
My name is Gabriel Mendes and I’m a Senior Art Director who loves mixing creativity with strategy—using art direction as my main tool to bring stories to life.
Since 2010, I’ve been on this journey, working with amazing clients and picking up a few recognitions along the way.
Outside the office, I split my time between rolling on the jiu-jitsu mats, gaming sessions, experimenting with Python code, and living the highs and lows of being a Clube Atlético Mineiro supporter.
Experience
Judas
2024 - Present
Bar Ogilvy
2022 - 2024
Havas
2021 - 2022
Fuel (Havas Group)
2016 - 2021
Arc Worldwide
2015 -2016
JWT
2015 - 2015
The Hotel
2014 - 2015
JChebly
2011 - 2014
Plan B
2010 - 2011
Recognitions
Cannes Lions
BRONZE - Direct (2025)
Young Lions Portugal
BRONZE - Film (2019)
SHORTLIST - Print (2018)
Eurobest
GOLD - Young Creatives Portugal (2018)
BRONZE - Young Creatives Portugal (2019)
New York Festivals
FINALIST - Collaborations & Partnerships (2025)
Creative Club of Portugal
SILVER - Film Craft (2019)
BRONZE - Film (2021)
BRONZE - Film (2021)
BRONZE - Film (2021)
BRONZE - Film (2021)
BRONZE - Film Craft (2019)
BRONZE - Outdoor (2018)
SHORTLIST - Film Craft (2024)
SHORTLIST - Film Craft (2024)
SHORTLIST - Film (2023)
SHORTLIST - Campaign (2021)
SHORTLIST - Digital (2019)
SHORTLIST - Print (2017)§
Prémios Eficácia
GOLD - New Products & Services (2022)
SILVER - Commerce & Shopper (2022)
BRONZE - Food & Distribution (2022)
BRONZE - Financial Services and Insurance (2023)
Meios e Publicidade Awards
BRONZE - Social Responsibility (2020)
Young Glory
GOLD - Young Glory Competition 18-19
SILVER - Young Glory Competition 18-19
SHORTLIST - Young Glory Competition 18-19
9th Place at Global Final Ranking 18-19
Lisbon International Advertising Festival
WINNER - Young Creative Competition (2017)
Lusos Awards
GOLD - Young Creative (2015)
SILVER - Craft (2018)
BRONZE - Craft (2018)
BRONZE - Young Creative (2017)
BRONZE - Young Creative (2016)
P.S. If you’re a young creative looking for some guidance, feel free to reach out. I’ll be happy to help you take your first steps.