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It is doubtful that anyone ever types “expert with big heart” into the search bar to find a freelancer. But this is who we think should be found through these keywords: our freelancer of the week, Helder Olivier. The very talented and qualified multimedia designer values a kind and compassionate relationship with his clients and project partners and always gives 100%. That being said: check out his awesome looking CV and get an example of his outstanding creative work. And let´s see what colorful picture he paints in our heads while telling us about his life as a freelancer… – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Helder Olivier - Multimedia Designer


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  • Helder Olivier
  • Multimedia Designer

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Helder Olivier
  • It is doubtful that anyone ever types expert
    with big heart into the search bar to find a
    freelancer. But this is who we think should be
    found through these keywords our freelancer of
    the week, Helder Olivier. The very talented and
    qualified multimedia designer values a kind and
    compassionate relationship with his clients and
    project partners and always gives 100. That
    being said check out his awesome looking CV and
    get an example of his outstanding creative work.
    And lets see what colorful picture he paints in
    our heads while telling us about his life as a
    freelancer

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Helder Olivier
  • 1) First off, can you tell us a bit about
    yourself?
  • I am an experienced multimedia designer from
    Lisbon, one of the most beautiful and inspiring
    European cities. I made my first steps as a
    freelance graphic designer 15 years ago when I
    was 17 years old. I continued working as a
    freelance designer while I was studying
    Communication Design at the University of Lisbon.
    After I finished my university studies I started
    to occupy myself with advertising and branding.
    Iceberg, Bulgari and Givenchy are some of the
    prestigious and worldwide well-known brands I had
    the privilege to work for. I also worked in print
    production and I was co-founder and art director
    of a startup here in Lisbon. In 2012 I decided
    that it was time to start my international career
    and I am currently working as a freelancer for
    several projects around the world, mainly
    startups.

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Helder Olivier
  • 2) If you would search for your profile on
    Google, which are the three keywords you would
    type in the search bar?
  • If you would search my profile on Google the best
    and fastest way to find me would be by searching
    for my name "Helder Olivier". However I would say
    that the three words that best describe my skills
    are "graphic design", "web design" and "UX UI".
    If I could add a fourth one it would be
    "illustration".

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Helder Olivier
  • 3) What was your inspiration and when did you
    actually decide to become a freelancer?
  • Towards the end of 2012 I was about to turn 30
    and I thought it was the right moment in my life
    to improve my personal brand. At that point I had
    learned a lot by working with worldwide relevant
    brands. I helped a print production startup
    company becoming a market leader in Portugal and
    I co-founded my own startup which reinforced a
    dream that I always had to learn more about the
    world as a whole and to use my knowledge to help
    entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality.

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Helder Olivier
  • 4) What kind of services have your clients asked
    you to provide?
  • I do it all. From art direction and brand
    strategy to its implementation in terms of the
    corporate identity (logo, business cards, etc.),
    web design and print design. I also work in
    digital marketing which means developing the
    campaign from its first concept to the final
    product that is released on the market. I have
    clients who request a product- and
    packaging-design.
  • In terms of web design Im not a developer but I
    do all the aspects that a website requires
    concerning its design aspect. From the initial
    wire-frames and the user experience up to the
    final layout/interface, always taking into
    consideration the principles of a responsive
    design.
  • Developing graphics for social media is a much
    requested service and since I recently finished a
    course on human-computer interaction (UX UI)
    Im starting to work in developing interfaces for
    mobile apps. I also work with all kinds of
    illustrations handmade illustrations, vector
    illustration and digital art. Furthermore I have
    an increasing number of clients who request my
    services as a consultant.

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Helder Olivier
  • 5) Do you use other freelancers or companies to
    provide skills that you dont possess?
  • I have a small atelier in Lisbon that I share
    with my beloved wife who collaborates with me as
    an account manager and a copywriter. I also use
    the services of a small accounting firm and those
    of a freelance attorney. Occasionally I
    collaborate with a print company here in Lisbon.
    Since Im not a developer and Im not a motion
    graphic designer I have a few contacts that I use
    if it is necessary but more often the client
    already has those contacts or already has a
    developer in his team.
  • Most of those collaborations result from
    recommendations or by networking through social
    media.

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Helder Olivier
  • 6) Now tell us, how do you find new clients that
    are interested in your services?
  • My motto is that a happy client brings more
    clients who also would like to be happy. Word of
    mouth is definitely the most powerful tool you
    have. And to find those initial clients the
    secret is to network, network, network and
    network! Build a good network of contacts on
    LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Define who you
    would like to work with and connect! You dont
    want to have 1,000 connections on LinkedIn with
    whom you have never engaged. Another great tool
    that I use is Google Alerts. With the proper key
    words and by defining a region/location you can
    find great deals.

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Helder Olivier
  • 7) What about freelancermap.com? Can you tell us
    a little bit about your experience with our
    IT-network?
  • Freelancermap.com has been a very pleasant
    surprise and I will continue to recommend the
    services! Being an international freelance
    designer I need to work with clients who are
    willing to accept a remote/telecommuting
    collaboration and through freelancermap.com I
    finally found a platform where I can search for
    quality long-term projects which understand that
    Im at the distance of a click without having a
    bidding system and the need of lowering my rates
    to get those projects.

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Helder Olivier
  • 8) How do you set yourself apart from your
    competitors? What makes you special? 
  • When I start a project I fully embrace the client
    and his company. I dont see it as a distant and
    cold business relationship. I am there as their
    business partner, to help them succeed and to
    celebrate their achievements. We are a team. My
    work has quality because it translates my
    clients and my own vision into something unique.
    I dont only want to provide a service for my
    client, I want to provide an experience that
    she/he will remember with a smile.

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Helder Olivier
  • 9) What are the top three books, blogs or
    magazines you read to stay up to date in the
    IT-market?
  • These are the books, blogs and magazines that I
    see as fuel for my creativity
  • Books
  • The Graphic Language of Neville Brody by Jon
    Wozencroft
  • The End of Print The Grafik Design of David
    Carson by Lewis Blackwell
  • Designing for the Digital Age by Kim Goodwin
  •  Blogs
  • http//pplware.sapo.pt/
  • http//www.pcworld.com/
  • http//www.indiegamegirl.com/
  •  Magazines
  • Computer Arts
  • Wallpaper
  • Colors

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Helder Olivier
  • 10) Freestyle! Is there anything you would like
    to tell our readers?
  • Working as an international freelance designer
    has been a very rewarding experience. Through
    networking I had the opportunity to meet some of
    the designers, artists and authors who inspired
    my career but most importantly I have met amazing
    human beings around the world who reinforced my
    believe that despite of our different cultural
    backgrounds, we all live under the same sky and
    we are all more alike than we tend to consider.
  • If you are interested in learning more about who
    I am, about my services or if I can help you in
    any way, you are all welcome to connect with me
    through Linkedin, like my Facebook page, follow
    me on Twitter and on my Behance portfolio.

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