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Ana Aguiar
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Editorial Assistant · 14 years experience
Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid, Remote)
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My best work arises when...
I sit at my desk and plan the work ahead - with a plan well traced, I know what to tackle first and just follow the flow with uninterrupted work sprints.
Work Experience
Freelancer
Jul 2023 – present · 3 yrs
ID by Ana Rui
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Collaborated with clients on a wide range of projects, from sound books and colouring books to card games, providing high-quality visuals, layout design, and typography, and ensuring every project is ready for print.
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Focus on developing positive, professional relationships with my clients, striving not only to produce high-quality, unique creative work, but also to be a collaborative, reliable, and deeply engaged partner across all projects I work on.
Architect
Jun 2019 – Nov 2022 · 3 yrs
Rijnboutt
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Collaborated closely with the team’s senior designer to coordinate tasks across the team, ensuring strict deadlines were met while delivering high-quality work.
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Produced comprehensive project presentations and attended client and municipality meetings to support project leads, addressing specific project and design queries and documenting feedback to coordinate the team's next steps.
Architectural Assistant
Feb 2016 – Jun 2019 · 3 yrs
Rijnboutt
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Assisted project teams in the design and development of several major retail and residential projects in the Netherlands, tracking them from early stages to the beginning of construction.
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Supported multiple teams across various assignments, demonstrating the agility to switch between tasks and design phases with ease and precision.
Architectural Draftsman
Sep 2012 – Feb 2016 · 3 yrs
Rijnboutt
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Supported the team with creative layout and design solutions, combining the client's vision with the project site constraints and internal design ideas.
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Developed a variety of visual materials, from loose freehand sketches to explore early design ideas, to supporting the team's engineering side with technical drawings.
Intern Architect
Sep 2011 – Jul 2012
Rijnboutt
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Supported different project teams on a wide range of projects, mainly focusing on early design stages and preparing presentations for clients and competitions.
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Attended site visits to observe and understand how complex projects take shape, from paper to brick.
Skills
Design & UX
Typography, Editorial Design, Layout Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Graphic Design, Use digital illustration techniques, Book Design, Packaging Design, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Architecture, Photoshop, AutoCAD
Arts & Crafts
Typesetting, Visual Storytelling, Children's Book Illustration, Board Game Design & Illustration
Tools & Software
DTP
Content & Communication
Desktop publishing
Production processes
Print Production
Marketing & Growth
Branding
Environmental Management
Sustainable Design
Other Skills
Procreate, Design de marca, Livros infantis, Identidade de marca, Narrativas visuais, Marca e identidade visual, Ilustração de livros, Ilustração, Ilustração digital, Design gráfico, Design de logotipos, Architectural Design, ArchiCAD, Urban Design, Arquitetura, BIM (Modelagem de informação para a construção), Design arquitetônico, Design sustentável, Urbanismo
Personal Qualities
Creative
Crafts unique visual narratives that captivate audiences, blending imagination with technical skill to produce stunning illustrations.
Detail-oriented
Focusing on intricate elements, creates visually captivating illustrations that enhance storytelling and engage viewers through meticulous craftsmanship.
Collaborative
Engages with clients and team members to create visually compelling narratives that align with diverse creative visions.
Independent
Creates unique illustrations by relying on personal vision and self-direction, often experimenting with styles and techniques without external guidance.
Empathetic
Capturing the emotions of diverse characters, creates illustrations that resonate deeply with audiences and convey their stories effectively.
Availability & Preferences
Hours per week
16-24 hours
Contract type
Employed
Work arrangement
Hybrid, Remote
Region
Amsterdam, Netherlands
My secret weapon at work is...
My eye for structure and precision. Coming from an architecture background, I have a naturally sharp eye for details, layouts and composition, allowing me to make little adjustments that make all the difference.
I geek out about...
Exploring creative software like the Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate. I love diving deep into these programs to discover new ways to optimize my workflow to make it cleaner and more efficient.
Education
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) · Escola Superior Artística do Porto · 2005 – 2011
Erasmus · Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts - School of Architecture · 2009 – 2010
Secondary Education · Escola Secundária Artística de Soares dos Reis · 2002 – 2005
Licenses & Certificates
Master Degree in Architecture
Languages
English, Fluent
Portuguese, Native
Dutch, Conversational
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