Hugo Santos
@hugosantos1
Experienced Art Director specializing in motion graphics, video editing, and multimedia design.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced and motivated Art Director with over a decade in motion graphics, video editing, and multimedia design, skilled at interpreting complex client briefs and translating them into finished projects. I have led teams, created mood boards and storyboards, and managed projects across TV, events, digital museums, and advertising.
My background includes founding VisualJackPT, leading motion design teams for agencies and broadcasters, and developing product and production pipelines for a digital learning startup. I combine strong communication, time management, and collaborative leadership to deliver creative, client-focused outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Motion Designer
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Created motion content for TV and social media and served as lead motion designer and team leader, coordinating content production for marketing and event coverage.
Motion Designer
GICOM - IPBeja
Coordinated motion design, photography and publication for events and supervised a creative team for institutional communications during the event lifecycle.
Art Director
GMK - Golfmark Productions
Led art direction for video, motion graphics and animation projects, creating mood boards and storyboards and managing projects to bridge script and production teams for TV and corporate branding.
Founder & Developer
VisualJackPT
Founded and developed VisualJackPT from VJ stage performances into an event coverage and multimedia production service, delivering motion design and event visuals.
Motion Designer & Video Editor
Trigital Audiovisuais
Produced motion design and video editing for TV spots, kids' shows and special reports, including work for Nickelodeon Portugal and institutional advertising.
Motion Graphics Production Lead
DigitEmotions
Led visual development and motion graphics for a digital learning startup, created production and animation pipelines and coordinated directly with the client for a voting awareness campaign.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IBInstituto Politécnico de Beja
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art and Multimedia
Activities and societies: Treasurer and council president in student association; involvement in student and community organizations.
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art and Multimedia focused on multidisciplinary art practice and multimedia production.
ETIC - Escola de Tecnologia, Inovação e Criação
Motion Design
Completed coursework in Motion Design and related multimedia production skills.
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
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