Self-Employed Creative Retoucher & Art Director As an independent Creative Retoucher and Art Director, I partner with advertising agencies, large studios, and major streaming platforms—including Netflix—to deliver high-end visual campaigns. Utilizing advanced techniques in Photoshop, Capture One, and Lightroom, I specialize in transforming ordinary concepts into extraordinary final images. I thrive on overcoming creative and resource limitations, collaborating closely with photographers and creative teams to ensure every pixel aligns perfectly with the overarching artistic vision.

João Cavalcante

Self-Employed Creative Retoucher & Art Director As an independent Creative Retoucher and Art Director, I partner with advertising agencies, large studios, and major streaming platforms—including Netflix—to deliver high-end visual campaigns. Utilizing advanced techniques in Photoshop, Capture One, and Lightroom, I specialize in transforming ordinary concepts into extraordinary final images. I thrive on overcoming creative and resource limitations, collaborating closely with photographers and creative teams to ensure every pixel aligns perfectly with the overarching artistic vision.

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Self-Employed Creative Retoucher & Art Director
As an independent Creative Retoucher and Art Director, I partner with advertising agencies, large studios, and major streaming platforms—including Netflix—to deliver high-end visual campaigns. Utilizing advanced techniques in Photoshop, Capture One, and Lightroom, I specialize in transforming ordinary concepts into extraordinary final images. I thrive on overcoming creative and resource limitations, collaborating closely with photographers and creative teams to ensure every pixel aligns perfectly with the overarching artistic vision.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Retoucher at Self Employed
December 1, 2017 - Present
Creative Retoucher and Post-Production Artist delivering high-end retouching, compositing, and key art for diverse clients; based in the Florianópolis area of Brazil. Ongoing engagement since December 2017.
Creative Retoucher / Visual Designer at Netflix
January 1, 2022 - March 1, 2025
Collaborate with creative producers across USA, LATAM, and EMEA to exchange, develop, and craft Key Art ideas for Netflix titles.
Freelance Retoucher at Estúdio Ícone
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022
Freelance Retoucher providing retouching and visual assets for campaigns and titles.
Freelance Retoucher at Yellow Mello Studio
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022
Freelance Retoucher delivering high-end retouching and visual design services.
Freelance Retoucher at Seven Comunicação Total
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022
Freelance Retoucher providing retouching and visual assets for clients in advertising and media.
Creative Retoucher at studioFREAK
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Creative Retoucher responsible for creating and developing Key Arts for streaming platforms.
Post-Production Artist at CreativeDrive
October 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Post-Production Artist contributing to workflows and creative output for various campaigns.
Senior Art Director at Competence Comunicação
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Senior Art Director leading Creative direction and design projects for clients.
Senior Art Director at Marcca Comunicação
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Senior Art Director focused on creative leadership and design execution.
Senior Art Director at oneWG Multicomunicação
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Senior Art Director overseeing concept and visual direction.
Art Director at Content 360
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Art Director shaping visual strategy and creative output.
Junior Art Director at Grupo Eugenio | Comunicação, Conteúdo e Marketing
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Junior Art Director contributing to campaigns and creative development.
Art Director at Amazing Publicidade
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Art Director responsible for concept and execution in advertising.

Education

Graphic Design at Panamericana . Escola de Arte e Design
January 1, 2010 - April 8, 2026

Qualifications

Keynote Speaker, Photoshop Conference
January 1, 2019 - April 8, 2026
1st Place, Wacom's Adrenalina Pura, Photoshop Conference 2018
January 1, 2018 - April 8, 2026
6th Ranked Creative - Creative Pool's Top 25 influential and inspiring Creatives Worldwide
January 1, 2018 - April 8, 2026
1st place, Underwater Aliens Contest
January 1, 2017 - April 8, 2026
3rd place, Matte Paint Contest
January 1, 2019 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services