I am a multidisciplinary Senior Graphic Designer and "Nexialist" with over 35 years of hands-on experience shaping visual cultures and building high-end brand ecosystems for global clients. While my expertise spans across a wide range of creative challenges, I specialize in crafting premium visual identities, luxury packaging, and comprehensive branding for the beverage, spirits, and hospitality sectors. From intricate, story-driven wine and liquor labels to complete commercial merchandising systems, I blend classical design principles with cutting-edge production workflows. What I Bring to Your Project: Strategic Brand Architecture & Meticulous Packaging. Advanced 3D Modeling & Photorealistic CGI (Cinema 4D / Redshift). Next-Gen Creative AI Workflow Integration (Midjourney v7). Global Agency Standard (Backed by a proven track record as a Senior Art Director in Milan and long-term contract artist for prominent international hospitality groups). Let’s build something unforgettable. Drop me a line to discuss your next breakthrough project.…

Dodda Leite

I am a multidisciplinary Senior Graphic Designer and "Nexialist" with over 35 years of hands-on experience shaping visual cultures and building high-end brand ecosystems for global clients. While my expertise spans across a wide range of creative challenges, I specialize in crafting premium visual identities, luxury packaging, and comprehensive branding for the beverage, spirits, and hospitality sectors. From intricate, story-driven wine and liquor labels to complete commercial merchandising systems, I blend classical design principles with cutting-edge production workflows. What I Bring to Your Project: Strategic Brand Architecture & Meticulous Packaging. Advanced 3D Modeling & Photorealistic CGI (Cinema 4D / Redshift). Next-Gen Creative AI Workflow Integration (Midjourney v7). Global Agency Standard (Backed by a proven track record as a Senior Art Director in Milan and long-term contract artist for prominent international hospitality groups). Let’s build something unforgettable. Drop me a line to discuss your next breakthrough project.…

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I am a multidisciplinary Senior Graphic Designer and “Nexialist” with over 35 years of hands-on experience shaping visual cultures and building high-end brand ecosystems for global clients.

While my expertise spans across a wide range of creative challenges, I specialize in crafting premium visual identities, luxury packaging, and comprehensive branding for the beverage, spirits, and hospitality sectors. From intricate, story-driven wine and liquor labels to complete commercial merchandising systems, I blend classical design principles with cutting-edge production workflows.

What I Bring to Your Project:

Strategic Brand Architecture & Meticulous Packaging.

Advanced 3D Modeling & Photorealistic CGI (Cinema 4D / Redshift).

Next-Gen Creative AI Workflow Integration (Midjourney v7).

Global Agency Standard (Backed by a proven track record as a Senior Art Director in Milan and long-term contract artist for prominent international hospitality groups).

Let’s build something unforgettable. Drop me a line to discuss your next breakthrough project.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Senior Brand Designer (Long-Term Contractor) at Gaucho Group - Gaucho Grill, Gaucho Beach, Gaucho Mercado, Gaucho Cafe, Gaucho Empanadas, BESO, Avenue Pizzeria
April 14, 2022 - Present
For the past 4 years, I have headed the end-to-end visual identity, strategic branding, and global merchandising assets for this prominent international restaurant, nightlife, and hospitality group. I serve as the core creative engine for their major brands, including Gaucho Grill and Gaucho Beach. My responsibilities span from designing complex promotional projects—such as complete World Cup sticker albums and luxury restaurant branding—to creating high-end commercial merchandising systems. Operating as a dedicated, long-term remote partner, I seamlessly translate business objectives into high-impact graphics, managing everything from vector production-ready files to advanced 3D environmental displays and premium product mockups.
Elite Brand & Packaging Designer (Contractor) at 99designs (Premium Freelance Elite Tier)
December 31, 2017 - Present
Competed and operated within the top-tier elite circle of the world's leading creative crowdsourcing platform. Specialized in winning and executing high-stakes design contests and private 1-to-1 projects for international brands, startups, and independent manufacturers. Focused heavily on high-end branding, visual identity overhauls, and sophisticated label/packaging design for the global beverage and hot sauce markets. Maintained a flawless record of professional communication, strict deadline adherence, and technical asset delivery under rigorous platform standards, ensuring absolute intellectual property security and client satisfaction for businesses worldwide.
Senior Art Director (BTL & Brand Activation) at Italik (Brand Portal Group) — Milan, Italy
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Served as Senior Art Director at Italik, a specialized BTL agency within the prominent Brand Portal Group in Milan. Directed high-impact visual strategies, commercial activation campaigns, and experiential design systems for a prestigious roster of global and national clients. Key accounts managed included FIAT, TIM, Barclays Bank, Blockbuster, WWF Italia, Salmoiraghi & Viganò, and the Italian Government. Responsibilities focused on conceptualizing and executing complex creative collateral, aligning corporate business goals with cutting-edge European design standards, and leading cross-functional creative teams to deliver award-winning brand experiences in a fast-paced, elite agency environment.

