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Designer
Location
Lisbon, Portugal
Toptal Member Since
December 18, 2018
Andre has been a team manager for over 10 years. He embraces creative challenges and uses design as a tool for solutions. He believes that sometimes the solution can be strategic, but other times it may include designing a new identity or a platform. What matters to Andre is identifying the solution first and then choosing the right tool to implement it.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Design Academic Teacher
2023 - PRESENT
Aveiro University
- Taught students how to research to synthesize and present the research in both an animation and a presentation document.
- Instructed the students to think about products and create their industrial design products using 3D drawing and manual modeling.
- Trained the students on creating a brand, from vision, mission, and values, to logo design and making the brand manual.
Technologies: Adobe CC, 3D, Color Theory, Print, Symbol Design, Brand Logos, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling
Owner | Design Director
2016 - PRESENT
Sentieiro Studio
- Designed the identity from the logo to the typography and built the UI design for an advertising company.
- Designed the identity, store, and packaging for an old company related to confectionery.
- Created a collection of posters for a nightclub in Lisbon.
- Directed different teams, including film productions.
- Designed and directed opening credits for several TV shows.
Technologies: Brand Design, Brand Guidelines, Creative Direction, Art Direction, FontLab, Cinema 4D, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Home Services, TV Shows, Brand Identity, Figma, Investment Banking, Banking & Finance, Finance, Clean, Illustrator CS5, Adobe Creative Suite, Private Banking, Business Card Design, Utilities, Fintech, Food & Beverage, Motion Graphics, Landing Page Design, Web UX Design, Box Packaging, Luxury, Visual Identity, Label Design, Logotype, Color Schemes, B2B, B2C, Real Estate, Icon Design, Advertising, Asset Management, Investing, Google Maps Premium Roads API, Strategy, Minimal UI, Infrastructure Architecture, Music Industry, Festivals, Software, Marketing, Creative Industry, Public Relations (PR), Animals, Sustainability, 3D Packaging, Point of Sale, Luxury Industry, Color Palettes, Collateral Design, Food Packaging, Branding, Marketing Collateral Development, Holistic Wellness, Package Design, Brand Strategy, Naming, iOS, Web UX, InDesign CC, Stationery Design, 3D, Stand Design, Vegan & Vegetarian Products, Media, Holistic Design, Legal, Healthcare, Product Design, Cosmetics, Manufacturing, Print Design, Manufacturers, Presentation Design, Sportswear, Presentations, Pitch Presentations, Pitch Decks, Social Media Design, Adobe CC, Social Media, Nonprofits, Color Theory, PDF Design, PowerPoint Design, Advertising Design, Social Media Advertising, Marketing Design, Brand Positioning, Tone of Voice, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Technology, Advocacy, Print, Symbol Design, Consumer Finance, Brand Logos, Creative Design, Brand Development, Team Leadership, Health & Wellness, Consumer Products, Webflow, WordPress, Layout, Web App UI, User Flows, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ads, Motion Design, Sales Presentations, Storytelling, Banner, Visual Storytelling
Brand Designer
2023 - 2023
Hopkins Behavioral Health, PLLC
- Conceptualized a new brand with a logo, guidelines, and brand book. Prepared all logos to be printed and used in the digital ambiance.
- Designed social media posts and created a graphic universe for the brand.
- Crafted a presentation template with more than 12 pages.
- Created business cards, letterhead, and email signature designs.
Technologies: Brand Design, Logo Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Social Media, Branding, Web Design, Print, Symbol Design, Brand Logos, Creative Design, Health & Wellness, Layout, Banner
Website Designer
2023 - 2023
Pershing Square Law Firm
- Designed a new area on the site to promote the new app and redesigned the team area.
- Turned the project over to Figma and created a new style guide to be used more efficiently by developers.
- Created some animated prototypes for the developers to understand the animation intent better.
Technologies: UI Design, Graphics, Web Design, Typography, Adobe CC, Color Theory, Web, Layout
Design Director | Creative Director | Head of Art and Design
2013 - 2020
Dentsu Creative
- Oversaw the creative team of a US telecommunication company.
- Managed the creativity and identity of the largest Portuguese company of roads and infrastructures.
- Handled all the creative projects and brands of Portugal tourism.
- Owned communication, advertising, and design of brands and events for the post office in Portugal as the creative director.
- Created and led several branding and store environment design projects.
- Managed teams from digital to graphics and motion design.
- Created the brand and visual universe of the largest marketplace in Portugal.
Technologies: Brand Design, Brand Guidelines, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Cinema 4D, Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Healthcare Services, Industry, Tourism, Marketplace Platforms, Brand Identity, Public Health, Finance, Illustrator CS5, Adobe Creative Suite, Private Banking, Business Card Design, Utilities, Public Companies, Beauty Products, Fintech, Box Packaging, Luxury, Visual Identity, Label Design, Logotype, Color Schemes, B2B, B2C, Real Estate, Advertising, Money, Financial Institutions, Investing, Infrastructure, Strategy, Infrastructure Architecture, Music Industry, Festivals, Marketing, Governance, Creative Industry, Sustainability, 3D Packaging, Point of Sale, Luxury Industry, Color Palettes, Collateral Design, Branding, Marketing Collateral Development, Holistic Wellness, Brand Strategy, Naming, iOS, InDesign CC, Stationery Design, 3D, Stand Design, Colibri.IO, Media, Legal, Healthcare, Product Design, Manufacturing, Print Design, Presentation Design, Sportswear, Presentations, Pitch Presentations, Pitch Decks, Social Media Design, Adobe CC, Social Media, Nonprofits, Color Theory, PDF Design, Advertising Design, Social Media Advertising, Marketing Design, Brand Positioning, Tone of Voice, Advocacy, Print, Web, Symbol Design, Brand Logos, Creative Design, Brand Development, Team Leadership, Health & Wellness, Consumer Products, Layout, Telecommunications, Ads, Motion Design, Sales Presentations, Storytelling, Banner, Visual Storytelling
Creative Director
2013 - 2013
Proximity | BBDO
- Led the creative team as part of my role.
