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Hello, I’m Sofia Couto Silva, a graphic design and editorial projects master’s student at the University of Porto. I consider myself to be a very creative, proactive and committed person, always looking for new challenges that will allow me to grow both personally and professionally.
In addition to design and illustration, I’m passionate about handicrafts, reading, travel and sport, which are my favorite hobbies. I thrive in teamwork and value interaction with clients, creativity, organization and clear communication to deliver effective editorial and graphic design solutions.
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Language
Portuguese
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English
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Work Experience
Store Manager at Misako
August 31, 2025 - September 16, 2025Store manager responsibilities.
Store Manager at Misako
August 1, 2025 - PresentStore management responsibilities.
MStudio Graphic Designer at MStudio
July 31, 2025 - September 16, 2025Graphic designer applied to fashion.
Graphic Designer (Applied) at MStudio
July 1, 2025 - PresentApplied to fashion design role.
Editorial Designer and Illustrator at Voltalia
October 31, 2024 - September 16, 2025Responsible for editorial design and illustration tasks for Voltalia projects, contributing visuals and layouts.
Editorial Designer and Illustrator at Voltalia
October 1, 2024 - September 16, 2025Freelance editorial designer and illustrator for Voltalia, focusing on layout, typography, and visual storytelling.
Editorial Designer and Illustrator at Voltalia
October 1, 2024 - September 16, 2025Editorial design and illustration work for Voltalia.
Editorial Designer and Illustrator at Voltalia
October 1, 2024 - September 16, 2025Editorial Designer and Illustrator
Editorial Designer and Illustrator at Voltalia
September 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024Worked as an Editorial Designer and Illustrator, contributing creatively to projects from September to October 2024.
1st Secretary at NED - Design Students Group
December 31, 2023 - September 16, 2025Secretary role within the design students group, coordinating activities and communications.
1st Secretary at NED - Design Students Group
December 31, 2023 - September 16, 2025Secretary for the Design Students Group, coordinating activities and communications.
Trainee Graphic Designer at Voltalia
August 31, 2023 - September 16, 2025Graphic design trainee supporting editorial and visual projects.
Trainee Graphic Designer
August 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025Trainee graphic designer gaining exposure to layout, branding and production workflows.
Trainee Graphic Designer at Voltalia
August 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025Assisted graphic design tasks and projects.
Trainee Graphic Designer
August 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025Trainee Graphic Designer
Trainee Graphic Designer at Voltalia
July 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023Completed a trainee position as a Graphic Designer, gaining hands-on experience from July to August 2023.
Social Media Manager at XS Design Xpress
February 28, 2023 - September 16, 2025Managed social media presence and coordination for the design studio.
Social Media Manager at XS Design Xpress
February 28, 2023 - September 16, 2025Organization, social media management and coordination of coffee breaks.
Social Media Manager at XS Design Xpress
February 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025Organization, Social Media Manager and Coffee Break.
Social Media Manager at XS Design Xpress
February 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025Organization, Social Media Manager and Coffee Break coordination
1st Secretary at NED - Design Students Group
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025Secretary role coordinating activities and events.
1st Secretary at NED - Design Students Group
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 20251st Secretary
Customer Service at Villa Canela - Santa Maria da Feira
August 31, 2022 - September 16, 2025Customer service responsibilities at the local establishment.
Customer Service at Villa Canela - Santa Maria da Feira
August 31, 2022 - September 16, 2025Customer service role providing front-facing support.
Customer Service at Villa Canela - Santa Maria da Feira
August 1, 2022 - September 16, 2025Customer service responsibilities.
Customer Service at Villa Canela - Santa Maria da Feira
August 1, 2022 - PresentCustomer Service
Customer Service at Villa Canela - Santa Maria da Feira
August 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022Provided customer service support in August 2022.
1st Secretary at NED - Design Students Group
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Held the position of 1st Secretary, contributing to organizational and administrative duties from 2022 to 2023.
