Like most creatives, I don’t like to write about myself. So I asked ChatGPT to help me:
Victor is an award-winning advertising creative, known for his innovative and impactful campaigns, and has had a rich and varied career. Starting in Brazil, where he honed his skills and developed a unique style, he then moved to Portugal and continued to create advertising that caught the attention of audiences and industry peers alike. Victor now calls the USA home, where he brings his wealth of experience and creative flair to some of the world’s most renowned brands, earning numerous awards and accolades along the way. His work continues to push boundaries and inspire the industry, making him a sought-after figure in the world of advertising.
INFO
Copywriter and creative director
Pharma and consumer experience
EU passport, O1 visa
Based in Brooklyn
linkedin.com/in/victorafonso/
victormcfafonso@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
AREA 23 New York (2023-present) Creative Director -VP
AREA 23 New York (2020-2023) VP, ACD
FCB Lisbon (2015-2020) Creative Director
Master Curitiba (2008-2014) Creative Director
Africa São Paulo (2006-2007) Copywriter
Master Curitiba (2004-2005) Jr. Copywriter
Leo Burnett São Paulo (2004) Copy Intern
AWARDS
Cannes Lions
1 Grand Prix
3 Gold Lions
1 Silver Lion
6 Bronze Lions
D&AD
1 Yellow Pencil
1 Wood Pencil
One Show
2 Silver Pencils
1 Bronze Pencil
14 Merits
Clios 1 Gold, 1 Silver, and 2 shortlist
Clios Health 3 Golds, 4 Silvers, 5 Bronzes, and 2 shortlist
London International Awards 1 Grand LIA, 4 Golds, 2 Silvers, and 5 Bronzes
Luerzer’s Archive 23 campaigns
Eurobest Bronze
El Ojo Country’s Best Idea and Bronze
Fiap Silver
Profissionais do Ano 2x winner
“Advertising Professional of the Year” in Colunistas PR 2013
President of CCPR, Brazil’s second largest creative club 2013-2014