Gustavo Fernandes, Designer in London, United Kingdom
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Gustavo Fernandes

Verified Expert  in Design

Designer

Location
London, United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since
April 22, 2022

Gustavo is a senior strategic designer and design director specializing in branding and identity. He has 14 years of extensive experience working with clients such as Nike, Adidas, BBC, F1, Eurosport, Apple, Mastercard, Microsoft, Xbox, and Aesop. Gustavo excels in overseeing and implementing digital and print marketing campaigns for brands from the most diverse sectors.

Portfolio

Work Experience

Design Lead

2021 - 2022
On
  • Oversaw digital identity applications for ON brand.
  • Designed digital and print catalogs of seasonal collections.
  • Developed consumer-facing campaigns for the brand and its products.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite

Freelance Design Lead

2021 - 2022
McCann
  • Worked on the rebranding of McCann's identity, including creating brand guidelines, digital assets, signage, and website.
  • Created moving media and animators for the brand's identity package.
  • Cooperated with the brand's New York and Manchester offices in creating their social media guidelines.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite

Freelance Design Lead

2016 - 2020
Mulberry
  • Took part in the team working on Mulberry's identity rebranding.
  • Designed digital and out-of-home marketing campaigns for seasonal product launches.
  • Developed the store's graphics and signage to consolidate the new identity.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite

Freelance Design Lead

2017 - 2017
Apple
  • Worked on developing the graphic identity for a new store in Vienna.
  • Created in-store digital and environmental graphics.
  • Developed merchandise for the store's launch and onsite customer experience.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite

Freelance Design Lead

2015 - 2016
McCann
  • Designed digital and print campaigns for Adidas, Microsoft, and eBay.
  • Oversaw marketing campaigns for both digital and print media for Aldi, Mastercard, and Chivas.
  • Worked on marketing campaigns for Xbox, Pandora, Just Eat, and Dettol, handling all print and digital strategies.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite

Design Lead

2008 - 2014
Why Not Associates
  • Contributed to various branding and identity projects for Audi, Nike, Royal Mail, and Tate.
  • Handled diverse projects for tv channels such as the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, and Vier, targeting branding and identity, idents concepts, and opening title sequences.
  • Worked on public art pieces such as The Comedy Carpet, a piece of permanent environmental typography that celebrates the history of British comedy. It was nominated for the Design of the Year award by London's Design Museum.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite
2006 - 2008

Master's Degree in Graphic and Communication Design

Central Saint Martins - London

2001 - 2006

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic and Communication Design

ESAD | College of Art and Design - Portugal

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