Rick T.

Rick T.

São Paulo, Brazil
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About Me

Rick is a smart, driven, and creative Art Director with 15 years of expertise in contributing to the creative process and delivering groundbreaking ideas on projects - focusing on concept art, storyboard, illustration, and comic book work. He creates compelling solutions, appreciates design sense, color theory, typography, and composition. He converts project briefs into intentional creative treatments - utilizing memorable visuals, design principles, and creative approaches for each project.

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Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Art Director
2021 - Present (4 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Direct creative concepts and adhere to project guidelines to execute campaigns according to business needs.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

Eleven Dragons
Eleven Dragons
Chief Creative Officer
2020 - Present (5 years)
Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Led creative concepts within the company - producing art for comic books, storyboards for animated films and concept art for animations.

  • Designed and executed the character designs for Wardogs, a new series in production - drawing and inking the first two issues.

  • Championed collaborative creative development processes within Eleven Dragons - establishing cconcepts, guidelines and best practices.

O2 Filmes
O2 Filmes
Storyboard Artist
2020 - 2020
Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Created storyboards and implemented the storytelling objectives for Mal Secreto - achieving the needed style and quality of work.

  • Developed the visual narrative for the series - following document management requirements and production guidelines.

  • Removed roadblocks, raise red flags and addressed any problems with creative supervisors - asking questions and implementing resolutions.

Zoan Oy
Zoan Oy
Storyboard / Concept Artist (Freelance)
2019 - 2021 (2 years)
Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Discussed storytelling direction, design requirements and provided cleaned-up storyboards with attention to clarity and entertainment value on projects.

  • Explored interesting and innovative scenes that elevate the look and visual narrative of different projects using the latest VR technology.

  • Provided status updates on solutions - ensuring that storyboards align with client creative goals and storytelling objectives.

Netflix
Netflix
Storyboard Artist
2018 - 2018
Remote
  • Created the storyboard for Sintonia, a Netflix drama series, its first season airing in 2019.

  • Worked alongside the producers, the showrunner, and the directors to help convey the scenes.

  • Worked on 5 scenes throughout that first season developing the visual narrative and solving complex scenes with multiple characters and different environments.

Gamming Ballistic
Gamming Ballistic
Illustrator
2017 - 2021 (4 years)
Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Conceptualized new product ideas for various clients in many artistic styles - taking concepts from sketch to fully detailed, finished art.

  • Built and maintained a comprehensive creative asset library of graphic and animation assets for projects.

  • Designed and delivered renderings, illustrations, technical drawings, mock-ups, and other materials for clients.

Anhembi Morumbi University
Anhembi Morumbi University
Lecture (Game Design and Animation Design)
2006 - Present (19 years)
Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Develop course curriculum for game and animation design - teaching and delivering courses to students.

  • Implemented collaborative policies and guidelines to challenge students and equip them with skills to ensure the success of both courses.

  • Encourage student development on the program - providing timely feedback and preparing students for the professional market.

Showcase

Chief Creative Officer - Wardogs Series Teaser Trailer
Chief Creative Officer - Wardogs Series Teaser Trailer
  • Wardogs is an original content web series with spin-offs of Social Comic originals.

  • The project includes character design work for the teaser and series.

  • Production involved art direction and storyboarding.

Art Director - The Displaced
Art Director - The Displaced
  • Managed all aspects of a comic book series, including writing, drawing, and painting.

  • Published the comic book online through the Comixology Submission Initiative, delivering seven issues.

  • Successfully crowdfunded the print-out of the comic book.

Storyboard Artist - Battle of Svenskund
Storyboard Artist - Battle of Svenskund
  • Developed a storyboard for a 9-minute short film: Battle of Svenskund.

  • The storyboard was created for a museum exhibition at The National Museum of Finland / Maritime Centre Vellamo.

  • The project involved creating a comprehensive visual narrative for the film.

Education

Master's Degree in Graphic Design
Master's Degree in Graphic Design
Universidade Anhembi Morumbi
2004 - 2005 (1 year)
Bachelor's Degree in Design
Bachelor's Degree in Design
Universidade Anhembi Morumbi
2000 - 2003 (3 years)