About
Hi
I'm Leonardo Valadao, a Brazilian creative based in Berlin. With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in creative and art direction for brand campaigns, social content, and creative paid media.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of collaborating with international clients such as Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Nike, IWC Schaffhausen, Ford Motor Company, Coca-Cola, and McDonald's.
My work has been recognized and honored at renowned awards including Cannes, Clio ADC, New York Festival, and Webby Awards.
Leading and managing teams, conceptualizing ideas, executing creative strategies, budget management, and streamlining production are among my core skills.
Thanks for stopping by.
+49 176 404 34250 /// leonardo.valadao@icloud.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Art Director
Ogilvy Berlin
2023 - Current
Independent Creative & Art Director
2022-2023
Senior Art Director
BBDO Berlin
2021 - 2022
Associate Creative Director
Scholz & Friends Berlin
2020 - 2021
Senior Art Director
Scholz & Friends Berlin
2016 - 2020
Freelance Senior Art Director
2016
Creative Art Director
DDB São Paulo
2010 - 2016
Junior Art Director
VMLY&R São Paulo
2010
Junior Art Director
FCB São Paulo
2009
Junior Art Director
Wundermann Thompson São Paulo
2007 - 2009
Art Director Intern
W/McCann
São Paulo
2006 - 2007
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Cannes
1x Silver Lion in Promo and Activation - MASP Losers Free Pass
1x Finalist in Direct - MASP Losers Free Pass
1x Finalist in Promo and Activation - MAMBO Museum for Rent
1x Finalist in Direct - MAMBO Museum for Rent
Clio Awards
2x Bronze in Film Craft (Cinematography) — IWC Born of a Dream
1x Bronze in Film Craft (Editing) — IWC Born of a Dream
New York Festivals
1x Bronze in Art Direction & Production Design - IWC Born of a Dream
1x Finalist in Casting - IWC Born of a Dream
1x Finalist in Direction - IWC Born of a Dream
1x Finalist - Direct & Collateral - MASP Losers Free Pass
ADC Germany
1x Gold
2x Silver
5x Bronze
7x Finalist
Clio Awards
2x Bronze in Film Craft (Cinematography) — IWC Born of a Dream
1x Bronze in Film Craft (Editing) — IWC Born of a Dream
LIA - London International Awards
1x Bronze in Production & Post-Production — IWC Born of a Dream
Eurobest
1x Silver in Art Direction & Production Design — IWC Born of a Dream
2x Bronze in Film Craft (Cinematography) — IWC Born of a Dream
1x Finalist in Film Craft (Editing) — IWC Born of a Dream
TLA - The Lovie Awards
1x Silver - IWC - A Smart Watch. And a Half
1x People’s Choice - IWC - A Smart Watch. And a Half
Deutscher Digital Awards
1x Gold — The New IWC App
1x Silver — The New IWC App