I am a Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Craftsman with 14 years of experience in various visual arts. I have expertise in Digital Art using software such as Adobe Package, Corel Draw, 3D Studio Max, Mudbox, and Unreal 4, along with skills in Photography, Illustration, Crafts, Painting, and Traditional Sculpture. I have also played significant roles in cultural projects including the production of books through incentive law calls. I enjoy diversifying my creative styles and improving my techniques continuously. My work has been recognized, including illustrating a finalist book for the Jabuti 2019 prize. I am passionate about bringing visual ideas to life in personalized and engaging ways.

Rafael Peixoto Portela

I am a Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Craftsman with 14 years of experience in various visual arts. I have expertise in Digital Art using software such as Adobe Package, Corel Draw, 3D Studio Max, Mudbox, and Unreal 4, along with skills in Photography, Illustration, Crafts, Painting, and Traditional Sculpture. I have also played significant roles in cultural projects including the production of books through incentive law calls. I enjoy diversifying my creative styles and improving my techniques continuously. My work has been recognized, including illustrating a finalist book for the Jabuti 2019 prize. I am passionate about bringing visual ideas to life in personalized and engaging ways.

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I am a Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Craftsman with 14 years of experience in various visual arts. I have expertise in Digital Art using software such as Adobe Package, Corel Draw, 3D Studio Max, Mudbox, and Unreal 4, along with skills in Photography, Illustration, Crafts, Painting, and Traditional Sculpture. I have also played significant roles in cultural projects including the production of books through incentive law calls.

I enjoy diversifying my creative styles and improving my techniques continuously. My work has been recognized, including illustrating a finalist book for the Jabuti 2019 prize. I am passionate about bringing visual ideas to life in personalized and engaging ways.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance illustrator at Publisher Conexão Play
August 1, 2019 - June 6, 2024
Created book cover art, contributing to various publication projects.
Freelance illustrator at Publisher InVerso
September 1, 2018 - June 6, 2024
Produced illustrations for children's books, including work on 'Uma vida no Museu,' a finalist for the Jabuti 2019 juvenile literature prize. Achieved high approval from authors and readers, diversified illustration styles, and refined technique.
Diagrammer at Publisher CRV
April 1, 2014 - May 31, 2016
Responsible for layout design of books and handouts; diagrammed more than 100 books during tenure.
Managing Partner at LON Cultural Productions
May 1, 2010 - April 30, 2014
Directed projects, served as art and graphic designer, photographer, producer, and teacher. Led cultural projects including book and documentary launches, TV cultural programs, and educational courses. Managed fundraising, customer relations, and multiple creative roles.
Graphic Designer at ITDE - Technological Institute for Educational Development
February 1, 2007 - May 31, 2010
Directed art for courses and events, developed advertising campaigns and institutional identity. Designed editorial materials and visuals for products, assisted faculty, produced audiovisual teaching materials, and provided illustrations.
Freelance illustrator at Publisher Conexão Play
August 1, 2019 - June 7, 2024
Provided book cover art for the publisher.
Freelance illustrator at Publisher InVerso
September 1, 2018 - June 7, 2024
Created illustrations for children's books. Notably illustrated "Uma vida no Museu," which was a finalist in the juvenile category of the Jabuti 2019 prize, Brazil's most prestigious literary award. Achieved high approval from authors and the public, diversified illustration styles, and improved illustration techniques.
Diagrammer at Publisher CRV
April 1, 2014 - May 31, 2016
Responsible for layout of books and handouts. Successfully diagrammed more than 100 books during tenure.
Managing Partner at LON Cultural Productions
May 1, 2010 - April 30, 2014
Served as general director of projects, art director, graphic designer, editorial designer, photographer, producer, and teacher. Managed customer service, elaborated cultural projects, fundraised, and coordinated productions including books, documentaries, and cultural programs. Developed and executed educational courses related to comics and arts.
Graphic Designer at ITDE - Technological Institute for Educational Development
February 1, 2007 - May 31, 2010
Oversaw art direction for courses and events, elaborated advertising campaigns and courses for offline and online media, managed editorial design and layout of books, handouts, and manuals. Handled institutional corporate identity and visual identity of marketed products, assisted teachers, produced audiovisual materials, and provided illustrations for books and products.
Freelance Illustrator at Publisher Conexão Play
August 1, 2019 - June 10, 2024
Provided book cover art as a freelance illustrator for the publisher.
Freelance Illustrator at Publisher InVerso
September 1, 2018 - June 10, 2024
Created illustrations for children's books, including the notable book "Uma vida no Museu" which was a finalist for the Jabuti 2019 literary prize. Achieved high approval from authors and public, diversified illustration styles, and enhanced illustration techniques.
Diagrammer at Publisher CRV
April 1, 2014 - May 31, 2016
Responsible for book and handout layouts, having diagrammed over 100 books during tenure.
Managing Partner at LON Cultural Productions
May 1, 2010 - April 30, 2014
Directed projects as general director, art director, graphic designer, editorial designer, photographer, producer, cultural project elaboration, fundraiser, customer service, and teacher. Achieved the production and launch of various books and documentaries, led cultural lectures and programs, and developed courses on comics language.
Graphic Designer at ITDE - Technological Institute for Educational Development
February 1, 2007 - May 31, 2010
Oversaw art direction for courses and events, created advertising campaigns for online and offline media, designed editorial materials, developed visual identities for the institution and its products, assisted teachers, produced audiovisual class material, and created illustrations for books and products.

Education

Postgraduate studies at Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
University graduate at Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Postgraduate at Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
University graduate at Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Postgraduate at Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
University graduate at Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

GAMES DESIGN
July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018
MODELING
July 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015
PHOTOGRAPHY
March 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
GAMES DESIGN - Microcamp
July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018
MODELING - School and Agency Zoom
July 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015
PHOTOGRAPHY - Photography School Portfolio
March 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Games Design
July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018
Modeling
July 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015
Photography
March 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other