Hi, I’m Raquel Duarte, a skilled graphic designer with over two years of experience in digital design. I’m passionate about creating presentations, reports, and promotional materials that truly capture a brand’s identity. I’m proficient in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion graphics techniques, and I thrive on collaborating closely with clients to bring their visions to life. I’ve had the chance to work on diverse projects, from social media promotion to motion graphic videos, during internships and freelance contracts. I particularly enjoy building strong visual identities and am excited about opportunities that allow me to apply creativity in meaningful and impactful ways.…

Raquel Duarte

Hi, I’m Raquel Duarte, a skilled graphic designer with over two years of experience in digital design. I’m passionate about creating presentations, reports, and promotional materials that truly capture a brand’s identity. I’m proficient in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion graphics techniques, and I thrive on collaborating closely with clients to bring their visions to life. I’ve had the chance to work on diverse projects, from social media promotion to motion graphic videos, during internships and freelance contracts. I particularly enjoy building strong visual identities and am excited about opportunities that allow me to apply creativity in meaningful and impactful ways.…

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Hi, I’m Raquel Duarte, a skilled graphic designer with over two years of experience in digital design. I’m passionate about creating presentations, reports, and promotional materials that truly capture a brand’s identity. I’m proficient in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion graphics techniques, and I thrive on collaborating closely with clients to bring their visions to life.

I’ve had the chance to work on diverse projects, from social media promotion to motion graphic videos, during internships and freelance contracts. I particularly enjoy building strong visual identities and am excited about opportunities that allow me to apply creativity in meaningful and impactful ways.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Student Research Intern at Bow Valley College
December 31, 2024 - July 28, 2025
Collaborated with a diverse team on motion graphics, gaining hands-on experience in project management, storyboarding, and animation.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Mikey’s Juke Joint & Eatery
November 30, 2024 - July 28, 2025
Completed a 1-week freelance project focused on social media graphics, posters and motion graphics to promote the event "Another Night of Guilty Pleasures". Wrapped it up on a fast timeline while collaborating directly with the client to meet their creative goals.
Senior Graphic Designer | Freelance - Contract at Foothills Creative Beginnings
April 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated with a diverse team and a non-profit client to create a motion graphic video. Improved technical skills, explored various design styles, and gained hands-on experience with the full creative process — from project management, to research, sketching, storyboarding, illustrating, until the final animation. Developed and presented comprehensive project proposals including branding, logo design, and typography, communicating design concepts directly with clients. Customized proposals to align with client goals fostering strong relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Tiradentes University, Brazil
August 1, 2005 - June 30, 2009
Diploma at Bow Valley College, Calgary, AB
January 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017
Diploma at Bow Valley College, Calgary, AB
September 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024

Qualifications

The P.E.O Sisterhood - Women Supporting Women in Education
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services
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