I'm Paulo Picamilho, a graphic designer, illustrator, and visual artist who fuses technique with creativity to communicate with the world. I love branding, illustration, animation, and motion graphics, developing visual identities, illustrated products, and digital content. I'm always in pursuit of new challenges and beginnings that inspire me to grow, share, and explore new forms of visual expression. I thrive at the intersection of craft and communication, collaborating across branding, product visuals, and digital storytelling. My work spans identity systems, editorial visuals, and engaging social content, always aiming to bring ideas to life with clarity and personality.

Paulo Picamilho

I'm Paulo Picamilho, a graphic designer, illustrator, and visual artist who fuses technique with creativity to communicate with the world. I love branding, illustration, animation, and motion graphics, developing visual identities, illustrated products, and digital content. I'm always in pursuit of new challenges and beginnings that inspire me to grow, share, and explore new forms of visual expression. I thrive at the intersection of craft and communication, collaborating across branding, product visuals, and digital storytelling. My work spans identity systems, editorial visuals, and engaging social content, always aiming to bring ideas to life with clarity and personality.

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I’m Paulo Picamilho, a graphic designer, illustrator, and visual artist who fuses technique with creativity to communicate with the world. I love branding, illustration, animation, and motion graphics, developing visual identities, illustrated products, and digital content. I’m always in pursuit of new challenges and beginnings that inspire me to grow, share, and explore new forms of visual expression.

I thrive at the intersection of craft and communication, collaborating across branding, product visuals, and digital storytelling. My work spans identity systems, editorial visuals, and engaging social content, always aiming to bring ideas to life with clarity and personality.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Graphic Designer Senior at Movijovem / Cartão Jovem / Pousadas de Juventude
May 1, 2013 - October 29, 2025
Head designer for the brands Cartão Jovem, Pousadas de Juventude, and Movijovem. Responsible for communication materials, print design, presentations, and social media content. Developed brand activations, trade fair stands, and mural paintings. Led the redesign of Pousadas de Juventude and created their iconography system.
Graphic Designer Freelancer at TCC Global (Lidl) / Lidl Sintra
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Development of the campaign Os Guardiões da Terra, involving all physical and digital materials. Work included illustration, graphic design, print and digital assets, as well as client and supplier coordination and final art work preparation.
Graphic Designer Senior at Phaze Design Studio
December 1, 2024 - October 29, 2025
Branding, advertising materials, illustration, social media content, digital design, and motion design for clients; led branding initiatives and visual identities.

Education

Design at IADE - Escola Superir de Marketing e Design
September 30, 2010 - June 28, 2012
Licenciatura - Design at Escola Superior de Design e Marketing
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Erasmus - Design at ESAIG, L'École Supérieure des Arts et Industries Graphiques, Paris
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality