'm a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Brand Designer passionate about creating distinctive visual identities and meaningful brand experiences. With over six years of experience working with agencies and diverse clients, I combine strategic thinking, creative direction, and illustration to develop work that is both visually engaging and purpose-driven. My illustration style is heavily inspired by anime, video games, and pop culture, bringing a fresh and dynamic visual language to branding, editorial, and digital projects. Whether building a brand from the ground up, leading creative concepts, or crafting visual content, I strive to create work that is original, memorable, and tailored to each client's unique story. View my full portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_/andre_calhau

André Calhau

'm a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Brand Designer passionate about creating distinctive visual identities and meaningful brand experiences. With over six years of experience working with agencies and diverse clients, I combine strategic thinking, creative direction, and illustration to develop work that is both visually engaging and purpose-driven. My illustration style is heavily inspired by anime, video games, and pop culture, bringing a fresh and dynamic visual language to branding, editorial, and digital projects. Whether building a brand from the ground up, leading creative concepts, or crafting visual content, I strive to create work that is original, memorable, and tailored to each client's unique story. View my full portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_/andre_calhau

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'm a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Brand Designer passionate about creating distinctive visual identities and meaningful brand experiences. With over six years of experience working with agencies and diverse clients, I combine strategic thinking, creative direction, and illustration to develop work that is both visually engaging and purpose-driven.

My illustration style is heavily inspired by anime, video games, and pop culture, bringing a fresh and dynamic visual language to branding, editorial, and digital projects. Whether building a brand from the ground up, leading creative concepts, or crafting visual content, I strive to create work that is original, memorable, and tailored to each client’s unique story.

View my full portfolio: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup/andre_calhau

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Lead Content Specialist & Brand Designer at TUMO PORTUGAL
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Led the visual consolidation of the TUMO Portugal brand, creating its core visual identity and developing sub-brands for internal projects. Planned and managed multi-platform social media campaigns from concept development to launch, supporting audience growth and brand engagement through performance analysis and reporting. Coordinated simultaneous events across three cities, overseeing logistics, real-time communication, and live content coverage.
Creative Director at Black Monster Media
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Managed and integrated a creative team (designers, videographers, etc.), defining visual direction and communication strategy for each client. Developed brands from the ground up, including concept creation, brand positioning, tone of voice, visual identity, applications, and activations. Designed and implemented creative strategies for a portfolio of 15+ clients across multiple industries. Produced graphic assets for both digital and print media.
Creative Designer at Duzentos
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Collaborated with the creative team on the development of branding projects and creative concepts. Designed graphic assets for social media, campaigns, and brand activations across both digital and print platforms. Led graphic design production for on-site event coverage at the Sol da Caparica Festival, delivering real-time visual content and event assets.
Designer at Bookpaper
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Designed graphic materials for clients across a wide range of industries. Produced visual content and prepared print-ready artwork for both small- and large-format printing.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Communication and Design at Escola Superior de Educação
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Creative Director at Black Monster Media
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Communication and Design at Escola Superior de Educação
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Creative Director at Black Monster Media
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods