Filipe Rocha — Independent design practice logo
Filipe Rocha — Independent design practice logo

✶ About

A designer on the outside,
an artist on the inside
— and vice versa.

Filipe Rocha at work

For more than two decades, I have helped build and evolve brands across Latin America, Europe, and APAC, working with organizations including The Coca-Cola Company, Telefónica, P&G, Diageo, Volkswagen, and BBVA, as well as leading consultancies such as Landor, Superunion, Lambie-Nairn, Brand Union and Interbrand.

Working across industries including FMCG, telecommunications, financial services, energy, automotive, aviation, fashion, retail and sports, I specialize in building brand systems, launching new propositions, and translating strategy into scalable design.

My approach combines strategic vision with hands-on creative leadership, helping organizations create culturally relevant brands that drive differentiation, growth, and long-term value.

Skill set

Softwares

Adobe Creative Suite.

Languages

  • Portuguese - native
  • English - fluent
  • Spanish - fluent

Professional experience

  • The Coca-Cola Company — Senior Design Manager, São Paulo (2022–2026)
  • Landor — Design Director, Singapore (2019–2021)
  • Superunion — Senior Designer, Madrid / São Paulo (2018–2019)
  • Lambie-Nairn — Senior Designer, Madrid / São Paulo (2011–2018)
  • Brand Union — Senior Designer, Madrid (2011)
  • Dia Design — Freelancer, São Paulo (2011)
  • Pande Design Solutions — Freelancer, São Paulo (2010)
  • Samurai — Freelancer, São Paulo (2010)
  • Interbrand — Freelancer, São Paulo (2010)
  • Twelve Stars — Jr/Mid Weight Designer, London / Madrid (2004–2008)
  • Dia Design — Intern, São Paulo (2002–2003)
  • Vista Design — Intern, São Paulo (2001)

Education

  • AI for Visual Design — Design Lab (2026)
  • Strategic Business Acumen for Designers — Design Lab (2025)
  • Innovation and Strategy — Harvard, Boston (2024)
  • Designing Strategy — IDEO U (2023)
  • Digital Branding — Laje, São Paulo (2017)
  • Creative Leadership — Miami Ad School / ESPM (2015)
  • Branding — INSPER, São Paulo (2015)
  • Bachelor of Graphic Design — Mackenzie University, São Paulo (2003)