Thiago Machado

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I'm a Brazilian multidisciplinary designer with a passion for visual storytelling, with extensive experience in Animation and Motion Graphics projects.

About

I’m a Brazilian multidisciplinary designer with a passion for visual storytelling, with extensive experience in Animation and Motion Graphics projects. I enjoy working collaboratively and am grateful for the opportunity to work with incredible people and develop special projects for global brands as well as institutions, advocacy organisations, and international organisations.

Working with international teams has helped me develop an inclusive, research-driven design process that values cultural diversity and thoughtful communication. I believe every project is an opportunity to learn and broaden perspectives, helping tell stories that resonate globally and connect with people through meaningful emotions. I always bring kindness, clear communication, and practical solutions to every collaboration.

  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Government

Projects · 1

Art Direction, Visual Storytelling, Illustration, 3D, 2D, Digital Collage, Motion Graphics, Animation and a bit of Beethoven. (It’s public domain, so why not?)

Here’s my 2025 reel:

Some fragments of projects developed for: UNOPS, The Financial Times, BEUC, The Aspen Institute, Environment of Peace, SIPRI, Climate Arc, The Alan Turing Institute, NYU, Bvlgari, IMO and ICS.

  • 2D Animator
  • 3D Animator
  • Animation Director
  • +4

Work experience· 4 roles

Multidisciplinary Designer (Art Director, Illustrator, Animator and Motion Designer) · UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project ServicesNov 2022 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

Collaborated with the Communications Group (Digital & Content) to develop communication materials, media content, and visual design assets to effectively tell stories and convey messages about UNOPS' culture, projects, and impact.

Art Director, Illustrator and Motion Designer · Monkey Talkie | Milan - ItalyOct 2017 – Jul 2018 · 10 mos

Worked with clients including Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Unilever, Porsche, ENI, TBWA, UBI Banca, Sergio Rossi, and Bvlgari, developing art direction, illustration and motion design projects.

Freelancer Art Director, Illustrator and Motion Designer · Self-employedJun 2014 – Jun 2024 · 10 yrs 1 mo

Developed animated, video and motion graphics projects, as well as illustrations for online reports and report covers. Provided solutions ranging from 2D illustrations and digital collages to 3D projects. Worked independently and as a director of small teams of freelancers delivering creative solutions for institutions, advocacy organisations, foundations, and NGOs, including clients such as Gppi, FAU, ICS, IMO, NYU, CIC, CGIAR, CJI, SEI, The Aspen Institute, University of Exeter, Oxchain, Climate Arc, C40 cities, and The Financial Times.

Art Director, Illustrator and Motion Designer · Habilil Films | São Paulo - BrazilMay 2006 – Jun 2014 · 8 yrs 2 mos

Education

Bachelor · Anhembi Morumbi University | Laureate International Universities2003 – 2006
Bachelor of Technology · Panamericana Escola de Arte e Design | São Paulo - BR2009 – 2011

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