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I’m Rafael Gammaro, an Art Director, Layout Artist and Graphic Designer with 25+ years of experience in visual communication. I enjoy turning complex client needs into clear, high-quality design solutions—always with innovation, intelligence and respect. I support my clients with research and strategies to reduce production costs without sacrificing quality. I run my design studio Passo A Passo Comunicação Visual (more than 10 years active) and partner with Revista Artesanato In Casa. I’ve created thousands of pieces, including a crafts-focused magazine publisher with 20 published editions and 300+ digital booklets, supporting 500+ artisans to gain visibility. I’m open to new challenges, continuously learning, and I bring commitment, seriousness, respect and transparency to every project.…I’m Rafael Gammaro, an Art Director, Layout Artist and Graphic Designer with 25+ years of experience in visual communication. I enjoy turning complex client needs into clear, high-quality design solutions—always with innovation, intelligence and respect. I support my clients with research and strategies to reduce production costs without sacrificing quality. I run my design studio Passo A Passo Comunicação Visual (more than 10 years active) and partner with Revista Artesanato In Casa. I’ve created thousands of pieces, including a crafts-focused magazine publisher with 20 published editions and 300+ digital booklets, supporting 500+ artisans to gain visibility. I’m open to new challenges, continuously learning, and I bring commitment, seriousness, respect and transparency to every project.

Rafael Gammaro

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Designer, +5

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I’m Rafael Gammaro, an Art Director, Layout Artist and Graphic Designer with 25+ years of experience in visual communication. I enjoy turning complex client needs into clear, high-quality design solutions—always with innovation, intelligence and respect. I support my clients with research and strategies to reduce production costs without sacrificing quality. I run my design studio Passo A Passo Comunicação Visual (more than 10 years active) and partner with Revista Artesanato In Casa. I’ve created thousands of pieces, including a crafts-focused magazine publisher with 20 published editions and 300+ digital booklets, supporting 500+ artisans to gain visibility. I’m open to new challenges, continuously learning, and I bring commitment, seriousness, respect and transparency to every project.…I’m Rafael Gammaro, an Art Director, Layout Artist and Graphic Designer with 25+ years of experience in visual communication. I enjoy turning complex client needs into clear, high-quality design solutions—always with innovation, intelligence and respect. I support my clients with research and strategies to reduce production costs without sacrificing quality. I run my design studio Passo A Passo Comunicação Visual (more than 10 years active) and partner with Revista Artesanato In Casa. I’ve created thousands of pieces, including a crafts-focused magazine publisher with 20 published editions and 300+ digital booklets, supporting 500+ artisans to gain visibility. I’m open to new challenges, continuously learning, and I bring commitment, seriousness, respect and transparency to every project.

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I’m Rafael Gammaro, an Art Director, Layout Artist and Graphic Designer with 25+ years of experience in visual communication. I enjoy turning complex client needs into clear, high-quality design solutions—always with innovation, intelligence and respect. I support my clients with research and strategies to reduce production costs without sacrificing quality.

I run my design studio Passo A Passo Comunicação Visual (more than 10 years active) and partner with Revista Artesanato In Casa. I’ve created thousands of pieces, including a crafts-focused magazine publisher with 20 published editions and 300+ digital booklets, supporting 500+ artisans to gain visibility. I’m open to new challenges, continuously learning, and I bring commitment, seriousness, respect and transparency to every project.

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Editorial Illustration

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Language

Portuguese

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English

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Work Experience

Art Director at Agencia Pro Comunicação

May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019

Led visual communication for multinational clients including Philips; developed brand identities, event visuals, magazines in multiple languages; produced infographics and print/digital materials for events such as Hospitalar Fair and JPR.

