Hi, I’m Erik Kato, a digital designer based in Düsseldorf with over eight years of experience in content creation and marketing. I’m proficient in developing social media content, audiovisual materials, and teaching/educational assets, using tools like Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere to deliver engaging visuals. I collaborate with brand managers to craft marketing strategies, optimize budgets, and extend regional reach. I design UI/UX for emails, landing pages, and websites, and I’ve helped boost lead engagement through Meta and Google Ads with captivating designs. I’ve also contributed to international projects delivering e-learning material for STEM initiatives and partnerships with Vale S.A., among others.

Erik Kato

Hi, I’m Erik Kato, a digital designer based in Düsseldorf with over eight years of experience in content creation and marketing. I’m proficient in developing social media content, audiovisual materials, and teaching/educational assets, using tools like Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere to deliver engaging visuals. I collaborate with brand managers to craft marketing strategies, optimize budgets, and extend regional reach. I design UI/UX for emails, landing pages, and websites, and I’ve helped boost lead engagement through Meta and Google Ads with captivating designs. I’ve also contributed to international projects delivering e-learning material for STEM initiatives and partnerships with Vale S.A., among others.

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Hi, I’m Erik Kato, a digital designer based in Düsseldorf with over eight years of experience in content creation and marketing. I’m proficient in developing social media content, audiovisual materials, and teaching/educational assets, using tools like Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere to deliver engaging visuals.

I collaborate with brand managers to craft marketing strategies, optimize budgets, and extend regional reach. I design UI/UX for emails, landing pages, and websites, and I’ve helped boost lead engagement through Meta and Google Ads with captivating designs. I’ve also contributed to international projects delivering e-learning material for STEM initiatives and partnerships with Vale S.A., among others.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Digital Designer at Self-employed
November 1, 2022 - October 28, 2025
Developed branding designs for over ten distinct startups across niches including law, wellness, education, and technology. Managed social media content creation (visual design and copywriting) ensuring adherence to brand guidelines. Used UI/UX methodologies to design email marketing, landing pages, and websites. Collaborated with brand managers to create marketing strategies, optimize budgets, and extend regional reach for local businesses. Enhanced lead engagement through Meta Ads and Google Ads with captivating designs for digital campaigns. Contributed to two international companies creating e-learning materials (STEM AR and Vale S.A.).
Advertising Art at Brisa Propaganda
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Collaborated with designers to expand key visuals for marketing campaigns, increasing reach across online platforms and 2,500 outdoor locations in the city. Boosted social media engagement and branding with animated visuals and appealing posts. Brand creation for events and business partnerships. Developed key visuals to foster cooperation with Brisa Propaganda and partner groups including Grupo Servopa and Concession Servopa (Volkswagen Group in Brazil).
Art Director & Project Manager at InCom Solutions Digitais
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Creative team management of eight multidisciplinary professionals. Coordinated task allocation, prioritized urgent matters, met deadlines, and created cohesive briefs to meet client needs. Briefing creation and implementation of company methodology: assisted CFO in implementing project management software and trained coworkers on the methodology. Strategic client development and support: met weekly with clients to align expectations, discuss new tasks, seek opportunities, and approve materials. Development of commercial (e-commerce), institutional websites (blogs), and landing pages: improved visual aspects and speed optimization using WordPress, Wix, and other site builders.

Education

PgD in Film and Audio Visual Production at PUC PR
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2018
B.A. in Digital Design at PUC PR
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

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