Rafael Ferreira
About Rafael Ferreira
Rafael Ferreira is a Staff Product Designer at Amplemarket with over 6 years of experience in traditional and digital design, based in Lisbon, Portugal.
Current Position at Amplemarket
Rafael Ferreira currently holds the position of Staff Product Designer at Amplemarket. He began this role in September 2023. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, Rafael brings a wealth of experience in product design to the company. His expertise encompasses both traditional and digital design, making him a valuable asset to the Amplemarket team.
Previous Experience at Avenue
Prior to his current role, Rafael Ferreira co-founded Avenue, where he worked from 2021 to 2023. During his two-year tenure at Avenue, Rafael leveraged his design and development skills in a remote work environment. His contributions helped shape the company's product design landscape during its formative years.
Educational Background in Design and Multimedia
Rafael Ferreira holds both a Licentiate degree and a Master's degree in Design and Multimedia from Universidade de Coimbra. He completed his Licentiate degree over three years, from 2012 to 2015, and continued his studies to achieve a Master's degree from 2015 to 2017. This strong educational background underpins his versatile design and development skills.
Remote Work Expertise
Rafael Ferreira has an extensive history of working remotely, having held various design roles in remote settings for multiple companies. Organizations like Avenue, Decipad, and Finiam have benefited from his proficiency in remote collaboration. His experience in remote work environments makes him adept at managing projects and communicating effectively across digital platforms.
Freelance Work and Early Career
Rafael's early career includes roles such as Designer & Developer at Barbara Says... and Frontend Developer at Whitesmith in Portugal. He also co-founded Pixie, where he worked from 2018 to 2020. These roles helped him build a strong foundation in both design and development, contributing to his versatile skill set. He has consistently balanced creative design with technical development, enhancing user experiences through his work.