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Experienced Surface Pattern and Graphic Designer creating original, culturally informed designs for textiles, wallpaper, and home décor. With over 50 repeat patterns and 10+ pattern collections under her belt, she excels in Adobe Creative Suite and end-to-end production. Bilingual in English and Portuguese, she combines strong client communication with cross-cultural research abilities to deliver exceptional results…Experienced Surface Pattern and Graphic Designer creating original, culturally informed designs for textiles, wallpaper, and home décor. With over 50 repeat patterns and 10+ pattern collections under her belt, she excels in Adobe Creative Suite and end-to-end production. Bilingual in English and Portuguese, she combines strong client communication with cross-cultural research abilities to deliver exceptional results

Samantha Heaney

Graphic Designer, Designer, Textile Designer, +1

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Experienced Surface Pattern and Graphic Designer creating original, culturally informed designs for textiles, wallpaper, and home décor. With over 50 repeat patterns and 10+ pattern collections under her belt, she excels in Adobe Creative Suite and end-to-end production. Bilingual in English and Portuguese, she combines strong client communication with cross-cultural research abilities to deliver exceptional results…Experienced Surface Pattern and Graphic Designer creating original, culturally informed designs for textiles, wallpaper, and home décor. With over 50 repeat patterns and 10+ pattern collections under her belt, she excels in Adobe Creative Suite and end-to-end production. Bilingual in English and Portuguese, she combines strong client communication with cross-cultural research abilities to deliver exceptional results

Available to hire

Experienced Surface Pattern and Graphic Designer creating original, culturally informed designs for textiles, wallpaper, and home décor. With over 50 repeat patterns and 10+ pattern collections under her belt, she excels in Adobe Creative Suite and end-to-end production. Bilingual in English and Portuguese, she combines strong client communication with cross-cultural research abilities to deliver exceptional results

Skills

Surface Pattern Design

Experience Level

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Surface Pattern Designer

January 1, 2024 - Present

Freelance surface pattern design for licensing, creating intricate, visually appealing repeat patterns for products including textiles, wallpaper, and home décor. Produces end-to-end pattern concepts and production-ready artwork for licensing use.

Portuguese Interpreter at AMN Healthcare

December 1, 2021 - Present

Provides advanced immediate and accurate consecutive interpretation in healthcare and medical settings via video and phone. Ensures clarity and accuracy for medical appointments and client interactions while maintaining high client satisfaction.

Portuguese Interpreter at LanguageLine Solutions

January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2021

Provides immediate and accurate consecutive interpretation across medical, banking, personal services, and legal fields. Includes DHS–ICE immigration appointment interpretation and supports clear communication between clients and service providers.

Graphic Designer at Cassidy Communications

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008

Provided and created original graphic design and visual content, including magazine and periodical layout design materials.