I'm Bruno Valada, a Creative Director, Designer, and Illustrator with experience leading a full-service creative agency. I thrive on building brands from concept to execution, guiding teams to deliver bold, cohesive visual identities. I specialize in translating brand narratives into motion design, 3D animation, and compelling digital content for global clients. I enjoy mentoring talent, collaborating across disciplines, and consistently exceeding client expectations through strategic thinking and hands-on production.…

Bruno Valada

I'm Bruno Valada, a Creative Director, Designer, and Illustrator with experience leading a full-service creative agency. I thrive on building brands from concept to execution, guiding teams to deliver bold, cohesive visual identities. I specialize in translating brand narratives into motion design, 3D animation, and compelling digital content for global clients. I enjoy mentoring talent, collaborating across disciplines, and consistently exceeding client expectations through strategic thinking and hands-on production.…

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I’m Bruno Valada, a Creative Director, Designer, and Illustrator with experience leading a full-service creative agency. I thrive on building brands from concept to execution, guiding teams to deliver bold, cohesive visual identities.

I specialize in translating brand narratives into motion design, 3D animation, and compelling digital content for global clients. I enjoy mentoring talent, collaborating across disciplines, and consistently exceeding client expectations through strategic thinking and hands-on production.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director/Designer at Comunhão d´Ideias Lda
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Brand projects and development, packaging, web design, stands, digital campaigns for social media, 3D, illustration, motion graphics, photography and point of sale. Clients included Pescanova, Ageas Seguros, Minisom, Presidência da República de Angola, OKI, SLB, Hisense, MultiOpticas, Teva.
Art Director/Designer at Draft Flow Lda
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2021
Brand projects and development, packaging, web design, stands, 3D, illustration, photography and point of sale for clients such as Pescanova, Primor, Vitacress, Grupo Bimbo, Médis, Ocidental, Millennium Bcp, Ageas, Zinco Design, Global Media Group, Buondi, Nivea, Philips, Blédina, Konica Minolta.
Designer/Modelador 3D at Unimercator/Marketingex
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Brand projects and development, packaging, web design, stands, 3D, illustration, photography and point of sale. Clients included Garnier, Procter&Gamble, Kraft Foods, Nestlé, Pedigree.
Designer/Illustrator at J. Walter Thompson
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Trainee, story boards and illustrations for Nestlé, Banco Fonsecas & Burnay, Sony.
Designer Senior at Usagi - Brand Design
January 1, 2006 - Present
Brand design work for Kraft Foods, Nestlé, Coca-Cola Iberian Partners, Unilever, Sociedade Ponto Verde; responsibilities included brand development, packaging, web design, stands, digital campaigns, 3D, illustration, motion graphics, photography and point of sale.
Creative Director / Art Director / Designer / Illustrator at Draft Flow Lda
March 1, 2010 - Present
Provided creative leadership and strategic direction for an agency specializing in Design, Motion, Video, 3D, Packaging, Web UI/UX, Illustration, and Photography. Led over 200 branding and campaign projects for technology, consumer goods, and entertainment clients, increasing average client retention by 80%. Built and mentored a high-performing team of designers and animators, reducing project turnaround times. Directed the full creative lifecycle from concept to final 3D/2D animation and post-production, ensuring consistent brand messaging across digital, social media, and packaging. Cultivated and managed key client relationships, translating briefs into visual strategies that boosted audience engagement.
Senior Designer / Art Director at Usagi Design
March 1, 2006 - November 1, 2009
Led graphic design and illustration projects for display and retail environments. Managed the end-to-end design process for large-scale retail display projects, ensuring brand consistency and maximum visual impact at point-of-sale. Created original illustrations and 3D visualizations that enhanced client presentations and were integral to winning new business and final project deliverables.
Designer at Unimeractor / Marketing Excellence
March 1, 2002 - February 1, 2005
Executed graphic design, display design, and 3D visualization for marketing materials and retail campaigns supporting major consumer brands.
Design Intern at J. Walter Thompson
May 1, 1998 - July 1, 1998
Supported the creative team with design, storyboarding, and illustration tasks for advertising campaigns.

Education

Graphic Design at Escola Profissional Bento de Jesus Caraça
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
Professional Course in Graphic Design at Escola Profissional Bento de Jesus Caraça
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
Professional Course in Graphic Design at Escola Profissional Bento de Jesus Caraça
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail

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