I am Chandler Vaz, a Salvador-based graphic designer, art director, and professional illustrator with over 30 years of experience across advertising, editorial, and audiovisual art direction. I specialize in online and offline graphic design, branding, and creative project management, delivering visually compelling campaigns for brands and agencies. I’ve collaborated with teams to craft identities, layouts, and promotional materials across print and digital media, always aiming for clear communication and strong visual impact. I’m passionate about music, adventure, motorcycling, cartoons, TV series, and movies. I’m currently deepening my knowledge in UX/UI and Artificial Intelligence for the creative field, and I enjoy sharing knowledge through talks and workshops while seeking new challenges.…

Chandler Vaz

I am Chandler Vaz, a Salvador-based graphic designer, art director, and professional illustrator with over 30 years of experience across advertising, editorial, and audiovisual art direction. I specialize in online and offline graphic design, branding, and creative project management, delivering visually compelling campaigns for brands and agencies. I’ve collaborated with teams to craft identities, layouts, and promotional materials across print and digital media, always aiming for clear communication and strong visual impact. I’m passionate about music, adventure, motorcycling, cartoons, TV series, and movies. I’m currently deepening my knowledge in UX/UI and Artificial Intelligence for the creative field, and I enjoy sharing knowledge through talks and workshops while seeking new challenges.…

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I am Chandler Vaz, a Salvador-based graphic designer, art director, and professional illustrator with over 30 years of experience across advertising, editorial, and audiovisual art direction. I specialize in online and offline graphic design, branding, and creative project management, delivering visually compelling campaigns for brands and agencies. I’ve collaborated with teams to craft identities, layouts, and promotional materials across print and digital media, always aiming for clear communication and strong visual impact.

I’m passionate about music, adventure, motorcycling, cartoons, TV series, and movies. I’m currently deepening my knowledge in UX/UI and Artificial Intelligence for the creative field, and I enjoy sharing knowledge through talks and workshops while seeking new challenges.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director, Illustrator, Senior Designer at Chan Studio Illustration & Design
July 1, 2013 - Present
Creative direction, illustration, and senior design work for diverse clients, overseeing visual project management and branding initiatives.
Senior Art Director at Jota3W Digital Agency (SP)
May 1, 2023 - Present
Senior art direction leading campaigns and design strategies for digital and print projects.
Senior Designer at XC Audiovisual Studio
March 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Design and visual branding for audiovisual projects; contributed to concept and production design.
Senior Art Director, Illustrator at Origem Audiovisual Content Production
March 1, 2015 - February 1, 2022
Led art direction and illustration for audiovisual content production; supervised creative workflows.
Senior Art Director at Morya Advertising
November 1, 2014 - February 1, 2015
Art direction for advertising campaigns, collaborating with creative teams and clients.
Senior Art Director at Clubbe’TGT Promotional Marketing
September 1, 2013 - October 1, 2014
Creative direction for promotional marketing campaigns and brand visuals.
Full Art Director at Única Agency Advertising
June 1, 2012 - July 1, 2013
Art direction across multiple campaigns and brands, overseeing design execution.
Freelance Designer at Petrobras Oil Company S/A
September 1, 2011 - March 1, 2012
Design work for branding and communications in energy sector.
Full Designer at Mazana Productions (Chiclete com Banana)
March 1, 2000 - January 1, 2011
Graphic design and illustration for music band projects and promotions.
Junior Designer, Animator at LUPA Advertising (Salvador Panel)
August 1, 1995 - November 1, 1999
Early career roles in design and animation for advertising projects.
Designer, Final Artist at Seeder Advertising
October 1, 1992 - March 1, 1993
Production-ready design and final artwork for campaigns.
Art Assistant, Illustrator at MB Advertising
February 1, 1990 - December 1, 1991
Assisted art direction and illustration for advertising pieces.
Art Assistant at Diniz & Associates Advertising
October 1, 1988 - February 1, 1989
Early involvement in design and production for advertising projects.
Full Designer at Mazana Productions (Chiclete com Banana Brazilian band)
March 1, 2000 - January 1, 2011
Artwork and design for branding, album art, and promotional materials for a major Brazilian band.
Full Designer at Mazana Productions (Chiclete com Banana band)
March 1, 2000 - January 1, 2011
Designed branding, posters, album artwork, and promotional materials for over a decade, contributing to the band’s visual identity.

