Joana Gala
I’m Joana Gala, a senior graphic designer and art director with 15+ years leading brand identity, creative strategy, and editorial work—from books and magazines to packaging and exhibition or environmental design.
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I’m Joana Gala, a senior graphic designer and art director with 15+ years leading brand identity, creative strategy, and editorial work—from books and magazines to packaging and exhibition or environmental design. I’m hands-on across the whole process, from brief to delivery, directing creative, managing clients, and building practical systems that keep multi-format projects consistent and on track.
I’m especially drawn to craft-led work with strong print-to-digital consistency and a love for paper, typography, and thoughtful details. I’ve worked in independent studios and global agencies, including roles spanning boutique branding, book and editorial design, and award-winning creative advertising in fast-paced international environments. I’m fluent in English and Portuguese, comfortable both remote and on-site, and always excited to take on projects that push my craft forward.
- 15 years' experience
- Joined November 2026
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- PortugueseFluent
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Professional Services
- Travel & Hospitality
- Non-Profit Organization
- Retail
- Government
- Consumer Goods
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Work experience· 13 roles
Designed intricate, beautifully crafted books for a Portuguese company dedicated to the creative industries. Spanned gastronomic and cultural heritage publications, institutional reports, and branding for award-winning city cultural development initiatives. Responsible for art direction and graphic design across editorial and brand applications.
Focused on editorial design and book-making end-to-end, from concept through print and paper selection. Developed a long-term appreciation for process, production details, and the craft of editorial outcomes.
In-house role focused on editorial design, with end-to-end book-making experience from concept through print and paper selection. Strengthened appreciation for how editorial decisions translate into tangible, physical outcomes.
Education
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