SENIOR CREATIVE / ART DIRECTOR / GRAPHIC DESIGNER

SENIOR CREATIVE / ART DIRECTOR / GRAPHIC DESIGNER

My name is Stefano Chiabrando, aka Teco. I’m a Brazilian-Italian senior art director
with a background in graphic design and over 15 years of industry experience.
My career has spanned traditional and non-traditional advertising, branded content,
shopper experience, and packaging design.

Passionate about art, craft, and creativity, I bring that energy into everything I do.
I’ve collaborated with brands like Coca-Cola, Citibank, Mastercard, Ford Motor,
Tiffany & Co., and Stellantis (Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Jeep), among others.

Early in my career, I had the opportunity to work in Amsterdam, New York,
and San Francisco, shaping my global perspective on design and storytelling.

Experience

/Current:
SRMG LABS
(Dubai, UAE)

/Previous:
Publicis (Dubai, UAE)
WMcCann (SP, Brazil)
Betc Havas (SP, Brazil)
VMLYR Commerce / Geometry (SP, Brazil)
Ogilvy (SP, Brazil)
Content House (SP, Brazil)
Epigram Superunion (SP, Brazil)

/Internship:
Cutwater (SF, EUA)
PI&C (NY, EUA)
One Big Agency (AMS, Netherlands)
a10 design (SP, Brazil)


Awards & Recognition

/CANNES LIONS (3x shortlist):

Shortlist - Social & Influencer / Automotive - Jeep, Original Copies
Shortlist - Social & Influencer / Innovative Engagement of Community - Jeep, Original Copies
Shortlist - PR - Petz, Love Again

/THE ONE SHOW (1 merit, 5x shortlist):

Merit
- Social Media / Influencer Marketing - Jeep, Original Copies
Shortlist - Social Media / UGC - Jeep, Original Copies
Shortlist - Integrated / Omnichannel Campaign - Jeep, Original Copies
Shortlist - Film / UGC - Jeep, Original Copies
Shortlist - Film / Low Budget - Jeep, Original Copies
Shortlist - Design/Craft Photography - Itaipava X Chilli Beans, Shades Bottle Opener

/MENA EFFIE AWARDS (1 gold):

Gold
- AUTOMOTIVE - Jeep, Original Copies
Shortlist - Marketing Disruptors - Jeep, Original Copies

/DUBAI LYNX (1 gp, 1 gold, 2x silver, 5x bronze, 12x shortlist):

Grand Prix
- PR / Social Behaviour & Cultural Insight - Billboard Arabia, The Second Release
Gold - Radio and Audio / Culture & Context - Billboard Arabia, The Second Release
Silver - Integrated - Billboard Arabia, The Second Release
Silver
- Brand Experience & Activation - Jeep, Original Copies
Bronze - Glass - Billboard Arabia, The Second Release
Bronze - Entertainment - Billboard Arabia, The Second Release
Bronze - Direct - Jeep, Original Copies
Bronze - Integrated - Jeep, Original Copies
Bronze - Social Influencer - Jeep, Original Copies
Shortlist - Radio and Audio / Social Behaviour & Cultural Insight - Billboard Arabia, The Second Release
Shortlist - PR / Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility - Billboard Arabia, The Second Release
Shortlist - Entertainment / Audio Content - Billboard Arabia, The Second Release
Shortlist - Entertainment / Use of Licensed/Adapted Music - Billboard Arabia, The Second Release
Shortlist - Entertainment / Fan Engagement/Community Building - Billboard Arabia, The Second Release
Shortlist - Entertainment / Promotional Content for Publishers and Networks - Billboard Arabia, The Second Release
Shortlist - Film / Brake Through on a Budget - Jeep, Original Copies
Shortlist - Digital / Social Video - Jeep, Original Copies
Shortlist - Direct / Use of Print - Jeep, Original Copies
Shortlist - Brand Experience / Use of Print - Jeep, Original Copies
Shortlist - Brand Experience / Consumer Goods - Jeep, Original Copies
Shortlist - Entertainment / Audience Engagement - Jeep, Original Copies

/LÜRZER’S ARCHIVE:

Wild Essence - Lince, Orient

/MIAMI AD SCHOOL
Top Dog - Design - Student


Jury Experience

2021 - Grand Jury New York Festivals
2020 - Grand Jury Mobius Awards


Skills

Art direction
Graphic design
Creative Direction
Concept
Branding
Typography
Strategy
Illustration
Painting
keynote

Contact

+971 568071922
tecochiabrando@gmail.com

*EU PASSPORT