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Hi, I’m David Silva, an Art Director and Senior Designer with 8+ years of experience across leading agency and brand environments in Brazil, the UK and Ireland. I turn brand strategy into visual identities that work across print, digital and motion, delivering cohesive campaigns that feel consistent and impactful. I started at Ogilvy & Mather in São Paulo, contributing to nationwide campaigns reaching 18 million viewers and supporting work across two FIFA World Cups. Most recently I led SailGP's full brand identity from London and produced motion content for clients including FIFA and ESPN, while expanding my practice with motion design at WePlay and, now, Inksplash in Dublin.…Hi, I’m David Silva, an Art Director and Senior Designer with 8+ years of experience across leading agency and brand environments in Brazil, the UK and Ireland. I turn brand strategy into visual identities that work across print, digital and motion, delivering cohesive campaigns that feel consistent and impactful. I started at Ogilvy & Mather in São Paulo, contributing to nationwide campaigns reaching 18 million viewers and supporting work across two FIFA World Cups. Most recently I led SailGP's full brand identity from London and produced motion content for clients including FIFA and ESPN, while expanding my practice with motion design at WePlay and, now, Inksplash in Dublin.

David Silva

Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Art Director, +3

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Hi, I’m David Silva, an Art Director and Senior Designer with 8+ years of experience across leading agency and brand environments in Brazil, the UK and Ireland. I turn brand strategy into visual identities that work across print, digital and motion, delivering cohesive campaigns that feel consistent and impactful. I started at Ogilvy & Mather in São Paulo, contributing to nationwide campaigns reaching 18 million viewers and supporting work across two FIFA World Cups. Most recently I led SailGP's full brand identity from London and produced motion content for clients including FIFA and ESPN, while expanding my practice with motion design at WePlay and, now, Inksplash in Dublin.…Hi, I’m David Silva, an Art Director and Senior Designer with 8+ years of experience across leading agency and brand environments in Brazil, the UK and Ireland. I turn brand strategy into visual identities that work across print, digital and motion, delivering cohesive campaigns that feel consistent and impactful. I started at Ogilvy & Mather in São Paulo, contributing to nationwide campaigns reaching 18 million viewers and supporting work across two FIFA World Cups. Most recently I led SailGP's full brand identity from London and produced motion content for clients including FIFA and ESPN, while expanding my practice with motion design at WePlay and, now, Inksplash in Dublin.

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Hi, I’m David Silva, an Art Director and Senior Designer with 8+ years of experience across leading agency and brand environments in Brazil, the UK and Ireland. I turn brand strategy into visual identities that work across print, digital and motion, delivering cohesive campaigns that feel consistent and impactful.

I started at Ogilvy & Mather in São Paulo, contributing to nationwide campaigns reaching 18 million viewers and supporting work across two FIFA World Cups. Most recently I led SailGP’s full brand identity from London and produced motion content for clients including FIFA and ESPN, while expanding my practice with motion design at WePlay and, now, Inksplash in Dublin.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Inksplash

January 1, 2022 - Present

Lead design and oversee production workflows for high-end print and display materials. Designed and delivered brochures, packaging, signage, vinyl applications (windows, vehicles and walls), billboards and building façades. Created layouts and final artwork in line with brand guidelines and technical production specifications. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring file preparation, reviews, approvals and on-time delivery. Conducted technical file checks (bleeds, colour profiles, resolution, finishing requirements and print specifications). Collaborated with clients, suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth workflows and high production standards. Designed, developed, producing, assembling and installing cardboard packaging, totems, backdrops, large-format displays and framed installations.

Motion Designer & Video Editor at ExamCraft

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Edited full-length video lessons, including soundtrack selection, pacing, transitions and visual effects. Designed and animated educational content to make complex subjects engaging and accessible. Collaborated with subject specialists and instructional designers to translate academic material into clear visual narratives. Applied consistent motion templates and visual standards across subjects and formats.

Motion Designer & Art Director at WePlay (London)

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Created motion graphics and animated content for SailGP and other international sports clients. Designed and formatted presentation decks in PowerPoint, Keynote and Illustrator. Developed brand guidelines and visual identity materials for sports and fan engagement platforms. Produced animated banners and social videos, and designed event graphics for activations, forums and sponsorship experiences. Collaborated with creative leads, marketing teams and external partners across time zones.

Senior Graphic Designer, Brand Designer and Motion Designer at Ogilvy & Mather

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019

Designed and adapted campaign materials for print and digital channels. Developed layouts, infographics, banners and social media content in strict alignment with brand guidelines. Supported large-scale seasonal and regional campaigns across multiple formats. Collaborated closely with strategy, production and media teams to ensure delivery against timelines and campaign objectives. Contributed to nationwide campaigns reaching an average audience of 18 million viewers across Brazil and participated in international campaigns across FIFA World Cups. Gradually expanded responsibilities across increasingly complex integrated campaigns and contributed to the delivery of over 100 targeted launch campaigns across multiple cities in Brazil within a single year.

Art Director at Ogilvy & Mather

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019

Progressed from artwork finishing into an Art Director, leading creative ownership across print, digital and integrated campaigns for major national and international clients. Contributed to nationwide campaigns reaching an average audience of 18 million viewers in Brazil and supported international campaigns across two FIFA World Cups. Delivered over 100 targeted launch campaigns across Brazilian cities, collaborating with strategy, production and media teams to develop layouts, infographics and campaign materials in line with brand guidelines.

Motion Designer & Art Director at WePlay

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Directed motion graphics, animated content and social media assets for international sports clients including FIFA, ESPN and SailGP. Created online brand guidelines for SailGP ensuring visual consistency across digital platforms worldwide. Developed event graphics and printed materials for activations, collaborating with creative leads and marketing teams across time zones.