Digital Photography Workshop Participant at VivAnimal
December 18, 2020 - September 16, 2025Digital photography workshop participation (Programa American).
Workshop Participant at VivAnimal
December 18, 2020 - September 16, 2025Digital Photography Workshop: Programa American.
Participant at VivAnimal
December 18, 2020 - September 16, 2025Digital Photography Workshop: Programa American
Customer Service at Amoremio - Espinho
September 30, 2020 - September 16, 2025Customer service responsibilities at the store.
Customer Service at Amoremio - Espinho
September 30, 2020 - September 16, 2025Customer service and assisting store operations.
Customer Service at Amoremio - Espinho
September 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025Customer service responsibilities.
Customer Service at Amoremio - Espinho
September 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025Customer Service
Customer Service at Amoremio - Espinho
August 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020Worked in customer service from August to September 2020.
Little Warriors Participant at Medieval Journey in the Land of Santa Maria – Museum of Lamas
December 31, 2019 - September 16, 2025Participation in the Little Warriors program during the Medieval Journey event.
Little Warriors at Medieval Journey in the Land of Santa Maria
December 31, 2019 - September 16, 2025Participation in a community/educational program, 'Little Warriors'.
Little Warriors at Medieval Journey in the Land of Santa Maria Museum of Lamas
January 1, 2019 - September 16, 2025Volunteer role with Little Warriors program.
Volunteer at Medieval Journey in the Land of Santa Maria Museum of Lamas
January 1, 2019 - September 16, 2025Little Warriors participation in festival
Trainee Designer at Museum of Lamas - Santa Maria de Lamas
August 31, 2017 - September 16, 2025Trainee designer assisting in design-related tasks within the museum projects.
Trainee Designer at Museum of Lamas - Santa Maria de Lamas
August 31, 2017 - September 16, 2025Trainee designer contributing to exhibitions and educational materials.
Trainee Designer at Museum of Lamas - Santa Maria de Lamas
August 1, 2017 - September 16, 2025Assisted design tasks; contributed to projects.
Trainee Designer at Museum of Lamas - Santa Maria de Lamas
August 1, 2017 - September 16, 2025Trainee Designer
Trainee Designer at Museum of Lamas - Santa Maria de Lamas
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017Gained practical design experience as a trainee from June to August 2017.
Papergirl at Imaginarius Festival
May 31, 2017 - September 16, 2025Papergirl project participation at Imaginarius Festival.
Papergirl Participant at Imaginarius Festival
May 1, 2017 - September 16, 2025Participation in Papergirl project.
Volunteer at Imaginarius Festival
May 1, 2017 - September 16, 2025Papergirl project participation
Workshop at Gum Eva Dolls Eloisa 3 Atelier
January 1, 2014 - September 16, 2025Workshop participation.
Workshop Participant at Gum Eva Dolls Eloisa 3 Atelier
January 1, 2014 - September 16, 2025Workshop Gum Eva Dolls Eloisa 3 Atelier.
Workshop Participant at Gum Eva Dolls Eloisa 3 Atelier
January 1, 2014 - September 16, 2025Workshop
Education
Degree Design at University of Aveiro
September 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Master Gegree at Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto
September 18, 2022 - September 8, 2025Degree in Design at University of Aveiro
September 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025Master Degree in Graphic Design and Editorial Projects at Faculty of Fine Arts of University of Porto
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Degree in Design at University of Aveiro
September 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025Master Degree in Graphic Design and Editorial Projects at Faculty of Fine Arts of University of Porto
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Master Degree in Graphic Design and Editorial Projects at Faculty of Fine Arts of University of Porto
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Degree in Design at University of Aveiro
September 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025Degree in Design at University of Aveiro
September 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025Master in Graphic Design and Editorial Projects at Faculty of Fine Arts of University of Porto
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Qualifications
Digital Photography Workshop
December 16, 2020 - December 18, 2020Workshop Gum Eva Dolls
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Software & Internet, Other
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