I am a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director with 15+ years of experience developing campaigns, brand systems, and digital marketing creative across agency and in-house environments. Skilled in concept development and high-quality execution across social media, digital advertising, web, print, and motion. I translate marketing strategy into conversion-focused visual storytelling while leveraging emerging AI tools to accelerate creative exploration and production workflows. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into tangible, on-brand assets that spark engagement and deliver measurable results.

John Maia

I am a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director with 15+ years of experience developing campaigns, brand systems, and digital marketing creative across agency and in-house environments. Skilled in concept development and high-quality execution across social media, digital advertising, web, print, and motion. I translate marketing strategy into conversion-focused visual storytelling while leveraging emerging AI tools to accelerate creative exploration and production workflows. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into tangible, on-brand assets that spark engagement and deliver measurable results.

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I am a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director with 15+ years of experience developing campaigns, brand systems, and digital marketing creative across agency and in-house environments. Skilled in concept development and high-quality execution across social media, digital advertising, web, print, and motion. I translate marketing strategy into conversion-focused visual storytelling while leveraging emerging AI tools to accelerate creative exploration and production workflows.

I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into tangible, on-brand assets that spark engagement and deliver measurable results.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Rodmell & Company Inc.
September 1, 2021 - Present
Delivers branding, campaign, packaging, and motion assets for +10 clients, managing full-cycle projects from concept development to print testing, color accuracy, and final production. Creates 60+ graphic pieces across a two-year project cycle, handling concepting, refinement, and production. Develops original in-house textures and graphic elements built from scratch for branding and campaign use. Motion graphics and digital marketing assets for social media campaigns, display advertising, and branded content. Builds complete brand identities, including logo systems and supporting visuals for new brands. Integrates AI-assisted tools for concept exploration, visual mockups, and rapid creative iteration. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, creative leads, and external partners to ensure alignment across deliverables.
Graphic Designer Lead at Lumify Inc.
November 1, 2019 - September 30, 2021
Owned the full creative workflow for brand communication and product lines, shaping visual direction while ensuring technical precision across digital, print, structural, and 3D deliverables. Rebuilt 70–80 product specification sheets from the ground up, establishing clarity, structure, and brand standards. Designed the company’s full website and supporting digital materials for product visibility and brand alignment. Planned structural layouts for product sample kits, ensuring accurate dielines, materials, and print specifications. Created the complete brand identity for cense, defining visual direction and foundational brand assets. Produced 3D product models for use across technical documentation and marketing collateral.
Art Director at Bluetype DG
May 1, 2017 - July 31, 2019
Directed visual concepts for consumer products, shaping campaign aesthetics, product imagery, and brand expression across multiple touchpoints. Developed visual directions for product lines, defining style, imagery, and creative standards. Designed campaign and marketing assets supporting product launches and brand communication. Produced detailed 3D product models to elevate presentation quality and visual merchandising. Created color catalog systems and visual guides used across internal brand and product teams. Delivered final artwork aligned with production specifications, ensuring consistency across applications.
Graphic Designer at RG26 Design Group
March 1, 2013 - May 31, 2017
Supported creative development for consumer brands, gradually moving into advanced execution roles focused on transforming concepts into final, market-ready visuals. Refined conceptual artwork into final layouts used across retail, brand materials, and consumer-facing visuals. Executed prepress adjustments ensuring accurate color, structure, and production quality. Designed branded and promotional materials supporting multiple product lines. Maintained quality control and consistency across all production outputs.

Education

Bachelor’s in Visual Communication at SENAC, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
AI for Visual Design at Designlab
January 1, 2024 - April 14, 2026
Modo: Modelling to Render at R3F
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Project and Web Development at Impacta Tecnologia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

AI for Visual Design
January 1, 2024 - April 14, 2026
Modo: Modelling to Render
January 1, 2014 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet