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.…

Thiago Machado

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.…

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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. 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.

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Language

English
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelancer Art Director, Illustrator and Motion Designer at Self-employed
June 1, 2014 - June 7, 2024
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.
Multidisciplinary Designer (Art Director, Illustrator, Animator and Motion Designer) at UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
November 1, 2022 - June 7, 2024
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 at Monkey Talkie | Milan - Italy
October 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
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.
Art Director, Illustrator and Motion Designer at Habilil Films | São Paulo - Brazil
May 1, 2006 - June 30, 2014
Developed projects for Brazilian agencies and clients such as Adidas, Mitsubishi, Unilever, LG, Citroën, Volkswagen, Nissan, Akzo Nobel, and P&G.

Education

Bachelor at Anhembi Morumbi University | Laureate International Universities
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Bachelor of Technology at Panamericana Escola de Arte e Design | São Paulo - BR
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Government
    paper Thiago Machado - Reel 2025

    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.