Designer turned Project Manager, blending creativity with strategy to bring ideas to life—on time and with impact. I am a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with a strong eye for visual storytelling and brand development. Backed by a Project Management certification, I bring a unique blend of design expertise and strategic planning skills to deliver visually compelling solutions on time and within scope. Adept at managing projects from concept to completion while maintaining clear communication and collaboration across teams. I bridge the gap between visual vision and execution. I thrive in dynamic environments where design thinking meets structured planning, ensuring every project not only looks good but runs smoothly. Fluent in English and Portuguese. Creative, resilient, organized, and highly motivated.

Joana Martins

Designer turned Project Manager, blending creativity with strategy to bring ideas to life—on time and with impact. I am a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with a strong eye for visual storytelling and brand development. Backed by a Project Management certification, I bring a unique blend of design expertise and strategic planning skills to deliver visually compelling solutions on time and within scope. Adept at managing projects from concept to completion while maintaining clear communication and collaboration across teams. I bridge the gap between visual vision and execution. I thrive in dynamic environments where design thinking meets structured planning, ensuring every project not only looks good but runs smoothly. Fluent in English and Portuguese. Creative, resilient, organized, and highly motivated.

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Designer turned Project Manager, blending creativity with strategy to bring ideas to life—on time and with impact. I am a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with a strong eye for visual storytelling and brand development.
Backed by a Project Management certification, I bring a unique blend of design expertise and strategic planning skills to deliver visually compelling solutions on time and within scope. Adept at managing projects from concept to completion while maintaining clear communication and collaboration across teams. I bridge the gap between visual vision and execution. I thrive in dynamic environments where design thinking meets structured planning, ensuring every project not only looks good but runs smoothly. Fluent in English and Portuguese. Creative, resilient, organized, and highly motivated.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Designed visual identities, illustrations, artworks, and social media assets. Developed Sales and Marketing Strategies such as cold calling; cold emailing; social selling through LinkedIn and Instagram; direct mails to labels, agencies, and design studios; and networking events. Designed Social Media Campaigns for projects/products and related clients.
Graphic Designer at Lnlywifi Media Records
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Designed the main artist’s brand identity including logo, merch, and Social’s aesthetic. Managed Social Media platforms and learned Social Media management techniques. Created captivating Music Artworks to enhance the artist’s visual presence.
Graphic Designer at Focus Restaurants
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Designed brand identity and improved it across social media platforms. Created restaurant menus, flyers, packaging mockups, and social media posts. Managed restaurant’s social media presence.
Volunteer at Vaccination Center
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Worked as a Volunteer during the pandemic.
Sales Development Representative at 35 Silver Visuals
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Developed communication and sales skills through cold calling and emailing prospective clients to generate leads.
Retail Assistant at Zara Inditex
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Customer Service • People Management
Graphic Designer at Brainstorm Music Label
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Created captivating Music Artworks and promotional assets, for Streaming Platforms and Social Media, to enhance the artist’s (David Carreira) visual presence.
Graphic Designer at Guesstimate Music Label
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Designed personalized Album Cover Artworks for Label’s Artists and promotional assets for Social Media and Streaming Platform. Developed experience in a fast-paced company and working remotely.
Art Gallery Assistant at Art Studio Lisbon
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Greeted visitors, explained artistic concepts, and supported artwork sales.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Designed visual identities, illustrations, artworks, and social media assets. Developed Sales and Marketing Strategies such as cold calling; cold emailing; social selling through LinkedIn and Instagram; direct mails to labels, agencies, and design studios; and networking events. Designed Social Media Campaigns for projects/products and related clients.
Art Gallery Assistant at Art Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Greeted visitors, explained artistic concepts, and supported artwork sales.

Education

High School Certificate - Visual Arts at Colégio Marista de Carcavelos
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
BA(Hons) Graphic Design at Middlesex University London
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Project Manager Certificate at Udemy
January 1, 2025 - January 13, 2026
High School Certificate - Visual Arts at Colégio Marista de Carcavelos
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
BA(Hons) Graphic Design at Middlesex University London
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Udemy Project Manager Certificate
January 1, 2025 - January 13, 2026
Project Manager Certificate
January 1, 2025 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Software & Internet, Other