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About me

I'm a Senior Multidisciplinary Designer and Co-Founder of Tropical Thunder, a Brazil-based design studio working globally across branding, web design, and performance-driven creative.

With over 14 years of experience, I've built my career at the intersection of design, communication, and strategy — creating visual systems, landing pages, and campaigns that are not only visually compelling but also clear, structured, and results-oriented.

At Tropical Thunder, I lead projects from concept to execution, working with businesses, institutions, and political campaigns. My role goes beyond design delivery — I help define how brands communicate, how they position themselves, and how they translate complex ideas into visuals that people understand, trust, and engage with.

My background includes agency work, government communication, and high-pressure campaign environments, where speed, consistency, and clarity are essential. This has shaped my ability to deliver high-quality creative across different formats — from brand identities and websites to social media, ads, and motion.

I approach design as a system, not isolated pieces. Every project is built with a strong connection between message, visual language, structure, and user experience. The goal is always the same: create work that not only looks good, but performs.

I'm also deeply integrated with AI-driven workflows, using tools like Midjourney, Seedream, and ChatGPT to accelerate ideation, explore creative directions, and increase production efficiency — always guided by strong art direction and strategic intent.

What I bring is versatility with consistency — the ability to adapt to different industries and contexts without losing clarity, quality, or purpose.

Currently, I'm focused on international collaborations where design plays a strategic role in shaping brands, improving communication, and driving real business impact.

Details

AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractFreelance, Temp-Perm, Part time, Remote

LocationRecife, PE, Brazil

Skill LevelSenior

LanguagesPortuguese (Native) | English (Advanced) | Spanish (Basic)

Tagged Job TitlesGraphic Designer, Branding Designer, Web Designer

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Skills

Art Direction, Brand / Logo Design, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Interface Design, Motion Graphics, Social Media, UX/UI, Video Production, Visual Layout, Web Design, Web Development

Sector Experience

Advertising, Audio / Visual, Branding, Creative Services, Politics, Public Sector

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