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I'm a Junior UX/UI Designer with a background in 2D animation, which makes me keen on visual storytelling and creativity. Curious by nature and passionate about learning, I love exploring many interests (sometimes too many). As an extrovert, my communication and interpersonal skills make me a good team player who thrives in dynamic and creative environments. I enjoy blending my skills in animation and design to create visually compelling and user-friendly products. With experience working in different countries and on diverse projects, I'm always eager to learn new techniques and improve my craft in both creative and technical fields.…I'm a Junior UX/UI Designer with a background in 2D animation, which makes me keen on visual storytelling and creativity. Curious by nature and passionate about learning, I love exploring many interests (sometimes too many). As an extrovert, my communication and interpersonal skills make me a good team player who thrives in dynamic and creative environments. I enjoy blending my skills in animation and design to create visually compelling and user-friendly products. With experience working in different countries and on diverse projects, I'm always eager to learn new techniques and improve my craft in both creative and technical fields.

Gabriela Fial

UX Designer, UI Designer, 3D Animator, +2

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I'm a Junior UX/UI Designer with a background in 2D animation, which makes me keen on visual storytelling and creativity. Curious by nature and passionate about learning, I love exploring many interests (sometimes too many). As an extrovert, my communication and interpersonal skills make me a good team player who thrives in dynamic and creative environments. I enjoy blending my skills in animation and design to create visually compelling and user-friendly products. With experience working in different countries and on diverse projects, I'm always eager to learn new techniques and improve my craft in both creative and technical fields.…I'm a Junior UX/UI Designer with a background in 2D animation, which makes me keen on visual storytelling and creativity. Curious by nature and passionate about learning, I love exploring many interests (sometimes too many). As an extrovert, my communication and interpersonal skills make me a good team player who thrives in dynamic and creative environments. I enjoy blending my skills in animation and design to create visually compelling and user-friendly products. With experience working in different countries and on diverse projects, I'm always eager to learn new techniques and improve my craft in both creative and technical fields.

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I’m a Junior UX/UI Designer with a background in 2D animation, which makes me keen on visual storytelling and creativity. Curious by nature and passionate about learning, I love exploring many interests (sometimes too many). As an extrovert, my communication and interpersonal skills make me a good team player who thrives in dynamic and creative environments.

I enjoy blending my skills in animation and design to create visually compelling and user-friendly products. With experience working in different countries and on diverse projects, I’m always eager to learn new techniques and improve my craft in both creative and technical fields.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

German

Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Animator

January 1, 2018 - Present

Worked as an animator (traditional, cut-out, and 3D) for multiple projects including feature films (e.g. Robot Dreams), explainer videos, TV series, and games (e.g. Disney Illusion Island). Roles also included storyboard artist and character designer for awareness videos such as Greenpeace projects. Experience working in-house and remotely across the UK, Spain, Denmark, and Portugal using software like ToonBoom, Adobe Animate, After Effects, Procreate, and Maya. Developed strong teamwork, self-discipline, communication, pressure handling, feedback, time management, and responsibility skills.

Freelance Illustrator at CozyLittleAnimals (Etsy Shop)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Operated an online shop selling prints and customizable illustrations. Improved skills in user research, usability testing, marketing, adaptability, creativity, critical thinking, self-discipline, and problem-solving.

Volunteer Tree Planter at Green Mountain Operation (Faro, Portugal)

January 1, 2024 - August 11, 2025

Planted native trees and bushes to restore biodiversity in Faro.

Volunteer Beach Cleaner

January 1, 2023 - August 11, 2025

Collaborated with a team to collect and recycle trash, helping to clean beaches and protected areas in Faro.

Volunteer at Music Festival at Love Saves the Day (Bristol, UK)

January 1, 2019 - August 11, 2025

Managed and guided mostly inebriated people during the festival. Improved teamwork, communication, cooperation, patience, and assertiveness.

Volunteer Team Manager at Refood (Lisbon, Portugal)

January 1, 2017 - August 11, 2025

Managed team and food resources to help families in need. Improved teamwork, patience, mentoring, leadership, empathy, organization, interpersonal skills, multitasking, and responsibility.

Volunteer Flyer Designer for Awareness Campaign at Straw Patrol Association (Faro)

January 1, 2016 - August 11, 2025

Collaborated with an environmental association to design flyers raising awareness about marine pollution and biodiversity threats. Improved creativity, communication, and storytelling skills.