I'm a Creative Art Director originally from São Paulo, Brazil, with an Italian passport, currently based in France. Over 8 years, I’ve collaborated with global brands such as Renault, Fanta, BMW, Colgate Palmolive, Air France, and Dior. I hold a degree in Advertising and Marketing from ESPM, with a two-year specialization in Advertising Creativity and Art Direction, and I completed a Master’s in Graphic Design at École Intuit Lab in Paris. I also direct my own design studio, Demestri Design Studio, where I develop branding for small to medium businesses worldwide. I thrive in cross-disciplinary teams, guiding concepts to delivery across 360 campaigns (Digital/OOH/TV) with hands-on experience in art direction, shooting direction, and in-studio photography. I’m fluent in English, Portuguese, French, and Italian, with strong understanding of Spanish. I’m passionate about crafting brands and visual systems that resonate across markets.

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I'm a Creative Art Director originally from São Paulo, Brazil, with an Italian passport, currently based in France. Over 8 years, I’ve collaborated with global brands such as Renault, Fanta, BMW, Colgate Palmolive, Air France, and Dior. I hold a degree in Advertising and Marketing from ESPM, with a two-year specialization in Advertising Creativity and Art Direction, and I completed a Master’s in Graphic Design at École Intuit Lab in Paris. I also direct my own design studio, Demestri Design Studio, where I develop branding for small to medium businesses worldwide. I thrive in cross-disciplinary teams, guiding concepts to delivery across 360 campaigns (Digital/OOH/TV) with hands-on experience in art direction, shooting direction, and in-studio photography. I’m fluent in English, Portuguese, French, and Italian, with strong understanding of Spanish. I’m passionate about crafting brands and visual systems that resonate across markets.

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I’m a Creative Art Director originally from São Paulo, Brazil, with an Italian passport, currently based in France. Over 8 years, I’ve collaborated with global brands such as Renault, Fanta, BMW, Colgate Palmolive, Air France, and Dior. I hold a degree in Advertising and Marketing from ESPM, with a two-year specialization in Advertising Creativity and Art Direction, and I completed a Master’s in Graphic Design at École Intuit Lab in Paris. I also direct my own design studio, Demestri Design Studio, where I develop branding for small to medium businesses worldwide.

I thrive in cross-disciplinary teams, guiding concepts to delivery across 360 campaigns (Digital/OOH/TV) with hands-on experience in art direction, shooting direction, and in-studio photography. I’m fluent in English, Portuguese, French, and Italian, with strong understanding of Spanish. I’m passionate about crafting brands and visual systems that resonate across markets.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
French
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Senior Art Director at VMLY&R Paris FR
November 1, 2021 - Present
Art direction for Colgate-Palmolive; responsible for 360 campaigns across Digital/OOH/TV, including concept development, execution of films and visuals, and shooting direction for EMEA.
Founder / Creative Director at Demestri Design Studio
January 1, 2017 - Present
Directing my own design studio since 2017, providing branding and design services for small to medium-sized businesses worldwide; ongoing creative leadership outside client work.
Creative Art Director at We Are Social
August 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Creative art director focused on social media campaigns for luxury brands; in-studio shooting as Director/Photographer.
Art Director at Publicis Conseil
July 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Art Director for worldwide Renault campaigns; specialist in social media campaigns; conception and realization of 360 campaigns; digital/OOH/TV experience including directing shootings.
Junior Art Director at Ogilvy Brasil
January 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Work with brands such as Fanta, BMW, IBM, Centrum, Air France, Tiffany; design and concept of digital and OOH campaigns; experience in shooting and crafting hand-made KV.
Graphic Designer at J. Tadeu Engenharia
July 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Logo design, banners, business cards, Instagram posts, email marketing, website updates, etc.
Intern Art Director at Arenas ESPM Brasil
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Realisation of intern art direction roles within ESPM's Arenas program.

Education

Graduation in Advertising and Marketing at ESPM
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Two-year specialization in Advertising Creativity and Art Direction at ESPM
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026
Master’s degree, Graphic Design at École Intuit Lab
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Exchange in Business at Groupe Ecole supérieure de Commerce
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Language/General Exchange at Stafford House Canterbury
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Intern Art Director at Arenas ESPM Brasil
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Internship/Academic Experience at Arenas ESPM Brasil
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026

Qualifications

Gerety Awards - Jury Bronze
January 1, 2023 - May 25, 2026
Cannes - Young Lions France
January 1, 2022 - May 25, 2026
Roger Hatchuel Cannes
January 1, 2017 - May 25, 2026
LeBook Jury
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Gerety Awards
January 1, 2023 - May 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services