About

An independent strategist blending brand clarity, digital design, and emerging AI capabilities to help creative businesses grow with intention.

Portrait of Mayara Sousa

With over 5 years of hands-on experience in branding and web development, I now focus on integrating generative AI and ethical innovation into business strategy. I believe that great design should be invisible, enabling users to accomplish their goals without friction or confusion. Passionate about future-forward systems and sustainable tech, I aim to build boutique solutions that are as thoughtful as they are scalable.

Professional Experience

Lead Product & Brand Strategist

Self-Employed • Prague, Czech Republic
03/2020 – Present

Led end-to-end brand and digital strategy projects for startups and boutique businesses. Developed scalable brand identities and UX-driven websites. Integrated generative AI into creative workflows to accelerate wireframing, prototyping, and content development.

Marketing & Sales Assistant Manager

MSC Cruises • Italy
09/2019 – 01/2020

Executed high-revenue marketing campaigns for onboard retail platforms. Created aligned visual assets and oversaw merchandising to maintain a premium brand experience across a global, multicultural audience.

Skills & Tools

Design

  • User Experience Design
  • Visual & UI Design
  • Design Systems
  • Wireframing & Prototyping
  • Brand Strategy

Research

  • User Research
  • UX Strategy
  • Client Management
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Ethical AI

Tools

  • Figma
  • Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
  • ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
  • Midjourney, Adobe Firefly
  • HTML/CSS

Education

MBA in Artificial Intelligence for Business

Remote/Brazil • 2025 - Present

Currently pursuing an MBA to evolve my practice into digital transformation consulting with a focus on ethical AI innovation.

BA in Multimedia Arts

Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo • 2021 - 2023

Specialized in the intersection of digital media, design principles, and interactive content creation.

Interested in working together?

I’m currently available for freelance work and full-time opportunities. If you’d like to discuss a project or role, please feel free to get in touch.