Resume

Bilingual design professional fluent in English and Portuguese, graduating with an AAS in New Media & Digital Design.

Suzana Chagas

Visual Designer & UX Specialist

Profile

Bilingual design professional fluent in English and Portuguese. Graduating with an AAS in New Media & Digital Design, with strong skills in UX/UI, graphic design, and digital media. Experienced in creating branded content and user-centered solutions, seeking to apply creativity and technical expertise in a professional setting.

Employment History

Digital Design Intern, Jenevive Health

June 2025 – August 2025 • Seattle, WA

  • Updated and formatted a multi-chapter educational e-book in Adobe InDesign, improving accuracy, consistency, and visual hierarchy
  • Designed branded Instagram carousel templates for the "Papaya for HS" Q&A series, following company guidelines for typography, color palette, and tone
  • Applied feedback from supervisors and team members to improve layout, readability, and user engagement in both print and digital formats
  • Organized and managed design assets and files on Google Drive for team-wide collaboration and version control
  • Researched and created low-fidelity wireframes for the gamification features of the Papaya app, supporting early-stage UX concept development

Private Tutor, Self-Employed

December 2024 – May 2025 • Seattle, WA

  • Provided 1:1 tutoring in graphic design, UI/UX, and web development
  • Taught HTML, CSS, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop
  • Supported students with hands-on practice and portfolio development
  • Helped build student confidence and technical skills

Education

New Media and Digital Design, AAS

August 2023 – August 2025 • Pierce College, WA

  • Coursework in visual communication, UX/UI, typography, and multimedia
  • Gaining experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver
  • Focus on creativity, collaboration, and workflow in fast-paced environments

UX/UI Design Certificate

August 2023 – May 2025 • Pierce College, WA

  • Specialized in user interface and user experience design principles
  • Developed responsive layouts, wireframes, and user flows
  • Strengthened ability to create user-friendly digital solutions

Exchange Program

Au Pair Program - Cultural Exchange

August 2021 – August 2023 • USA

  • Provided childcare and assisted with household routines
  • Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Built adaptability, time-management, and cross-cultural understanding

Skills & Expertise

Design Software

Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Dreamweaver

Technical Skills

HTML CSS UX/UI Design Wireframing

Languages

English (Fluent) Portuguese (Native)

Additional Skills

  • Project Management: Experience managing design assets and files for team collaboration
  • Communication: Strong ability to present design concepts and collaborate with team members
  • Problem Solving: Creative approach to design challenges with focus on user needs
  • Adaptability: Quick learner who stays current with design trends and emerging technologies