I’m a trilingual graphic designer based in Switzerland, with a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design from Nottingham Trent University and a focus on brand identity, editorial and UX/UI design. I’ve carried out voluntary freelance work for Fondation Just for Smiles and developed agency-led briefs during my degree with partners such as BrandOpus, Bulletproof and Forty Eight Point One, creating research-driven visual identities and layouts across print and digital using Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

Leia Ballim

I’m a trilingual graphic designer based in Switzerland, with a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design from Nottingham Trent University and a focus on brand identity, editorial and UX/UI design. I’ve carried out voluntary freelance work for Fondation Just for Smiles and developed agency-led briefs during my degree with partners such as BrandOpus, Bulletproof and Forty Eight Point One, creating research-driven visual identities and layouts across print and digital using Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

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I’m a trilingual graphic designer based in Switzerland, with a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design from Nottingham Trent University and a focus on brand identity, editorial and UX/UI design. I’ve carried out voluntary freelance work for Fondation Just for Smiles and developed agency-led briefs during my degree with partners such as BrandOpus, Bulletproof and Forty Eight Point One, creating research-driven visual identities and layouts across print and digital using Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Volunteer Graphic Designer at Fondation Just For Smiles
December 31, 2024 - October 8, 2025
As a volunteer graphic designer, I contributed to multiple projects that supported the foundation’s fundraising and outreach initiatives. I designed custom place cards for key fundraising events, enhancing participant engagement and brand consistency. My work included creating a detailed cartographic activity map for the annual report, ensuring clear, accessible communication of the organization’s impact. I devised a comprehensive fundraising brochure with a print run of 400 copies and crafted the annual leaflet, distributed to 15,000 recipients, helping communicate the foundation’s mission and achievements to a wider audience.
Graphic Designer at EHL Hospitality Business School, Lausanne
December 31, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Within a collaborative team setting at EHL, I served as the design lead for a major final report, overseeing all editorial aspects—from the table of contents to section dividers and layout structure. I developed a client-aligned colour palette to visually differentiate chapters, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and brand coherence. My contributions included enhancing images through detailed photo edits, custom illustrations, and informative maps. The polished final report was instrumental in helping the team secure an excellent academic result.

Education

Foundation Studies in Art and Design at University of the Arts London (UAL)
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019
A-Levels Certificate at Eastbourne College
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design (Honours) at Nottingham Trent University
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023

Qualifications

Microsoft Office Suite BCS Level 2 Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Swiss Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization