I'm a forward-thinking designer with a passion for emerging technologies and creative solutions. With over 25 years in visual design, illustration, and advertising, I craft impactful visuals and user-focused designs for commercial clients, games, and digital platforms. I balance business acumen with creative vision and thrive when collaborating on complex, multi-project campaigns. I'm motivated, self-directed, and eager to explore new tools and technologies to push ideas from concept through production.…

Ricco Paiva

I'm a forward-thinking designer with a passion for emerging technologies and creative solutions. With over 25 years in visual design, illustration, and advertising, I craft impactful visuals and user-focused designs for commercial clients, games, and digital platforms. I balance business acumen with creative vision and thrive when collaborating on complex, multi-project campaigns. I'm motivated, self-directed, and eager to explore new tools and technologies to push ideas from concept through production.…

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I’m a forward-thinking designer with a passion for emerging technologies and creative solutions. With over 25 years in visual design, illustration, and advertising, I craft impactful visuals and user-focused designs for commercial clients, games, and digital platforms.

I balance business acumen with creative vision and thrive when collaborating on complex, multi-project campaigns. I’m motivated, self-directed, and eager to explore new tools and technologies to push ideas from concept through production.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Lead at Agency Frog
January 1, 2015 - September 5, 2025
Led creative projects and teams to deliver brand visuals, campaigns and digital assets for clients; collaborated with game designers and marketing teams; contributed to concept development and production workflows.
Art Director at Point Blank Creative Media
May 31, 2006 - September 5, 2025
Directed art and visuals for client campaigns; oversaw concepting, design execution, and asset production; coordinated with photographers, illustrators and developers.
Creative Lead at Mahi Gaming
November 1, 2016 - Present
Current role leading creative strategy and production for gaming and digital media; partners with game designers to understand mechanics, visual goals and marketing intents; produce production-ready art and guides for design teams.
Creative Lead at Agência Frog
January 1, 2015 - September 5, 2025
Led creative direction and design across branding, advertising, and digital campaigns for commercial clients, including games and digital platforms. Brought forward-thinking solutions and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Art Director at Point Blank Creative Media
May 1, 2006 - September 5, 2025
Directed art and visual design for campaigns and media in London, England.
Teacher at Casa da Criança (Volunteer)
December 1, 2010 - September 5, 2025
Illustration teacher for Hook Kids with Illustrations.

Education

Mastery of Adobe Illustrator at Self-study
January 1, 2002 - September 5, 2025
Bachelor degree in Advertising at Universidade Estácio de Sá
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Unknown degree at University of the Arts London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Bachelor degree in Advertising at Universidade Estácio de Sá
January 1, 2002 - September 5, 2025
Attended University of the Arts London at University of the Arts London
January 1, 1996 - September 5, 2025

Qualifications

EPA Extraordinary Phenomenal Artist
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
Mastery of Adobe Illustrator
January 1, 2002 - September 5, 2025
Mastery of Adobe Illustrator
January 1, 2002 - September 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Gaming, Professional Services

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