Education

Postgraduate Degree in Marketing Strategy at ESPM - Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing
January 1, 1998 - December 30, 1999
Focused on advanced market analysis, consumer behavior, brand positioning, and strategic commercial communication.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Advertising & Propaganda at Faculdade de Comunicação Social Cásper Líbero
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997
Comprehensive studies in visual communication, creative direction, copywriting, and media aesthetics at one of Brazil's most prestigious communication faculties.

Qualifications

Advanced Vector Production & Brand Assets Specialist
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Expertise in high-end vector architecture, intricate typographical manipulation, and professional file preparation for complex commercial printing processes and luxury label manufacturing.
Advanced 3D CGI Architecture & Photorealistic Product Rendering
March 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Specialized in high-fidelity 3D modeling, material texturing, and realistic lighting setups using Cinema 4D and Redshift pipelines, focused on premium bottle mockups and point-of-sale retail displays.

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Government
    Cantina Di Luce – Premium Wine Label Design & Luxury Packaging
    Bespoke, high-end wine label architecture and premium packaging system designed for Cantina Di Luce (2024 Red Wine), sourced from the renowned vineyards of Temecula Valley, California. The project roots itself in classical aesthetics, capturing an ethereal narrative of light, heritage, and meticulous craftsmanship. Key Highlights of the Project: Classical Fine-Art Illustration: Developed a rich, story-driven visual universe utilizing intricate, hand-drawn engraving/etching art styles. The composition masterfully intertwines mythological profiles facing a prominent celestial sun motif, mirroring the concept of "Luce" (Light). Luxury Embellishments & Finishing: Executed precise ornamental filigree framing designed for premium print production, utilizing strategic gold foil embossing contrasts against organic, textured paper stocks to elevate shelf-presence and tactile prestige. Typographical Sophistication: Curated a majestic, high-contrast serif typeface for the brand name, combined with a clean, classic layout for the technical details (Winemaker signature, valley origin, vintage metrics) ensuring flawless balance between artistic expression and commercial readability. Photorealistic 3D Visualization: Created high-fidelity 3D product mockups to simulate natural lighting interaction with the glass, liquid, and metallic foil finishes, bridging the gap between flat vector art and high-end retail reality. An elite benchmark for the beverage and spirits sector, combining traditional European art disciplines with modern commercial identity design. packaging winelabel winebranding luxurybrand packagingdesign illustration 3d bevoicedesign temeculawine brandidentity packaging…
    Savant – Premium Corporate Identity & Property Management Branding
    Comprehensive brand identity design and visual architecture engineered for Savant, an elite property and condominium management firm built on the pillars of solid experience, flawless operational execution, and extraordinary management standards. Key Highlights of the Project: The "Savant" Monogram Blueprint: Developed a highly sophisticated, minimal geometric symbol where precise horizontal louvres and negative space seamlessly intertwine to reveal a fluid, structural 'S' monogram. Proportional Engineering & Grid Ratios: The entire iconographic symbol and logotype layout were built under strict mathematical guidelines, maintaining a dynamic grid ratio of $1X : <1.618$ to ensure optimal visual balance, breathing room, and absolute scalability across all mediums. Corporate Asset Ecosystem: Crafted a versatile and authoritative brand deployment system, including executive stationery (corporate business cards, formal letterheads), premium corporate merchandising (branded mugs, pens), and integrated social media frameworks for high-end B2B market positioning. The final project delivers a powerful, risk-free perception of control and expertise, setting a new benchmark for corporate management design. branding brandidentity logodesign corporatebranding realestate vector visualidentity stationery propertymanagement pitchdeck graphicdesigner…
    Business Control – Corporate Brand Identity & Golden Ratio Visual System
    Comprehensive brand revitalisation and visual identity architecture designed for Business Control, a high-growth corporate financial management and accounting firm. The objective was to build a powerful, corporate visual system that communicates stability, dedicated focus, and expert market precision. Key Highlights of the Project: Sacred Geometry & Proportional Blueprint: The custom symbol was structurally engineered using the Golden Ratio ($1.6180$), utilizing circular segments and precise $30^{circ}/60^{circ}$ geometry to blend a rational pyramid shape (strength/control) with fluid, cyclical human dynamics. Dual-Monogram Subtext: Subtly integrated corporate architecture where the minimal lines expand to reveal a structural 'B' and 'C' monogram, framing the concept of "Better Control, Better Business". Premium Asset Deployment: Developed a complete commercial ecosystem including meticulous brand guidelines, custom corporate stationery (business cards with metallic finish), luxury merchandising (branded pens, dynamic glassware), and integrated digital touchpoints for institutional positioning. Executed from concept sketch to final vector production and photorealistic 3D rendering. branding brandidentity logodesign corporateidentity packaging 3d vector visualidentity stationery graphicdesigner pitchdeck…