Where I Pretend to Hate Talking About Myself
I’m Phil Neves—a Brazilian-American Creative Director currently moonlighting as Portrait Media Group's (FKA Group Black) hype man. My mission? Convince the world it’s the coolest media company on Earth. (Spoiler: it is. And yes, I have receipts.) I lead the charge on all things creative, making media louder, bolder, and way more inclusive.
Before I was wrangling big ideas and even bigger expectations, I built the creative engine at Holler, a tech startup on a mission to reinvent messaging. Translation: I hired a killer crew, made a ton of motion content, and somehow got it all out the door with style and minimal breakdowns.
Go further back and you’ll find me at Inspira, turning brand briefs into immersive brand universes. I helped Diageo, Guinness, and even Geico’s gecko throw events that people actually talked about.
Off the clock? I chase toddlers, build brand identities for small businesses, and try to use my powers for good. Fluent in four languages (five if you count sarcasm), with a degree in Studio Art + Filmmaking from the University of Miami and a minor in Marketing—because I like my creativity with a side of strategy.
Some things I'm good At
A conductor of chaos. I take abstract visions, team egos, tight timelines, and turn it all into bold, beautiful brand harmony. Big-picture thinking with no BS.
A signal in the noise. I move past generic trends and create the core visual and verbal systems that make a brand magnetic and impossible to ignore. A foundation for clarity, consistency, and a well-deserved cult following.
Making pixels dance is my cardio. Whether it’s a looping logo or a sexy sizzle, I breathe life into the still.
I build brand worlds you can walk through. Think less trade show booth, more “wait, is this a festival?” (minus the porta-potties.)
I stop the user from hitting the 'back' button. This is about sleek aesthetics married to intuitive function. I make sites that load fast, look expensive, and don't need a map to navigate.
Boardrooms, Zooms, or bar napkins. I sell ideas like hotcakes with a PowerPoint. Strategic? Always. Boring? Never.
No ego, all-in energy. I grow teams, kill drama, and turn juniors into art assassins. Lead with vision, manage with empathy.
Adobe, Figma, Webflow, Premier, After Effects. Basically fluent in Creative Nerd. Bonus: I can talk to AI without sounding like a robot.
Proof I’ve Been Busy
From global giants to indie disruptors, I’ve collaborated with brands that like their creative bold, their timelines tight, and their feedback...well, “constructive.” Here’s a peek at the company I’ve kept (and occasionally kept sane).