Art Director at Agência Pro Comunicação

May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019

Hired as Art Director and served multinational clients. For Philips: managed internal/external communications, event branding (e.g., Philips Connect Day), speaker panels, schedules, printed materials and marketing emails; led visual identity for multiple Philips Healthcare webinars and congresses; laid out the Philips Healthcare Magazine in Portuguese, Spanish, and English (10 editions). Collaborated with Marketing on campaigns, created infographics, and performed image processing, backdrops, banners and promotional pieces for events such as Hospitalar and Jornada Paulista de Radiologia. For STILL (KION Group): designed internal event logos and catalogs; for Geniantis Foundation: produced printed and digital materials.

Art Coordinator at Editora Inovação Eireli

January 31, 2015 - January 31, 2015

Led the Creative Department, overseeing the development of all printed materials (magazines, brochures and books). Provided graphic consultancy, managed three direct reports, and implemented a workflow method that increased agility and professionalism. Participated in Mega Artesanal and contributed to sales through direct customer interaction.

Art Director at Agência Pro Comunicação

January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019

Led art direction for multinational and Brazilian clients. Created event logos and printed materials, marketing emails, speaker panels, schedules, infographics and promotional pieces. Managed magazine layout for PHILIPS Healthcare across Portuguese, Spanish and English versions (multiple editions) and supported campaign production with the marketing team.

Art Coordinator at Editora Inovação Eireli

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Organized Creative Department focusing on magazines, brochures and books; implemented efficient workflow; collaborated with marketing and sales teams; participated in Mega Artesanal fair.

Art Coordinator at Editora Inovação Eireli

August 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Coordinated the creative department and supervised production of printed materials such as magazines, brochures and books. Provided graphic consultancy with a focus on cost-benefit optimization while keeping material quality as the top priority. Managed a team of three employees and established a workflow method to improve agility and professionalism.

Senior Graphic Designer and Layout Artist at On Line Editora

August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010

Started in stockist role and quickly moved to the Guides and Maps department (Cartoplam and Mapograf), where I designed street guides, geographic atlases, and tourist/road maps. I designed covers and interior pages, and produced vectors of tourist attractions used across materials. Photographs taken by me were used on covers and in products, and I contributed to the overall layout and visual direction of publications.

Owner / Design Studio Founder at Passo A Passo Comunicação Visual

May 1, 2010 - Present

Own and operate a visual communication design studio serving clients with printed and digital content. Develop branding, layout and editorial materials, advertising pieces and visual identity solutions. Lead strategy and workflow to deliver cost-effective work while maintaining production quality. Created and manages a crafts publishing operation focused on helping artisans promote their work through print and digital products.

Owner / Founder at Passo A Passo Visual Communication Design Studio

May 1, 2010 - November 8, 2025

Founded a visual communication studio delivering printed and digital content; served small, medium and large clients; over 25 years of experience; created thousands of artworks; established Artesanato In Casa publishing house focused on crafts, with 20 published editions and more than 300 digital booklets, helping over 500 artisans promote their work and gain visibility.

Owner at Passo A Passo Visual Communication Design Studio

May 1, 2010 - November 3, 2025

Founder of a visual communication studio delivering printed and digital content for small, medium and large clients; created Artesanato In Casa publishing house and published over 20 editions; built a range of branding and layout projects.

Owner / Founder at Passo A Passo Visual Communication Design Studio

May 1, 2010 - October 30, 2025

Founded a visual communication studio to serve clients with both printed and digital content. Over 25 years, I have delivered thousands of pieces for various clients. I also created the Artesanato In Casa publishing house focused on crafts, producing both printed and digital products. I have participated in podcasts and TV interviews, and I’ve spoken at entrepreneurship events such as Mãos e Mentes Paulistanas. I have attended more than 50 fairs/events in person. Notable clients include BrSuplly Suprimentos Corporativos, Hortelã Artesanato, and TV TUDO WEB, among others.

Senior Graphic Designer and Layout Artist at On Line Editora

June 1, 2002 - August 1, 2010

Created and updated street guides, geographic atlases, tourist and road maps. Designed covers and internal layouts for products produced under major rights agreements. Produced vectors/illustrations of tourist attractions used across materials and contributed photos used in covers and interior pages. Progressed from stockist to senior designer over time.