With 12 years of experience in branding and design, Rita Batalha works at the intersection of strategy and craft, building brand identities that hold weight in competitive, premium markets. Her academic foundation spans a Bachelor in Communication Design, a Master in Branding and Brand Management, and a post-graduation in Web Design and Development, giving her a rare fluency across both the thinking and the making. Her work operates in the luxury and premium space, serving global clients across hospitality, beauty, lifestyle, and culture. That work has earned recognition beyond the industry standard: an International Design Award, features in Awwwards, Mindsparkle Magazine, and the Favourite Design Book 2024, among others. She brings the same rigorous, strategic lens to every project regardless of scale. Rita's background in photography adds another layer to her visual sensibility, informing how she approaches brand worlds not just as logos and colors, but as complete, cohesive experiences. She doesn't decorate brands. She builds them with intention.

Rita Batalha

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With 12 years of experience in branding and design, Rita Batalha works at the intersection of strategy and craft, building brand identities that hold weight in competitive, premium markets. Her academic foundation spans a Bachelor in Communication Design, a Master in Branding and Brand Management, and a post-graduation in Web Design and Development, giving her a rare fluency across both the thinking and the making. Her work operates in the luxury and premium space, serving global clients across hospitality, beauty, lifestyle, and culture. That work has earned recognition beyond the industry standard: an International Design Award, features in Awwwards, Mindsparkle Magazine, and the Favourite Design Book 2024, among others. She brings the same rigorous, strategic lens to every project regardless of scale. Rita's background in photography adds another layer to her visual sensibility, informing how she approaches brand worlds not just as logos and colors, but as complete, cohesive experiences. She doesn't decorate brands. She builds them with intention.

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With 12 years of experience in branding and design, Rita Batalha works at the intersection of strategy and craft, building brand identities that hold weight in competitive, premium markets. Her academic foundation spans a Bachelor in Communication Design, a Master in Branding and Brand Management, and a post-graduation in Web Design and Development, giving her a rare fluency across both the thinking and the making.
Her work operates in the luxury and premium space, serving global clients across hospitality, beauty, lifestyle, and culture. That work has earned recognition beyond the industry standard: an International Design Award, features in Awwwards, Mindsparkle Magazine, and the Favourite Design Book 2024, among others. She brings the same rigorous, strategic lens to every project regardless of scale.
Rita’s background in photography adds another layer to her visual sensibility, informing how she approaches brand worlds not just as logos and colors, but as complete, cohesive experiences. She doesn’t decorate brands. She builds them with intention.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Design Intern at Zorokovich 1917 Vodka
April 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Assisted with graphic design for brand packaging and marketing materials.
Graphic Design Intern at Brave New World
August 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Contributed to branding and visual campaigns as part of the design team.
Graphic Designer at Debut Contemporary
March 1, 2014 - Present
Developed print and digital materials for contemporary art projects and clients.
Graphic Designer | Photographer at Less 100 Ciels
August 1, 2014 - February 1, 2017
Brand visuals and photography for campaigns and product launches.
Communication Designer | Photographer at Lemon Jelly
February 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Design and photo direction for campaigns; delivered cohesive visual identity.
Communication Designer | Photographer at Farimovel
December 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
Brand communication design and photography for property-related campaigns.
Web & Graphic Designer at Sabya Agency
June 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019
Web and graphic design projects for clients; led visual identity updates.
Co-Founder at Après - Creative Studio
January 1, 2022 - Present
Co-founded a boutique studio; responsible for brand strategy, design direction and photography.

Education

Bachelor in Design at Universidade de Évora
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2012
Postgraduate in Web Design and Development at Birkbeck College
January 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016

Qualifications

Postgraduate in Web Design and Development
January 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet