I am a young communication designer with over 5 years of growing career experience, managing all design and marketing projects for more than 10 companies across diverse fields. Combining technology and art to communicate effectively, I specialize in creating captivating designs, leading teams, making strategic decisions, and managing budgets and events under tight deadlines. Currently, I am focused on expanding my professional horizons and enriching my life experiences. My journey spans roles in creative direction, design, marketing, photography, event organization, and content production. I have successfully led teams of over 30 people, developed top-selling brands, and grown digital presence substantially. My approach is collaborative and empathetic, always aiming to deliver quality outcomes and creative solutions to challenges in various industries.

Sofia Sá e Silva

I am a young communication designer with over 5 years of growing career experience, managing all design and marketing projects for more than 10 companies across diverse fields. Combining technology and art to communicate effectively, I specialize in creating captivating designs, leading teams, making strategic decisions, and managing budgets and events under tight deadlines. Currently, I am focused on expanding my professional horizons and enriching my life experiences. My journey spans roles in creative direction, design, marketing, photography, event organization, and content production. I have successfully led teams of over 30 people, developed top-selling brands, and grown digital presence substantially. My approach is collaborative and empathetic, always aiming to deliver quality outcomes and creative solutions to challenges in various industries.

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I am a young communication designer with over 5 years of growing career experience, managing all design and marketing projects for more than 10 companies across diverse fields. Combining technology and art to communicate effectively, I specialize in creating captivating designs, leading teams, making strategic decisions, and managing budgets and events under tight deadlines. Currently, I am focused on expanding my professional horizons and enriching my life experiences.

My journey spans roles in creative direction, design, marketing, photography, event organization, and content production. I have successfully led teams of over 30 people, developed top-selling brands, and grown digital presence substantially. My approach is collaborative and empathetic, always aiming to deliver quality outcomes and creative solutions to challenges in various industries.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director / Designer Curricular Internship at Glitch - FEUP
January 1, 2016 - August 27, 2025
Worked with a multidisciplinary team combining design, multimedia, and programming on four simultaneous projects for real clients. Served as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and led a team of over 30 people to deliver a successful presentation in a full auditorium.
Infographic Designer at Fundação Belmiro de Azevedo - EDULOG
January 1, 2017 - August 27, 2025
Developed infographics as part of master's degree work for a project centralizing Portuguese education information on a single website, creating 5 types of graphics with over 20 variables.
Design & Marketing at Sisal Materiais de Construção
January 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
As a one-person team, designed and marketed a new brand that became the store's best-selling product in the first year. Developed monthly brochures distributed physically to over 50,000 units, redesigned the website, and introduced social media as a commercial tool to increase sales and brand awareness. Achieved a doubling of store visitors over five years.
Design & Marketing at Breathe Sport Fitness / Breathe Brunch & Feel
January 1, 2023 - Present
Worked as designer, photographer, and digital marketer in a health club and restaurant. Developed skills in event organization for over 200 people, customer satisfaction management, content production, and advertising strategies, resulting in 200% growth of both pages within six months.

Education

Secondary in Graphic and Industrial Arts at Colégio Internato dos Carvalhos
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Degree in Communication Design at Faculdade de Belas Artes Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Master in Graphic Design and Editorial at Faculdade de Belas Artes Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Other