Hi, I’m Cris.
I’m a Brazilian art director, motion designer, and multimedia artist with a background in visual arts.
I have nearly two decades of experience working across photography, film, animation, and digital storytelling, within creative agencies and production companies, as well as through independent documentary and art projects.
I’ve worked with teams and clients in Brazil, the US, France, Germany, and Ireland, across advertising, editorial, and independent productions.
I’m currently a Senior Art Director and Motion Designer at Droga5 Dublin, where I work hands-on across concept, art direction, design, motion, and editing. Collaborating closely with creative teams and clients, especially when projects need sharper direction, craft or stronger motion language.
I’m not an AI expert, but I do actively use AI tools as part of my creative process. I’m interested in what these tools actually do, how they can support storytelling, speed up workflows, and improve outcomes.
My work sits at the intersection of art direction, design, motion, technology, and storytelling, with a strong focus on craft, and making ideas feel alive.
CLIENTS
Tesco Ireland, AIB, Warner Music, Heinz, Irish Distillers, Orchard Thieves, Dublin Bus, VHI, Fáilte Ireland, Department of Social Protection, Goldman Sachs, EQT, FLAGCX, GOOD Magazine, Natura, and others.
I’m a Brazilian art director, motion designer, and multimedia artist with a background in visual arts.
I have nearly two decades of experience working across photography, film, animation, and digital storytelling, within creative agencies and production companies, as well as through independent documentary and art projects.
I’ve worked with teams and clients in Brazil, the US, France, Germany, and Ireland, across advertising, editorial, and independent productions.
I’m currently a Senior Art Director and Motion Designer at Droga5 Dublin, where I work hands-on across concept, art direction, design, motion, and editing. Collaborating closely with creative teams and clients, especially when projects need sharper direction, craft or stronger motion language.
I’m not an AI expert, but I do actively use AI tools as part of my creative process. I’m interested in what these tools actually do, how they can support storytelling, speed up workflows, and improve outcomes.
My work sits at the intersection of art direction, design, motion, technology, and storytelling, with a strong focus on craft, and making ideas feel alive.
CLIENTS
Tesco Ireland, AIB, Warner Music, Heinz, Irish Distillers, Orchard Thieves, Dublin Bus, VHI, Fáilte Ireland, Department of Social Protection, Goldman Sachs, EQT, FLAGCX, GOOD Magazine, Natura, and others.
AWARDS
Samaritans Dublin - The 26th Minute
Irish Audio Awards, Effie Awards (Silver), D&AD, 2 Lions at Cannes Festival (1 Silver and 1 Bronze), 1 Clio Award (Silver).
Samaritans Dublin - The 26th Minute
Irish Audio Awards, Effie Awards (Silver), D&AD, 2 Lions at Cannes Festival (1 Silver and 1 Bronze), 1 Clio Award (Silver).
Saylists
3 Lions at Cannes Festival (1 Grand Prix, 1 Gold, 1 Bronze) and 7 Shorlists
4 Clio Awards (2 Silver and 2 Bronze)
6 pencils at The One Show (1 Silver and 5 Bronze)
JFK Unsilenced - The Times
7 Lions at Cannes Festival (1 Grand Prix, 1 Gold, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze);
7 Clio Awards (1 Grand Prix, 4 Gold and 2 Silver)
Alcatraz - The Long Shot
3 Clio Awards (1 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze)
Proud Dads - Dublin Bus
2 Kinsale Sharks (1 Silver and 1 Bronze)
3 Lions at Cannes Festival (1 Grand Prix, 1 Gold, 1 Bronze) and 7 Shorlists
4 Clio Awards (2 Silver and 2 Bronze)
6 pencils at The One Show (1 Silver and 5 Bronze)
JFK Unsilenced - The Times
7 Lions at Cannes Festival (1 Grand Prix, 1 Gold, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze);
7 Clio Awards (1 Grand Prix, 4 Gold and 2 Silver)
Alcatraz - The Long Shot
3 Clio Awards (1 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze)
Proud Dads - Dublin Bus
2 Kinsale Sharks (1 Silver and 1 Bronze)
Thoughts and new ideas? cris@cristianeschmidt.com.br
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