I'm Gustavo Aguiar, a Brazilian creative designer with over 20 years of experience across graphic design, digital media, advertising, and technology. I blend traditional craft with digital language to shape brands, systems, and user experiences, delivering cohesive form, function, and strategy. My career spans agencies, studios, and freelance work, through which I helped brands of all sizes move from print to pixels while developing an integrated, storytelling-driven approach. I’m known for my signature digital collage aesthetic and my ability to lead creative workstreams—from branding and visual identity to AI-powered workflows that scale. I’ve taught design in Curitiba and continue to mentor teams, build accessible processes, and turn complex briefs into clear, impactful narratives. I’m excited to bring consistency, innovation, and high-quality delivery to your team and to push creative boundaries with purpose.

Gustavo Aguiar

I'm Gustavo Aguiar, a Brazilian creative designer with over 20 years of experience across graphic design, digital media, advertising, and technology. I blend traditional craft with digital language to shape brands, systems, and user experiences, delivering cohesive form, function, and strategy. My career spans agencies, studios, and freelance work, through which I helped brands of all sizes move from print to pixels while developing an integrated, storytelling-driven approach. I’m known for my signature digital collage aesthetic and my ability to lead creative workstreams—from branding and visual identity to AI-powered workflows that scale. I’ve taught design in Curitiba and continue to mentor teams, build accessible processes, and turn complex briefs into clear, impactful narratives. I’m excited to bring consistency, innovation, and high-quality delivery to your team and to push creative boundaries with purpose.

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I’m Gustavo Aguiar, a Brazilian creative designer with over 20 years of experience across graphic design, digital media, advertising, and technology. I blend traditional craft with digital language to shape brands, systems, and user experiences, delivering cohesive form, function, and strategy. My career spans agencies, studios, and freelance work, through which I helped brands of all sizes move from print to pixels while developing an integrated, storytelling-driven approach.

