I’m a senior designer and art director with 20+ years of experience crafting visual solutions from concept to final delivery. I bring a hands-on approach across digital, motion, 3D, retail, visual merchandising, UX/UI, CRM, social, print, and brand experiences. I thrive leading projects and teams while staying deeply involved in design and production, translating brand strategy into clear, engaging visuals for global brands and agencies in South and North America.

Rafael Ferrigno

I’m a senior designer and art director with 20+ years of experience crafting visual solutions from concept to final delivery. I bring a hands-on approach across digital, motion, 3D, retail, visual merchandising, UX/UI, CRM, social, print, and brand experiences. I thrive leading projects and teams while staying deeply involved in design and production, translating brand strategy into clear, engaging visuals for global brands and agencies in South and North America.

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I’m a senior designer and art director with 20+ years of experience crafting visual solutions from concept to final delivery. I bring a hands-on approach across digital, motion, 3D, retail, visual merchandising, UX/UI, CRM, social, print, and brand experiences.

I thrive leading projects and teams while staying deeply involved in design and production, translating brand strategy into clear, engaging visuals for global brands and agencies in South and North America.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Art Director / Lead Designer at MME INK
December 31, 2023 - July 1, 2026
Lead and execute digital/print design projects from concept through final delivery; create branding systems, presentations, brochures, and visual assets hands-on; design 3D event booths, motion graphics, and animated content for social media; ensure visual consistency, quality, and alignment with brand objectives.
Senior Art Director / Designer at BEDGEAR
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Hands-on design across digital, print, packaging, and event materials; created animated videos and motion graphics using After Effects; supported brand communication with strong attention to detail and execution.
Senior Art Director / Designer at ANGRY BUTTERFLY
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led and executed creative work for Dairy Farmers of Canada, ROAR Organics, and Co-operators; developed digital concepts, designs, and motion assets for social and CRM campaigns; translated brand strategy into clear, engaging visual communication.
Creative Art Director at DDB / TRACKDDB
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Creative Art Director for Samsung, Volkswagen, McDonald’s, Kraft Foods, and Mercedes-Benz; hands-on creation of email campaigns, website layouts, motion graphics, and animations; introduced motion design as a core capability, helping define new art director standards; contributed to average 15% increase in click-through rates across key accounts.
Senior Art Director at STAP MARKETING
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Hands-on design across retail, packaging, POS, visual merchandising, and live marketing; created key visuals, HTML emails, and materials for events and product launches; worked with clients including Ford, Subaru, Harley-Davidson, GM, Renault, and PepsiCo.
Senior Art Director at MEMO
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Designed and executed retail, packaging, and brand communication projects; created graphic, digital, and 3D assets including mascots and visual systems; clients included Nike, Converse, Nickelodeon, Lenovo, Ducati, Warner Bros, and Mattel.

Education

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Qualifications

Bachelor in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Other