I'm a Brazilian Art Director based in Amsterdam with a passion for Illustration and 2D Animation. I love creating art with playful subjects and vibrant colors that bring my creations to life. With a background in graphic design, I've developed a keen eye for detail and a strong grasp of visual communication. This has opened doors for me to work with big-name brands like Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Netflix, including an Emmy award-winning project.

Yan Jamacaru

I'm a Brazilian Art Director based in Amsterdam with a passion for Illustration and 2D Animation. I love creating art with playful subjects and vibrant colors that bring my creations to life. With a background in graphic design, I've developed a keen eye for detail and a strong grasp of visual communication. This has opened doors for me to work with big-name brands like Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Netflix, including an Emmy award-winning project.

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I’m a Brazilian Art Director based in Amsterdam with a passion for Illustration and 2D Animation. I love creating art with playful subjects and vibrant colors that bring my creations to life. With a background in graphic design, I’ve developed a keen eye for detail and a strong grasp of visual communication. This has opened doors for me to work with big-name brands like Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Netflix, including an Emmy award-winning project.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at MediaMonks
May 1, 2025 - July 23, 2025
Motion Design Intern at Giant Ant
November 1, 2015 - July 23, 2025
Graphic Designer at Agatek
April 1, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Worked as the sole in house graphic designer, responsible for a variety of tasks including advertising, branding, marketing, catalogue design and communication design.
Graphic Designer at Sistema Verdes Mares de Comunicação
May 1, 2011 - July 23, 2025
Was part of the marketing team responsible for internal and external communications. Designed presentations and graphs for the sales department, newsletters and newspaper ads.
Graphic Designer at Occiuzzi Comunicação e Design
January 1, 2011 - July 23, 2025
Designed communication and advertising campaigns for renowned clients such as Reebok. Responsibilities included brand campaigns from concept to delivery and overseeing print production.
Graphic Designer at Secretaria Municipal de Assistencia Social
April 1, 2010 - July 23, 2025
Created graphics and communication materials for internal and external marketing. Ensured the brand guidelines were strictly followed by the marketing department.
Art Director at MediaMonks
May 31, 2025 - July 23, 2025
Leading art direction projects with a focus on illustration and 2D animation. Creating visually compelling content for major clients, leveraging a background in graphic design and visual communication. Managing creative concepts, collaborating with teams, and delivering high-quality animated and static design materials.
Motion Design Intern at Giant Ant
November 30, 2015 - July 23, 2025
Supported motion design projects, gaining experience in animation and visual storytelling.
Graphic Designer at Agatek
April 30, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Sole in-house graphic designer responsible for advertising, branding, marketing, catalogue design, and communication design.
Graphic Designer at Sistema Verdes Mares de Comunicação
May 31, 2011 - July 23, 2025
Part of the marketing team responsible for internal and external communications. Designed presentations, graphs, newsletters, and newspaper ads.
Graphic Designer at Occiuzzi Comunicação e Design
January 31, 2011 - July 23, 2025
Designed communication and advertising campaigns for renowned clients including Reebok. Managed brand campaigns from concept to delivery and oversaw print production.
Graphic Designer at Secretaria Municipal de Assistencia Social
April 30, 2010 - July 23, 2025
Created graphics and communication materials for internal and external marketing. Ensured strict adherence to brand guidelines by the marketing department.
Art Director at MediaMonks
May 1, 2025 - July 23, 2025
Motion Design Intern at Giant Ant
November 1, 2015 - July 23, 2025
Graphic Designer at Agatek
April 1, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Worked as the sole in house graphic designer, responsible for a variety of tasks including advertising, branding, marketing, catalogue design and communication design.
Graphic Designer at Sistema Verdes Mares de Comunicação
May 1, 2011 - July 23, 2025
Was part of the marketing team responsible for internal and external communications. Designed presentations and graphs for the sales department, newsletters and newspaper ads.
Graphic Designer at Occiuzzi Comunicação e Design
January 1, 2011 - July 23, 2025
Designed communication and advertising campaigns for renowned clients such as Reebok. Responsibilities included brand campaigns from concept to delivery and overseeing print production.
Graphic Designer at Secretaria Municipal de Assistencia Social
April 1, 2010 - July 23, 2025
Created graphics and communication materials for internal and external marketing. Ensured the brand guidelines were strictly followed by the marketing department.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Universidade Federal do Ceará
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
Digital Design, Motion Graphics and Interactive Design at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Digital Design, Motion Graphics and Interactive Design at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor's degree at Universidade Federal do Ceará
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor's degree at Universidade Federal do Ceará
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
Digital Design, Motion Graphics and Interactive Design at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

Adobe Design Achievement Awards - Best Art Direction - Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
"This is My Year" Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
Emmy Award | Outstanding Graphic Design and Art Direction
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
Adobe Design Achievement Awards - Best Art Direction - Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
"This is My Year" Scholarship
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Emmy Award | Outstanding Graphic Design and Art Direction
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Adobe Design Achievement Awards
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
Best Art Direction - Vancouver Film School
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
"This is My Year" Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
Emmy Award | Outstanding Graphic Design and Art Direction
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE621 Deep Thoughts | Distance | Animation
    Every two months animators at MediaMonks gather to go deep into their souls. The result is an animated explosion, with seven colors and one topic in common https://www.twine.net/signin illustration animation
    uniE621 Facebook | Ride With Us | Animation
    In 2021, Facebook wanted our assistance to communicate health and hygiene changes in their transport network and promote shuttle usage to their staff. My role on the project was Art Direction and Illustration. https://www.twine.net/signin illustration artdirection animation characterdesign