I'm a Motion Graphics Art Director based in São Paulo, Brazil, with over 14 years of experience crafting immersive visual experiences for global brands. I specialize in 2D/3D motion design, video mapping and live marketing, guiding projects from concept through final delivery. My multicultural background and strategic vision help me lead cross-functional teams to create compelling multi-screen installations and live performances using Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, After Effects and AI-driven tools. I thrive in hybrid work environments, delivering end-to-end workflows from concept and storyboard to modeling, lighting, rendering and post-production. I love shaping visual language for large-scale events and brand activations, mentoring designers and technicians to push creative boundaries.…

Ivan Di Simoni

I'm a Motion Graphics Art Director based in São Paulo, Brazil, with over 14 years of experience crafting immersive visual experiences for global brands. I specialize in 2D/3D motion design, video mapping and live marketing, guiding projects from concept through final delivery. My multicultural background and strategic vision help me lead cross-functional teams to create compelling multi-screen installations and live performances using Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, After Effects and AI-driven tools. I thrive in hybrid work environments, delivering end-to-end workflows from concept and storyboard to modeling, lighting, rendering and post-production. I love shaping visual language for large-scale events and brand activations, mentoring designers and technicians to push creative boundaries.…

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I’m a Motion Graphics Art Director based in São Paulo, Brazil, with over 14 years of experience crafting immersive visual experiences for global brands. I specialize in 2D/3D motion design, video mapping and live marketing, guiding projects from concept through final delivery. My multicultural background and strategic vision help me lead cross-functional teams to create compelling multi-screen installations and live performances using Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, After Effects and AI-driven tools.

I thrive in hybrid work environments, delivering end-to-end workflows from concept and storyboard to modeling, lighting, rendering and post-production. I love shaping visual language for large-scale events and brand activations, mentoring designers and technicians to push creative boundaries.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Graphics Art Director at VLAB
December 1, 2018 - November 25, 2025
Lead creative and technical production of 2D/3D animations for live marketing campaigns, large-format events and global brands. Conceptualize and execute multi-screen installations—including anamorphic video and interactive content for live performances. Direct video-mapping projects that transform venues and amplify narrative impact. Oversee full production workflow: concept, storyboarding, modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, rendering and post-production. Mentor and manage a cross-functional team of designers, animators and technical specialists.
Motion Graphics Art Director at Midiadub
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Specialized in 2D/3D animation and creative direction for live-marketing activations and artist shows (e.g., Gilberto Gil, Falamansa). Designed immersive multi-screen environments and large-format video content for tours and corporate events. Produced interactive stage visuals synchronized with performers and choreography. Executed projection-mapping installations to enrich spatial storytelling.
Motion Graphics Art Director at Entreposto Produções Artísticas
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Developed motion-graphics concepts and led creative direction for large-scale events and brand activations. Produced 3D animations and multi-screen content for live performances. Collaborated with illustrators and concept artists to define each show’s visual language. Delivered turnkey projects from initial idea through technical implementation.
Colorist & Motion Designer at Coletiva Ideia
March 1, 2013 - March 1, 2013
Designed animated assets and applied color grading to corporate videos and broadcast content. Worked with directors to translate narrative requirements into polished motion pieces. Managed post-production tasks including compositing, editing and final delivery.
Videographer, Colorist & Motion Designer at CaradeCão Filmes
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Produced and edited TV commercials. Performed color grading and created motion graphics for broadcast spots.
Videographer, Colorist & Motion Designer at CaradeCão Filmes
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Produced and edited TV commercials. Performed color grading and created motion graphics for broadcast spots.
Creative Director, Colorist & Motion Designer at Coletiva Ideia
March 1, 2013 - March 1, 2013
Designed animated assets and applied color grading to corporate videos and broadcast content. Worked with directors to translate narrative requirements into polished motion pieces. Managed post-production tasks including compositing, editing and final delivery.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other
    uniE608 Art Direction & Motion Graphics Portfolio Compilation
    A comprehensive showcase spanning art direction, motion graphics, expansive screen formats, immersive experiences, and both 2D and 3D animation work. video animator…
    uniE608 Heineken Anamorphic Visual Experience
    Art direction, 3D modeling, and 3D animation for Heineken’s anamorphic content, designed to create an optical illusion that visually broke the boundaries of the screen.…
    uniE608 Moving LED Screen Content & Robotics – First in Brazil
    Art direction, content creation, and robotic motion design for Brazil’s first moving LED screen, developing both the visuals and the kinetic movement system. video animator…
    uniE608 Large-Scale Multi-Screen Content with Choreographed Dance Interaction
    Art direction and motion graphics for a large-scale multi-screen setup designed to interact visually with a live dance ensemble. video animator…
    uniE608 Original 2D Motion Reel – Illustration & Animation
    A compilation of 2D animation projects fully created in After Effects, featuring original illustrations and motion design entirely developed by me. animator video…
    uniE608 200-Meter Panoramic Motion Graphics Display – Conecta Imobi
    Art direction and motion graphics for a 200-meter panoramic screen at Conecta Imobi, featuring synchronized content across six central displays and AI-generated video elements. video animator…
    uniE608 Ford Onix Reveal – Immersive LED Performance
    Led art direction and motion graphics for the Ford Onix reveal, creating wide-format video content integrated with a coordinated car performance on illuminated LED runways. video animator…
    uniE608 Large-Scale Multi-Screen Projection – HMS
    Led the art direction, conceptual design, and motion graphics for a large-scale projection project across multiple giant screens. video animator…
    uniE608 JAGUAR F-PACE CAR REVEAL
    Art direction, concept development, and motion graphics for an anamorphic LED cube created for the Jaguar F-Pace reveal. The exterior screens generated the illusion of a transparent cube, immersing the audience in a view of its interior. video animator…
    uniE608 Christmas Projection Mapping
    Art-directed and produced the full animation for the Christmas projection mapping on the Church of São Bento Monastery, São Paulo. video animator…