I am a Creative Director with 18+ years leading brand strategy, visual identity, and product-focused creative for ecommerce and technology companies. I’ve designed logos, product and merchandise graphics, and end-to-end brand systems that supported new product launches and elevated premium positioning. I thrive in fast-paced environments and remote freelance work on packaging graphics, logos, and production-ready assets for consumer products. I excel at delivering launch-ready creative assets, aligning cross-functional teams, and solving visual and UX challenges to meet tight deadlines. My experience spans design, development, and production workflows across digital, product, and marketing touchpoints. I’m a strong fit for freelance projects needing cohesive brand expression and production-ready assets.

Wendel Santos

I am a Creative Director with 18+ years leading brand strategy, visual identity, and product-focused creative for ecommerce and technology companies. I’ve designed logos, product and merchandise graphics, and end-to-end brand systems that supported new product launches and elevated premium positioning. I thrive in fast-paced environments and remote freelance work on packaging graphics, logos, and production-ready assets for consumer products. I excel at delivering launch-ready creative assets, aligning cross-functional teams, and solving visual and UX challenges to meet tight deadlines. My experience spans design, development, and production workflows across digital, product, and marketing touchpoints. I’m a strong fit for freelance projects needing cohesive brand expression and production-ready assets.

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I am a Creative Director with 18+ years leading brand strategy, visual identity, and product-focused creative for ecommerce and technology companies. I’ve designed logos, product and merchandise graphics, and end-to-end brand systems that supported new product launches and elevated premium positioning. I thrive in fast-paced environments and remote freelance work on packaging graphics, logos, and production-ready assets for consumer products.

I excel at delivering launch-ready creative assets, aligning cross-functional teams, and solving visual and UX challenges to meet tight deadlines. My experience spans design, development, and production workflows across digital, product, and marketing touchpoints. I’m a strong fit for freelance projects needing cohesive brand expression and production-ready assets.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Director at MAINGEAR
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2025
Led a full company rebrand including logo design, website overhaul, apparel lines, and marketing assets to reposition MAINGEAR as a premium gaming PC brand. Created and launched branded product lines (custom gaming chairs, accessories, limited-edition PCs); established a consistent visual identity system across digital, product, and marketing touchpoints; designed high-conversion WordPress and Shopify websites; directed integrated marketing campaigns; collaborated with marketing, operations, and leadership to align creative strategy with business objectives; partnered with high-profile talent on custom product builds and campaigns.

Education

at The Art Institute
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
at Union County College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
at The Art Institute
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
at Union County College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
at The Art Institute
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
at Union County College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
at The Art Institute
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
at Union County College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
at The Art Institute
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
at Union County College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
at The Art Institute
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
at Union County College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
at The Art Institute
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
at Union County College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
at The Art Institute
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
at Union County College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
at The Art Institute
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
at Union County College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services