectural research into both text and illustrations.
Book Illustrator at Café com Deus Pai
September 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Created double-page illustrations for the children's edition of Café com Deus Pai. Designing characters, settings, and visual storytelling elements. Applied color theory and composition to engage young readers.
Designer and Illustrator at 7 Mídias
October 1, 2023 - September 24, 2025
Developed visual identities aligned with brand values. Created artwork for social media, infographics, and animations. Produced printed materials such as flyers, banners, packaging, and campaigns.
Designer and Illustrator at Freelancer
January 1, 2018 - Present
Developed visual identities aligned with client brands. Created artwork for social media, infographics, animations, flyers, banners, packaging, and campaigns. Produced client-ready print and digital materials since 2018.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication and Design at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025
Exchange Program in Graphic Design at Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
February 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Qualifications

Recognition for design excellence, Geographic Indications Project
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other