Hey there, I'm Paulo, a designer based in Portugal!
I've had the opportunity to work on a ton of projects both in Brazil and abroad, collaborating with various companies like Santander, ABM, Bradesco, Samsung, HSBC, Caloi, Sony, Editora Abril, Whirlpool, Estadão, Fleischmann, Gol Linhas Aéreas, Itaú, Kimberly-Clark, Mapfre Seguros, Senac RJ, Varig, and many others.
My experience also extends to creating brands, websites, and graphics for worldwide companies such as Pernod Ricard and Cisco.
I've got plenty of skills and know-how to bring to the table!
Experience:
Aug 2012 - Present · 10 yrs 11 mos
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal · Remote
Motion Graphic Designer
paulofontenele.com · Self-employedAug 2012 - Present · 10 yrs 11 mos
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal · Remote
• I created unified brand identities that incorporated logos, websites, and social media assets.
• Provided UI services, creating and designing iconography and layouts for websites.
• I designed and integrated visually stunning presentations and product demos with the aid of motion graphics and animation techniques.
• Provided UI services, creating and designing iconography and layouts for websites.
• I designed and integrated visually stunning presentations and product demos with the aid of motion graphics and animation techniques.
Skills: Adobe Animate · Adobe After Effects · English · Generative Art · Responsive Web Design · Social Media · Email Marketing · Visual Design · Branding & Identity · Art Direction · Graphic Design · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · User Interface · Modo 3D · Typography · Adobe InDesign · Adobe XD
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Creative Carbon Design Studio · Full-time
Sep 2018 - Feb 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos
Guimarães e Região, Portugal · Hybrid
Sep 2018 - Feb 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos
Guimarães e Região, Portugal · Hybrid
• I developed comprehensive style guides that unified the company's brand across all channels together with the team.
• Created and implemented interactive prototypes that showcased the functionality of new products.
• Created and implemented interactive prototypes that showcased the functionality of new products.
Skills: Adobe Animate · Adobe After Effects · Responsive Web Design · Social Media · Branding & Identity · Art Direction · Illustration · Graphic Design · User Interface · Modo 3D · Typography
Art Director
Art Director
FIAP · Freelance
Sep 2018 - Oct 2018 · 2 mos
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · On-site
Sep 2018 - Oct 2018 · 2 mos
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · On-site
• Developed and deployed custom UI Pages and UI Macros to optimize the user experience.
• I participated in the project to redesign the interface of all of the university's websites for mobile.
• I participated in the project to redesign the interface of all of the university's websites for mobile.
Skills: Responsive Web Design · Visual Design · Branding & Identity · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe XD · Responsive Web Design · User Interface · Art Direction · Adobe InDesign · Illustration · Corporate Branding
Motion Graphic Designer
Motion Graphic Designer
beGIANT advertainment · Freelance
Jul 2018 - Aug 2018 · 2 mos
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · On-site
Jul 2018 - Aug 2018 · 2 mos
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · On-site
I participated in the electoral campaign for 3 candidates for the governorship of 3 different states. During the project, we designed the whole campaign on social media and standardized all online communication. In the end, we achieved success, with 2 of the 3 candidates being elected.
Skills: Adobe Animate · Social Media · Branding & Identity · Graphic Design · Art Direction · HTML & CSS · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator
Art Director
Art Director
MRM - Brasil · Full-time
Jun 2014 - Aug 2017 · 3 yrs 3 mos
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · On-site
Jun 2014 - Aug 2017 · 3 yrs 3 mos
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · On-site
• I kept up with the latest design trends and continuously learned new things to create innovative and engaging visuals.
• My team was responsible for the conceptualization, creation, and creative development of all artwork for our most important clients, which included Santander, Cisco, and Tim.
• My team was responsible for the conceptualization, creation, and creative development of all artwork for our most important clients, which included Santander, Cisco, and Tim.
Skills: Adobe Animate · CRM · Responsive Web Design · Social Media · Email Marketing · Visual Design · Branding & Identity · Graphic Design · Art Direction · Creative Strategy · Corporate Branding · HTML & CSS · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Sketch · Typography · InDesign · InVision Studio
Art Director
Art Director
Pellegrini Creatori · Freelance
May 2014 · 1 mo
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · On-site
May 2014 · 1 mo
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · On-site
I contributed to the creation of a project for the development of a portal for the ministry of tourism of Abu Dhabi, which had the function of aggregating all the information for the visitors of the country, and besides that we created online campaigns for a prestigious Brazilian cosmetics brand and a jewelry manufacturer.
