Paulo Mariano is a Senior Art Director based in Lisbon, currently working at O Escritório, one of Portugal’s most awarded independent creative agencies. With over 20 years of experience across Europe and Latin America, his work focuses on visual communication and storytelling — particularly in crafting integrated campaigns, activations and product development that capture attention and present compelling brand narratives.

He has collaborated with creative teams at global agencies such as DDB and TBWA, as well as design studios like Solid Dogma, working on international and regional projects for brands including Netflix, EDP, Emirates, Benfica, Gatorade, Super Bock, Lidl and Banco do Brasil.

His work has been recognized by ADCE, Effie, CCSP, CCP, Lusófonos and Lürzer’s Archive, most recently featured in the 200 Best Digital Artists Worldwide 2025 edition.

Paulo has served as a jury member and pre-selection juror for awards including FIAP, Clube Criativos Portugal and AIVA Communicator Awards.