Hey. My name is Gabriel Moniz, but most people just call me Moniz. Except my grandma, who calls me Fernando, though that’s not my name.
I’m a Brazilian creative, art director and designer exploring concepts and visual narratives across multiple mediums. Currently, I work at the Creative Hub of Nubank as Senior Creative | Designer.
What else can I say about myself? I was born in October 1999 and raised in São Luís - Maranhão. I grew up surrounded by a rich mix of Bumba Meu Boi, Tambor de Crioula, reggae, and hip hop. Cultures that taught me rhythm, color, and expression long before I ever opened Photoshop. My dad’s a visual artist, my mom’s a biochemist, and somewhere between those two worlds, I found my balance: creativity with precision. By 16, I was already studying advertising, driven by curiosity and the need to understand how ideas come to life.
I started my career in 2017 back home and moved to São Paulo in 2019 to chase new challenges. Since then, I’ve been living between the worlds that shaped me, working with national and global brands at agencies like AlmapBBDO, Africa Creative DDB, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Energy BBDO, Phocus, and now at the Creative Hub of Nubank. Each project and team has taught me something new about storytelling, collaboration, and how design can truly connect with people.
Along the way, I’ve been fortunate to hit a few lucky shots, including a Gold at the Cannes Young Lions Live Award 2021 and being named one of VOZES30 by Papel & Caneta in 2019.
Outside of work (though it always finds a way in), I’m deeply into stories—hearing them, telling them, watching them, reading them. I love music, music videos, live performances, anime, games, sports, and anything that blends creativity, culture, and emotion. Especially when it carries a bit of that Brazilian soul.
Always open to connect, exchange ideas, or just talk. Thanks for stopping by.
I’m a Brazilian creative, art director and designer exploring concepts and visual narratives across multiple mediums. Currently, I work at the Creative Hub of Nubank as Senior Creative | Designer.
What else can I say about myself? I was born in October 1999 and raised in São Luís - Maranhão. I grew up surrounded by a rich mix of Bumba Meu Boi, Tambor de Crioula, reggae, and hip hop. Cultures that taught me rhythm, color, and expression long before I ever opened Photoshop. My dad’s a visual artist, my mom’s a biochemist, and somewhere between those two worlds, I found my balance: creativity with precision. By 16, I was already studying advertising, driven by curiosity and the need to understand how ideas come to life.
I started my career in 2017 back home and moved to São Paulo in 2019 to chase new challenges. Since then, I’ve been living between the worlds that shaped me, working with national and global brands at agencies like AlmapBBDO, Africa Creative DDB, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Energy BBDO, Phocus, and now at the Creative Hub of Nubank. Each project and team has taught me something new about storytelling, collaboration, and how design can truly connect with people.
Along the way, I’ve been fortunate to hit a few lucky shots, including a Gold at the Cannes Young Lions Live Award 2021 and being named one of VOZES30 by Papel & Caneta in 2019.
Outside of work (though it always finds a way in), I’m deeply into stories—hearing them, telling them, watching them, reading them. I love music, music videos, live performances, anime, games, sports, and anything that blends creativity, culture, and emotion. Especially when it carries a bit of that Brazilian soul.
Always open to connect, exchange ideas, or just talk. Thanks for stopping by.
Work Experience
Nubank ⏤ São Paulo, Brazil
Senior Creative | Designer ⏤ October 2024 - Currently
Energy BBDO ⏤ São Paulo, Brazil
Creative | Art Director ⏤ December 2022 - October 2024
Africa Creative DDB ⏤ São Paulo, Brazil
Creative | Art Director ⏤ June 2021 - December 2022
AlmapBBDO ⏤ São Paulo, Brazil
Junior Creative | Art Director ⏤ March 2020 - June 2021
Crispin Porter + Bogusky ⏤ São Paulo, Brazil
Junior Creative | Art Director ⏤ June 2019 - March 2020
Phocus ⏤ Maranhão, Brazil
Junior Creative | Art Director ⏤ June 2018 - June 2019
Assistant Creative | Art Director ⏤ January 2018 - June 2018
Intern Creative ⏤ October 2017 - January 2018
Jury Participation
PMKT | Prêmio Amazonense de Propaganda & Marketing
Best of Design ⏤ 2021, 2022
Out of Home Ad ⏤ 2022
Publicity Creation ⏤ 2021
Academic Trophy ⏤ 2021
Studying
Ceuma University
B.A in Comunication and Advertising ⏤ 2016 - 2019
Refinaria Creative School
Advertising Creation ⏤ 2017 - 2018
Short Courses & Workshops
BBC Maestro ⏤ Graphic Design by Paula Scher
Cuca School ⏤ Art Direction
Cuca School ⏤ Design
Cuca School ⏤ Artificial Intelligence for Advertising
Cuca School ⏤ Creative Process
Espaço.CC ⏤Espaços do Design no Contemporâneo
Skilli School ⏤ Creative Process
Domestika ⏤ Advanced Typography for Brands by Plau
& learning every day with the people I work and have worked.
