Felipe Duarte
Brand & Creative Strategy Lead | Graphic Designer & Project Manager | Helping companies build clear and consistent brands
Salary / Daily rate
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Creative, Designer, and Project Manager with over 15 years of international experience leading projects from concept to delivery across Brazil and the Netherlands. I combine creative thinking with structured execution, ensuring ideas are not only well designed, but effectively delivered. I have led high-profile international initiatives, including projects connected to the FIFA World Cup (2010, 2014, 2018), working with multidisciplinary teams and global stakeholders across different markets and cultural contexts. Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated with organizations in both Brazil and Europe, gaining a strong understanding of diverse working environments and business dynamics. Today, I focus on helping companies build clear, consistent and impactful brands through a strategic and immersive approach — connecting creativity, business and execution. Please let me know how I can help you: [email protected]
Work experience
Founder
Felipe Duarte StudioFreelance
Jan 2019 - Present
7 years 10 months
Horn, Netherlands
Since I moved to Amsterdam, I have been in charge of Felipe Duarte Studio, where I had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of clients in various niches. It was a challenge to manage different projects, as well as the marketing side for acquiring new clients. Main activities: - Project manager - Marketing of new products. - Prospecting new clients. - Creation of concepts and materials for new projects. - Development of digital and print materials. - Resource management.
Senior Graphic Designer
Versio
Mar 2020 - Dec 2023
3 years 10 months
Horn, Netherlands
Main activities: - Design of website pages. - Development of design and wireframes for the client dashboard. - Creation of animated banners for Google, Instagram, and Social Media Ads. - Photography and videography for materials and new campaigns. - Participation in the creation and execution of campaigns. - Layout design for email marketing campaigns. - Design of pitch presentations.
Senior Graphic Designer
Yourhosting
Nov 2022 - Oct 2023
1 year
Zwolle, Netherlands
Main activities: - Design of website pages. - Development of design and wireframes. - Creation of animated banners for Google, Instagram, and Social Media Ads. - Photography and videography for materials and new campaigns. - Participation in the creation and execution of campaigns. - Layout design for email marketing campaigns. - Design of pitch presentations.
Creative Director
Top Service
Sep 2009 - Aug 2018
9 years
Since 2011 I have been leading the creative department of Top Service where I’ve helped to build the team formed by 10 professionals: Directors of Art, Writers, and Graphic Producers. This department is responsible for creating the concepts, execute the Incentive Campaigns and Events and the Top Service Institutional Marketing. Top Service is the Brazilian leading agency in Incentive Trips. We have a history of various successful CASES for great companies such as Itaú, MasterCard, Reckitt, Unilever, etc... The creative team has been earning great revenues in the latest years. This fact increased the trust in the relationship between the Clients and the Commercial Team. Main activities: - Team management. - Hiring new team members. - Participation in and execution of creative campaigns. - Responsible for the launch of new products. - Promotion and maintenance of new company campaigns. - Working together with the commercial team to prospect new clients. - Coordination of the World Cup product. - Alignment and execution of actions with the main office of the corporate group.
Creative Director
GI Grupo de Incentivo
Jan 2012 - Dec 2015
4 years
Alphaville
As a manager of the department, I was responsible to lead the team for creating the concepts, execute the Incentive Campaigns, Events, and the G.I. Institutional Marketing. We have a history of various successful CASES for great companies such as Landrover, Liberty, Tokio Marine, etc... Main activities: - Team management. - Hiring new team members. - Participation in and execution of creative campaigns. - Responsible for the launch of new products. - Promotion and maintenance of new company campaigns. - Working together with the commercial team to prospect new clients. - Alignment and execution of actions with the main office of the corporate group.
Graphic Designer
Didática Paulista Publishing
Apr 2006 - Jul 2009
3 years 4 months
Main activities - Creation of book covers, illustrations, and layout design. - Website updates. - Creation of new creative content with a team of copywriters. - Promotional material for new publications.
Graphic Designer Internship
Imax Agency
Jan 2005 - Jul 2005
7 months
Elaboration and maintenance of graphic-visual projects. Image processing. The organization of digital files. Web pages. Application of functional tests. Maintenance of websites.
Education
Rome Business School
Master's degree, Project Management
2025 - 2026
1 year
Activities and societies: Master in Project Management aims to train professionals who wish to become successful Project Managers. All our masters enable participants to acquire the prestigious PMI® PMP® (Project Management Professional) or CAPM® (Certified Associate in Project Management) certifications, widely recognised and appreciated worldwide.
Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo
Post Graduation, Art Direction in communication
2012 - 2013
1 year 1 month
Grade: 10
The program specializes in art direction within the communication field, aiming to develop advanced skills for creating and executing visual strategies across multiple platforms. It emphasizes conceptual and creative strategy, visual aesthetics, brand communication, and multi-platform application. Additionally, it prepares professionals for leadership roles in managing and directing creative projects.
Universidade São Judas Tadeu
Bacharel Desenho Industrial, Graphic Design
2005 - 2008
3 years 1 month
Grade: 9,5
Comprehensive training in product design, ergonomics, materials, and production processes. Emphasis on user-centered design, innovation, and functionality, with experience in developing prototypes and visual communication for industrial and consumer products.
Licenses & certifications
Certificate of Achievement – CAPM® Exam Preparation Course
Issued: Feb 2026
AI Google Gemini
Issued: May 2025