Gabriela
SILVA PIRES
*************@*******.***
be.net/gabyssilva
June 12, 2018
Dear Company Recruiting,
I have recently graduated as a Design B.A. student at Universi- dade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) in Recife, Brazil and be- tween that time I went to study abroad as a non-degree seeking international student at Savannah College of Art and Design
(SCAD) as part of the Brazilian Science Without Borders program, provided by the Brazilian government.
Through my studies and work have gained a great understand- ing of creating a variety of works and different medias. In addi- tion, I have explored various fields of my area of knowlegment, such as game design, branding, editorial, semiotics, fibers and illustration.
I believe my academic and professional background would make me would make me a great fit for this position. I would like to con- tribute to the team creating new solutions and good ideas. I’m eager to learn and I appreciate any opportunity to discuss this job opening with you.
Thank you,
Ana Gabriela Silva Pires.
Professional Experience
2011 - 2012 Game Design Research Lab
Research, design and illustration - Development of a series games released for IOS. De- velopment of our Persona Card Game (PCG), a design resource for creation techniques, such as brainstorming.
2012 JoyStreet
Research, layout and illustration - Production of teaching materials using multimedia resources encouraging the professional development of teachers in public schools. 2013 Museu de Minerais e Rochas
Design and illustration - Design and production of 9 puzzle board games for our geolo- gy department. Branding and and creation of signposts for the museum. 2017 - current Freelance
Working as branding and graphic designer, mostly with packaging and surface design. As well as a freelance illustrator.
Gabriela
SILVA PIRES
*************@*******.***
be.net/gabyssilva
Education
2011 - 2016 Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Design B.A.
2014 - 2015 Savannah College of Art and Design
Non-degree seeking student.
Language Skills
Portuguese
English
French
Software Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Design Software
Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
Premiere
Personal Skills
Fibers Construction Practices
Dye Processes
Traditional Illustration
Gouache
Watercolor