I am an animation professional with over 9 years of experience in 2D animation, motion design, and visual development. I thrive on creating compelling visuals and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on various projects, including series, feature films, and branded content. My journey in animation has allowed me to direct, illustrate, and contribute creatively across diverse platforms.

Rafael "Coffee" Souza

I am an animation professional with over 9 years of experience in 2D animation, motion design, and visual development. I thrive on creating compelling visuals and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on various projects, including series, feature films, and branded content. My journey in animation has allowed me to direct, illustrate, and contribute creatively across diverse platforms.

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I am an animation professional with over 9 years of experience in 2D animation, motion design, and visual development. I thrive on creating compelling visuals and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on various projects, including series, feature films, and branded content. My journey in animation has allowed me to direct, illustrate, and contribute creatively across diverse platforms.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Animation Director at Carapiá Filmes
July 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Directed animation for the feature film 'O Segredo de Sikán'. Managed frame-by-frame animation production, motion graphics, and visual sequences. Collaborated closely with production and creative teams to ensure visual consistency and storytelling quality.
Background Artist at Vaca Amarela Filmes
May 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025
Developed backgrounds, props, and scene compositions for the preschool animated series 'Na Sombra da Mangueira'. Contributed to the visual identity and atmosphere of the series, while maintaining artistic quality within pipeline constraints.
Motion Designer at Banco BV
October 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Created motion graphics and video content for social media and OOH campaigns. Delivered high-volume content aligned with brand guidelines and marketing strategies, collaborating with marketing teams to translate concepts into engaging visuals.
Motion Designer at Rock Content
May 1, 2018 - February 1, 2021
Designed and animated institutional and branded content for major clients. Created storyboards and contributed to concept development and scriptwriting, while coordinating and reviewing freelance work to ensure compliance with quality and deadlines.
Co-founder | Motion Designer | Visual Development Artist at Animateria Studios
December 1, 2016 - January 1, 2024
Co-founded and led creative direction for studio projects. Developed original concepts, visual styles, and animation pipelines, producing frame-by-frame animation and motion graphics for a variety of clients.
Scientific Illustrator & Animator at Center for Bioengineering of Invasive Species
March 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Created scientific illustrations and animations for the webbook bio-mineral.org. Translated complex scientific concepts into accessible visual content.
2D Illustrator & Animator at Universidade das Crianças (UFMG)
May 1, 2011 - March 1, 2014
Produced educational illustrations, characters, and animations. Contributed to science communication initiatives aimed at young audiences.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Arts – Animation Cinema at Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

+Motion +Design Workshop – Layer Lemonade
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Essential Motion Design – Layer Lemonade
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
3D Modeling – ICONIC Academy – Sculp
January 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Digital Painting – André Rocca
January 1, 2015 - April 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education