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I am Renato Lombardi Nigro, a passionate designer and art director based in Porto. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively in branding, print and digital communication, and advertising, developing creative and impactful visual identities. I enjoy blending creative direction with hands-on design work to deliver thoughtful branding solutions and engaging marketing materials.
With a strong educational background in design and brand management, I bring a strategic mindset to all my projects, ensuring that every design aligns with brand goals and resonates with audiences. I am fluent in English and Portuguese, have solid skills in various graphic and digital tools, and am always eager to grow and contribute to new creative challenges in design and communication.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Intern at Dello Sport
December 31, 2009 - August 26, 2025Managed brand placement advertising in sports arenas and handled print and digital communication projects for the company.
Junior Art Director at Umbigo do Mundo
December 31, 2012 - August 26, 2025Directed art and edited print and other advertising materials; built mockups and advertisement campaigns; managed digital communication including web design and social media.
Junior Art Director at Trade Comunicação
December 31, 2011 - August 26, 2025Edited texts and designed layouts for supermarket product newspapers.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Ei Viu! Design & Comunicação
December 31, 2012 - August 26, 2025Directed art and edited text for editorial projects; produced illustrations, advertising, and web design layouts.
Graphic Designer at Elástica Design
December 31, 2013 - August 26, 2025Directed art and edited print materials such as advertising, folders, and flyers; managed social media digital content.
Graphic Assistant at Olé Brasil Propaganda
December 31, 2014 - August 26, 2025Directed art for graphic materials including advertising, folders, flyers, and digital projects like social media and websites.
Designer at Essenz Design e Branding
December 31, 2015 - August 26, 2025Conducted research, creative direction, and execution of branding projects, including brand identity design, naming, insights on brand positioning, and application across graphic and digital projects.
Shopkeeper at Barão de Vilar
December 31, 2018 - August 26, 2025Responsible for shopkeeping duties including customer service and sales management.
Label and Printing at Unnamed Company (related to Douro and Port Wine Institute)
December 31, 2019 - August 26, 2025Managed orders, entry, shipments, and labeling activities; coordinated with Douro and Port Wine Institute; managed label library and print material; created and adjusted wine labels and auxiliary product graphic materials.
Intern at Dello Sport
December 31, 2009 - August 26, 2025Handled brand placement advertising on sports arenas and worked on print and digital communication materials for the company.
Junior Art Director at Umbigo do Mundo
December 31, 2012 - August 26, 2025Directed and edited print and other advertising materials; built mockups and developed advertisement campaigns; handled digital communication including web design and social media.
Designer at Essenz Design e Branding
December 31, 2015 - August 26, 2025Conducted research, creative direction and execution of branding projects, including brand identity design, naming, brand positioning insights, and application across graphic and digital projects.
Shopkeeper at Barão de Vilar
December 31, 2018 - August 26, 2025Performed shopkeeping duties.
Junior Art Director at Trade Comunicação
December 31, 2011 - August 26, 2025Edited text and designed layout for supermarket product newspapers.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Ei Viu! Design & Comunicação
December 31, 2012 - August 26, 2025Directed art and edited text for editorial projects, illustrations, advertising, and web design layouts.
Graphic Designer at Elástica Design
December 31, 2013 - August 26, 2025Directed art and edited print materials such as advertising folders and flyers, as well as digital projects including social media.
Graphic Assistant at Olé Brasil Propaganda
December 31, 2014 - August 26, 2025Managed art direction of graphic materials like advertising folders and flyers, plus digital projects including social media and websites.
Label and Printing
December 31, 2019 - August 26, 2025Managed orders, entries, shipments, and other activities for labeling; coordinated label library and print materials with Douro and Port Wine Institute; created and adjusted wine labels and created auxiliary product graphic material.
Education
Bachelor Degree at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2010Master in Business Administration (MBA) at Faculdades Integradas Rio Branco
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2015Bachelor Degree at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2010Master in Business Administration (MBA) - Branding - Brand Management at Faculdades Integradas Rio Branco
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2015Qualifications
Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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