Sergio Barros P. Jr.

Sergio Barros P. Jr.

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Award-Winning Head of Creative | Creative Director | Driving Growth Through Creative Direction, Brand Strategy & Marketing Innovation
São Paulo, Brazil

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  • LewLaraTBWA
    Freelance Senior Art Director
    LewLaraTBWA
    Oct 2025 - Current (9 months)
  • MAGENTA
    Creative Director
    MAGENTA
    Nov 2024 - Aug 2025 (10 months)
    • Directed creative processes and growth marketing campaigns for Cinemark and Loja do Mecânico, improving workflows and creative quality. • Spearheaded process improvements that boosted efficiency and elevated creative standards across the agency. Key Results:
 • Cinemark Popcorn Day: 31 tons sold, record-breaking performance. • Cinemark Superman Activation – 28.7M mentions, 2.2M reach, 3.69M impressions.
  • MAGENTA
    Senior Creative Art Director / Head of Art
    MAGENTA
    Apr 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 8 months)
    • Led XP Investimentos campaigns as Head of Art, aligning visual strategy with brand goals and driving brand recognition.
 • Supervised a team of designers and creatives, ensuring innovative design and high-quality execution. Key Result:
 • XP Investimentos reinforced recognition as top financial advisor in Brazil for the 6th consecutive year.
  • B
    Member
    Board Club
    Dec 2022 - Current (3 years 7 months)
    A Professional Relationship Club composed of Advisors, C-Level Executives, and Entrepreneurs, Board Club is dedicated to democratizing Corporate Governance. Our mission is to provide companies with the tools and expertise needed to establish and manage effective Boards—whether Advisory or Administrative—along with their associated committees. Through strategic networking, knowledge exchange, and hands-on support, we empower organizations to strengthen their governance structures, fostering sustainable growth and long-term success.
  • Selfemployed
    Freelancer
    Selfemployed
    Jul 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 1 month)
    During my freelance work in São Paulo, I deepened my expertise in digital tools, focusing on UX/UI design, web design, and development. I also expanded my knowledge in data science, enabling me to approach projects with a data-driven mindset. This period allowed me to refine my skills, stay updated with industry trends, and deliver high-quality work across various digital platforms, ensuring that my clients received cutting-edge solutions tailored to their specific needs.
  • H
    Head of Creative (Remote)
    Feb 2022 - Jul 2022 (6 months)
    • Built and managed in-house creative & product design teams.
 • Restructured brand identity with new logo, visual system, and narrative.
 • Elevated advertising standards by mentoring teams on creative best practices.
  • SumUp
    Head of Creative
    SumUp
    Feb 2019 - Feb 2022 (3 years 1 month)
    • Spearheaded planning and execution of digital performance campaigns, driving significant revenue growth by promoting card readers to small businesses. • Established a dedicated creative cell within the marketing department, fostering innovation and creative excellence. • Achieved 300% sales growth in two years (200% in the first year alone) and a 70% growth in referrals. • Reduced Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) by 50% within two years. • Elevated SumUp’s brand value, making it the 2nd most searched brand on Google in its segment. • Led the LATAM brand design team, enriching brand experience across the region. • Global Leadership: Contributed as part of the global leadership team, developing the Global Brand Guidelines to align creative i
  • DMDDB
    Senior Art Director
    DMDDB
    Dec 2017 - Feb 2019 (1 year 3 months)
    • Repositioned Johnson’s Baby and Stayfree brands globally. • Led Stayfree campaign, winner of Cannes Silver Lion.
  • G
    Creative Director
    Gael BBDO
    Mar 2017 - Sep 2017 (7 months)
    • Directed Doritos Rock in Rio activation, achieving $88M ad value.
 • Campaign ranked as 2nd most remembered brand at the festival.
  • L
    Freelancer Senior Cretive Art Director
    LewLaraTBWA Publicis São Paulo Agência We Fischer América Black Ninja YR
    Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (2 years)
    Provided creative art direction for clients including ELO, Brazil Federal Government, and São Paulo City Hall, adapting to diverse agency cultures and management styles.
  • Innova  All Around the Brand
    Creative Director
    Innova All Around the Brand
    Jul 2012 - Feb 2016 (3 years 8 months)
    • Directed a team of 35+ creatives delivering 360° work (branding, advertising, activation, POS, events). • +30% revenue growth and 95% pitch win rate.
  • P
    Co Founder
    Pixel The CoffeeShop
    Mar 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year 4 months)
    • Co-founded Pixel4 (digital) and The CoffeeShop (advertising focused on ROI). • Positioned both as trusted production partners, expanded into strategy & creative execution. • Won clients including Plano & Plano and Caraigá (Volkswagen dealer).
  • novaSB
    Head Of Art
    novaSB
    Nov 2006 - Aug 2010 (3 years 10 months)
  • Africa Propaganda
    Senior Creative Art Director
    Africa Propaganda
    Jan 2006 - Nov 2006 (11 months)
  • Young  Rubicam Advertising
    Senior Art Director
    Young Rubicam Advertising
    Mar 2005 - Dec 2005 (10 months)
  • L
    Head of Art
    Lowe Worldwide
    Mar 2002 - Feb 2005 (3 years)
  • Leo Burnett
    Senior Art Director
    Leo Burnett
    Jul 2001 - Mar 2002 (9 months)
  • L
    Junior Art Director
    Lowe Partners Worldwide Inc
    Jun 2000 - Jun 2001 (1 year 1 month)
  • FNazca Saatchi  Saatchi
    Trainee and Junior Art Director
    FNazca Saatchi Saatchi
    Nov 1997 - Jun 2000 (2 years 8 months)
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  • Board Academy Br
    Diploma of Education, Lean Governance for Startup
    Board Academy Br
    Dec 2022 - Current (3 years 7 months)
  • UX Design Institute
    Professional Diploma, UX Design
    UX Design Institute
    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (1 year)
  • FAAP  Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
    Bachelor's degree, Marketing and Advertising
    FAAP Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
    Jul 1996 - Jun 2000 (4 years)
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  • C
    CCSP - Clube de Criação de São Paulo
    Sep 2018
    Bronze Star and Merit - Stayfree My First Pad https://sergiobarros.com/brand-activation/
  • C
    Cannes Lions
    Jun 2018
    Direct Silver Lion - Stayfree My First Pad case. https://sergiobarros.com/brand-activation/
  • F
    FIP Festival - FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE MARKETING, NUEVAS TÉCNICAS DE COMUNICACIÓN, INNOVACIÓN Y EVENTOS
    Dec 2016
    3 GOLD 1 SILVER 2 BRONZE
  • J
    Jury at El Ojo de Iberoamerica
    Jan 2015
    Category: Direct
  • P
    New York Festivals
    Print
    Jan 2015
    PADI - Five Stars - Creative Director https://sergiobarros.com/FiveStars/
  • S
    CCSP
    Silver Star
    Jan 2014
    Gafisa - Square in the Sky Experience https://sergiobarros.com/square/
  • G
    El Ojo de Iberoamerica
    Gold Print and Bronze Film
    Jan 2005
    Casas André Luiz - Support For The Mentally Challenged https://sergiobarros.com/casas/
  • L
    London International Awards
    Jan 2000
    Pulligan Pantyhose https://sergiobarros.com/pulligan/
  • B
    Clio
    Bronze
    Jan 2000
    Pulligan Pantyhose https://sergiobarros.com/pulligan/