«Em 2014 entrei para a Comissão Europeia como chefe de equipa do departamento de TI da Direção-Geral da Fiscalidade e da União Aduaneira (TAXUD). A esse título, geri uma equipa de quatro colegas incríveis, com os quais dirigi sete projetos aduaneiros transeuropeus.

Foi muito gratificante ver os sistemas que desenvolvemos ser utilizados dentro e fora da União Europeia. Foi também com grande satisfação que participei em várias negociações aduaneiras entre a UE e países terceiros, como a Sérvia, o Montenegro, a China, a Rússia e o Japão.

Desde 2019, sou chefe do setor de gestão de serviços na Direção-Geral da Informática (DIGIT). O meu trabalho consiste em gerir uma equipa de mais de 65 profissionais que prestam apoio aos utilizadores dos sistemas institucionais da Comissão Europeia.

Gosto muito de trabalhar na DIGIT porque tenho colegas fantásticos que são excelentes profissionais, sempre dispostos a ajudar-me a mim e a quem precisa. São tão bons no que fazem que não há problema que não consigam resolver. Os chefes de equipa do meu setor são ambos excelentes gestores e profissionais de informática experientes, o que me permite coordenar facilmente tarefas complexas.»

Chefe de setor — Gestão de Serviços, Direção-Geral da Informática (DIGIT), Soluções para legislação, políticas e recursos humanos, Comissão Europeia

«A minha filosofia de vida é que nunca é tarde demais para explorar novos percursos profissionais. Sabendo que todos os setores do mercado de trabalho europeu procuram especialistas em tecnologias da informação e dado o meu longo interesse pelos sistemas informáticos e pela cibersegurança, decidi enveredar por uma carreira no mundo digital.

Entrei na Direção-Geral da Informática como gestora da equipa da Plataforma de Coordenação na Unidade de Transformação e Coordenação Digital. É extremamente interessante fazer parte da unidade que define a nova estratégia digital da Comissão Europeia e contribui para desenvolver processos sem papel que ajudem a salvar o nosso frágil ambiente, e ajudar colegas de outras direções a utilizar processos prontos para o digital logo desde as primeiras fases de formulação das futuras políticas da UE.

O meu trabalho proporciona-me diversas oportunidades para, por exemplo, criar redes, prestar assistência e aprender. Todos os dias encontro colegas de vários horizontes, com cargos e responsabilidades muito diferentes. A minha equipa presta um excelente apoio aos clientes empresariais e segue um processo de aprendizagem constante graças à partilha de conhecimentos e boas práticas.»

Chefe de equipa, Direção-Geral da Informática (DIGIT), Comissão Europeia

“Designing for democracy — that’s what drives me every day at the European Parliament. Through visual storytelling, I help make Europe’s voice clearer, fairer, and closer to its people. As a strong believer in human rights and the EU’s mission, I’m proud to turn complex ideas into accessible, engaging content. Working in a vibrant, multicultural environment is deeply enriching — it fuels creativity, broadens perspectives, and reminds me daily of the power of unity in diversity. Here, creativity meets purpose — and every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make an impact.”

"As a graphic designer, I’m energised by the chance to create visuals for products that reach audiences across Europe. Last year, I had the privilege of designing the layout for the EU Strategic Agenda — a document that defines the EU’s priorities and strategic direction for the years ahead.

What drives me most is working in a studio environment with fellow graphic designers from diverse backgrounds; their insights push my creative thinking and spark fresh, original solutions.

The fast-paced and ever-evolving nature of our work means no two days are the same — whether we’re shaping branding for the Education Committee’s 50th anniversary or crafting striking visuals for research on brain–computer interfaces."

"Working as an Assistant Audiovisual Producer is an exciting opportunity to blend creativity, coordination, and strategic communication. I get to be creative every day, helping turn ideas into videos and visuals that really connect with people. It’s a busy role where you need to stay organized and work well with others, but that’s what makes it interesting. I love how the job mixes teamwork, storytelling, and creativity to produce visuals and videos that catch attention and help people understand important messages in a simple and engaging way."

"Since 2009, I’ve managed the Council of the EU’s website, working closely with content creators, designers, and developers to ensure clear communication of the Council’s work.

I publish content, plan new features, and support CMS users across teams. I enjoy the variety — from CMS migrations to developing new content types — and take pride in improving both the user experience and internal workflows.

With a background in international commerce and Chinese studies, I started in digital early, managing web projects in both public and private sectors before joining the Council."

"As a graphic designer in the DG COMM visual communication team, I have the opportunity to bring the European Commission's political priorities to life. Every day, I work on transforming complex messages into clear and compelling visuals across various media platforms, from print to digital, tailored for diverse audiences in close collaboration with my social media and audiovisual colleagues.  

I’ve a passion for design and branding, and I have the chance with my job to create visual identities that effectively communicate the Commission’s key actions. I also play a crucial role in maintaining the corporate Commission visual identity and, ensuring a harmonious and coherent image that resonates with citizens. This role allows me to give trainings to inform colleagues about the visual rules and to collaborate with the graphic designers across all the Commission's departments.

As part of a presidential service, I'm proud to support the communication efforts of the President of the Commission. It’s a dynamic environment where creativity meets strategy, and I’m thrilled to be at the heart of it all!"

“Europe is a beautiful idea - but it needs to become a shared feeling. Today, there is no more powerful way to reach people emotionally with our common values, projects, actions, and policies than through the creativity, interactivity, and flexibility that social media offers.
It has long been my dream to help EU institutions connect with citizens through social media - to bring Europe closer to their hearts and minds. Participating in an EPSO competition allowed me to make that dream a reality.

Today, I coordinate the social media work of the Commission’s Representations and provide editorial leadership across our network.”

"I am Frédéric and I 've been working for the EU institutions since 1998. I used to be in charge of accessibility for people with reduced mobility at the OIB (the European Commission's office for infrastructure and logistics) for many years.

I am currently working at the Diversity and Inclusion Office at the DG Human Resources and Security (EU Commission) as a policy officer specialising in disability and mainstreaming accessibility initiatives across learning and development, outreach and communication.

The handicap is an advantage here! I present it in a joyful way. I do not give the impression of dragging all the misery of the world behind me. And because I have a dog, it helps, it is the mascot."