Marcos Schnaider

Creative/Art Director | Digital Design Specialist

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Art Director | Graphic Designer | Exploring new frontiers in cross-cultural communication.

Work Experience

Big Room Creative

Graphic Designer

As a Graphic Designer at Big Room Creative, a dynamic creative agency, I have worked on stimulating projects that have honed my skills and expanded my artistic horizons. Collaborating with tech companies like Cosmos and Fieldboss has allowed me to delve into the intersection of technology and design, contributing to projects that demand creativity and technical acumen. Working in such a dynamic environment has allowed me to refine my artistic vision, adapt to evolving industry trends, and deliver design solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.
June 2023 - February 2024 British Columbia, Canada

Signia Studios

Creative Art Director

As the Creative Director for Signia Studios, a design agency specializing in branding, design, digital marketing, and web development, I led a team of 12 graphics designers and 3D artists to produce visually stunning and dynamic animations and illustrations. Leveraging industry-standard software, including 3DSMax and Blender, I developed and created detailed storyboards that mapped out key scenes and implemented advanced techniques in storytelling, directing, cinematography, and editing. I ensured the quality of all final products by thoroughly reviewing and approving all art materials, copy materials, and proofs, verifying compliance with industry standards and client specifications.

In addition, I conceptualized and designed cutting-edge interfaces for a range of augmented reality products and devices, leveraging a deep understanding of user experience design and user interface principles. My ability to multitask and remain adaptable and flexible allowed me to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, including developing comprehensive product presentations and KSPs that achieved company-wide recognition and were implemented across all customer-facing business areas.
I also produced detailed and accurate storyboards to showcase the sequence and timing of story development for television production, highlighting exceptional project management skills and attention to detail.
October 2020 - January 2023 Joinville, Brazil

A2C Comunicação

Art Director

My role as an Art Director for a communication and branding agency based in Brazil, I played a key role in developing interfaces, creating custom illustrations, and designing graphic elements using industry-standard software programs such as Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch. I reviewed and approved art materials, copy materials, and proofs of printed copy created by staff members, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to design principles.

In addition, I conducted research on current trends and new technology, managing and training a team of professionals and providing relevant research criteria to build robust benchmarks. I contributed to the development of junior professionals, fostering a culture of learning and growth, while performing hiring functions and determining core client requirements and business needs.

I also translated briefings and determined the most appropriate creative paths, developing key visuals and offshoots for campaigns and competitions. In managing a team of 10 professionals, I streamlined project processes to ensure high-quality work and bridged communications between clients and project team members. I had the opportunity to develop innovative design solutions, presenting final layouts to clients for approval and ensuring all deliverables met or exceeded client expectations.

Working with well-known brands such as Tecnisa, Cinemark, Senior Systems, and Bunge, I created, edited, and finalized videos for presentations, TV commercials, motion graphics, 2D and 3D animations, and more.

May 2016 - May 2019 Joinville, Brazil

Exit Comunicação Estratégica

Motion Graphic Designer

As Motion Graphic Designer for a creative agency specializing in experiential marketing, immersive events, and brand activations, I was responsible for developing storyboards and mapping out key scenes and characters, applying advanced skills in story development, directing, cinematography, and editing to animation. I created two-dimensional and three-dimensional images using industry-standard computer animation and modeling programs, depicting objects in motion and illustrating complex processes.

In addition, I demonstrated independent judgment, creativity, and technical expertise in the creation of basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels and direct mail. I produced multimedia presentations, technical illustrations, and computer artwork for use in technical manuals and slide shows, leveraging a wide range of technical skills.

I created animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, utilizing advanced computer software and hand-drawing techniques to bring characters and stories to life. My role also involved generating pen-and-paper images to be edited and animated by computer, demonstrating versatility in animation techniques and tools.
February 2009 - April 2016 Brazil

Education

IELUSC

Bachelor in Social Communication - focus in Advertisement and Marketing

January 1999 - August 2004 Joinville, Brazil

Languages

English (Conversational),
Brazilian Portuguese (Native),

Skills

2D Animation, 3d Animation, 3d Generalist, Advertising, Branding & Identity, Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Graphics , User Interface Design,