I'm an award-winning Brazilian Senior Art Director and Designer with over a decade of experience creating campaigns for global brands like Heineken, Guinness, Domino’s, and L'Oréal. I love ideas that tell stories and visuals that move people. My work is where design meets storytelling—thoughtful, bold, and culturally relevant. Having worked across Brazil, Portugal, and the Netherlands, I bring a collaborative spirit and a drive to create work that truly resonates. Whether it's big campaigns or social assets, I enjoy crafting stories that connect and make an impact.

Kissyla Clarkson

I'm an award-winning Brazilian Senior Art Director and Designer with over a decade of experience creating campaigns for global brands like Heineken, Guinness, Domino’s, and L'Oréal. I love ideas that tell stories and visuals that move people. My work is where design meets storytelling—thoughtful, bold, and culturally relevant. Having worked across Brazil, Portugal, and the Netherlands, I bring a collaborative spirit and a drive to create work that truly resonates. Whether it's big campaigns or social assets, I enjoy crafting stories that connect and make an impact.

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I’m an award-winning Brazilian Senior Art Director and Designer with over a decade of experience creating campaigns for global brands like Heineken, Guinness, Domino’s, and L’Oréal. I love ideas that tell stories and visuals that move people. My work is where design meets storytelling—thoughtful, bold, and culturally relevant.

Having worked across Brazil, Portugal, and the Netherlands, I bring a collaborative spirit and a drive to create work that truly resonates. Whether it’s big campaigns or social assets, I enjoy crafting stories that connect and make an impact.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Sr. Art Director / Visual Artist / Designer
December 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and executed creative campaigns for global and local brands in Australia, Portugal, and Germany. Delivered concept-to-production art direction and design across digital, social, and print. Clients included Leo Burnett Lisbon (Heineken, Burger King, Stellantis, Renault, Guinness), DELA Wellness, Broto Studio.
Senior Creative Art Director at Leo Burnett
December 1, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Led award-winning campaigns (Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, CCP) for clients such as Heineken, Domino's, Donuts, Stellantis, Mondelez, Guinness, BNP Paribas, and Água de Luso. Owned the full creative process including concept, art direction, and production oversight. Collaborated closely with strategy and copy to bring ideas to life across multiple platforms.
Creative Art Director at Allby
April 1, 2021 - July 30, 2025
Directed healthcare campaigns with strong visual narratives for clients including Bial and Antonio Gaspar Physiotherapy. Designed branding systems focused on innovation-driven clients.
Freelancer Art Director at Publicis Groupe
March 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025
Concepted and executed ATL and BTL campaigns in a fast-paced agency setting for clients such as Heineken, Fiat, Iberdrola, Liberty Seguros, and Sical.
Art Director at WMcCann
September 30, 2019 - July 30, 2025
Created digital, OOH, and retail campaigns for major FMCG brands including L'Oréal and Coca-Cola.
Art Director at Wide Comunicação Expandida
July 1, 2018 - July 30, 2025
Led creative output for local Brazilian brands.
Junior Art Director at Casa da Criação Propaganda
September 1, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Delivered creative outputs for local Brazilian brands.

Education

Masters in Design and Advertising at IADE – Lisbon, Portugal
August 1, 2019 - February 28, 2022
BA in Advertising, Communication & Design at ESPM – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services