Senior Illustrator & Visual Designer with 15+ years of experience delivering high-impact cover artwork, visual identities, and release-ready digital assets for international entertainment and media pipelines (including Marvel/DC IPs). I specialize in custom typography, vector graphics, character illustration, and cohesive visual storytelling for music releases and digital media. Expert in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, delivering polished, high-resolution assets under strict deadlines with clear, responsive communication.…

Tiago Katsumi Sugu e Sueyoshi

Senior Illustrator & Visual Designer with 15+ years of experience delivering high-impact cover artwork, visual identities, and release-ready digital assets for international entertainment and media pipelines (including Marvel/DC IPs). I specialize in custom typography, vector graphics, character illustration, and cohesive visual storytelling for music releases and digital media. Expert in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, delivering polished, high-resolution assets under strict deadlines with clear, responsive communication.…

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Senior Illustrator & Visual Designer with 15+ years of experience delivering high-impact cover artwork, visual identities, and release-ready digital assets for international entertainment and media pipelines (including Marvel/DC IPs).

I specialize in custom typography, vector graphics, character illustration, and cohesive visual storytelling for music releases and digital media. Expert in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, delivering polished, high-resolution assets under strict deadlines with clear, responsive communication.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Japanese
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Director & Lead Illustrator at KTS Art Lab / Studio Produce
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produce high-impact cover artwork, custom graphic overlays, and visual identities for independent artists, digital releases, and creative platforms. Develop custom vector graphics, icons, and isolated elements (PNG with transparency) for flexible cross-platform use in music and media projects. Curate expressive, lively typography tailored to digital music releases, promotional kits, and lyric video motion graphics. Provide artist collaboration, handle feedback iterations quickly, and deliver release-ready digital art and cohesive graphic packages for global audiences.
Lead Visual Artist & Concept Illustrator at International Creative Projects
January 1, 2021 - Present
Spearheaded creative direction and artwork production for collaborative multi-artist collections involving 40+ global contributors. Created unified visual themes across series of release-ready visual covers while maintaining aesthetic continuity and high production quality. Coordinated deliverables to meet release timelines and ensured artwork readiness for distribution and promotional use.
Co-founder, Creative Strategist & Community Builder at NoBloco Studio
January 1, 2021 - Present
Co-founded a design collective focused on storytelling and digital innovation. Led brand strategy, content direction, and community engagement initiatives. Integrated AI tools into concept development and creative production.
Graphic Designer at Mythos Publisher
January 1, 2021 - Present
Continued graphic design work within publishing and manga domains, collaborating across teams for magazine and book projects.
Freelance Designer (Global Projects)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Remote freelance work developing visual identities, editorial design, and packaging projects for brands including Pioneer, Bacardi, and Sarai-vá. Led brand modernization initiatives to improve consistency across digital and print materials and created marketing assets aligned with corporate objectives and contemporary design trends.
Co-owner & Creative Director (Strategic Marketing & Design) at Benzina
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Directed visual and marketing strategy for consumer brands, guiding cross-disciplinary teams to deliver sophisticated brand assets and campaigns.
Co-owner and Creative Director at Benzina Strategic Marketing Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Led creative guidelines and strategic marketing planning; oversaw design, development and production of materials; coordinated third-party agencies and freelancers; managed vendor relations and research for photographers and illustrators; delivered both BTL and ATL campaigns for a diverse client base.
Creative Director (Integrated Communication) at Ferraz Integrated Communication
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Developed brand systems and interactive experiences connecting storytelling and usability. Produced multichannel campaigns for Guess, Marisa, and Le/Postiche.
Creative Director at Ferraz Integrated Communications
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Responsible for interactive and graphic design, storyboarding, usability testing and specifications; designed and developed websites; managed studio hardware/software; collaborated with developers, content writers, researchers, composers and third-party suppliers; created animation sites, mobile prototypes and clips.
Senior Illustrator & Visual Artist at Global Entertainment Pipelines (Marvel / DC IPs)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2021
Delivered high-precision digital artwork, colorization, and custom typography adaptations for iconic entertainment properties under strict deadlines. Ensured all artistic deliverables met technical standards for both industrial print and digital release pipelines. Produced release-ready, production-safe files suitable for distribution within large-scale entertainment workflows.
Editorial Designer at Mythos Publisher
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Created layout systems for Marvel, DC, and Vertigo publications. Ensured narrative cohesion and visual quality for Latin American markets.
Art Director at Caju 68
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Managed interactive and graphic design, storyboarding, usability testing and specifications; designed and developed websites; administered studio hardware and software; collaborated with developers, writers, researchers, composers and vendors; developed prototypes for animation sites, mobile apps and video clips; notable projects included TWIX for Mars and other educational/interactive initiatives.
Graphic Designer at Plastic Mueller (Hangar 44)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Developed graphic design solutions and presentations; produced product and packaging models for FIAT, HP and Honda; provided design guidance for explanatory panels; oversaw Flash animations for digital presentations; collaborated with a team of designers.
Video Editor at FAAP
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Edited and animated videos for various projects.
Graphic Designer at Mythos Publisher
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Created magazine covers, lettering, image manipulation, logos and color schemes for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Vertigo and other brands; oversaw color selection, image placement and logo positioning; trained junior designers; collaborated with developers, editors and printers; designed and developed Panini Comics covers for Latin America.

Education

Postgraduate Degree at PUCRS
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) at ESPM
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design at FAAP
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Master's Degree in Transportation Design at FAAP
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Master’s in Transportation Design at FAAP
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2026
Bachelor’s in Industrial Design at FAAP
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2026
Integrated Marketing Communications at ESPM
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2026
Postgraduate in Gastronomy at PUCRS
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design & Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Education, Retail, Software & Internet

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