Skills: Organization Skills · Quick Study · Responsive Web Design · Social Media · Visual Design · Branding & Identity · Art Direction · Corporate Branding · HTML · Adobe Photoshop · Typography · Adobe Illustrator
Motion Graphic Designer
Motion Graphic Designer
Origami Comunica · Full-time
Feb 2012 - Mar 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · Remote
Feb 2012 - Mar 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · Remote
• Together with our team, we developed all graphic design and UI requirements for the events of ABM, the association of the largest mining and metallurgy industries in Brazil.
• Presenting new initiatives to stimulate member companies.
• Presenting new initiatives to stimulate member companies.
Skills: Responsive Web Design · Social Media · CRM · Email Marketing · Visual Design · Branding & Identity · Graphic Design · Art Direction · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Flash · Adobe InDesign · Corporate Branding
Art Director
Art Director
Ludwings · Full-time
Jul 2011 - Jan 2012 · 7 mos
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · Hybrid
Jul 2011 - Jan 2012 · 7 mos
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · Hybrid
• We designed the new portal for ABNT, the institute responsible for technical standardization in Brazil.
• I created the new website for Ludwings, which won 3 nominations in 3 design portals of the time, CSS Awards, CSS Winner and CSS Design Awards.
• I created the new website for Ludwings, which won 3 nominations in 3 design portals of the time, CSS Awards, CSS Winner and CSS Design Awards.
Skills: Responsive Web Design · Social Media · Email Marketing · Visual Design · Branding & Identity · Art Direction · Corporate Branding · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Flash · Typography · Adobe InDesign
Art Director
Art Director
Staff Brasil · Full-time
Oct 2010 - Dec 2010 · 3 mos
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · On-site
Oct 2010 - Dec 2010 · 3 mos
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · On-site
I was responsible for the clients based in the city of São Paulo, HSBC and Fleischmann, during the period for the end-of-year events, from October to December. In that period, I developed advertising pieces and catalogs for printing with direct contact with the headquarters of Staff, in Rio de Janeiro.
Skills: Graphic Design · Branding & Identity · Art Direction · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe InDesign · Email Marketing
Art Director
Art Director
Lumina1 · Full-time
Aug 2008 - Jun 2010 · 1 yr 11 mos
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · On-site
Aug 2008 - Jun 2010 · 1 yr 11 mos
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · On-site
I worked on the team that created all the animated banners, emails and websites for Go Linhas Aéreas, one of the largest airlines in Latin America. My team also created printed pieces for large internal events of Mapfre Seguros, online creations for the websites and networks of Sony - Playstation and the bank Bradesco.
Skills: Email Marketing · Visual Design · Branding & Identity · Graphic Design · Art Direction · Corporate Branding · HTML & CSS · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Flash · Typography · Adobe Dreamweaver
Graphic Designer
Em3d Design · Full-time
Oct 2007 - Aug 2008 · 11 mos
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · On-site
Oct 2007 - Aug 2008 · 11 mos
São Paulo e Região, Brasil · On-site
• I was responsible for the graphic pieces of the company, standardizing the brand identity.
• I made all the 2d plans of the real estate developments and closed the files for printing for the marketing and sales departments of the construction and development companies.
• I made all the 2d plans of the real estate developments and closed the files for printing for the marketing and sales departments of the construction and development companies.
Skills: CAD Tools · Branding & Identity · Graphic Design · Art Direction · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Dreamweaver
Fortaleza e Região, Brasil · On-site
Webdesigner
Estalo! Comunicação + Design · Full-time
Mar 2005 - Oct 2007 · 2 yrs 8 mosFortaleza e Região, Brasil · On-site
We develop and maintain websites for local businesses, as well as creating brands and corporate identities.
Skills: Email Marketing · Branding & Identity · Art Direction · HTML & CSS · HTML · Adobe Photoshop · Corel Draw · Adobe Flash · Adobe Dreamweaver
Apr 2004 - Mar 2005 · 1 yr
Fortaleza e Região, Brasil · On-site
Webdesigner
Mauna Comunicação Interativa · Full-timeApr 2004 - Mar 2005 · 1 yr
Fortaleza e Região, Brasil · On-site
My first job was in an advertising and design office, where I learned a lot about HTML and CSS, and created several animations using Flash and ActionScript.
Skills: Email Marketing · Branding & Identity · Art Direction · HTML & CSS · HTML · Adobe Photoshop · Corel Draw · Adobe Flash · Adobe Dreamweaver
If you'd like to know more about me, I invite you to check out my LinkedIn profile here.