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I’m a Senior Art Director, Creative Lead and Brand Experience Designer with 15+ years of international experience bridging design, marketing, and product development across fashion, lifestyle, and industrial sectors. I excel at coordinating cross-functional teams, managing end-to-end product and packaging projects, and translating brand strategy into market-ready solutions.
I’m fluent in Italian, English, and Portuguese and have strong cross-cultural communication skills, collaborating with internal departments and external stakeholders across EMEA.
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Work Experience
Digital/Graphic Designer at MGH Clubefashion
December 31, 2011 - September 1, 2025Responsible for digital and graphic design for the website, marketing activations, and post-production of fashion shoots for brand catalogs.
Design Manager / Art Director at Brandsbreeze Iberia
December 31, 2013 - September 1, 2025Managed and directed a team of designers and photographers creating retail stores, catalogs, and digital design for several fashion brands.
Graphic/3D Designer Freelancer at Freelancer Brussels/Lisbon
December 31, 2017 - September 1, 2025Conceived and produced several projects of 3D design and graphic communication for clients in Portugal, Spain, and Belgium.
Senior 3D Designer at Dassault Systèmes
December 31, 2016 - September 1, 2025Developed realtime 3D models for Toyota and Lexus new cars based on CAD data, including lighting, texture creation for interiors and exteriors, and rendering.
Graphic Designer at Vans
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025Managed all marketing production for EMEA emerging markets and distributors, produced print and digital artworks for product marketing campaigns, directed art and asset production for Vans events and activations, and was Art Director for Corporate Communications of Vf EMEA. Led the Vans Activation on Reading Festival 2019, nominated for Best Brand Impact at UK Live Music Awards.
Senior Art Director at ADM Media Consulting
January 1, 2024 - PresentManaged and provided art direction to the agency creative team, delivering marketing campaigns for clients including Ducati, UEFA, and Pigna.
Design Manager / Art Director at BRANDS BREEZE IBERIA
January 1, 2013 - October 6, 2025Management and Creative Direction of a team of designers and photographers that created retail stores, catalogs and digital design for several fashion brands.
Senior 3D Designer at DASSAULT SYSTÈMES BRUSSELS
January 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025Development of realtime 3D models for Toyota and Lexus new cars based on CAD data. This also included the lighting and creation of textures for interior and exterior, and rendering.
Graphic/3D Designer at FREELANCER
January 1, 2017 - October 6, 2025Conception and production of several projects of 3D design and graphic communication for clients in Portugal, Spain and Belgium.
Digital/Graphic Designer at MGH CLUBEFASHION
January 1, 2011 - October 6, 2025Digital and graphic design for the website, marketing activations and post-production of fashion shoots for the brand catalogs.
Lead Graphic Designer at VANSSTABIO
January 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025Manage all marketing production for the EMEA emerging markets and distributors. Lead the creative production team designing print and digital artworks for product marketing campaigns. Art direction and asset production for Vans events and activations. Corporate communications for Vf EMEA.
Senior Art Director at ADM MEDIA CONSULTING BALERNA
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025Management and art direction of the agency creative team, delivering marketing campaigns for clients like Ducati, UEFA, Pigna.
Lead Graphic Designer at Vans
January 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025Manage all marketing production for the EMEA emerging markets and distributors. Lead the creative production team designing print and digital artworks for product marketing campaigns. Art direction and asset production for Vans events and activations. Art Director for the Corporate Communications of Vf EMEA.
Senior Art Director at ADM Media Consulting
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025Management and art direction of the agency creative team, delivering marketing campaigns for clients like Ducati, UEFA, Pigna.
Graphic/3D Designer at Freelancer
January 1, 2017 - October 6, 2025Conception and production of several projects of 3D design and graphic communication for clients in Portugal, Spain and Belgium.
Digital/Graphic Designer at MGH Clubefashion
January 1, 2011 - October 6, 2025Digital and graphic design for the website, marketing activations and post-production of fashion shoots for the brand catalogs.
Design Manager / Art Director at BRANDS BREEZE IBERIA
January 1, 2013 - October 6, 2025Management and Creative Direction of a team of designers and photographers that created retail stores, catalogs and digital design for several fashion brands.
