A woman with long hair wearing sunglasses, a gray sweater, black ripped jeans, and a black jacket stands against a colorful abstract mural on a brick wall. She is holding a leopard print bag and looking to her right. The mural features geometric shapes, bold colors, and cartoon-like elements.

My journey in design began when I moved to Toronto to study Computer Graphics—what we now call Graphic Design. Despite the cold weather, I immediately fell in love with the creative process and knew this was what I wanted to pursue as both a career and a lifelong passion.

Professionally, I started at 18 as an Art Assistant crafting ads for magazines at a publishing house. Over 12 years, I advanced to Graphic Designer and eventually Senior Art Director. I led creative teams and shaped the visual identity of niche publications in beauty, bridal, plastic surgery, and architecture/design—feminine publications became my area of expertise. Beyond layouts, I bridged editorial vision with sales goals, ensuring each magazine remained visually iconic, fresh, and aligned with its audience.

As the industry shifted, so did I. I launched those magazines’ first websites and discovered a deep passion for digital design. For over a decade now, I’ve brought that expertise to the jewelry sector—designing every visual element for Neriah Jewelry’s e-commerce platform, from collection styling and photoshoots to digital campaigns and social media assets. Alongside this, I continue to take on freelance projects across industries, keeping my skills sharp across both print and digital media.

My commitment to design is lifelong and ever-evolving. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising & Marketing, a Master’s in Design, and am currently pursuing a second Master’s in Design Management. I’ve also completed a Graphic Design summer bootcamp at NYU, further expanding my creative toolkit.

Career Highlight
I won 1st Place in Anhembi Morumbi’s Academic Book Design Contest for a publication compiling graduate research. My design solution blended creative storytelling with academic rigor through custom layouts and visual systems—adopted as the university’s official design template.

Explore my creative world at Design-journal.blog.

Get in touch with me!

Hey, I’m Marienne (just Mari!), I live and breathe visual storytelling

EDUCATION
• M.A. Design Management (Southeastern University, USA) - In Progress.
• M.A. Design (Anhembi Morumbi, Brazil)
• B.A. Advertising & Marketing (UNIP, Brazil)
• Graphic Design Specialization (CalArts, USA)
• Google UX Design Professional Certificate

CERTIFICATIONS
• Adobe Certified Pro (Visual Design)
• Adobe Certified in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate