I’m Caio Portella, a Motion Designer and Art Director based in Recife, Brazil, with 17 years of experience building visual storytelling for advertising campaigns, cultural events, and audiovisual productions. I work across motion graphics, VFX, and post-production, helping brands and institutions communicate with strong visual impact—always with a focus on creativity and clarity. I’ve contributed to major projects such as the feature film "Condado Macabro" (2015) and campaigns like Recife New Year’s Eve and Recife Carnival 2025. I also develop visual identities for social media and create broadcast/digital packages for channels and online campaigns, bringing together art direction, motion design, and compositing to deliver polished, engaging results.…

Caio Portella

I’m Caio Portella, a Motion Designer and Art Director based in Recife, Brazil, with 17 years of experience building visual storytelling for advertising campaigns, cultural events, and audiovisual productions. I work across motion graphics, VFX, and post-production, helping brands and institutions communicate with strong visual impact—always with a focus on creativity and clarity. I’ve contributed to major projects such as the feature film "Condado Macabro" (2015) and campaigns like Recife New Year’s Eve and Recife Carnival 2025. I also develop visual identities for social media and create broadcast/digital packages for channels and online campaigns, bringing together art direction, motion design, and compositing to deliver polished, engaging results.…

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I’m Caio Portella, a Motion Designer and Art Director based in Recife, Brazil, with 17 years of experience building visual storytelling for advertising campaigns, cultural events, and audiovisual productions. I work across motion graphics, VFX, and post-production, helping brands and institutions communicate with strong visual impact—always with a focus on creativity and clarity.

I’ve contributed to major projects such as the feature film “Condado Macabro” (2015) and campaigns like Recife New Year’s Eve and Recife Carnival 2025. I also develop visual identities for social media and create broadcast/digital packages for channels and online campaigns, bringing together art direction, motion design, and compositing to deliver polished, engaging results.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director / Motion Designer at OABPE - CAAPE (Marketing Service Provider for Recife City Hall)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Developed visual identities for social media as a marketing service provider for the Recife City Hall, supporting campaign communication through motion-oriented visual systems.
Art Director / Motion Designer at RPL Engenharia e Serviços LTDA (Marketing Service Provider for Recife City Hall)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Created visual identities and online/offline materials for the Recife City Hall marketing service work, producing campaign assets suited for multiple formats.
Freelancer - Art Director / Motion Designer
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Designed broadcast packages and visual identities for channels such as Mauro Cezar Pereira and S1 Live, and supported digital campaigns with motion graphics and post-production for a consistent on-air and online presence.
Motion Designer at Centro Educacional Renato Saraiva (CERS)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Produced institutional campaigns and social media content, translating communication goals into motion-based visuals for educational branding.
Art Director at Agência P - Paulo Gusmão
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Created advertising campaigns for HEAD Comunicação and the real estate sector in Recife, coordinating art direction and design for promotional content.
Freelance Designer - Art Director
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Developed social media and print promotional materials and campaign assets, supporting brand communication across multiple channels.
Art Director at Regional Electoral Court (TRE)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Produced internal materials and contributed to a historical project for Brazil’s Electoral Justice system, supporting institutional communication through design.
Design Intern at ASCOM - Federal University of Sergipe (UFS)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Created advertising materials for the institution as a design intern, supporting university communication needs.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Marketing) (Completed) at Universidade Estácio de Sá
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
Social Communication (Audiovisual) (Incomplete) at Federal University of Sergipe
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Professional Services