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Hi, my name is Alexandre, but you can call me Alex.
I’m a Creative Director with a background in Art Direction,
currently working as an Associate Creative Director at VML New York. Originally from Brazil, I’ve built a global career across Brazil,
Australia, and now the U.S., and hold Brazilian,
Australian, and Italian citizenships (yes, all three!).

Over the past 15+ years, I’ve led creative work
at both big and medium-sized agencies including Ogilvy,
DDB, McCann, and Fox Sports, among others.
I’ve helped shape campaigns for brands like Dove, McDonald’s,
KFC, Fox Sports, Laser Clinics, Coca-Cola, and many more.
Always aiming for ideas that move people and make headlines.

As a Creative Director, I thrive on building and mentoring teams,
fostering collaborative environments, and guiding projects
from insight to execution. I’m passionate about big,
conceptual thinking and the craft that brings ideas to life.
I believe my best project is yet to come.

Along the way, my work has been recognized at Cannes Lions,
One Show, Clio, LIA, Spikes Asia, to name a few.

Unlike most Brazilians, I don’t like soccer.
But I’m a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt
and I love surfing (and hey, Brazil does have 7 world titles),
so I guess I still qualify.
I’m also married to my love and the proud dad of two girls.

Want to connect or grab a coffee? I’d love that.


Do you want to see more? Check out my Vimeo






Contact: 

a.collares@outlook.com


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Recognitions ︎︎︎






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CANNES LIONS

Bronze - Print & Publishing
(Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility)
Shortlist - Print & Publishing
(Social Behaviour & Cultural Insight)
Shortlist - Film
(Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility)
Shortlist - Film
(Consumer good)
Shortlist - Outdoor
(Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility)
Shortlist - Industry Craft
(Photography)



CLIO AWARD

Silver - Print



LIA

Finalist - Print
(Consumer Campaign)
Finalist - Poster Craft
(Photography Campaign)
Finalist - Health & Wellness
(Craft - Performance/Casting)



NEW YORK FESTIVAL

Shortlist - Print



SPIKES ASIA

Silver - Film
(Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility)
Shortlist - Integrated
Shortlist - Print
(Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility)



LÜRZER’S ARCHIVE 
Issue 227 - 2024 (1 film)
Vol. 02 - 2022 (3 prints)
Vol. 05/06 - 2020 (1 print)
Vol. 03/04 - 2020 (2 prints)
Vol. 01 - 2020 (3 prints)
Ranked #1 Art Director in Australia 2020
Ranked #5 Art Director Globally 2020



DMA AWARDS

Shortlist - Innovation for Good
Shortlist - Thoughtful Marketing
Shortlist - Health and Wellness
Shortlist - FMCG



ADFEST

Finalist - Film
(Consumer Goods)
Finalist - Billboard



GOLDEN TARGET AWARD

Shortlist - Digital Social / Content Campaign



CAMPAIGN BRIEF’S THE WORK 

Film
Integrated
Work for good
Health
Out-Of-Home
Print
Print



THE ANTHEM AWARDS 

Silver - Health/Publication
(Not-For-Profit)



AGDA DESIGN AWARDS
Merit - Design for Good



POSTER HOUSE NY
Museum’s Permanent Collection
ONE SHOW

Merit - Print
Merit - Out of Home
Shortlist - Film
Shortlist - Integrated



ONE ASIA CREATIVE AWARDS

Bronze - Integrated
Merit - Print
Merit - PR



AWARD Awards

Gold - Creativity for Good
Silver - Press Campaign
Bronze - Health & Wellness
Shortlist - Social Video



THE DRUM AWARDS

Gold - Photography
Silver - Online Video (Short Film)
Bronze - Integrated Campaigns



CAMPAIGN BIG AWARDS

Shortlist - Integrated
Shortlist - Consumer Good



MAD STARS

Silver - Print Publication
Finalist - Print Craft
Finalist - Design Non-for-profit
Finalist - Design Poster
Finalist - Interactive Publication
Finalist - Interactive Use of Web Platform



PHNX AdForum

Silver -Design/Publication
Shortlist - Integrated



BEST ADS

Best Print (Winner)
Best Print (Runner-up)
Best Print
Best Interactive
Best Direct Marketing



MUSE CREATIVE AWARDS

Silver - Print Publication



THE SIDE SHOW
Bronze - Social Good



AdAge
Editor’s pick



PROMAX/BDA

Gold Latin America - Art Direction
Gold Latin America - Design
Gold Latin America - Copywriting
Silver Latin America - Special Project
Shortlist Global - Copywriting



ABP (Brazilian Advertising Association)

Silver - Film
Bronze - Campaign



COLUNISTAS AWARDS 
Silver - Press
Silver - Film
Bronze - Press
Bronze -Outdoor







Jury Member/Mentorship/Interview ︎︎︎
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JURY MEMBER

Cannes Young Lions UK & Australia 2025

NY Festival 2023/24/25

AADC Awards 2024

Lisbon International Advertising Festivals 2023

Mad Stars (2022/23/24/25)

Young Stars (Mad Stars) 2022

AdForum PHNX (2020/21/22/23/24/25)

Muse Creative Awards (2021/22/23/24)

NY Product Design Awards (2021/23/25)

NY Digital Awards 2025

TITAN World Innovation Awards (2023/25)

Spotlight Awards 2022

FestVideo - APP Ribeirão 2023



MENTORSHIP

D&AD New Blood Academy
(Tutor - 2023/24)

MadStars Academy
(Instructor - 2023)

Miami Ad School
(Guest Teacher - 2022/23)

D&AD New Blood Festival Portfolio Review
(2020/21/22)

New Zealand MDS AdSchool
(Tutor - 2022)