I am a results-oriented Senior Visual & Brand Designer with 17+ years of experience, specializing in Brand Strategy, Visual Identity Systems, and complex Editorial Design solutions (Annual Reports, Books, Magazines). I have a proven track record of leading cross-cultural and remote design teams, translating complex business objectives into elegant, impactful design, and driving measurable results in client acquisition and retention. I am seeking a challenging remote role to leverage my strategic vision and deep expertise in digital environments. I have led roles at We The Creative, Estúdio Kiwi, and Thiago Lopes, shaping brand identities and editorial programs for diverse clients. My work spans branding, editorial design, and UI-oriented campaigns, delivered through distributed teams and remote collaboration tools since 2015. I am seeking a challenging remote opportunity to further apply my strategic vision and depth of craft in digital environments.…

Thiago Lopes

I am a results-oriented Senior Visual & Brand Designer with 17+ years of experience, specializing in Brand Strategy, Visual Identity Systems, and complex Editorial Design solutions (Annual Reports, Books, Magazines). I have a proven track record of leading cross-cultural and remote design teams, translating complex business objectives into elegant, impactful design, and driving measurable results in client acquisition and retention. I am seeking a challenging remote role to leverage my strategic vision and deep expertise in digital environments. I have led roles at We The Creative, Estúdio Kiwi, and Thiago Lopes, shaping brand identities and editorial programs for diverse clients. My work spans branding, editorial design, and UI-oriented campaigns, delivered through distributed teams and remote collaboration tools since 2015. I am seeking a challenging remote opportunity to further apply my strategic vision and depth of craft in digital environments.…

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I am a results-oriented Senior Visual & Brand Designer with 17+ years of experience, specializing in Brand Strategy, Visual Identity Systems, and complex Editorial Design solutions (Annual Reports, Books, Magazines). I have a proven track record of leading cross-cultural and remote design teams, translating complex business objectives into elegant, impactful design, and driving measurable results in client acquisition and retention. I am seeking a challenging remote role to leverage my strategic vision and deep expertise in digital environments.

I have led roles at We The Creative, Estúdio Kiwi, and Thiago Lopes, shaping brand identities and editorial programs for diverse clients. My work spans branding, editorial design, and UI-oriented campaigns, delivered through distributed teams and remote collaboration tools since 2015. I am seeking a challenging remote opportunity to further apply my strategic vision and depth of craft in digital environments.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Sr. Graphic Designer Contractor at We The Creative
October 1, 2023 - Present
Delivered comprehensive branding solutions, visual concepts, and illustrations for advertising campaigns, UI designs, and large-format annual reports. Collaborated directly with clients and internal stakeholders to produce storyboards and visual assets, ensuring alignment with project goals and deadlines.
Sr. Graphic Designer Freelancer at Modular Ink
May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Developed and implemented visual identities, brand guidelines, and supporting editorial content, including newsletters and detailed annual reports. Produced engaging social media content and newspaper advertisements, ensuring brand consistency across diverse media channels.
Sr. Graphic Designer Freelancer at Storybuilt
October 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Supported Design and Marketing teams in developing visual identities, brand guides, and illustrations for Real Estate developments using varied techniques and styles. Ensured all visual collateral effectively communicated development narratives to target audiences.
Partner & Creative Advisor at Estúdio Kiwi
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led the creative vision and project strategy for a portfolio of 30+ annual clients, ensuring design consistency and brand alignment across all deliverables, with a focus on high-stakes editorial and branding projects. Provided mentorship and guidance to a distributed design team, optimizing resource allocation and project timelines for efficient remote delivery. Managed critical client relationships and acted as the lead consultant, securing long-term contracts and sustained partnerships.
Founder & Creative Director at Thiago Lopes
October 1, 2009 - January 1, 2022
Established and scaled the design studio, overseeing all creative, financial, and operational aspects, resulting in a successful business model over 13 years. Drove business growth by formulating and executing a targeted marketing strategy via online channels, resulting in an average 40% increase in new client acquisition. Secured and maintained a 13-year client relationship with a major non-profit institution (SESC) by consistently delivering strategic design concepts, including annual reports and comprehensive editorial projects. Optimized financial performance by identifying and executing cost-saving solutions, reducing a project’s print budget by 30% through strategic material and process changes (e.g., 4-color to 2-color). Implemented remote collaboration infrastructure (Google Drive and Toggl Track/Plan in 2015), enabling seamless file sharing and project management for distributed teams.
Graphic Designer at FutureBrand
April 1, 2009 - September 1, 2009
Developed overall layout and production design for ads, brochures, magazines, and product packaging, adhering to strict brand standards. Collaborated effectively with copywriters to transform complex statistical data into accessible visual aids, diagrams, and infographics.
Graphic Designer at AEA Cursos
April 1, 2008 - March 1, 2009
Created and developed integrated online/offline advertising campaigns to promote learning and development programs. Coordinated production of printed advertising, textbooks, and internal communication materials, maintaining brand consistency across all channels.
Web Designer at Agência AW Digital
September 1, 2005 - March 1, 2008
Created interface designs, and developed UI and UX strategies for websites and digital advertising platforms. Applied knowledge of Front End development (ASP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Action Script) to ensure technical feasibility of design concepts and interfaces.

Education

Postgraduate Degree at Centro Universitário Senac
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor’s Degree at Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Postgraduate Degree, Editorial Design at Centro Universitário Senac
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Graphic Design at Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
    Moviment is Life

    The United Nations Development Program of Brazil put together a detailed report of sports practices throughout the country. I was hired to create a visual identity that simplified this large volume of content. To achieve this goal, I transform the data into infographics, graphs and illustrations, making the information easier to understand.
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