I’m an illustrator and designer from Barcelos, Portugal, specializing in **2D illustration, animation, and visual development**. My creative work is rooted in storytelling, combining a keen eye for detail with technical expertise to produce visuals that captivate and inspire. With a Master’s degree in *Illustration and Animation* and a Bachelor’s degree in *Graphic Design*, I bring a robust academic foundation to every project. My experience spans branding, visual development, and motion graphics, making me a versatile collaborator across industries, including gaming, startups, and independent projects. What sets me apart is my ability to merge artistry with strategy, creating designs that are both beautiful and impactful. --- **Employment and project experience** **Illustrator** Kendir _November 2024 - Present_ Worked on diverse illustrations and assets for an educational video game company from Portugal, following their artistic direction to create engaging and age-appropriate visuals. My contributions included character designs, interactive elements, and background art, all tailored to enhance the game's educational value and visual appeal. This project further developed my ability to balance creativity with functionality, ensuring the visuals supported the gameplay and learning objectives seamlessly. **Freelance Illustrator and VisDev** Self-employed _2019 - Present_ Worked on diverse projects, including branding for a wine farm where I created a logo inspired by the client’s heritage, as well as illustrations and motion graphics for social media, events, videogames and video projects. --- **Education** Master’s in *Illustration and Animation* IPCA, Portugal Bachelor’s in *Graphic Design* IPCA, Portugal (including a 6-month Erasmus exchange in Spain)…I’m an illustrator and designer from Barcelos, Portugal, specializing in **2D illustration, animation, and visual development**. My creative work is rooted in storytelling, combining a keen eye for detail with technical expertise to produce visuals that captivate and inspire. With a Master’s degree in *Illustration and Animation* and a Bachelor’s degree in *Graphic Design*, I bring a robust academic foundation to every project. My experience spans branding, visual development, and motion graphics, making me a versatile collaborator across industries, including gaming, startups, and independent projects. What sets me apart is my ability to merge artistry with strategy, creating designs that are both beautiful and impactful. --- **Employment and project experience** **Illustrator** Kendir _November 2024 - Present_ Worked on diverse illustrations and assets for an educational video game company from Portugal, following their artistic direction to create engaging and age-appropriate visuals. My contributions included character designs, interactive elements, and background art, all tailored to enhance the game's educational value and visual appeal. This project further developed my ability to balance creativity with functionality, ensuring the visuals supported the gameplay and learning objectives seamlessly. **Freelance Illustrator and VisDev** Self-employed _2019 - Present_ Worked on diverse projects, including branding for a wine farm where I created a logo inspired by the client’s heritage, as well as illustrations and motion graphics for social media, events, videogames and video projects. --- **Education** Master’s in *Illustration and Animation* IPCA, Portugal Bachelor’s in *Graphic Design* IPCA, Portugal (including a 6-month Erasmus exchange in Spain)WWWW…