Education

MBA in Marketing and Branding at UNIFACS
March 1, 2006 - May 1, 2007
Bachelor’s Degree in Design with an Emphasis in Computer Graphics at UNIFACS
August 1, 1994 - December 1, 1999
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Communication and Public Relations (Not completed) at UCSal
March 1, 1993 - March 1, 1994
MBA in Marketing and Branding at UNIFACS
March 1, 2006 - May 1, 2007
Bachelor's Degree in Design with an Emphasis in Computer Graphics at UNIFACS
August 1, 1994 - December 1, 1999
Bachelor's Degree in Social Communication and Public Relations at UCSal
March 1, 1993 - March 1, 1994
MBA in Marketing and Branding at UNIFACS
March 1, 2006 - May 1, 2007
Bachelor’s Degree in Design with an Emphasis in Computer Graphics at UNIFACS
August 1, 1994 - December 1, 1999
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Communication and Public Relations at UCSal
March 1, 1993 - March 1, 1994
MBA in Marketing and Branding at UNIFACS
March 1, 2006 - May 1, 2007
Bachelor’s Degree in Design with an Emphasis in Computer Graphics at UNIFACS
August 1, 1994 - December 1, 1999
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Communication and Public Relations at UCSal
March 1, 1993 - March 1, 1994

Qualifications

MBA in Marketing and Branding
March 1, 2006 - May 1, 2007
Bachelor’s Degree in Design with an Emphasis in Computer Graphics
August 1, 1994 - December 1, 1999
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Communication and Public Relations (Not completed)
March 1, 1993 - March 1, 1994
UX / UI Design
July 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Specialization in Visual Arts, Multi-Disc Editing, Image Processing
February 1, 2008 - June 1, 2010
The Vision of Product Design
June 1, 2006 - November 1, 2006
Entrepreneurship: Administrative MSM-S Management Enterprises
July 1, 2006 - September 1, 2006
Prompt Engineering, Automation, and Art Direction with AI
July 1, 2025 - November 29, 2025
Extension Course in Visual Identity with Strategic Positioning
June 1, 2025 - November 29, 2025
Practical AI Immersion - Understanding AI and Its Uses
May 1, 2025 - November 29, 2025
AI Revolution: Integrating AI into Business Processes
March 1, 2025 - November 29, 2025
Prompt Engineering, Automation, and Art Direction with AI
July 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Extension Course in Visual Identity with Strategic Positioning
June 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Practical AI Immersion - Understanding AI and Its Uses
May 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
AI Revolution: Integrating AI into Business Processes
March 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Social Media Management and Strategy
February 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
UX / UI Design
July 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Specialization in Visual Arts, Multi-Disc Editing, Image Processing
February 1, 2008 - June 1, 2010
The Vision of Product Design
June 1, 2006 - November 1, 2006
Entrepreneurship: Administrative MSM-S Management Enterprises
July 1, 2006 - September 1, 2006
UX / UI Design - British School of Creative Arts
July 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Specialization in Visual Arts, Multi-Disc Editing, Image Processing - SAG A
February 1, 2008 - June 1, 2010
The Vision of Product Design - UNEB
June 1, 2006 - November 1, 2006
Entrepreneurship: Administrative MSM-S Management Enterprises - SEBRAE
July 1, 2006 - September 1, 2006
Extension Course in Visual Identity with Strategic Positioning - ID Class (Kimura)
June 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Practical AI Immersion - Understanding AI and Its Uses - Daxus
May 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
AI Revolution: Integrating AI into Business Processes - TETR4 Education
March 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Prompt Engineering, Automation, and Art Direction with AI - Nexus (Kimura)
July 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other

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Experience Level