
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 I hold Brazilian,
Australian, and Italian citizenships (yes, all three!).
Over the past 15+ years, I’ve created 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.
Along the way, my work has been recognized at Cannes Lions,
One Show, Clio, LIA, Spikes Asia, to name a few.
But I believe my best project is yet to come.
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
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
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
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)
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)
