Thiago Emmanuel
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Toptal member since September 15, 2022
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.
Experience
- Graphic Design - 19 years
- Brand Design - 19 years
- Logo Design - 19 years
- Color Theory - 19 years
- Visual Identity - 19 years
- Brand Identity - 19 years
- Typography - 15 years
- Brand Strategy - 4 years
Portfolio
Work Experience
Creative Director
Themm Creative
- Successfully managed global client relationships with a 95% first-concept approval rate.
- Developed a custom design process that ensures project execution and client satisfaction.
- Delivered branding solutions that align with business goals while maintaining creative excellence.
Senior Designer
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.
Senior Designer
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.
Senior Designer
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.
Senior Designer
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.
Senior Art Director
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.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic and Communication Design
Faculdades Integradas Teresa d’Ávila FATEA - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Certifications
Business Bootcamp
The Futur
Brand Messaging and Positioning
The Futur
Brand Strategy Fundamentals
The Futur
Core Discovery
The Futur
Innovation and Design Thinking
Miami Ad School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Skills
Tools
Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects CC
Languages
Visual Design Language
Industry Expertise
Professional Services, Sports, Marketing
Platforms
Figma, Webflow
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, Logotype, 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), OpenAI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Midjourney, Framer, Brand Logos, Motion Design, Motion Logo Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Merchandise
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