Manami Torres Ribeirão Preto, null

Holistic approach brand design manager

About Me

Professional with over 20 years of experience in the fields of graphic design and brand management, I've worked the last 17 years at 3M Company, leading and managing design projects for the main key accounts of the Automotive Division - VW, Ford, GM and Fiat, and for the most recent years working directly with the company's Chief Design Officer, as his strategic partner for networking and connections with local internal and external audiences.

My Qualifications

College/University

University of Sao Paulo / Brazil - B.Arch - Bachelor in Architecture

Year(s)

Subject(s)

final graduation work theme "São Paulo City’s Urban Transportation Visual Communication System". Indicated for Ópera Prima award.

College/University

Faculdades Integradas Rio Branco / Brazil - MBA in Branding

Year(s)

Subject(s)

Final work theme "Ethics and Brand Citizenship". Indicated to be published.

My Experience

Company Name

3M Brazil

Position Held

senior design specialist

Dates

0000 - Present

Details

- Create and co-design personalization projects. Examples: SuperSport special series, Tracker Free Ride, CrossFox, Fox Rock In Rio, KA Sport, Ranger Sport, Strada Adventure, Palio 1.8-R.n- Introduce new concepts of personalization, applying new appearances and products from the division’s product portfolio.n- Build and manage strategic networking with the design studios in the Automotive OEMs.n- Create design trend presentations.n- Plan and coordinate strategic and relevant events for the Division and the Clients: Designers’ Night São Paulo Auto Show sponsorship, Innovation and Color Show PPG 3M at IED, Design Meets Design with 3M’s Chief Design Officer.n- Build strategic partnership with universities and companies for new approaches to the market: IED – Istituto Europeo di Design, PPG Automotive Coats.n- Collaborate in global projects: Global Scotch-Brite branding Project (USA), design trend research (Italy), global automotive lighting project (Japan and USA).n- Continuous self-development: MBA in Branding, Strategic Creative Intelligence (Design Thinking) and Design Management Program (3M Design).n- Participate in 3M Design global events for cultural immersion and networking: Design Summit 2014 (Internet of Things) and Design Summit 2015 (Brand Experience).n- Introduce and train the local R&D people on the new corporate social media and collaboration tools.

Company Name

UND S/C Ltda

Position Held

junior graphic designer

Dates

0000 - Present

Details

Corporate identity projects and editorial graphic design projects development.