- Created websites for a telecommunications company.
- Designed several digital campaigns for a car company.
- Created mass media advertising for a bank.
- Designed the UI/UX for a company specializing in a stem-cell banks.
Technologies: Creative Direction, Art Direction, Cinema 4D, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Online Banking, Finance, Illustrator CS5, Adobe Creative Suite, Business Card Design, Fintech, Icon Design, Advertising, Money, Financial Institutions, Investing, Strategy, Minimal UI, Marketing, Creative Industry, Sustainability, Color Palettes, Collateral Design, Naming, iOS, Web UX, InDesign CC, 3D, Media, Presentation Design, Social Media Design, Adobe CC, Social Media, Nonprofits, Color Theory, Advertising Design, Social Media Advertising, eCommerce, Marketing Design, Banner Design, Print, Web, Symbol Design, Consumer Finance, Brand Logos, Creative Design, Team Leadership, Health & Wellness, Consumer Products, Layout, Web App UI, User Flows, Telecommunications, Ads, Motion Design, Banner
Design and Digital Creative Director
2008 - 2012
MSTF PARTNERS - Dentsu Creative
- Created the 1st interactive metro station with UI/UX in video mapping all around the station.
- Designed mass media campaigns for the larger telecom company, from TV ads to websites and stores.
- Managed creative teams from graphic designers to copywriters and motion designers.
- Created several digital and graphic campaigns for different companies and brands.
Technologies: Brand Design, Brand Guidelines, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Cinema 4D, Fireworks, Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Consumer Banking, Brand Identity, Investment Banking, Finance, Illustrator CS5, Adobe Creative Suite, Private Banking, Business Card Design, Utilities, Public Companies, Beauty Products, Fintech, Box Packaging, Cosmetics, Visual Identity, Logotype, Color Schemes, B2B, B2C, Icon Design, Advertising, Money, Financial Institutions, Investing, Infrastructure, Strategy, Minimal UI, Infrastructure Architecture, Music Industry, Festivals, Marketing, Creative Industry, Sustainability, Point of Sale, Color Palettes, Collateral Design, Branding, Marketing Collateral Development, Holistic Wellness, Brand Strategy, Naming, iOS, Web UX, InDesign CC, Stationery Design, After Effects CC, 3D, Stand Design, Media, Legal, Product Design, Manufacturing, Print Design, Presentation Design, Animation, Sportswear, Presentations, Pitch Presentations, Pitch Decks, Social Media Design, Adobe CC, Social Media, Nonprofits, Color Theory, Advertising Design, Marketing Design, Banner Design, Print, Web, Symbol Design, Consumer Finance, Brand Logos, Creative Design, Brand Development, Team Leadership, Consumer Products, Layout, Telecommunications, Ads, Banner, Visual Storytelling
Owner | Art Director
2005 - 2010
ZOOT Magazine
- Designed all the magazines as part of my role.
- Dealt with great photographers from around the world.
- Created and animated the website.
Technologies: Art Direction, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Illustrator CS5, Adobe Creative Suite, Business Card Design, Beauty Products, Cosmetics, Visual Identity, Music Industry, Festivals, Creative Industry, Sustainability, Collateral Design, Fashion Styling, InDesign CC, Stationery Design, Editorial Design, Print Design, Adobe CC, Color Theory, Fashion & Beauty, Print, Team Leadership
Owner | Creative Director
2005 - 2008
Vvork Design
- Managed teams as part of my role.
- Contacted and managed clients.
- Designed, animated, and programmed several websites for all kinds of brands.
- Designed logos and stationery for different companies.
Technologies: Brand Design, Creative Direction, Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator CS5, Adobe Creative Suite, Business Card Design, Color Schemes, Icon Design, Advertising, Creative Industry, Color Palettes, Collateral Design, Brand Strategy, Web UX, InDesign CC, Stationery Design, After Effects CC, Print Design, Adobe CC, Nonprofits, Color Theory, Fashion & Beauty, Print, Consumer Finance, Brand Logos, Team Leadership, Visual Storytelling
Senior Web Designer
2000 - 2005
Ogilvy
- Created many digital campaigns for all clients in Ogilvy.
- Designed and animated several websites for international brands.
- Designed a couple of American Express cards and campaigns.
Technologies: Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator CS5, Adobe Creative Suite, Cosmetics, Creative Industry, Collateral Design, Web UX, InDesign CC, Print Design, Adobe CC, Nonprofits, Color Theory, Print, Ads
Education
2016 - 2017
Progress Toward a Master's Degree in Editorial Design
Polytechnic Institute of Tomar (IPT) - Tomar, Portugal
1997 - 2000
Licentiate's Degree in Design and Graphic Arts Technology
Polytechnic Institute of Tomar (IPT) - Tomar, Portugal
Certifications
MAY 2021 - PRESENT
User Experience: The Beginner's Guide
Interaction Design Foundation
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