Thiago Emmanuel, Designer in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Thiago Emmanuel

Verified Expert  in Design

Designer

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Toptal member since September 15, 2022

Expertise
Visual DesignLogo DesignArt DirectionBrand DesignVisual IdentityBrand IdentityColor SchemesIcon DesignTypographyMockupsB2B
Bio

With 19 years of experience, Thiago is a highly skilled designer who has helped brands build strong relationships with their audiences worldwide. He has learned that power brands have to impact the world, inspire communities, and connect passions when crafted on a deeper level and solid foundation. This mindset drives Thiago's cognitive process when working on any branding projects.

Portfolio

Work Experience

Senior Designer

2019 - 2022
Firefly Education
  • Built a new brand identity guide, including colors and typography, visual and verbal language, logo, illustration, motion design, and other assets.
  • Developed the user interface for their new marketing website in collaboration with a developer and a UX designer.
  • Designed the new brand architecture and positioning, which generated more awareness and engagement.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Key Visuals, Presentations, Art Direction, Photography, Brand Design, Visual Identity, Logo Design, Brand Strategy, Typography, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Graphic Design, Product Design, Brand Positioning, Messaging, Visual Design, Presentation Design, Brand Guidelines, Graphics, Color Palettes, Collateral Design, PowerPoint Design, Color Theory, Creative Direction, Brand Identity, Brand Development, Web Design, B2B, Landing Page Design, Promotion, Brand Books, Taglines, Color Schemes, B2C Marketing, Print, Copywriting, Verbal Identity, Visual Design Language, Brand Activation, Style Guides, Imagery, Consumer Branding, Mockups, Pitch Decks, Logo Design, Digital Design, Adobe Photoshop, Artwork, Icon Design, Animation, Illustration, Market Research, Marketing, Marketing Design, Social Media, Social Media Kits, Social Media Design, Professional Services, Responsive Web Design (RWD)

Senior Designer

2016 - 2019
Pixeloco
  • Redesigned the new brand attitude for the Sydney Roosters rugby team.
  • Built brand identities for many national companies in Australia.
  • Designed and directed brand activations involving tridimensional games and helped implement them in the most important stadiums of Australia during several sports seasons.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite, Presentations, Key Visuals, Art Direction, Photography, Brand Design, Visual Identity, Logo Design, Naming, Brand Strategy, Typography, Ad Campaigns, Advertising Design, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Graphic Design, Design Thinking, Product Design, Brand Positioning, Messaging, Visual Design, Presentation Design, Brand Guidelines, Graphics, Color Palettes, Collateral Design, PowerPoint Design, Color Theory, Creative Direction, Startups, Brand Identity, Brand Development, Web Design, B2B, Landing Page Design, Promotion, Event Design, Brand Books, Taglines, Color Schemes, B2C Marketing, Print, Copywriting, Verbal Identity, Visual Design Language, Brand Activation, Style Guides, Imagery, Consumer Branding, Mockups, Sport Branding, Pitch Decks, Logo Design, Digital Design, Adobe Photoshop, Artwork, Icon Design, Sportswear, Animation, Illustration, Market Research, Direct to Consumer (D2C), Marketing, Marketing Design, Social Media, Social Media Kits, Social Media Design, Professional Services, Sports Websites, Sports, Responsive Web Design (RWD)

Senior Designer

2015 - 2016
Made Agency
  • Designed a bespoke typeface that was part of a visual identity system used across multiple platforms.
  • Built a brand identity guide, including logo, typography, colors, photography style, and verbal identity.
  • Created entire brand identities for the real-estate sector.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Design, Brand Strategy, Key Visuals, Logo Design, Typography, Ad Campaigns, Advertising Design, User Interface (UI), Graphic Design, Brand Positioning, Messaging, Visual Design, Presentation Design, Brand Guidelines, Graphics, Color Palettes, Collateral Design, PowerPoint Design, Color Theory, Startups, Brand Identity, Brand Development, Web Design, Visual Identity, B2B, Landing Page Design, Promotion, Brand Books, Taglines, Color Schemes, B2C Marketing, Print, Copywriting, Verbal Identity, Visual Design Language, Brand Activation, Style Guides, Imagery, Consumer Branding, Mockups, Logo Design, Digital Design, Adobe Photoshop, Artwork, Luxury, Box Packaging, Icon Design, Animation, Illustration, Market Research, Direct to Consumer (D2C), Marketing, Marketing Design, Social Media Design, Professional Services, Responsive Web Design (RWD)

