Education
1991-1997
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University degree in Communication Design, Fine Arts School of Lisbon, Portugal.
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Employment History
Since 2005
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Freelancer Web/Graphic Designer and Image Consultant
Working for different clients in the area of web and graphic design and illustration, such as:
- Webdesign, print and corporate identity for Chitotolo SA and Seminas SA (Angolan mining companies)
- Webportal “Novas oportunidades” for the Portuguese Ministry of Education;
- Illustration work for Hobsons magazine (German career portal) and others;
Application Coordinator for Doha Asian Games Organising Committee (DAGOC) – 15th Asian Games 2006 Doha, Qatar (September until December 2006):
- Coordinating the web design of INFO2006, the Games-time news and information portal for the Asian Games 2006, liaising with the direct contractors and developing teams;
- INFO Duty Manager during event time supervising the performance of the portal and ensuring an accurate and prompt provision of information as the games progress;
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2002-2005
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Art director and Co-Founder of DGTDesign Lda.
Coordination of a small team of designers and programmers, responsible for the creative work for different clients and various media approaches:
- Creation and development of websites / Intranet for Auchan group, Mercedes-Benz Portugal, Assirio & Alvim (portuguese publisher), Worldbank (Washington);
- 6th International Symposium on the Conservation of Monuments in the Mediterranean Basin, Lisbon/ Portugal; (signage, invitations, exhibition catalogue, etc.)
- Le Forme dello Spirito, exhibition of Portuguese sacral art, Rome/ Italy; (signage, invitations, exhibition catalogue, etc.)
- Design of several print items for Renault Portugal, EDIA, Mercedes-Benz Portugal;
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July 2004
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Assistant to Venue Logistics Manager in Estádio da Luz/ Lisbon for Euro Broadcast Services – UEFA EURO 2004™;
- Assisting the Venue Logistics Manager in the coordination of the logistical operations on site;
- Organizing local transportation of staff to and from the venue;
- Coordination of equipment delivery;
- Runner/driver work planning;
- Catering arrangements for venue employees.
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2000-2002
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Art Director at SOL-S Lda. (Mota Engil Group)
Responsible for a team of designers, management of operational relationships with clients/ partners, budgeting and development process;
- Major projects include the creation, development and update of websites and other web assets (banners, animations, etc.) for Santander Bank, BES - Banco Espirito Santo, Mercedes Benz Portugal, Portuguese Army;
- Illustration and print work for external and internal clients, print duties included creating and updating graphics and page layouts.
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1997-2000
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Graphic Designer / Video Editor at Inovamedia - Design, Video & Multimedia Lda.
- Cameraman and offline nonlinear editor with AVID, involved in video projects for Roche Laboratories, Sony Portugal, TVI and SIC (Portuguese TV channels) and the Portuguese Football Association;
- Responsible for the concept, design and print of publications (training manuals, leaflets and monthly magazine) for the Portuguese National Sports Institute CEFD;
- Illustration work for a sports magazine;
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1992-1997
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Designer / Video Editor at Virtual35 Lda.
- First experience as a cameraman and offline nonlinear editor (Avid Media Composer) and 2D animator, creation of print artwork and video mainly for Portuguese Premier League Club Sporting Clube de Portugal;
- Web design of Portuguese Premier League Club Sporting Clube de Portugal first Official Website;
- Regular cartoon and illustration work for University magazines and others;
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Skills
· Extensive Apple Mac, Windows 95/98/2000/XP;
· Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS2; QuarkXpress, Dreamweaver , HTML, Flash 8;
· Portuguese (mother tongue), fluent English, conversational Spanish, basic knowledge of German and French;
· Ability to produce and communicate a consistent stream of fresh ideas and visual concepts;
· Ability to work constructively and effectively as a team member and team leader;
· Highly developed organizational skills;
· Ability to work efficiently and prioritize in order to meet deadlines;
· Knowledge of current developments in the media;
· High levels of information technology skills in relevant art and design packages;
· Acute observation and an eye for detail;
· High levels of motivation with a strong sense of belief in creative ideas, plus the skills and confidence to express them.
Portfolio
Online portfolio available at http://paulo.m6.net/cv_pm/index.html |
