Ricardo Maia Pestana

Creative and performance-focused Graphic Designer with over 25 years of experience in digital design, branding, and visual storytelling. Strong expertise in developing scroll-stopping ads, social content, and conversion-oriented visuals across multiple platforms.

Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Animate), Figma, UX/UI and HTML/CSS/Javascript/PHP with a passion for delivering original ideas with strategic impact.

Selected professional experience
Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager
2024–2025
Chef Chakall / Cozinha Divina
Managed, Created and copywrote engaging social media assets that drove strong performance across a 170K+ follower base, optimizing engagement and brand coherence.

Web Designer (Consultant)
2013–2015 & 2022–Present
Atelier-Museu Júlio Pomar (Lisbon)
Designed, developed, and maintained the museum’s website.

Designer (Graphic/Web/Events)
2015–2017
CFCUL – University of Lisbon
Created visual campaigns for research events and outreach. Designed assets for print and web, including promotional banners, social media graphics, and newsletters. Led coordination between content, design, and project leads.

Multimedia & Web Designer
2008–2014
MUDE – Museu do Design e da Moda
Managed website content and produced exhibition videos. Supported exhibition design and curatorial visuals, and visual identity for museum events.

Web Developer & Designer
2012–2013
TBWA\Lisboa
Developed and executed digital campaigns for advertising clients. Created banners, newsletters, flash animations, and visuals in alignment with campaign goals and brand tone. Delivered high-quality layouts under tight deadlines for diverse client projects.

Designer & Developer
2006 – Present
Various clients – Museums, Agencies, Institutions
Led branding, editorial, and digital design projects for clients such as Galerias Municipais de Lisboa, Museu de Lisboa, and EUROFER (Brussels). Designed and developed websites, digital campaigns, and print materials for exhibitions, events, and public outreach. Managed full-cycle creative direction, including concept, prototyping, and final production, focusing on visual storytelling, consistency, and audience engagement