I started as a designer and evolved into a role focused on art direction and branding, translating brand positioning into visual solutions with a focus on brand consistency. I lived in Japan for 8 years, where I studied Photography, Audiovisual Production, and Graphic Design. It was a period of technical and cultural formation, spent between museums, bookstores, work, walks, and travels, making art as a hobby and absorbing an aesthetic and narrative repertoire I still carry with me today. I'm currently studying drawing, which has helped me further develop my ability to create and interpret visual narratives. I worked as a Marketing and Communications Coordinator, where I was responsible for ensuring brand consistency across campaigns, institutional materials, and communication with commercial and technical teams. Currently, at my own studio, I develop full branding cases: brand research and synthesis, creative direction, key visuals, visual and verbal identity, color palette, typography, brand assets, photography direction, mockups, packaging, templates, application guidelines, and communication strategies, leading each project independently, from understanding the business and brand to final delivery. I approach the process in a consultative way, contextualizing every decision with a focus on building solid, coherent, and well-positioned brands. Tools: Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, After Effects, generative AI, productivity tools (Notion, Trello, etc), Miro, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Areas: Graphic Design, Branding, Visual Identity, Verbal Identity, Art Direction, Editorial Design, Brand Positioning, Digital Content, Social Media, Photography, Direction…

Pamela Ono

I started as a designer and evolved into a role focused on art direction and branding, translating brand positioning into visual solutions with a focus on brand consistency. I lived in Japan for 8 years, where I studied Photography, Audiovisual Production, and Graphic Design. It was a period of technical and cultural formation, spent between museums, bookstores, work, walks, and travels, making art as a hobby and absorbing an aesthetic and narrative repertoire I still carry with me today. I'm currently studying drawing, which has helped me further develop my ability to create and interpret visual narratives. I worked as a Marketing and Communications Coordinator, where I was responsible for ensuring brand consistency across campaigns, institutional materials, and communication with commercial and technical teams. Currently, at my own studio, I develop full branding cases: brand research and synthesis, creative direction, key visuals, visual and verbal identity, color palette, typography, brand assets, photography direction, mockups, packaging, templates, application guidelines, and communication strategies, leading each project independently, from understanding the business and brand to final delivery. I approach the process in a consultative way, contextualizing every decision with a focus on building solid, coherent, and well-positioned brands. Tools: Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, After Effects, generative AI, productivity tools (Notion, Trello, etc), Miro, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Areas: Graphic Design, Branding, Visual Identity, Verbal Identity, Art Direction, Editorial Design, Brand Positioning, Digital Content, Social Media, Photography, Direction…

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I started as a designer and evolved into a role focused on art direction and branding, translating brand positioning into visual solutions with a focus on brand consistency. I lived in Japan for 8 years, where I studied Photography, Audiovisual Production, and Graphic Design. It was a period of technical and cultural formation, spent between museums, bookstores, work, walks, and travels, making art as a hobby and absorbing an aesthetic and narrative repertoire I still carry with me today. I’m currently studying drawing, which has helped me further develop my ability to create and interpret visual narratives.

I worked as a Marketing and Communications Coordinator, where I was responsible for ensuring brand consistency across campaigns, institutional materials, and communication with commercial and technical teams. Currently, at my own studio, I develop full branding cases: brand research and synthesis, creative direction, key visuals, visual and verbal identity, color palette, typography, brand assets, photography direction, mockups, packaging, templates, application guidelines, and communication strategies, leading each project independently, from understanding the business and brand to final delivery. I approach the process in a consultative way, contextualizing every decision with a focus on building solid, coherent, and well-positioned brands.

Tools: Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, After Effects, generative AI, productivity tools (Notion, Trello, etc), Miro, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office

Areas: Graphic Design, Branding, Visual Identity, Verbal Identity, Art Direction, Editorial Design, Brand Positioning, Digital Content, Social Media, Photography, Direction