Senior Designer

2014 - 2015
Garage Sale Trail
  • Developed a one-year campaign working together with hundreds of councils in Australia, partners, and developers.
  • Helped to build a responsive platform and mobile app.
  • Worked as an art director during photoshoots, poster design, and ad campaigns.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Design, Key Visuals, Advertising Design, Ad Campaigns, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Planning, Art Direction, Typography, Graphic Design, Design Thinking, Messaging, Visual Design, Graphics, Color Palettes, Collateral Design, PowerPoint Design, Color Theory, Creative Direction, Startups, Brand Identity, Web Design, Visual Identity, Landing Page Design, Promotion, Brand Books, Taglines, Color Schemes, B2C Marketing, Print, Copywriting, Verbal Identity, Visual Design Language, Brand Activation, Style Guides, Imagery, Consumer Branding, Mockups, Pitch Decks, Logo Design, Digital Design, Adobe Photoshop, Artwork, Icon Design, Animation, Illustration, Direct to Consumer (D2C), Marketing Design, Professional Services

Senior Art Director

2012 - 2014
Akm Performa
  • Designed a FIFA World Cup 2014 campaign and promotion activation for a global company that exhibited it throughout Latin America.
  • Created the design of the national launch campaign for the Samsung Galaxy S5 and built its brand activation.
  • Won a pitch for the 2014 Toyota exhibition stands on the Brazilian version of the Auto Motor Show. The pitch included the design of the stand, activations, experiences, and the entire visual language.
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Advertising Design, Brand Strategy, Brand Design, Brand Activation, Promotion, Event Design, Typography, Ad Campaigns, Graphic Design, Design Thinking, Brand Positioning, Messaging, Visual Design, Brand Guidelines, Graphics, Color Palettes, Collateral Design, PowerPoint Design, Color Theory, Creative Direction, Brand Identity, Brand Development, Visual Identity, B2B, Brand Books, Color Schemes, B2C Marketing, Print, Copywriting, Verbal Identity, Visual Design Language, Presentation Design, Style Guides, Imagery, Consumer Branding, Mockups, Sport Branding, Packaging, Pitch Decks, Logo Design, Digital Design, Adobe Photoshop, Artwork, Box Packaging, Icon Design, Sportswear, Animation, Illustration, Market Research, Direct to Consumer (D2C), Marketing, Marketing Design, Professional Services, Sports Websites, Sports
2003 - 2006

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic and Communication Design

Faculdades Integradas Teresa d’Ávila FATEA - Sao Paulo, Brazil

SEPTEMBER 2022 - PRESENT

Business Bootcamp

The Futur

OCTOBER 2021 - PRESENT

Brand Messaging and Positioning

The Futur

AUGUST 2021 - PRESENT

Brand Strategy Fundamentals

The Futur

SEPTEMBER 2020 - PRESENT

Core Discovery

The Futur

AUGUST 2012 - PRESENT

Innovation and Design Thinking

Miami Ad School, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Figma

Languages

Visual Design Language

Industry Expertise

Professional Services, Sports, Marketing

Other

Key Visuals, Art Direction, Photography, Brand Design, Visual Identity, Logo Design, Brand Strategy, Typography, Brand Activation, Graphic Design, Branding, Brand Identity, Brand Books, Color Schemes, Visual Design, Presentation Design, Brand Guidelines, Graphics, Color Palettes, Collateral Design, PowerPoint Design, Color Theory, Creative Direction, Brand Development, B2B, Style Guides, Imagery, Consumer Branding, Mockups, Logo Design, Digital Design, Artwork, Icon Design, Market Research, Direct to Consumer (D2C), Marketing Design, Social Media Kits, Social Media Design, Presentations, Naming, Advertising Design, Ad Campaigns, User Interface (UI), Strategy, Design Thinking, Messaging, Brand Positioning, Brand Architecture, Tone of Voice, Verbal Identity, Brand Manifesto, Business Models, Startups, Web Design, Landing Page Design, Sport Branding, Packaging, Pitch Decks, Luxury, Box Packaging, Sportswear, Animation, Illustration, Social Media, Sports Websites, User Experience (UX), Planning, Promotion, Event Design, Product Design, User Experience Design, User Experience Strategy, Workshop Facilitation, Storytelling, Positioning, Taglines, B2C Marketing, Print, Copywriting, User Journeys, Data Matching, Content Creation, Responsive Web Design (RWD)

Experience

Graphic Design - 19 yearsBrand Design - 19 yearsLogo Design - 19 yearsColor Theory - 19 yearsVisual Identity - 19 yearsBrand Identity - 19 yearsTypography - 15 yearsBrand Strategy - 4 years
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