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Gustavo Rigon

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Creative designer with 8+ years of experience building strong visual identities, brand systems, and cross-channel design assets for agencies, cultural institutions, and creative studios across Europe and Latin America. My goal is to translate brand strategy into cohesive visual systems for digital, print, illustration, and campaign-driven work. Experienced working in international, multidisciplinary teams; confident in leading and mentoring creatives while ensuring design consistency, innovation and alignment with brand/business goals.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Dutch
Intermediate

Work Experience

Visual Designer - Freelancer at GR Studio
October 1, 2025 - October 26, 2025
Developed the visual identity of Utopia Tour products such as vinyl, CD, shirts, social media content and website assets. Created the visual identity for “Wilderness”, an artistic residency and festival taking place in Amsterdam, Paris and Mexico. Produced media kits for the Press and helped developing promotional opportunities online and offline.
Communication Officer and Graphic Designer - Internship/Freelancer at ELIA – European League of Institutes of the Arts
September 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote and designed a more readable and appealing ELIA Newsletter, updated the website with Member News and Student Showcases. Created social media content for the Creative Skills Week 2024. Designed visual identities for events in the higher education sector such as ETHO Technical Community Conference, CrAFt (Creating Actionable Futures), PIE (Platform for Internationalization in Education) and EDI (Education Diversity and Inclusion) highlighting cross-team work between different countries. They are European Union - funded and must follow their tone of voice. I designed call for submissions, presentations, digital assets and posters.
Graphic Designer - Full-time at Engine Advertising Agency
February 1, 2020 - October 26, 2025
Successfully approved advertising campaigns for print and digital platforms for NOW TV, UK Government, E.ON Renewable Energy and Costa Coffee. Supported art directors, product and project managers in bringing campaigns to life and presenting to clients.
Head of Design - Full-time at CNEC University
October 1, 2017 - October 26, 2025
Developed a new campaign that increased the number of students’ subscriptions and improved the connection between the new students, staff and the university. Guided a team of designers, copywriters, social media specialists during the production and implementation of the campaign. Designed appealing marketing materials for courses and events through the academic year.
Head of Design - Full-time at Orgã Branding and Strategy
March 1, 2013 - May 1, 2017
• Led the rebranding for “Santo Fruto”, contributing to triple the revenue. • Art directed the Anzetutto fashion campaign, which was featured in “the best fashion campaigns of the year” list by a renowned fashion magazine. • Won an agency pitch showcasing the client’s new catalogue design, demonstrating strong creative direction and client collaboration. Managed brand and campaign creation across furniture, fashion, décor and home-accessories sectors.

Education

MA in Arts, Culture and Society at Universiteit Utrecht
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
BA in Communication and Media - Advertising at Universidade Cenecista
February 1, 2010 - February 1, 2015

Qualifications

Intern Researcher - Dossier 'Queer and the city'
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Government, Non-Profit Organization