Maria Salgado
About Maria Salgado
Maria Salgado is a Junior Designer at Eight Sleep, with a background in motion and graphic design, and a passion for continuous learning and personal growth.
Current Position at Eight Sleep
Maria Salgado is currently working as a Junior Designer at Eight Sleep, where she operates remotely. Her work at Eight Sleep builds upon her prior experience as a Design Intern with the company from 2021 to 2022. In her role, Maria contributes to the design team by assisting in various digital design projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience as Motion Designer
Before joining Eight Sleep, Maria Salgado worked as a Motion Designer at BPNXT in Vienna, Austria, for 6 months in 2021. This role was pivotal in advancing her expertise in motion design, where she applied her skills to create engaging visual content and animations.
Early Internships
Maria's early career includes internships focused on post-production. In 2017, she worked as a Post Production Intern at its. your studio in the Aveiro Area, Portugal, for 1 month. Prior to that, in 2016, she held a similar role at Lalaland Studios in Porto Area, Portugal, for 1 month. These internships allowed her to gain foundational experience in the field of post-production design.
Educational Background in Design
Maria Salgado has a solid educational background in design. She studied Graphic Design at Escola Superior de Artes e Design, earning her Bachelor's degree after a 3-year program from 2017 to 2020. She further refined her skills at LCI Barcelona, where she completed another Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design in 2020. Additionally, she attended Motion Design School, completing the Motion Pro course over 11 months in 2022. This extensive education has equipped her with a diverse skill set in both graphic and motion design.
Digital Nomad Lifestyle
As a digital nomad, Maria Salgado embraces the flexibility of remote work. This lifestyle allows her to experience different cultures and perspectives, which fuels her creativity and professional development. Despite her travels, Porto holds a special place in her heart, where she remains connected to her roots. Maria skillfully balances her professional growth and personal well-being, maintaining a harmonious work-life balance.