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Raísa Almeida is an Art Director and Visual Designer based in Brooklyn, NY ☻
Raísa was previously a Senior Art Director at SOKO. She currently freelances for brands, including Strava, where she crafts compelling visual assets for campaigns such as the 2023 NYC Marathon, and various events and in-app challenges. She also collaborates with creative companies like Mesa, contributing her talents to develop complex prototypes, visual identities, and ad campaigns, all within tight timeframes that challenge the limits of her creativity. Some of her work was featured in the 13th Brazilian Graphic Design Biennale and other awards.
Beyond her professional expertise, she is deeply engaged in the world of social impact, sports, and event organization, particularly in cycling. Her passion for cycling has led her to organize and produce cycling races and events, where she apply her skills in visual design, production, and social media management to promote them, engage the community, and enhance the overall experience for participants and spectators alike. She also co-founded Efêmmera, a network of entrepreneurship and appreciation of female protagonism in street culture, where she empowers and collaborates with other artists through commissions, street art, murals, talks, exhibitions, and art curatorship.
Recognized for her talent, she was awarded a full-time scholarship to study Graphic Design at The Maryland Institute College of Art by the Federal Government of Brazil from 2015 to 2016.
Her passions extend to graffiti and letterpress, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and using new skills and tools to enhance her creativity and make a meaningful impact.
SELECTED CLIENTS
Nike, Strava, Google for Startups, Facebook, Instagram, Rede Globo, Turma da Mônica, Unilever (TRESemmé, Nexxus NY Salon Care, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s, Vaseline, CIF, Brilhante), Fecomercio-SP, SEBRAE, Editora Abril, Warner Bros.
RECOGNITION
Effie Awards Brasil
2023, Shortlisted. Campaign: "Quem conhece, ama - Cif Unilever"
47º CCSP (Brazilian Creative Club)
2022, Bronze in "Digital Telecom" category. Film: "4% – Vivo"
47º CCSP (Brazilian Creative Club)
2022, Shortlisted in "Best use of digital media" category. Film: "4% – Vivo"
Best of the Year Professionals - Rede Globo
2021, Shortlist 30" National Film: "4% – Vivo"
13th Brazilian Graphic Design Biennale
2019, Project Featured: Reflections of "O Gráfico Amador"/The Amateur Graphic Artist"
13th Brazilian Graphic Design Biennale
2019, Project Featured: “Revitalization of Rotary Square Court”
FREELANCE VISUAL DESIGNER
08/2024 – Present
SR ART DIRECTOR
SOKO.CX (Remote)
08/2022 – 08/2024
SR VISUAL DESIGNER
NUBANK
SÃO PAULO, SP – BRAZIL
06/2021 – 07/2022
ART DIRECTOR
SOKO.CX (Remote)
08/2020 – 06/2021
ART DIRECTOR
CUBOCC NY (Remote)
01/2018 – 08/2020
ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR
CUBOCC NY (Remote)
04/2017 – 01/2018
SENIOR ART ASSISTANT
MARTIN LUZ
SÃO PAULO, SP – BRAZIL
07/2016 – 03/2017
LETTERPRESS INTERN
GLOBE COLLECTION AND PRESS @ MICA
BALTIMORE, MD – USA
01/2016 – 05/2016
EDUCATION
BFA Visual Design
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
São Paulo, SP – Brazil
2012 – 2017
BFA Graphic Design
The Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD – USA
2015 – 2016
AA Graphic Arts, Industrial Printing & Prepress
Escola SENAI Theobaldo De Nigris
São Paulo, SP – Brazil
2012 – 2012
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