João Pedro Parra

Available to hire

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Motion Graphics - Creative Director at Canal180
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Creative direction and motion graphics for channel content.
Motion Designer / Animator at Malmoral (Rute Moreiras Movie)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Worked on motion design and animation for the Malmoral project.
Motion Designer / Animator at Ricardo (Luís Sobreiro Movie)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Created motion graphics and animation assets for the Luís Sobreiro movie project.
Producer / Motion Designer at Mockumentary - Indie Festival
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Produced and contributed motion design for the mockumentary showcased at Indie Festival.
Contributor at PortoPostDoc
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Contributed to motion design / video projects at PortoPostDoc event.
Freelancer - Motion Graphics / VFX / Video / Producer at Porto Freelancer
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Freelance work across motion graphics, VFX, video, and production for multiple projects.
Motion Graphic Designer at João Parra Lightbox
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Collaborated with a 10-member team to develop concepts meeting the needs of all Sonae companies under strict deadlines; created motion graphics for Portugal TV broadcasts and web video projects (animated logos, lower thirds, title sequences, show openers); involved in 2D and 3D animation; worked directly with clients from major Portuguese brands such as FC Porto, Continente, Wells, Modelo, among others.
Motion Graphic Designer - Video Mapping Assistant at FlopWork
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Collaborated with a 5-member team to develop concepts for videomapping events; created motion graphics for Caixa Bank annual event, concepts for videomapping shows and communication platforms; six-month project focusing on compositing and 3D animation.
Motion Graphic Designer - Creative Director at Canal180
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Collaborated with a 12-member team to develop concepts for two main projects: Commercial Ads and Editorial Broadcast TV Channel; created motion graphics and design for Canal180 TV channel, brand and editorial assets; worked with the communications team over six years on concepts and content for the three main Portuguese music festivals (NOS Alive, Primavera Sound, Vodafone Paredes de Coura); partnered with a designer to animate the 2023 Galp Brandbook Film; mentored two interns annually for five years.

Education

Multimedia and Audiovisual at Universidade Lusófona do Porto
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Post-Graduation in Motion Design at ESAD Matosinhos
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Character Animation Workshop at ESAD Matosinhos
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Cinema 4D Principles Workshop at ESAD Matosinhos
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Dynamics Cinema 4D Workshop at ESAD Matosinhos
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Stop Motion Workshop at ESAD Matosinhos
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
WWF Project: 2D Animation at Favo Studio
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Curriculum Vitae Workshop: DOP at ESAD Matosinhos
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Typography Workshop at ESAD Matosinhos
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Multimedia and Audiovisual at Universidade Lusófona do Porto
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Post-Graduation in Motion Design at ESAD Matosinhos
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Retail
    paper Reel 2024 & 2025

    My latest reel is available at

    pw: motion