Hello, I am a designer, art director, and creative director based in London.

With a multi-disciplinary background, I am passionate about helping brands and organisations grow by combining beauty and creativity. I have been helping diverse teams thrive in their roles, empowering them to create the best work of their lives.

While focusing on the big challenges in each brief, I also pay close attention to the finer details in the execution. I collaborate with marketers and producers on end-to-end productions. Energy, optimism, a hands-on attitude, and empathy are vital to what I do.

Recently, as Global Creative Director, I helped spearhead a brand transformation initiative, elevating the creative output across various platforms. This not only increased engagement and results but also earned recognition at global and regional award shows for the Charlotte’s Cream and Loving Touch projects in the crafts and innovation categories.

Originally from Brazil, I’ve since become a British citizen.


Professional Background
Publicis One Touch (Germany), Meta (UK), MullenLowe (UK), Ogilvy (UK, Brazil), DM9DDB (Brazil)

Freelance Experience

McCann London (EMEA Team), R/GA Berlin



Selected Awards & Recognition

2024  
One Show, Merit, Film Craft/Cinematography
ACD NY, Merit, Film Craft/Cinematography

2023  
ADC Germany, Gold, Innovation
ADC Germany, Bronze, Animated Film
ADC Germany, Shortlist, Online Film
ADC Germany, Shortlist, Product Design 
ADC NY, Silver, Animation 
ADC NY, Bronze, Science/Medical
ADC NY, Bronze, Prototype
ADC NY, Merit, Innovation
ADC NY, Merit, Short Video
One Show, Merit, Innovation/Transformation
One Show, Merit, Film
Clio Health, Silver, Film
Clio Health, Silver, Film Craft
Clio Health, Shortlist, Innovation/Prototype
Clio Health, Shortlist, Product Design
Eurobest, Bronze, Healthcare 
Epica, Bronze Animation
Epica, Bronze, Health And Beauty

2022 
Eurobest, Gold, Innovation Award
LIA, Silver, Health & Wellness/Prototype
Epica, Bronze
Cannes Lions, Shortlist, Health & Wellness

2021 
One Show, Shortlist, Music
Luerzer’s Archive, 2/21, Film

2020
Shorty Awards, Shortlist, Social AR

2016
Design Museum London, Designs Of The Year, Graphic Design
D&AD, Wood Pencil, Photography
Creative Circle, Bronze, Poster
Luerzer’s Archive, ad of the week, Print

2014 
D&AD, Graphite Pencil, Radio
D&AD, Wood Pencil, Radio

2013 
Cannes Lions, Gold, Radio 
Cannes Lions, Shortlist, Poster+Poster
Cannes Lions, Shortlist, Press+Poster 
One Show, Silver, Radio
One Show, Silver, Radio
LIA, Gold, Radio
Campaign Big, Gold, Radio
Clio, Shortlist, Radio
Aerial Awards, Radio Spot of the Month
Epica, Merit, Press+Poster

2012 
Cannes Lions, shortlist, Press+Poster
D&AD, Wood Pencil, Illustration For Design

2011
D&AD, Wood Pencil, Outdoor Ambient
D&AD, Wood Pencil, Graphic Design/POS
Cannes Lions, Shortlist, Self Promo 
One Show, Gold, Outdoor and Posters 
One Show, Merit, Innovation in Advertising
One Show, Merit, Direct
One Show, Merit, Non Broadcast
One Show, Gold, In Store P.O.P

2010 
Cannes Lions, Silver, Ambient
Cannes Lions, Silver, Ambient Live Stunt
Cannes Lions, Bronze, Promo + Activation
Cannes Lions, Bronze, Retail + E-Commerce
Cannes Lions, Bronze, Ambient Promo
Cannes Lions, Bronze, Charities + PSA
Cannes Lions, Bronze, Ambient Small Scale
Cannes Lions, Bronze, Billboards Street Furniture
Cannes Lions, Shortlist, Retail + E-Commerce
Cannes Lions, Shortlist, Film
Cannes Lions, Shortlist, Press
Cannes Lions, Shortlist, Design
One Show, Silver, Interactive Banner
One Show, Merit, Integrated Banner
One Show, Merit, Consumer Television
One Show, Merit, Radio
One Show, Merit, Typography in Design
LIA, Gold
LIA, Silver
Clio, Bronze, Activation
Clio, Bronze, Promo
Clio, Bronze, Print
El Ojo, Grand Prix, Direct
The Big Won Ranking - 9th on the top 10 most awarded art directors globally

Mentorship & Teaching
D&AD Shift Germany 2024, Mentor, Hamburg
Miami Ad School, Digital Innovation, São Paulo
Escola Cuca, Art Direction Course, São Paulo
Skiilli, Online Portfolio Reviews and Adivice, Online 


Jury Duties
NY Festivals 2024  Grand Juri, Multiple Categories
NY Festivals 2023  Grand Juri, Direct, Design, Student
PHNX 2023   Digital/Social, Digital/AR&VR
CCSP 2010   Design & Promo





DENIS KAKAZU
2024