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Senior graphic/web designer and illustrator with 20+ years of experience bridging branding, digital design, illustration, and production across agencies and multiple industries. Experienced in leading creative processes, aligning visual systems with business goals, and communicating effectively with clients and teams.
I specialize in brand and digital production, illustration and creative problem solving, bringing modern tools (AI/3D) into the workflow to expand capabilities. I also strengthen visual storytelling through photography and video, using writing as a strategic extension to create engaging narratives that enhance design and imagery.
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Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Graphic Designer/Web Designer/Illustrator (Freelancer)
May 1, 2025 - PresentFreelance professional strengthening video and photography skills as part of the services offered to selected clients. Provides brand and digital-focused design and illustration support, integrating emerging tools and production practices.
Graphic Designer/Web Designer/Illustrator Freelance
May 1, 2025 - PresentFreelance work in brand, digital, illustration and creative production. Actively strengthens video and photography skills and incorporates them into services for select clients.
Art Director at SELECT Sport (Sintra - Portugal)
March 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025Helped Select recover brand prestige in the national market by improving production and refining processes, supporting stronger brand communication through better creative direction and delivery.
Art Director at SELECT Sport
March 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025Supported Select recovering brand prestige in the national market by improving production and refining processes.
Graphic Designer/Web Designer/Illustrator (Freelancer)
September 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024Developed AI and 3D skills and incorporated them into the design process to broaden creative possibilities and production workflows.
Graphic Designer/Web Designer/Illustrator Freelance
September 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024Developed design work with a focus on AI and 3D tools, incorporating them into the design process to broaden capabilities and creative possibilities.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at RISCA - Agência Criativa (Porto - Portugal)
July 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023Worked as part of a creative team producing illustration, web design, and print design projects for a diverse and international client base; collaborated across creative production needs.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at RISCA - Agência Criativa
July 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023Worked as part of a creative team across illustration, web design, and print design projects for a diverse international client range.
Graphic Designer/Web Designer/Illustrator at CASA DO BOSQUE - Chocolates (Santarém - Portugal)
August 1, 2016 - June 30, 2022Handled multiple roles across design, web design, illustration, and production, including client management and invoicing. Supported brand communication through end-to-end creative delivery.
Graphic Designer/Web Designer/Illustrator at CASA DO BOSQUE - Chocolates
August 1, 2016 - June 30, 2022Handled multiple roles including design, web design, illustration, production, client management, and invoicing in a comprehensive and demanding environment.
Graphic/Web Designer/Illustrator/Craftman (Freelancer) at WOOD STOCK IDEAS (Cartaxo - Portugal)
June 1, 2014 - June 30, 2016Collaborated directly with clients from concept to delivery and took on art direction responsibilities. In parallel, created Noc Noc – Wood Stock Ideas, a sustainable wood crafting project rooted in hands-on creativity.
Graphic/Web Designer/Illustrator/Craftman at WOOD STOCK IDEAS (Freelancer) / Noc Noc – Wood Stock Ideas
June 1, 2014 - June 30, 2016Freelance collaboration with clients from concept to delivery and including art direction responsibilities. Also created a sustainable wood crafting project rooted in an hands-on creative process.
Graphic Designer/Web Designer at Boavista Futebol Clube (Porto - Portugal)
June 1, 2011 - June 30, 2014Led redesign of the club’s communication, restoring visual consistency and strengthening brand identity. Implemented a new graphic system that improved internal coherence and reinforced the connection with supporters.
Graphic Designer/Web Designer at Boavista Futebol Clube
June 1, 2011 - May 31, 2014Led the club’s communication redesign, restoring visual consistency and brand strength. Implemented a new graphic system to improve internal coherence and reinforce connections with supporters.
Graphic Designer at EXPO SALÃO (Batalha - Portugal)
October 1, 2010 - May 31, 2011Developed communication design for multiple international trade fairs. Supported event success with relevant communication for both the company and the Portuguese industry, contributing to commercial connections with potential clients from the Middle East.
Graphic Designer at EXPO SALÃO
October 1, 2010 - May 31, 2011Developed communication design for multiple international trade fairs, contributing to event success for the company and Portuguese industry, supporting commercial connections with potential clients in the Middle East.
Graphic Designer/Web Designer/Illustrator at GATO BRAVO - Produções Digitais (Caldas - Portugal)
September 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010First art direction experience within a multidisciplinary team delivering communication services across branding, print, web, and 3D simulation.
Graphic Designer/Web Designer/Illustrator at GATO BRAVO - Produções Digitais
September 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010First experience in art direction within a multidisciplinary team delivering communications services spanning branding, print, web, and 3D simulation.
Graphic Designer/Web Designer at JANELA DIGITAL - Real Estate Solutions (Óbidos - Portugal)
September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2007Created communication content for Portugal and expansion markets including Spain, Angola, Brazil, and Mexico, supporting strengthening of the brand’s national and international presence.
Graphic Designer/Web Designer at JANELA DIGITAL - Real Estate Solutions
September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2009Created communication content for Portugal and expanding markets including Spain, Angola, Brazil and Mexico, strengthening both national and international brand presence.
Graphic Designer/Web Designer at EPI - Agência de Publicidade (Lisboa - Portugal)
January 1, 2007 - August 31, 2007Worked in an agency with major national clients, strengthening a multidisciplinary approach across communication design disciplines.
Graphic Designer/Web Designer at EPI - Agência de Publicidade
January 1, 2007 - August 31, 2007Worked in an agency with major national clients, strengthening a multidisciplinary approach across various communication design areas.
Education
Design and Graphic Arts Graduation at Instituto Politécnico de Tomar
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2003Arts and Crafts High School at Esc. Secundária do Cartaxo
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998 at Instituto Politécnico de Tomar (Tomar - Portugal)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2003 at Esc. Secundária do Cartaxo (Cartaxo - Portugal)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Qualifications
Graphic and Digital Photography / Video Storytelling (Short course) - IEFP
January 1, 2026 - August 26, 2026Content Creation - Artificial Intelligence (Course) - IEFP
January 1, 2025 - August 26, 20263D Modulation (Basic course) - IEFP
January 1, 2024 - August 26, 2026Graphic Design and other studies (graduation) - 3td Year Freq. (Design and Graphic Arts)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2003Video and Digital Photography (IEFP - Portugal) short course
January 1, 2026 - August 26, 2026Content Creation - Artificial Intelligence (IEFP - Portugal) course
January 1, 2025 - August 26, 20263D Modulation (IEFP - Portugal) basic course
January 1, 2024 - August 26, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Education, Other
Skills
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