Hello, I’m Joana Passarelli, a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director with a background in Graphic Design and postgraduate study in Creativity and Advertising. I’ve lived and worked in Brazil, Spain, and Australia, bringing a global perspective to branding, packaging, fashion, and illustration across in-house studios and agencies. I founded Estudio Híbrido and led design at MyAdd Agency, crafting clear visual identities and tailored solutions for small businesses. I believe creativity comes from collaboration, experimentation, and perseverance, and I’m committed to delivering meaningful work that helps brands grow.

Joana Passarelli

Hello, I’m Joana Passarelli, a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director with a background in Graphic Design and postgraduate study in Creativity and Advertising. I’ve lived and worked in Brazil, Spain, and Australia, bringing a global perspective to branding, packaging, fashion, and illustration across in-house studios and agencies. I founded Estudio Híbrido and led design at MyAdd Agency, crafting clear visual identities and tailored solutions for small businesses. I believe creativity comes from collaboration, experimentation, and perseverance, and I’m committed to delivering meaningful work that helps brands grow.

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Hello, I’m Joana Passarelli, a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director with a background in Graphic Design and postgraduate study in Creativity and Advertising. I’ve lived and worked in Brazil, Spain, and Australia, bringing a global perspective to branding, packaging, fashion, and illustration across in-house studios and agencies.

I founded Estudio Híbrido and led design at MyAdd Agency, crafting clear visual identities and tailored solutions for small businesses. I believe creativity comes from collaboration, experimentation, and perseverance, and I’m committed to delivering meaningful work that helps brands grow.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Head of Design at Estudio Hibido Design (Nucleus Australia)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founder & Head of Design of Estudio Hibido Design, a creative boutique agency specialized in design and advertising, delivering tailored visual solutions and supporting the growth of small businesses through strategic and impactful design.
Senior Graphic Designer & Art Director at Myadd Agency
January 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for end-to-end production of all creative projects, from concept development to final delivery; provide creative direction, decision-making, and strategic recommendations across print, digital design and illustration.
Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer at My Add Agency
January 1, 2022 - Present
Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer responsible for end-to-end production of all creative projects across print, digital design and illustration. Provided creative direction, decision-making and strategic recommendations across brand identity, digital design and illustration, and managed project coordination to ensure timely delivery to clients.
Founder & Head of Design at Estudio Híbrido
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founder & coordinator of a creative boutique agency focused on design and advertising; delivering tailored visual solutions and supporting small business growth.
Senior Graphic Designer at Myadd Agency
January 1, 2020 - Present
Responsible for the end-to-end production of all creative projects, from concept development and art direction to final delivery; provided creative direction, decision-making, and strategic recommendations across print, digital design and illustration; managed project coordination to ensure timely delivery to clients.
Graphic & Textile Print Designer at Indio da Costa Design
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created and managed a range of graphic design projects within the fashion industry, including textile prints, lookbooks, catalogs and other brand materials.
Founder & Head of Design at Estudio Híbrido Design
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019
Founded and managed a multidisciplinary design studio focused on graphic design, branding, textile prints, and advertising.
Founder & Manager at Estudio Hibido Design
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019
Founder and manager of Estudio Hibido Design, a multidisciplinary design boutique offering branding, graphic design, illustration and advertising concepts. Led end-to-end creative development, art direction and final delivery, collaborating closely with clients to ensure clear communication and cohesive visuals, while managing multiple projects and maintaining quality and consistency.
Lead Designer at Salinas Rio
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Led the design department within the brand, overseeing a wide range of graphic design projects from concept to delivery, including textile prints and branding.
Graphic Designer & Department Coordinator at Salinas Rio
January 1, 2011 - Present
Led and coordinated the design department within the brand, overseeing a wide range of graphic design projects from concept to delivery; responsibilities included developing textile prints and design catalogs, and managing workflows.
Graphic Designer & Department Coordinator at Wollner
January 1, 2009 - Present
Responsible for designing packaging layouts and brand communication materials to support the visual identity of all products.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Indio da Costa Design
January 1, 2007 - Present
Created graphic design projects and illustrations for a safari-themed children's store, developing marketing collateral, textile prints, character illustrations, collection logos, and comprehensive visual communication designs.
Junior Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Savannah Kids
January 1, 2005 - Present
Junior graphic designer & illustrator for a children's store.

Education

Bachelor of Graphic Design at PUC-Rio
January 1, 2003 - June 30, 2026
Postgraduate in Advertising & Creativity at PUC-Rio
January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2026
Diploma in Marketing & Communications at TAFE
January 1, 2020 - June 30, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design at PUC-Rio
January 1, 2003 - June 30, 2026
Post-graduate in Advertising & Creativity at Elisava
January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2026
Diploma in Marketing and Communications at TAFE SA
January 1, 2020 - June 30, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design at PUC-Rio
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Postgraduate in Advertising & Creativity at Elisava
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Diploma in Marketing & Communications at TAFE
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor of Graphic Design
January 1, 2003 - June 30, 2026
Postgraduate in Advertising & Creativity
January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2026
Diploma in Marketing & Communications
January 1, 2020 - June 30, 2026
Diploma in Marketing and Communications (TAFE SA)
January 1, 2020 - June 30, 2026
Post-graduate in Advertising & Creativity (Elisava)
January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design (PUC-Rio)
January 1, 2003 - June 30, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Postgraduate in Advertising & Creativity
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Diploma in Marketing & Communications
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Other