Hi, I’m João Telmo Parreira, a visual communicator from Porto, Portugal, born in 1989 under the Gemini sign. I split my time between Munich, Berlin and Porto, collaborating sometimes worldwide on concept and branding, print and illustration, editorial typography, photography, and motion. I love to explore ideas and connect with people who care about meaningful work. Fail, fail more, fail better. I've done a lot —art director, designer, photographer, even worked as an actor and barista —always driven by storytelling, creating for an audience but mostly, communicating. I’m still hungry to experiment, focus on what matters and to keep growing by trying new things.

J Telmo Parreira

Hi, I’m João Telmo Parreira, a visual communicator from Porto, Portugal, born in 1989 under the Gemini sign. I split my time between Munich, Berlin and Porto, collaborating sometimes worldwide on concept and branding, print and illustration, editorial typography, photography, and motion. I love to explore ideas and connect with people who care about meaningful work. Fail, fail more, fail better. I've done a lot —art director, designer, photographer, even worked as an actor and barista —always driven by storytelling, creating for an audience but mostly, communicating. I’m still hungry to experiment, focus on what matters and to keep growing by trying new things.

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Hi, I’m João Telmo Parreira, a visual communicator from Porto, Portugal, born in 1989 under the Gemini sign. I split my time between Munich, Berlin and Porto, collaborating sometimes worldwide on concept and branding, print and illustration, editorial typography, photography, and motion. I love to explore ideas and connect with people who care about meaningful work. Fail, fail more, fail better.

I’ve done a lot —art director, designer, photographer, even worked as an actor and barista —always driven by storytelling, creating for an audience but mostly, communicating. I’m still hungry to experiment, focus on what matters and to keep growing by trying new things.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Art Director at C3 - Creative Code & Content
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Senior Art Director developing the new corporate identity and leading design for international clients, including CI work and cross-media campaigns.
Visual Designer at Freelancer
April 1, 2021 - September 26, 2025
Freelance visual designer operating between Berlin and Munich, delivering brand, editorial and digital design.
Designer / Retailer at EXTRATAPETE
May 1, 2014 - February 28, 2017
Designer / Retailer creating catalogues and visual assets for wallpaper brand and retail environments.
UI/UX Designer at ACNE Berlin
May 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015
UI/UX Designer contributing to Y‑3 web campaign and digital interfaces, combining strong typography with immersive layouts.
Graphic Designer at Aurora Nova Productions
June 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014
Graphic Designer producing assets for editorial and production contexts.
Design Intern at This Is Pacífica
February 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012
Design intern working on poster and branding work for Qu’on Around You and other established brands – contributed to brand language and visual systems.

Education

M.A. Gutenberg Intermedia – Editorial / Illustration at Hochschule Mainz
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Erasmus Exchange Fine Arts at Marmara University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
BA Communication and Graphic Design at Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Secondary School at Escola Secundária Eça de Queiroz, Póvoa de Varzim
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

EU Driving License (B)
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Education