Heitor Piffer
Heitor Piffer
Executive Creative Director
Design bridge and partners
BRAZIL
Biography
Heitor Piffer is the Executive Creative Director at Design Bridge and Partners, São Paulo, where he shapes the agency's creative reputation across the region. Leading design teams spanning branding, packaging, architecture, communication, and experience design, Heitor brings over 20 years of experience to the table. His portfolio boasts work for global brands like Chevrolet, Carrefour, Havaianas, Vans, Levi's, Johnson & Johnson, Samsung, Whitney Museum of American Art, and Mondeléz. Before Design Bridge and Partners, his career included tenures at Superunion, Futurebrand SP/NY, and MBLM NY, where his work with prestigious Middle Eastern companies—including Dubai World, Nakheel (Palm Jumeirah), Beeah, Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), and Dubai Expo 2020—provided invaluable insights into the dynamic Dubai market. Beyond his agency work, Heitor shares his design, innovation, and creativity expertise through lectures at Brazilian universities and on digital platforms. His work has been recognized by D&AD, ADC, FastCompany, and the Brazil Design Awards, and he serves as a jury member for Clio, Dieline, Brand Impact Awards, and the Brazil Design Awards while mentoring emerging talent at D&AD. He holds a master's degree from the University of São Paulo-Fau USP and a bachelor's degree from Mackenzie University.