João Simões

Creative Director, Mastercard

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Introduction


João Simões is an experienced Creative Director with a strong background in digital design, motion, and communication design, currently working within the financial services industry. His expertise spans art direction, creative strategy, digital campaigns, motion design, user-centred design, brand development, and creative operations.

With international experience across product design, fintech, and global brand campaigns, João has led cross-market initiatives and built scalable creative processes that connect strong ideas with operational efficiency. He brings a well-rounded perspective on creativity, design systems, and effective brand communication.