Vinícius Bessa

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Hi, I’m Vinícius, a 2D Digital Illustrator focused on character design and visual development for narrative and entertainment-driven projects.

About

Hi, I’m Vinícius, a 2D Digital Illustrator focused on character design and visual development for narrative and entertainment-driven projects.

My work is guided by strong visual identity, aesthetic consistency, and the development of visual solutions that strengthen concepts, brands, and creative universes.

I contribute from early concept stages and visual direction definition to final execution, combining artistic language with strategic thinking. My background in Digital Illustration and Motion Design enhances my understanding of rhythm, composition, and scene structure, resulting in more intentional and cohesive imagery.

I’m particularly interested in projects involving character design, worldbuilding, and visual storytelling applied to studios, creative products, and authorial IP development.

Open to full-time, contract, or freelance opportunities in collaborative environments that value strong visual development and clear artistic direction.

  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Computers & Electronics

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Projects · 1

This is an experimental illustration project developed as part of an academic assignment. The goal was to create a Spanish playing card deck for children, following a pre-established brief, with Fisher-Price as the conceptual reference.

The primary challenge was to establish an engaging and child-oriented visual language using only two colors per card, with black as a mandatory element. This intentional constraint informed key design decisions regarding form simplification, contrast control, and visual hierarchy.

Link here:

Playing Cards for Kids | Illustration Project
  • Illustrator
  • Vector Illustrator

Work experience

Graphic Designer · Casa da Mãe Joana ShopMar 2023 – Feb 2026 · 3 yrs

Contributed to the development and implementation of the brand’s visual identity, ensuring aesthetic consistency and strengthening its positioning across multiple customer touchpoints. Responsible for creating visual assets and design solutions for digital platforms, e-commerce, promotional materials, and packaging, aligning concept, communication, and user experience. Key Responsibilities: • Adapted and expanded the brand’s visual identity for seasonal campaigns and launches • Developed digital assets for social media and online presence • Designed banners and visual materials for e-commerce platforms • Created packaging, labels, and customized printed materials • Designed seasonal catalogs with attention to visual hierarchy and functionality • Developed templates and institutional materials for internal and commercial communication

2D Digital Illustrator & Visual Designer · FreelanceFeb 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

Working as a 2D Digital Illustrator and Visual Designer, developing visual solutions for brands, editorial projects, and digital content. My role involves creating visual identities, defining art direction, and producing visual assets across different contexts, always focused on aesthetic consistency, concept reinforcement, and cohesive visual systems. Key Responsibilities: • Developed digital illustrations applied to branding and editorial projects • Created visual identities for brands and creative products • Designed visual materials for social media, catalogs, and print assets • Defined visual language and organized structured visual systems Alongside client work, I develop personal projects focused on character design and environment exploration, deepening my studies in visual development, atmosphere building, and narrative-driven imagery.

Graphic Design Intern · Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)Nov 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

Supported the development and implementation of design solutions for institutional projects within the Office of Undergraduate and Professional Education (PROGRAD) at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), contributing to the organization and strengthening of the university’s visual communication. Key Responsibilities: • Contributed to the creation and application of the department’s visual identity • Developed social media assets aligned with institutional positioning • Designed internal editorial materials and informational bulletins • Created digital banners and assets for the institutional website • Produced graphic materials for academic event promotion • Standardized templates to ensure visual consistency across communications This experience strengthened my foundation in visual identity systems, information hierarchy, and the strategic application of design within structured institutional contexts.

Education

Specialization in Creative Illustration and Motion Design · PUCRS - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul2024 – 2025
Institutional Communication · Universidade Federal do Paraná2019 – 2022

Certifications and awards

Vector Illustration from Scratch2021 – 2022

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