I am a book cover designer with over 20 years of experience in the editorial industry. My professional journey includes a 7-year tenure at the Design Department of Record Publishing Group, the largest non-didactic book publishing conglomerate in Latin America. During my time at Record Publishing Group, I specialized in designing covers for a wide array of high-volume, mass-market literary genres. Currently, in addition to my full-time commitments, I collaborate with authors and publishers as a freelance editorial designer. I am passionate about my work and look forward to discussing potential collaborations and how I can contribute to your upcoming publication. I provide the following files: — Paperback cover (front, back, spine and flaps) — Printed endpapers art (paperback) — Endpaper art (hardcover) — Hardcovers: Case Laminate + Dust Jacket covers = Jacketed Case Laminate (Case Laminate = Dust Jacket) — Source files (in case of future changes in text) — 3D covers "Working with Elmo has always been a great pleasure. Punctual, creative, collaborative, and a professional with a very diverse portfolio, he has the ability to dive into each briefing and capture the message in the details. I always found it easy to approve his proposals because they are carefully thought out and, in addition, are beautiful." — Andreia Amaral do Espírito Santo (Civilização Brasileira, an imprint of Grupo Editorial Record) "Elmo is one of my favorites designers to work with. He's very talented and his aesthetic sense is incredible. His award winning designs always blow my mind. His cover for the Brazilian edition of 'The Exorcist', by William Peter Blatty, is one of my favorites ever. He's also one of the most easygoing person I have ever met. He listens very carefully to the client's requests and can still present an amazing design with his own twist. When I work with Elmo, I truly feel that there is a collaboration between client and designer. You simply can't go wrong with Elmo." — Ulisses Teixeira (HarperCollins Brazil) "Elmo is an extremely skilled and creative designer. From minimal ideas, he would present ingenious solutions. It is worth noting that he is a versatile professional and easy to work with." — Felipe Harrison (Grupo Editorial Record)

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I am a book cover designer with over 20 years of experience in the editorial industry. My professional journey includes a 7-year tenure at the Design Department of Record Publishing Group, the largest non-didactic book publishing conglomerate in Latin America. During my time at Record Publishing Group, I specialized in designing covers for a wide array of high-volume, mass-market literary genres. Currently, in addition to my full-time commitments, I collaborate with authors and publishers as a freelance editorial designer. I am passionate about my work and look forward to discussing potential collaborations and how I can contribute to your upcoming publication. I provide the following files: — Paperback cover (front, back, spine and flaps) — Printed endpapers art (paperback) — Endpaper art (hardcover) — Hardcovers: Case Laminate + Dust Jacket covers = Jacketed Case Laminate (Case Laminate = Dust Jacket) — Source files (in case of future changes in text) — 3D covers "Working with Elmo has always been a great pleasure. Punctual, creative, collaborative, and a professional with a very diverse portfolio, he has the ability to dive into each briefing and capture the message in the details. I always found it easy to approve his proposals because they are carefully thought out and, in addition, are beautiful." — Andreia Amaral do Espírito Santo (Civilização Brasileira, an imprint of Grupo Editorial Record) "Elmo is one of my favorites designers to work with. He's very talented and his aesthetic sense is incredible. His award winning designs always blow my mind. His cover for the Brazilian edition of 'The Exorcist', by William Peter Blatty, is one of my favorites ever. He's also one of the most easygoing person I have ever met. He listens very carefully to the client's requests and can still present an amazing design with his own twist. When I work with Elmo, I truly feel that there is a collaboration between client and designer. You simply can't go wrong with Elmo." — Ulisses Teixeira (HarperCollins Brazil) "Elmo is an extremely skilled and creative designer. From minimal ideas, he would present ingenious solutions. It is worth noting that he is a versatile professional and easy to work with." — Felipe Harrison (Grupo Editorial Record)

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I am a book cover designer with over 20 years of experience in the editorial industry.

My professional journey includes a 7-year tenure at the Design Department of Record Publishing Group, the largest non-didactic book publishing conglomerate in Latin America.

During my time at Record Publishing Group, I specialized in designing covers for a wide array of high-volume, mass-market literary genres.

Currently, in addition to my full-time commitments, I collaborate with authors and publishers as a freelance editorial designer.

I am passionate about my work and look forward to discussing potential collaborations and how I can contribute to your upcoming publication.

I provide the following files:

— Paperback cover (front, back, spine and flaps)
— Printed endpapers art (paperback)
— Endpaper art (hardcover)
— Hardcovers: Case Laminate + Dust Jacket covers = Jacketed Case Laminate (Case Laminate = Dust Jacket)
— Source files (in case of future changes in text)
— 3D covers

“Working with Elmo has always been a great pleasure. Punctual, creative, collaborative, and a professional with a very diverse portfolio, he has the ability to dive into each briefing and capture the message in the details. I always found it easy to approve his proposals because they are carefully thought out and, in addition, are beautiful.”
— Andreia Amaral do Espírito Santo (Civilização Brasileira, an imprint of Grupo Editorial Record)

“Elmo is one of my favorites designers to work with. He’s very talented and his aesthetic sense is incredible. His award winning designs always blow my mind. His cover for the Brazilian edition of ‘The Exorcist’, by William Peter Blatty, is one of my favorites ever. He’s also one of the most easygoing person I have ever met. He listens very carefully to the client’s requests and can still present an amazing design with his own twist. When I work with Elmo, I truly feel that there is a collaboration between client and designer. You simply can’t go wrong with Elmo.”
— Ulisses Teixeira (HarperCollins Brazil)

“Elmo is an extremely skilled and creative designer. From minimal ideas, he would present ingenious solutions. It is worth noting that he is a versatile professional and easy to work with.”
— Felipe Harrison (Grupo Editorial Record)

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Skills

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Book Cover
Expert
Brochure
Expert
Figma
Beginner
Book Illustration
Beginner

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Education

Master in Graphic Design and Editorial Projects (not concluded) at Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto
September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020
Bachelor in Graphic Design at Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
March 5, 2000 - May 5, 2005

Qualifications

60º Jabuti Awards 2018 – Finalist with the cover of the book 'Ó, o Globo!'
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
54º Jabuti Awards 2012 – Winner with the cover of the book 'Dresden'
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Getty Images Best Book Cover Awards 2011 – Finalist with the cover for the book ‘Como era triste a Chinesa de Godard’
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Getty Images Best Book Cover Awards 2010 – Finalist with the cover for the book ‘O fim da América’
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
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