MMMayara Atherino Macedo
@atherinomacedo-designer
Senior graphic designer specializing in branding, UX/UI, editorial, promotional, digital, and print design
BrazilWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior graphic designer with over 17 years of experience delivering branding, editorial, UX/UI, and digital design across education, public, and retail sectors in Brazil and internationally. I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, lead user-centred interface projects, and have been recognised with awards such as the Michelin Challenge Design.
My strengths include end-to-end visual identity systems, signage, e-learning UX, data visualization, and creative strategy using Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and Google Data Studio. I am available for freelance work and open to permanent roles from December 2025.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Graphic Designer
Trindade Military Police Academy
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 11 months)
Created visual identities, signage systems, and print/digital materials, and led UX/UI design for Moodle e-learning courses, plus performance dashboards to visualise key division indicators.
Senior Graphic Designer
Freelance
Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 11 months)
Delivered branding, visual identity, and user-centred digital design projects for clients in education, public, and retail sectors, improving engagement and usability across platforms. Managed international, remote projects and maintained on-time, high-quality deliverables over 10+ years.
Marketing Manager
Boá Furniture & Kalmar Shipyard
Jan 2011 - Dec 2015 (4 years 11 months)
Led digital marketing and creative strategy including market analysis, brand positioning, and coordinated B2B/B2C communications, events, and marketing plans to support sales and visibility.
Graphic Designer
Cimed Pharmaceutical Group
Jan 2007 - Dec 2011 (4 years 11 months)
Produced print and promotional materials, corporate presentations, packaging, and editorial projects for large clients, supporting brand and product communications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Signorelli International College
Master of Arts, Graphic Design
Studied MA in Graphic Design: Concept and Application with expected completion in December 2025.
FCFederal University of Santa Catarina
Master of Science, Production Engineering
2011 - 2015
Activities and societies: Substitute lecturer roles and involvement in academic teaching (post-degree activities).
Completed MSc in Production Engineering with focus on design and engineering applications from 2011 to 2015.
FCFederal University of Santa Catarina
Master of Business Administration, Strategic Marketing
Completed MBA in Strategic Marketing at the University of Southern Santa Catarina, awarded in 2011.
SUSanta Catarina State University
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
2003 - 2007
Activities and societies: Early professional work in print, packaging, and editorial design following graduation.
Earned a BA in Graphic Design from Santa Catarina State University, completed in 2007.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
BrazilAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
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