Hi! I'm Giovanna Ferreira, also known as Nightshade, and I'm a passionate pixel artist, illustrator and 2D animator with a Multimedia Engineering Degree. My main area of expertise is character illustration and animation, but I also do many other things such as character design, video editing and programming. I'm always seeking to challenge improve myself and my skills.…

Giovanna Ferreira

Hi! I'm Giovanna Ferreira, also known as Nightshade, and I'm a passionate pixel artist, illustrator and 2D animator with a Multimedia Engineering Degree. My main area of expertise is character illustration and animation, but I also do many other things such as character design, video editing and programming. I'm always seeking to challenge improve myself and my skills.…

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Hi! I’m Giovanna Ferreira, also known as Nightshade, and I’m a passionate pixel artist, illustrator and 2D animator with a Multimedia Engineering Degree.

My main area of expertise is character illustration and animation, but I also do many other things such as character design, video editing and programming. I’m always seeking to challenge improve myself and my skills.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
French
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Art Commissions at Self-employed
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Provided freelance art commissions focusing on pixel art, digital art, and 2D animation for various clients.
Intern at Happy Code Portugal
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Internship involving programming and multimedia engineering tasks, enhancing technical and professional skills.
Freelance Art Commissions at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Delivered freelance art commissions showcasing skills in traditional and digital art, developing a client base, and managing projects independently.
Intern at SMP Palmela
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Gained further industry-related work experience through an internship position.
Intern at ATEC Palmela
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Participated in an internship to develop professional skills and industry knowledge.
Intern at Volkswagen Autoeuropa
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Completed an internship gaining practical experience related to the automotive industry and technical skills.

Education

12th grade at vocational course
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Degree at Multimedia Engineering
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

Blockly programming course
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Art and oil painting classes
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Manufacturing

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