I am a creative thinker/designer/art director with a proven record of delivering high quality visual solutions to clients. I work seamlessly with all internal team members and clients to transform ideas into solid concepts and executions both in still and motion media. I am seeking a position that will challenge me to grow professionally and artistically while promoting complete customer satisfaction.
Professional Experience
Art Director — Discovery Communications: Silver Spring, MD (4/05 to 4/08)
- Directed the development and execution of a wide variety of broadcast design vehicles, including complete show packages, title opens and title designs, interior show graphics, promotion graphics and other formats
- Collaborated with various clients: marketing directors, executive producers, show producers, directors, promotion producers, and creative directors
- Provided on-going feedback and mentoring for staff on multiple projects under tight deadline situations
- Developed and executed award winning broadcast designs
- Guided the creative process from brainstorming, execution to client presentation
Art Director — Cliff Castle Casino: Camp Verde, AZ (8/01 - 2/05)
- Leveraged knowledge of advertising disciplines and the creative process to develop a series of comprehensive promotional campaigns
- Collaborated with the marketing team to grow brand recognition of Cliff Castle Casino
- Designed and animated variety of promotional materials
- Edited and animated graphics for Scala Broadcast
- Directed junior creative staff
Graphic Designer/Illustrator — Party Planners West: Los Angeles, CA (4/96 - 4/98)
- Created original illustrations for promotional materials
- Designed and executed large-scale sets for film premiers
Graphic Designer/ Illustrator — Mesbla: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (6/93 - 6/94)
- Collaborated with marketing and branding specialists to promote brand identity of a large national department store chain
- Designed visual treatments for promotional materials to be distributed to 144 stores throughout Brazil
Illustrator — Catumbi Prints: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (6/92 - 6/93)
- Created original patterns for fabrics used in the fashion industry
- Guided the entire process from creation to production
Education
Faculdade da Cidade: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2/90 - 11/94)
- BFA in Graphic Design
- minors in Industrial Design and Illustration
Associates in Art Academy: Sherman Oaks, CA (2/97 - 3/99)
Awarded a full tuition merit scholarship in 1998
- Animation
- Illustration
- Classic drawing
- Character and environment design for animation
- Background painting for animation
The Animation Academy: Burbank, CA (6/98 - 3/99)
Awarded a full tuition merit scholarship in 1998
- Animation
- Character and environment design for animation
- Painting
Awards
- 2008 BDA Silver Broadcast Design Award
- 2007 BDA Silver Broadcast Design Award
Technical Skills
Adobe AfterEffects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Cinema 4D, Final Cut Pro and Modul 8