I’m known for my signature digital collage aesthetic and my ability to lead creative workstreams—from branding and visual identity to AI-powered workflows that scale. I’ve taught design in Curitiba and continue to mentor teams, build accessible processes, and turn complex briefs into clear, impactful narratives. I’m excited to bring consistency, innovation, and high-quality delivery to your team and to push creative boundaries with purpose.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Design at Marketing Start
January 1, 2021 - Present
Serving as the creative lead, I utilize AI to develop branding and campaigns. I build strategic and innovative visual solutions leveraging accessible and low-cost AI tools to optimize creative workflows.
Art Director at E-MID
December 31, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Provided art direction for telecom clients, focusing on social media and digital campaigns to deliver engaging and effective visual communications.
Branding Project Designer at GAS Rocket
December 31, 2018 - September 1, 2025
Led branding projects at a nationally awarded creative agency, delivering customized visual identities and strategic brand development.
Instructor, Design and Digital Marketing Course at Academia Digital
December 31, 2018 - September 1, 2025
Taught graphic and digital design including Adobe software, branding, and creative workflows, nurturing a new generation of design professionals.
Art Director at GPAC
December 31, 2017 - September 1, 2025
Directed art projects for top brands such as Volvo and Dunlop with a focus on impactful visual storytelling and brand consistency.
UI/UX Designer at Conceptual Pathways
December 31, 2016 - September 1, 2025
Designed user interfaces and user experiences for international technology projects, improving digital product usability and engagement.
UX and Visual Designer at Learnway
December 31, 2012 - September 1, 2025
Developed UX and visual design for e-learning solutions, enhancing educational platforms with effective interface design.
Interaction Designer at GPPCom
December 31, 2010 - September 1, 2025
Designed interaction systems for major news portals, improving digital media consumption and user engagement.
Co-founder and Art Director at Ideorama
December 31, 2008 - September 1, 2025
Co-founded and led art direction in a branding studio, managing brand identity projects and creative visual solutions.
Freelancer
January 1, 2008 - Present
Provided branding, video, UX/UI, and visual storytelling services incorporating AI-driven creative workflows, maintaining an independent practice.
Head of Design at Marketing Start
January 1, 2021 - Present
Creative lead using AI for branding and campaigns, directing visual strategy and design delivery across branding, campaigns, and digital channels.
Art Director at E-MID
December 31, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Art direction for telecom clients, social media and digital campaigns.
Brand Designer at GAS Rocket
December 31, 2018 - September 8, 2025
Branding projects at a nationally awarded creative agency.
Instructor at Academia Digital / Digital Marketing Course
December 31, 2018 - September 8, 2025
Instructor in design, Adobe software, branding, and creative workflow.
Art Director at GPAC
December 31, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Art direction for top brands like Volvo and Dunlop.
UI/UX Designer at Conceptual Pathways (Canada)
December 31, 2016 - September 8, 2025
UI/UX designer in an international tech context.
UX and Visual Designer at Learnway
December 31, 2012 - September 8, 2025
UX and visual design for e-learning solutions.
Interaction Designer at GPPCom
December 31, 2010 - September 8, 2025
Interaction designer for major news portals.
Co-founder & Art Director at Ideorama
December 31, 2008 - September 8, 2025
Co-founded branding studio and led art direction.
Freelancer at Freelancer
January 1, 2008 - Present
Branding, video, UX/UI, and visual storytelling with AI; ongoing freelance practice.
Head of Design at Marketing Start
January 1, 2021 - Present
Creative lead using AI for branding and campaigns.
Art Director at E-MID
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Art direction for telecom clients, social media and digital campaigns.
Brand Designer at GAS Rocket
January 1, 2018 - September 8, 2025
Branding projects at a nationally awarded creative agency.
Instructor at Academia Digital
January 1, 2018 - September 8, 2025
Instructor in design, Adobe softwares, branding, and creative workflow.
Art Director at GPAC
January 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Art direction for top brands like Volvo and Dunlop.
UI/UX Designer at Conceptual Pathways (Canada)
January 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
UI/UX designer in international tech context.
UX and Visual Designer at Learnway
January 1, 2012 - September 8, 2025
UX and visual design for e-learning solutions.
Interaction Designer at GPPCom
January 1, 2010 - September 8, 2025
Interaction designer for major news portals.
Co-founder & Art Director at Ideorama
January 1, 2008 - September 8, 2025
Co-founder and art director in branding studio.
Freelancer at Self-employed
January 1, 2008 - Present
Branding, video, UX/UI, and visual storytelling with AI.
Head of Design at Marketing Start
January 1, 2021 - Present
Head of Design, leading creative branding campaigns and AI-powered design workflows.
Art Director at E-MID
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Art direction for telecom clients, social media and digital campaigns.
Branding Projects Lead at GAS Rocket
January 1, 2018 - September 8, 2025
Branding projects at a nationally awarded creative agency.
Instructor, Design & Branding at Academia Digital / Digital Marketing Course
January 1, 2018 - September 8, 2025
Instructor in design, Adobe software, branding, and creative workflows.
Art Director at GPAC
January 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Art direction for top brands like Volvo and Dunlop.
UI/UX Designer at Conceptual Pathways (Canada)
January 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
UI/UX designer in an international tech context.
UX and Visual Designer at Learnway
January 1, 2012 - September 8, 2025
UX and visual design for e-learning solutions.
Interaction Designer at GPPCom
January 1, 2010 - September 8, 2025
Interaction designer for major news portals.
Co-founder & Art Director at Ideorama
January 1, 2008 - September 8, 2025
Co-founder and art director in branding studio.
Freelance Designer / Branding, Video, UX/UI at Freelancer
January 1, 2008 - Present
Branding, video, UX/UI, and visual storytelling with AI.

Education

Degree in Product Design at Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
Bachelor's degree in Product Design at UFPR (Federal University of Paraná)
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Bachelor's degree in Product Design at UFPR (Federal University of Paraná)
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Product Design degree at UFPR (Federal University of Paraná)
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Education, Other