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I am Gil Monteverde, a designer and researcher with a background in brand strategy, editorial design, and visual storytelling. My practice spans digital and print communication, from brand identity systems and campaign assets to motion graphics and publication design. I was trained at Design Academy Eindhoven (MA Information Design) and bring a rigorous design sensibility to fast-moving, cross-functional teams. Proficient across the full Adobe CC pipeline and Figma.…I am Gil Monteverde, a designer and researcher with a background in brand strategy, editorial design, and visual storytelling. My practice spans digital and print communication, from brand identity systems and campaign assets to motion graphics and publication design. I was trained at Design Academy Eindhoven (MA Information Design) and bring a rigorous design sensibility to fast-moving, cross-functional teams. Proficient across the full Adobe CC pipeline and Figma.

Gil Monteverde

Designer, Graphic Designer, Video Editor, +4

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I am Gil Monteverde, a designer and researcher with a background in brand strategy, editorial design, and visual storytelling. My practice spans digital and print communication, from brand identity systems and campaign assets to motion graphics and publication design. I was trained at Design Academy Eindhoven (MA Information Design) and bring a rigorous design sensibility to fast-moving, cross-functional teams. Proficient across the full Adobe CC pipeline and Figma.…I am Gil Monteverde, a designer and researcher with a background in brand strategy, editorial design, and visual storytelling. My practice spans digital and print communication, from brand identity systems and campaign assets to motion graphics and publication design. I was trained at Design Academy Eindhoven (MA Information Design) and bring a rigorous design sensibility to fast-moving, cross-functional teams. Proficient across the full Adobe CC pipeline and Figma.

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I am Gil Monteverde, a designer and researcher with a background in brand strategy, editorial design, and visual storytelling. My practice spans digital and print communication, from brand identity systems and campaign assets to motion graphics and publication design.

I was trained at Design Academy Eindhoven (MA Information Design) and bring a rigorous design sensibility to fast-moving, cross-functional teams. Proficient across the full Adobe CC pipeline and Figma.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Python

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Portuguese

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Visual Researcher at Freelancer

January 1, 2020 - Present

Partnered with cultural agents and festivals such as JAHA Film Festival, AN-TRE, Arte em Movimento, and more, to create visual identities and campaigns that connected with diverse audiences.

Event Producer, Designer & Bartender at CAFÉ WILHELMINA

January 1, 2023 - Present

Blended design practice with community life, developing the café’s branding while co-organizing and hosting cultural events.

Graphic & Motion Designer at ATELIER NUNES E PÃ

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

From the paper to the client. Worked along with a great team to shape brand identities and motion pieces for cultural and commercial ends.

Founder, Producer, Designer at ANDAIME DE MAIO

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Founded a festival that revitalized an abandoned building in Viana do Castelo through performances and exhibitions. Shaped the visual identity, curated programming, and led the project to win the DGARTES Prize and the Viana Jovens Com Talento award.

Graphic Designer & Community Organizer at WENDY.NETWORK

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Community-oriented design work supporting events and local collaboration.

Event Producer Intern at ZKM | Zentrum Für Kunst und Medien

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Supported the production of the Giga Hertz Prize and other international media art events, assisting artists and curators throughout the process.

Graphic Designer & Event Producer at Café Wilhelmina

January 1, 2023 - Present

Shaped the visual identity of a community-rooted cafe-cultural space in Eindhoven while completing an MA at DAE. Produced and hosted a sustained programme of cultural events.

Graphic & Motion Designer at Atelier Nunes e Pã

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Graphic and motion design work for a PT-based atelier; created visuals and motion content.

Graphic & Motion Designer at Andaime de Maio

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Graphic and motion design for a PT-based organization.

Creative Director / Designer at WENDY.NETWORK

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Leadership and design for a PT-based network; branding and project direction.

Graphic Designer & Community Organizer at ZKM – Zentrum für Kunst und Medien

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Graphic design and community organizing at the German cultural institution.

Freelancer Graphic Designer & Visual Researcher at Freelancer (Self-employed)

January 1, 2020 - Present

Built visual identities and campaign systems for film and cultural organisations, including JAHA Film Festival and Global Smud Flotilha. Work spans brand strategy, print, digital, and moving image across all projects, maintained visual consistency and brand guidelines for each client. Optimised assets for web and social media platforms.

Creative Director / Designer at Andaime de Maio

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Creative direction and design for Wendy.Network projects in Portugal.

Producer Intern at ZKM | Zentrum für Kunst und Medien

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Producer intern at a major art and media center.