Communication Designer by training and strategist by nature. With over 4 years of experience, I specialize in developing visual identities and design systems that transform complex ideas into compelling and impactful narratives. I balance autonomy and organization with a passion for connecting strategy and creativity. For me, design goes far beyond aesthetics – it is about creating visual solutions that are both transparent and memorable.

Sofia Simões

Communication Designer by training and strategist by nature. With over 4 years of experience, I specialize in developing visual identities and design systems that transform complex ideas into compelling and impactful narratives. I balance autonomy and organization with a passion for connecting strategy and creativity. For me, design goes far beyond aesthetics – it is about creating visual solutions that are both transparent and memorable.

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Communication Designer by training and strategist by nature. With over 4 years of experience, I specialize in developing visual identities and design systems that transform complex ideas into compelling and impactful narratives.

I balance autonomy and organization with a passion for connecting strategy and creativity. For me, design goes far beyond aesthetics – it is about creating visual solutions that are both transparent and memorable.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Design & Communications at Group Gate
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Developing and scaling visual identities, comprehensive design systems, and brand books. Defining and implementing brand and communication strategies (internal and external) to ensure cohesive brand expressions. Creating multi-channel creative campaigns that align brand identity with business goals and positive impact metrics. Producing high-quality communication assets across print, digital, and audiovisual media, ensuring absolute visual consistency and delivery excellence. Managing client and stakeholder relationships, aligning expectations, streamlining design processes, and ensuring transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Design Management and Branding at Freelancer
January 1, 2021 - Present
Optimized visual identity systems for multiple brands, ensuring cross-channel consistency. Demonstrated strong organization, autonomy, and priority management in fast-paced environments, ensuring the agile and rigorous delivery of multiple concurrent projects. Managed a diverse client portfolio, guaranteeing deadline compliance and autonomous problem-solving. Coordinated the inventory, cataloging, and digital archiving process of design estates and donations for the MUDE (Design Museum) collection. Implemented systematic organizational structures with high rigor, ensuring structural consistency.

Education

Master’s Degree | Communication Design at FAUL
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor’s Degree | Communication Design at FBAUL
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Branding at IADE
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026
AI Professional Certificate at Google
January 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Strategy and Sustainability at IESE Online
January 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Corporate Sustainability at Católica Lisbon
January 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Motion Design Specialist at FLAG
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026
Branding at IADE
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026
Master’s Degree | Communication Design at FAUL
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor’s Degree | Communication Design at FBAUL
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Motion Design Specialist at FLAG
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

AI Professional Certificate
January 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Strategy and Sustainability
January 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Corporate Sustainability
January 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Motion Design Specialist
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026
AI Professional Certificate
January 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Strategy and Sustainability
January 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Corporate Sustainability
January 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Motion Design Specialist
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Consumer Goods