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Japanese
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Brand & Branding Design (Freelance) at Self-employed
February 1, 2026 - Present
Develop complete branding cases—from brand synthesis and visual/verbal identity to logos, seals, color palettes, typography, mockups, editorial calendars, feed templates, illustrations, Instagram profiles, and collection/product presentation assets. Lead visual identity direction across collections and products, including product naming, full photography coordination, key visuals (KVs), and presentation design. Interpret creative briefs and convert them into consistent visual systems that accurately express each brand’s identity, aligning business strategy with creative execution for visual, verbal, and digital consistency.
Freelance — Brand & Branding Design at Self-Employed
February 1, 2026 - Present
Develop complete branding cases including brand synthesis and visual/wording identity. Create logos, seals, color palette, typography, mockups, editorial calendar, feed templates, illustrations, and Instagram profiles. Lead key visuals and presentation design for collections and product lines, including product naming, full photography direction, and KV development. Translate briefs into visual language using typography, color palette, and graphic style that reflect each brand’s identity. Align business strategy with creative execution and build brand/content strategy for national and international clients by combining copywriting with art direction.
Marketing & Branding Coordinator at Watert ec
August 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Coordinated marketing fronts (branding, communications, and digital performance) ensuring brand consistency across materials. Developed weekly email marketing campaigns with sales-driven strategy in collaboration with commercial and technical teams. Interpreted internal briefs and translated them into visual solutions for campaigns, social media, and institutional materials. Managed external agencies and vendors including content, digital media, and paid/organic traffic. Prepared activity schedules and strategic marketing presentations for alignment and results analysis. Coordinated participation in trade shows and events, producing graphic materials and brand presence strategies. Produced and reviewed graphic, photographic, and video assets aligned with the brand’s visual identity, including photo work for website, e-commerce, and social media with post-production and color correction.
Marketing & Branding Coordinator at Watertec
August 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Coordinated marketing touchpoints across branding, communications, and digital performance to ensure brand consistency across materials. Built weekly email marketing campaigns aligned to sales strategy with commercial and technical teams. Interpreted internal briefs and translated them into visual solutions for campaigns, social media, and institutional materials. Managed external agencies and vendors for content, digital media, and paid/organic traffic. Prepared activity schedules and strategic marketing presentations for alignment and results analysis. Coordinated trade show and event participation including planning of graphic materials and brand presence strategies. Produced and reviewed graphic, photographic, and video assets ensuring alignment with the brand’s visual identity. Developed internal marketing and institutional communication initiatives (endormarketing). Supported strategic meetings including international ones, preparing minutes and defining next steps.
Freelance Photographer at Disorder
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Photographed lookbooks, products, and advertising campaigns with a focus on brand identity. Performed advanced editing and color correction to maintain visual consistency across all materials. Collaborated with the creative director on brief interpretation and development of visual concepts for campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Império Eventos
June 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Created visual identity for the annual collection, communication materials, and content for social media and website. Photographed products for promotional purposes with editing and color correction. Developed naming for collection pieces and wrote copy for digital campaigns. Produced institutional videos (video editing) and graphic pieces for various digital and print channels.
Production Design Assistant at Central Japan Railway Company
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019
Developed technical drawings of train parts and provided production support. Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure accuracy and functionality of technical drawings and alignment with operational requirements. Analyzed materials and production processes, providing technical support and ensuring part manufacturing quality. Maintained communication across teams to track activities and align deadlines.

Education

Social Media Thinking — Social Media & Marketing course at Social Media & Marketing course
January 1, 2025 - October 2, 2026
Graphic Design Program at Ebac (British School of Creative Arts)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Graphic Design at ATEC
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Photography & Audiovisual Production at ATEC
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Graphic Design at ATEC
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Ongoing Social Media Thinking — Social Media & Marketing Course at Social Media & Marketing
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Graphic Design Program at EBAC (British School of Creative Arts)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Graphic Design at ATEC, Japan
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Photo and Audiovisual Production at ATEC, Japan
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Annual Drawing Course at Quanta Academia de Artes
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Annual Drawing Course at Quan ta Academia de Artes
January 1, 2026 - October 2, 2026
Social Media Thinking at Social Media & Marketing Courses
January 1, 2025 - October 2, 2026
Graphic Design Program at EBAC (British School of Creative Arts)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Graphic Design at ATEC, Japan
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Photography & Audiovisual Production at ATEC, Japan
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Graphic Design at ATEC, Japan
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Annual Drawing Course — Quanta Academia de Artes
January 1, 2026 - October 2, 2026
Annual Drawing Course
January 1, 2026 - October 2, 2026
Social Media Thinking — Social Media & Marketing Courses
January 1, 2025 - October 2, 2026
Graphic Design Program — EBAC (British School of Creative Arts)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Graphic Design — ATEC, Japan
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Photography & Audiovisual Production — ATEC, Japan
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

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