Graphic Designer / Project Lead – EMEA Emerging Market at Vans (VF Corporation)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2024Lead creative and strategic development for key accounts, overseeing product communication, packaging, and digital marketing. Coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams (design, marketing, production) and external partners to deliver high-impact marketing assets. Manage project schedules, budgets, and workflows ensuring timely delivery and brand consistency. Support marketing campaigns and product launches through integrated visual storytelling, social media assets, and promotional materials. Managed and coordinated marketing production for over 30 distributors across EMEA, ensuring alignment between product teams, sales, and brand marketing. Oversaw print and digital communication materials, retail packaging, POS displays, and campaign localization. Acted as key contact between internal departments and external production partners. Contributed to strategic market planning for seasonal product stories and packaging development. Award-nominated project: Vans Reading Festival 2019 Activ
Senior Art Director / Project Manager at ADM Media Consulting
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Lead creative and strategic development for key accounts; oversee product communication, packaging, and digital marketing; coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners; ensure brand consistency, timelines, and budgets; support marketing campaigns and product launches with integrated storytelling.
Art Director / 3D Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017Managed full-cycle product visualization and marketing design projects for clients in food, retail, and industrial sectors; delivered 3D packaging renders, prototypes, and digital marketing content for cross-channel campaigns; built client relationships ensuring clear communication and delivery within budget and deadlines.
Senior 3D Designer at Dassault Systèmes
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016Developed 3D product models and visual assets for Toyota and Lexus, collaborating with engineering, design, and marketing teams to translate technical data into consumer-ready visuals; contributed to the digital product presentation process, aligning technical design with marketing storytelling.
Design Manager / Art Director at BrandsBreeze Iberia
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013Managed creative team responsible for retail environments, catalogs, and digital content for several fashion brands; coordinated between sales, marketing, and production; supervised packaging design, print production, and campaign rollout, guaranteeing visual coherence and efficient workflow across channels.
Senior 3D Designer at MGH Clubefashion
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Designed digital and print materials supporting e-commerce and seasonal product campaigns; collaborated closely with marketing and photography teams to deliver consistent brand visuals across web, catalog, and social platforms; involved in creative asset planning, photo post-production, and coordination with external suppliers — early exposure to cross-functional production processes and marketing-driven design workflows.
Education
BA Product Design at Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009Erasmus - Design at Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, Milan
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Master Class Digital Art Direction at Escola de Design Interactivo e Tecnologia
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Master Class Film Production and 3D Animation at Arqui300 Accademy
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Advanced Autodesk 3D Studio Max V-Ray at Arqui300 Accademy, Lisbon
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Studio Photography at Instituto de Fotografia de Lisboa, Lisbon
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Studio Photography at Instituto de Fotografia de Lisboa, Lisbon
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011BA Product Design at Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009ERASMUS - DESIGN at Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, Milan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007Master Class Digital Art Direction at Escola de Design Interactivo e Tecnologia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014Master Class Film Production and 3D Animation at Arqui300 Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013Advanced Autodesk 3D Studio Max + VRay at Arqui300 Academy, Lisbon
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Studio Photography at Instituto de Fotografia de Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011BA Product Design at Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009ERASMUS - DESIGN at Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, Milan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007MASTER CLASS DIGITAL ART DIRECTION at Escola de Design Interactivo e Tecnologia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014MASTER CLASS FILM PRODUCTION AND 3D ANIMATION at Arqui300 Accay Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013ADVANCED AUTODESK 3D STUDIO MAX V-RAY at Arqui300 Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY at Instituto de Fotografia de Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011BA (HONS) Graphic Design at Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009Erasmus – Graphic Communication Design at Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, Milan
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Master Class – Digital Art Direction at Escola de Design Interactivo e Tecnologia
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Master Class – Film Production & 3D Animation at Arqu300 Academy
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Advanced Autodesk 3DS MAX + V-Ray at Arqu300 Academy, Lisbon
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Studio Photography at Instituto de Fotografia de Lisboa
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Qualifications
Karate Black Belt (2º DAN)
January 1, 2000 - September 1, 2025Shyto-Ryu Karate European Champion
January 1, 1999 - September 1, 2025World Champion of Itosu-Kai Karate
January 1, 2006 - September 1, 2025Karate Black Belt (2º DAN)
January 1, 2000 - October 6, 2025Karate Black Belt (2º DAN)
January 1, 2000 - October 6, 2025European Champion in Shyto-Ryu Karate
January 1, 1999 - October 6, 2025World Champion of Itosu-Kai Karate
January 1, 2006 - October 6, 2025Advanced Autodesk 3DS MAX + V-Ray
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Erasmus – Graphic Communication Design
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Master Class – Film Production & 3D Animation
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Master Class – Digital Art Direction
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Studio Photography
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Professional Services
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