I'm André Pereira, a passionate and experienced Art Director with a proven track record of leading creative direction for brands across Africa and beyond. I love turning ideas into bold visuals, guiding multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering design solutions that resonate with people and meet business goals. Over the years I've steered campaigns from concept to production across digital, social, and experiential formats. I thrive in collaborative environments, mentor junior creatives, and excel under tight deadlines while keeping the creative spark alive.…

André Pereira

I'm André Pereira, a passionate and experienced Art Director with a proven track record of leading creative direction for brands across Africa and beyond. I love turning ideas into bold visuals, guiding multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering design solutions that resonate with people and meet business goals. Over the years I've steered campaigns from concept to production across digital, social, and experiential formats. I thrive in collaborative environments, mentor junior creatives, and excel under tight deadlines while keeping the creative spark alive.…

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I’m André Pereira, a passionate and experienced Art Director with a proven track record of leading creative direction for brands across Africa and beyond. I love turning ideas into bold visuals, guiding multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering design solutions that resonate with people and meet business goals.

Over the years I’ve steered campaigns from concept to production across digital, social, and experiential formats. I thrive in collaborative environments, mentor junior creatives, and excel under tight deadlines while keeping the creative spark alive.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Senior Art Director at Freelance
March 1, 2023 - Present
Client presentations & Pitching; Concept & Origination; Creative Strategy; Creative review & direction; Digital Advertising (e.g. Social Media); Mobile & WebApps; Motion Graphics; Scamps & Storyboarding; Social Media development; UX & UI
Creative Group Head - Art Direction at NTT Global
August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Oversee the creative and conceptual output of the NTT brand in 25 countries; lead teams across social media, development, design, UI/UX and copywriting; manage a team of over 20 people; ensure alignment with company ethos and objectives in art direction
Senior Art Director at Clockwork
November 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Client presentations & Pitching; Concept & Origination; Creative Strategy; Creative review & direction; Digital Advertising; Motion Graphics; Scamps & Storyboarding; Social Media development; UX & UI
Senior Art Director at Ogilvy Johannesburg (Mondelez)
September 1, 2018 - November 1, 2021
Led art direction for Mondelez and other clients; concept development, creative strategy, digital advertising; guided campaigns across multiple brands including Xbox (Global), Debonairs, Toyota, Coca-Cola; shaped brand visuals
Senior Creative Art Director at FCB Africa
October 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018
Client: Exclusive Books; concept origination, creative direction, digital design (websites, banners & UX), motion graphics, social media; UX & UI
Art Director at Quirk
January 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016
Client presentations & Pitching; Concept & Origination; Creative Strategy; Digital Advertising; Mobile & WebApps; Motion Graphics; Scamps & Storyboarding; Social Media development; UX & UI
at King James
January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Graphic Designer at Etiket Brand & Design
July 1, 2008 - December 1, 2013
Graphic Designer; client presentations & Pitching; Concept & Origination; Creative direction; Digital design (websites, banners & UX); Motion Graphics; Scamps & Storyboarding; Social Media development; UX & UI
Senior Art Director (Freelance) at Freelance
March 1, 2023 - Present
Client presentations & pitching; concept & origination; creative strategy; creative review & direction; digital advertising (e.g. social media); mobile & web apps; motion graphics; scamps & storyboarding; social media development; UX & UI.
Senior Conceptual Art Director at Clockwork
November 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Client presentations & pitching; concept & origination; creative strategy; creative review & direction; digital advertising (rich media & social); mobile & web apps; motion graphics; scamps & storyboarding; social media development; UX & UI.
Senior Art Director at Mondelez Ogilvy Johannesburg
September 1, 2018 - November 30, 2021
Client presentations & pitching; concept & origination; creative strategy; creative review & direction; digital advertising (rich media & social media); mobile & web apps; motion graphics; scamps & storyboarding; social media development; UX & UI. Notable client: Xbox (Global).
Art Director at King James
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Client presentations & pitching; concept & origination; creative strategy; creative review & direction; digital advertising (rich media & social media); mobile & web apps; motion graphics; scamps & storyboarding; social media development; UX & UI.
Graphic Designer at Etiket Br& Design
July 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
Client presentations & pitching; concept & origination; creative strategy; creative review & direction; digital advertising (rich media & social media); mobile & web apps; motion graphics; scamps & storyboarding; social media development; UX & UI.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication at Open Window / Pretoria, ZA
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Matric at Hoërskool Waterkloof
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication at Open Window / Pretoria, ZA
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Matric at Hoërskool Waterkloof
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

Craft Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Craft Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Craft Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level