I am Alexandra Viola, a Portuguese creative director and designer with extensive experience in graphic design, branding and editorial production. I lead creative projects, build brand identities and collaborate across disciplines to turn strategy into engaging visuals for digital and print. I enjoy mentoring teams, fostering learning, and delivering high-quality results for international clients and partners. I have worked across agencies and multinational groups, transitioning from senior graphic designer to art director and creative director, and I thrive on collaboration, continuous learning, and crafting meaningful design experiences.…

Alexandra Sofia Magalhães Valente Viola

I am Alexandra Viola, a Portuguese creative director and designer with extensive experience in graphic design, branding and editorial production. I lead creative projects, build brand identities and collaborate across disciplines to turn strategy into engaging visuals for digital and print. I enjoy mentoring teams, fostering learning, and delivering high-quality results for international clients and partners. I have worked across agencies and multinational groups, transitioning from senior graphic designer to art director and creative director, and I thrive on collaboration, continuous learning, and crafting meaningful design experiences.…

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I am Alexandra Viola, a Portuguese creative director and designer with extensive experience in graphic design, branding and editorial production. I lead creative projects, build brand identities and collaborate across disciplines to turn strategy into engaging visuals for digital and print. I enjoy mentoring teams, fostering learning, and delivering high-quality results for international clients and partners.

I have worked across agencies and multinational groups, transitioning from senior graphic designer to art director and creative director, and I thrive on collaboration, continuous learning, and crafting meaningful design experiences.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director at Twinkl UK Teaching Resources
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead the creative direction and visual design for educational resources, branding, and campaigns.
Art Director at Evenco International UK
January 1, 2022 - Present
Executive conferences and data research; oversight of visual communication for events and data-driven presentations.
Creative Director at International Group (Laserperformance, Maclaren, Ronson, Albert Thurston, Acela, Blue Keel)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Creative Director coordinating multi-brand initiatives for a group of international design and manufacturing brands, leading concept development, design systems, and cross-functional collaboration.
Creative Director at Independent
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Creative Director for an international group including Laserperformance, Maclaren, Ronson, Albert Thurston, Acela, Blue Keel; strategic design leadership across multiple brands.
Senior Graphic Designer at B2 Atelier de Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2020
Led graphic design across brand identities, editorial pieces, brochures, magazines, books, reports, infographics, exhibitions, and web design; oversaw pre-production and production monitoring and created brand manuals.
Senior Graphic Designer at Plinfo, Comunicação | Advertising
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Graphic design for advertising campaigns and branding.
Graphic Designer at 3pontocom | Advertising
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Graphic design for advertising campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Kuantideia | Advertising Agency
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Graphic design for advertising campaigns.

Education

Creative Direction Course at Central Saint Martins, University of Arts of London
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
PhD Doctoral Studies (Academic Component) at Architecture Faculty Lisbon University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Post Graduation in Design at Architecture Faculty Lisbon University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Masters in Communication Design (Academic Component) at Architecture Faculty Lisbon University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Degree in Design (Specialisation in Communication Design) at Architecture Faculty Lisbon University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2007
Degree in Interiors Architecture at Architecture Faculty Lisbon University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
General Course of Arts at Specialized Artistic High School António Arroio
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

Management Course for National Companies
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Management Course for International Companies
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

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