I’m Raphael Finardi, a creative director and front-end developer based in Belo Horizonte, focused on turning ideas into strong visual identities, key visuals, and web experiences. Over the years, I’ve led teams from briefing to final pixel, shaping campaigns across online and offline formats while keeping the design aligned with client goals. I also work hands-on with modern production workflows—managing WordPress builds, and creating AI-generated image and video content for marketing campaigns. My background spans graphic design, art direction, and front-end development, which helps me bridge brand, visuals, and user experience in a single process.

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I’m Raphael Finardi, a creative director and front-end developer based in Belo Horizonte, focused on turning ideas into strong visual identities, key visuals, and web experiences. Over the years, I’ve led teams from briefing to final pixel, shaping campaigns across online and offline formats while keeping the design aligned with client goals. I also work hands-on with modern production workflows—managing WordPress builds, and creating AI-generated image and video content for marketing campaigns. My background spans graphic design, art direction, and front-end development, which helps me bridge brand, visuals, and user experience in a single process.

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I’m Raphael Finardi, a creative director and front-end developer based in Belo Horizonte, focused on turning ideas into strong visual identities, key visuals, and web experiences. Over the years, I’ve led teams from briefing to final pixel, shaping campaigns across online and offline formats while keeping the design aligned with client goals.

I also work hands-on with modern production workflows—managing WordPress builds, and creating AI-generated image and video content for marketing campaigns. My background spans graphic design, art direction, and front-end development, which helps me bridge brand, visuals, and user experience in a single process.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Creative Director at C3DW Agency
January 1, 2021 - Present
Leading key visual and online/offline design for campaigns, including AI-generated image and video content. Manages WordPress website projects end-to-end, aligns with client briefing, and oversees design team processes from initial direction through final delivery.
Art Director at DDWB Agency
February 1, 2016 - December 1, 2020
Responsible for key visuals and online/offline design, and for managing WordPress website projects. Led coordination between design and development teams to deliver campaign assets and web-related materials, ensuring creative alignment and execution quality.
Graphic Designer at DDWB Agency
January 1, 2010 - February 1, 2016
Created online and offline design assets and supported inbound marketing activities. Participated in website and hotsite development while coordinating production needs for marketing and content delivery.
Front-End Developer at Inetweb
February 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Front-end coding and maintenance for web materials using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Managed hosting system responsibilities and supported both online and offline production needs.

Education

Postgraduate, Digital Design at SPM
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
B.A., Social Communication at Anhanguera Educacional
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services