Gabriel Menezes

Gabriel Menezes has an extensive background in creative and art direction, specializing in motion graphics and animation. Gabriel has experience working in various industries, including media, advertising, and technology.

Gabriel's most recent role was as the Lead Creative Director at Joyn GmbH, where they played a crucial role in shaping the company's brand and advertising communication. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Art Director at the same company, collaborating with internal and external partners to develop creative strategies and implement them across different media platforms.

Before joining Joyn GmbH, Gabriel worked as a Motion Graphics Artist at LIGA 01 COMPUTERFILM, where they were responsible for various motion graphics and art direction projects. Gabriel also gained experience as an independent artist at gabrielmenezes.com, where they focused on art direction and motion graphics.

Gabriel has also worked for well-known companies such as Globosat, the biggest cable channel network in Latin America, where they served as a Senior Digital Designer. Additionally, they have led animation and motion graphics teams at 747 Media LLC, both in New York City and Rio de Janeiro.

In their earlier career, Gabriel was a Senior Motion Designer at Animoto, an online video creation service, where they developed different video looks and styles. Gabriel also worked at Petrobras, the largest company in Brazil, as an Editor and Motion Designer, where they developed the visual identity for their internal TV system.

Gabriel's work experience demonstrates their expertise in motion graphics, art direction, and creative strategy across various industries and organizations.

Gabriel Menezes pursued their education in the field of design and received a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Universidade da Cidade. Gabriel attended the university from 2002 to 2006. Later on, they enrolled in the School of Visual Arts, where they completed courses in Motion Graphics in 2007 and Design in 2008. In addition to their formal education, Gabriel obtained several certifications related to creative leadership and collaboration from IDEO U. Gabriel completed the courses "Foundations in Creative Leadership" and "Storytelling for Influence" in April 2022, and "Cultivating Creative Collaboration" in December 2021. Furthermore, they obtained the certification "Leading for Creativity" in August 2021.