Andre Azevedo - Art Direction - Design

About

With over 15 years of experience in Advertising, Communication and Interactive, I place emphasis on communication and appropriate visual communication techniques to convey the message. And I try not to fall victim to styles and fads.

Resume

Professional Experience

2009–Present
Art Director & Designer, New York, NY
Proficient in both digital and print media. André is a conceptual thinker with an ability to combine strategy, visual grace and results.

2008–2009
Senior Art Director–Draftfcb, New York, NY
Developed creative platforms for numerous integrated global campaigns for CA (former computer associates) Created relationship marketing for different areas of CA's software offerings including e-mails, microsites, print advertising, and direct mail.

2003–2008
Creative Supervisor–Wunderman, New York, NY
Developed tactical strategy and creative platforms for numerous integrated global campaigns for Microsoft, IBM, Citibank. Managed creative staff, project workflow, and overall campaigns. Created relationship marketing pieces including e-mail, microsites, print, catalogs and direct mail for clients including IBM, CitiBank, Microsoft, AT&T, Diageo and HP.

1995–2003
Creative Director/Principal–Icone Studio, New York, NY
Managed design and production of corporate identity, collateral communications, web sites and multimedia presentation pieces for a boutique design studio. Some clients include: Federal Express, Lysol, FutureBrand, Desgripes and Gobè, SPP Capital Partners.

2001- 2002
Graphic Designer–see see eye, Atlanta, GA
Designed and produced web sites and flash intros for Annual Reports.
Clients include: AIGA-Atlanta Chapter, UPS, Progress Energy, Duke Energy,
Delta Airlines and Goodrich.

1992–1995
Freelance Graphic Designer, New York, NY
Designed flyers, brochures, catalogs and corporate identities and
managed projects for a variety of clients and media.

1988–1990
Media/Traffic Coordinator–Espaço Propaganda, Brasília, BRA
Managed the Ford Motors-Brasil advertising account from concept to
output, including traffic and media placement.

Education

1998–2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Communication Design–Atlanta College of Art
(now Savannah College of art), Atlanta, GA

Summer 1995
Multimedia & Interactivity Certificate
Multimedia Design–Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

1986-1988
Communications Certificate
Advertising and Marketing–ESPM, Rio de Janeiro, BRA



Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian


Publications
Sphere Magazine
Conscientious Objectives: Designing for an ethical message


Professional Affiliation
AIGA–American Institute of Graphic Arts, New York Chapter

Location

New York City Area, NY

Specialties

  • Art Direction
  • Print
  • Interaction Design

Experience

15+ years

Affiliations

AIGA