Awards & Recognitions
Cannes Lions
Gold ⏤ Young Lions Live Award 2021 ⏤ Treeless World - WWF + Fortnite
El Ojo de Iberoamérica
Bronze ⏤ Radio & Audio ⏤ Don't Mess With a Princess - Vivo
Bronze ⏤ Digital & Social ⏤ Don't Mess With a Princess - Vivo
Brazilian Creative Club | CC
Silver ⏤ Radio | Creative Use of Audio ⏤ Don't Mess With a Princess - Vivo
In Book ⏤ Public Relations | PR ⏤ Tiger vs. Tiger - Tigre
In Book ⏤ Digital ⏤ Tiger vs. Tiger - Tigre
In Book ⏤ Film | Direction ⏤ Tomato First - Heinz Global
In Book ⏤ Digital ⏤ The Magnificent Caps - Magnífica Beer
Shortlist ⏤ TV, Film & OS ⏤ The Fagundes Rehearsal - Nubank + HBO Max + TLOU
Shortlist ⏤ TV, Film & OS ⏤ Tiger vs. Tiger - Tigre
Shortlist ⏤ Film | Art Direction ⏤ Tomato First - Heinz Global
Shortlist ⏤ Film | Montage ⏤ Tomato First - Heinz Global
Shortlist ⏤ Film | Actor Direction ⏤ Tomato First - Heinz Global
Shortlist ⏤ TV, Film & OS ⏤ Creamy Delivery - Brahma
Shortlist ⏤ Branded Content ⏤ The Magnificent Caps - Magnífica Beer
Effie Awards | BR
Shortlist ⏤ Critical Pivot | Response to Crisis ⏤ Tiger vs. Tiger - Tigre
Shortlist ⏤ Low Budget ⏤ Tiger vs. Tiger - Tigre
Profissionais do Ano | PPA | Rede Globo
Shortlist ⏤ Campaign ⏤ Voices - Ceuma University
Prêmio Colunistas | BR, N&NE & SP
Grand Pix ⏤ Digital ⏤ The Magnificent Caps - Magnífica Beer
Gold ⏤ Film ⏤ Tomato First - Heinz Global
Gold ⏤ Film Production ⏤ Tomato First - Heinz Global
Gold ⏤ Digital ⏤ The Magnificent Caps - Magnífica Beer
Gold ⏤ Mobile Media ⏤ The Magnificent Caps - Magnífica Beer
Silver ⏤ Photography ⏤ Tomato First - Heinz Global
Bronze ⏤ Art Direction ⏤ Tomato First - Heinz Global
Bronze ⏤ Film Direction ⏤ Tomato First - Heinz Global
Bronze ⏤ Promo & Live ⏤ Giant Book - Vale
Shortlist ⏤ Foods ⏤ Tomato First - Heinz Global
Shortlist ⏤ Script ⏤ Tomato First - Heinz Global
Shortlist ⏤ Alcoholic Beverages ⏤ The Magnificent Caps - Magnífica Beer
Shortlist ⏤ Digital ⏤ The Magnificent Caps - Magnífica Beer
Shortlist ⏤ PR ⏤ The Magnificent Caps - Magnífica Beer
Shortlist ⏤ Technique ⏤ Mark Yourself - Ceuma University
Shortlist ⏤ Design ⏤ Degree - Ceuma University
Lürzer’s Archive
Vol.04/2019 ⏤ Degree (Journalism) - Ceuma University
Vol.04/2019 ⏤ Degree (Medicine) - Ceuma University
Vol.04/2019 ⏤ Degree (Gastronomy) - Ceuma University
Vol.04/2019 ⏤ Degree (Psycology) - Ceuma University
Vol.04/2019 ⏤ Degree (Pharmacy) - Ceuma University
Vol.04/2019 ⏤ Degree (Engineer) - Ceuma University
Vol.04/2019 ⏤ Degree (Information Systems) - Ceuma University
Best Ads On TV
Best of the Week ⏤ Print ⏤ Music Moves - Spotify
VOZES30 Papel & Caneta
30 voices who fought to change the communication industry in 2019
Clients
Nubank
Heinz (Brazil and Global)
Brahma
Volkswagen
Budweiser (Brazil and Global)
Snickers
M&M's
Tigre
Pedigree
Whiskas
Rexona
Natura
Boticário
Vult
Australian Gold
Vivo
Bimbo
Nutrella
Artesano
Vale
EGHO
Magnífica Beer
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Publishing
AdAge
AdWeek
Vogue
Forbes
Lions Creativity
Hypebeast
LatinSpots
Meio & Mensagem
Clube de Criação
Propmark
Update or Die
AdsOfTheWorld
Best Ads On TV
Lürzer’s Archive
Globo
Criacura
Uol
Brazilians Who Design
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