Rodrigo Mendes

Rodrigo Mendes is an experienced creative professional currently working as an Art Director at Wieden + Kennedy in Portland, Oregon.1 He has a long and successful career in advertising, having worked for several notable agencies in Brazil before joining Wieden + Kennedy.

Mendes began his career in 1997 at Artplan and has since worked for agencies such as DM9DDB, DPZ, and Young & Rubicam.1 He joined Wieden + Kennedy in São Paulo in 2014 as a Creative, later becoming Creative Director, and then moved to the Portland office in March 2018.1

Throughout his career, Mendes has worked on campaigns for major brands. One notable project was the "Fastest Ever" campaign for Nike in 2018, where he served as Art Director.2 He has also collaborated with Caio Mattoso since 2008, developing their creative beliefs and work together.14

Mendes is known for his philosophy on creativity, believing that it's about "looking for the right questions, instead of looking for the right answers".1 He values teamwork, fun in the creative process, and embraces the idea that being ready to be wrong is essential for originality.1

Recently, on January 31, 2025, Mendes shared a post on LinkedIn related to artificial intelligence, indicating his engagement with current trends in the industry.3