Hello! My name is José. I’m a Portuguese designer and artist with a multidisciplinary practice that spans graphic design, photography, film, drawing, and art direction. I collaborate with diverse clients on social media, branding and creative direction, handling graphic and video editing across campaigns for Art Basel Awards, Neue Paris, Kind Purposes, Urania Perfumes and Atelier Experimental, among others; currently based in Lisbon.

José Cordeiro

Hello! My name is José. I’m a Portuguese designer and artist with a multidisciplinary practice that spans graphic design, photography, film, drawing, and art direction. I collaborate with diverse clients on social media, branding and creative direction, handling graphic and video editing across campaigns for Art Basel Awards, Neue Paris, Kind Purposes, Urania Perfumes and Atelier Experimental, among others; currently based in Lisbon.

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Hello! My name is José. I’m a Portuguese designer and artist with a multidisciplinary practice that spans graphic design, photography, film, drawing, and art direction.

I collaborate with diverse clients on social media, branding and creative direction, handling graphic and video editing across campaigns for Art Basel Awards, Neue Paris, Kind Purposes, Urania Perfumes and Atelier Experimental, among others; currently based in Lisbon.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Social Media Designer at Happy Brands
May 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Social media design, digital and social graphics, video and photo editing for a marketing and ad agency.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Hello!
January 1, 2021 - Present
Graphic design for freelance projects; portfolio and website cvzcrdr.com exposure.
Junior Product Stylist at Zalando Fashion Studio
March 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Styling, photography and post production.
Photographer Assistant at Anders Edström - Film Photography Lab
December 1, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Lab work, retouching, scan, editorial design.
Social Media Designer at Happy Brands
October 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Social media graphic work, video and photo editing for marketing and ad campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Graphic design for clients (branding, social media, web) and freelance portfolio.
Gallery Staff at Galeria Zé dos Bois (zdb)
October 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Openings, bar, and door support at a cultural space.
Junior Product Stylist at Zalando Fashion Studio
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Styling, photography and post-production.
Photographer Assistant at Anders Edström - Film
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Film photography; lab work, retouching, scan, editorial design; solidarity art auction and exhibition of Portuguese artists for Palestine; entry and design of the catalog.
Volunteer at Château de Lamotte Bardigues
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Restoring and photographing a French historic palace and estate.
Art Direction & Graphic Design Intern at EYTY S - Fashion Brand
July 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Graphic design, photography and art direction internship.
Gallery Assistant at Gallery Dittrich & Schlechtriem
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Actor at Short film 'José' (dir. João Monteiro)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Actor in a short film shot in Portugal.
Actor at Palestina Meu Amor
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Actor in project Palestina Meu Amor.
Digital Creative Intern at Acne Studios
April 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Production and photo work for FW22 and SS23; fashion photography, styling and production.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communication Design at Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Cambridge English Diploma at Cambridge English
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Art Degree in Communication Design at Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Cambridge English Diploma at Cambridge English
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Cambridge English Diploma
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Cambridge English Diploma
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Education