With over 20 years of experience in both print and digital media, my expertise encompasses branding and advertising. I strive to stay at the forefront of the latest design software and trends, ensuring that my work remains innovative and relevant. With a detail-oriented approach and 'get it done' attitude, I am dedicated to maximizing the effectiveness of every project, without compromising on quality.

Ana Lopes

With over 20 years of experience in both print and digital media, my expertise encompasses branding and advertising. I strive to stay at the forefront of the latest design software and trends, ensuring that my work remains innovative and relevant. With a detail-oriented approach and 'get it done' attitude, I am dedicated to maximizing the effectiveness of every project, without compromising on quality.

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With over 20 years of experience in both print and digital media, my expertise encompasses branding and advertising. I strive to stay at the forefront of the latest design software and trends, ensuring that my work remains innovative and relevant.

With a detail-oriented approach and ‘get it done’ attitude, I am dedicated to maximizing the effectiveness of every project, without compromising on quality.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Responsible for delivering print and digital materials across global campaigns, events, and membership communications. Manage projects end-to-end, from concept development to final artwork, ensuring brand consistency across brochures, flyers, reports, advertising, exhibition stands, social media, email assets, events branding, and video content. Collaborate directly with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and external suppliers, and oversee brand maintenance, templates, and visual standards. Contributed significantly to improving brand visibility and modernising CIArb’s visual identity.
Graphic Designer at Chestertons
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Produced a wide range of marketing materials for one of London’s largest estate agencies, supporting both corporate and regional teams. Created brochures, window displays, outdoor advertising, digital banners, social media campaigns, and property marketing assets. Worked in a fast-paced environment requiring rapid turnaround, accuracy, and strict adherence to brand guidelines.
Graphic Designer at CH&Co Group
January 1, 2016 - Present
Designed print and digital collateral for a diverse portfolio of hospitality brands within the CH&Co group. Supported campaign rollouts, seasonal promotions, internal communications, menus, signage, and venue-specific branding. Worked alongside venue managers, and the marketing team to create visually engaging designs tailored to each brand’s tone and audience.
Marketing Designer at National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Responsible for delivering end-to-end design solutions for a national membership organisation. Created reports, marketing and email campaigns, brochures, event branding, infographics, exhibition materials, and digital assets. Collaborated closely with the marketing team to promote member services and campaigns.
Graphic Designer at GP Supplies
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Designed marketing materials and product catalogues for a medical supplies company. Produced catalogues, brochures, flyers, packaging concepts, web graphics, and email templates, ensuring technical accuracy for medical products. Worked with product managers and the marketing team to support sales initiatives.
Graphic Designer, Artworker at Mail Boxes Etc.
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Delivered design and artwork services for a broad range of client projects including posters, flyers, business cards, large-format prints, and branded materials. Prepared artwork for print, ensuring technical precision and colour accuracy. Provided design guidance directly to customers and supported in-store production processes.
Graphic Designer at Screen In
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Created visual materials for digital and print campaigns, including catalogues, promotional graphics, advertising layouts, posters, email templates, photography and company branding.
Packaging Designer at Central Lobão, Portugal
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Specialised in packaging design for retail products, developing creative concepts, structural layouts, and print-ready artwork. Collaborated with product teams to design functional and attractive packaging that aligned with brand strategy. Managed artwork adaptation across multiple SKUs and oversaw colour proofing and printer communication to ensure high manufacturing quality.
Graphic Designer, Artworker at Exactamente, Portugal
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Worked across branding, advertising, and layout projects for a variety of clients. Produced logos, brochures, flyers, stationery, promotional campaigns, large-format materials, and print-ready artwork. Built strong foundations in typography, layout, and pre-press production, contributing to projects from initial concept to final delivery in collaboration with designers, account managers, and printers.
Packaging Designer at Ana Lopes Central Lobão
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Specialised in packaging design for retail products, developing creative concepts, structural layouts, and print-ready artwork. Collaborated with product teams to design functional and attractive packaging that aligned with brand strategy. Managed artwork adaptation across multiple SKUs and oversaw colour proofing and printer communication to ensure high manufacturing quality.
Graphic Designer, Artworker at Exactamente
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2006
Worked across branding, advertising, and layout projects for a variety of clients. Produced logos, brochures, flyers, stationery, promotional campaigns, large-format materials, and print-ready artwork. Built strong foundations in typography, layout, and pre-press production, contributing to projects from initial concept to final delivery in collaboration with designers, account managers, and printers.
Packaging Designer at Central Lobão
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Specialised in packaging design for retail products, developing creative concepts, structural layouts, and print-ready artwork. Collaborated with product teams to design packaging aligned with brand strategy. Managed artwork adaptation across multiple SKUs and oversaw colour proofing and printer communication.
Graphic Designer, Artworkier at Exactamente
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Worked across branding, advertising, and layout projects for a variety of clients. Produced logos, brochures, flyers, stationery, promotional campaigns, large-format materials, and print-ready artwork. Built strong foundations in typography, layout, and pre-press production, contributing to projects from initial concept to final delivery in collaboration with designers, account managers, and printers.

Education

Post-graduation and Master’s Degree in Design and Graphic Production at Barcelona University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Film Editing and Production with DaVinci Resolve at DaVinci Resolve (Course)
January 1, 2024 - December 3, 2025
Film Editing with Adobe Premiere Course at City Academy, London
January 1, 2019 - December 3, 2025
Graphic Design Course (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) at Portugal
January 1, 2007 - December 3, 2025
Graphic Production and Multimedia Techniques Course (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver) at Portugal
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Illustration Workshop at Portugal
January 1, 2008 - December 3, 2025
University degree in Modern Languages and Literature at Porto, Portugal
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2000
Post-graduation and Master's Degree in Design and Graphic Production at Barcelona University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Film Editing and Production with DaVinci Resolve at London
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Film Editing with Adobe Premiere Course at City Academy, London
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Graphic Design Course (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) at Portugal
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Graphic Production and Multimedia Techniques Course (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver) at Portugal
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Illustration Workshop at Portugal
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
University degree in Modern Languages and Literature at Porto, Portugal
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2000
Post-graduatian and Master’s Degree in Design and Graphic Production at Barcelona University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Film Editing and Production with DaVinci Resolve at London
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Film Editing with Adobe Premiere Course at City Academy, London
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Graphic Design Course (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) at Portugal
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Graphic Production and Multimedia Techniques Course (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver) at Portugal
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Illustration Workshop at Portugal
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
University degree in Modern Languages and Literature at Porto, Portugal
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Education, Manufacturing