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Samu Ribeiro

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I’m Samuel Ribeiro, a motion designer and creative director based in Barcelona with 10+ years across advertising agencies, design studios, and film production worldwide.

About

I’m Samuel Ribeiro, a motion designer and creative director based in Barcelona with 10+ years across advertising agencies, design studios, and film production worldwide. I work comfortably as a specialist or as a director, shaping 2D motion graphics and campaign-focused visuals from concept to final delivery.

I enjoy leading creative teams, improving workflows, and mentoring younger creatives while collaborating with global clients day to day. My background spans creative direction, campaign film, product cinematography, and social-first delivery for channels like YouTube, always with a craftsman mindset and strong attention to detail.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined October 2026

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 5 roles

Creative Director · Bloco StudiosJan 2025 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

Creative direction for cannabis retail brands, covering campaign film, product cinematography, and social/youtube-first deliverables. Led creative work while collaborating closely with clients and production for end-to-end campaign outputs.

Senior Motion Designer · Divine Persuasion StudioJan 2021 – Jan 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Remote generalist 2D motion graphics role supporting motion design needs across projects. Worked on motion graphics production with a focus on quality, timing, and cohesive visual storytelling.

Filmmaking FreelanceJan 2016 – Jan 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Freelance filmmaking experience in Curitiba, Brazil, supporting film production needs alongside motion design work.

Motion Design FreelanceJan 2016 – Jan 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Junior Motion Designer / Filmmaker · Sowhat AgencyJan 2016 – Jan 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor in Social Sciences, Advertising · UP, Brazil2016 – 2020
Erasmus program — studies in film & cinema · UMH, Spain2018 – 2019

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