Hey, my name Is zé moreira
a Toronto-based Creative Producer & 3D Designer blending art and tech to craft immersive, fun experiences.
My story as a whole
I was born in 1987 in the Northeast region of Brazil - the most beautiful place on earth. My journey has a quite number of twists, turns, and invaluable lessons, each step building anticipation for what lies ahead.
In 2005, I had made my choice, I decided to study Chemistry at university, aspiring to become a Chemistry Teacher - I had a great time learning more and more about the power of Education but not so much about Chemistry itself.
After 3 years of studying and having worked as a teacher for a couple of months, I felt the itch for a change. Frustrated with Chemistry, a friend's suggestion made me pivot my trajectory, ditched the lab coat, and dove headfirst into the world of Advertising. I consider this the first domino in a series of changes I would make in my career.
In 2010 I got my first job in advertising by scripting radio spots. Evolving with the social media boom in 2011, I transitioned to content management. Progressing further, I took on roles as a Digital Marketing Manager and later as Director of Operations.
Fun facts about me:
I published a book about a guy that want’s to publish a book 📖
One time I worked as a manager at a Cake Shop - great times! 🎂
I like sushi with cream cheese 🍣
Making changes as a living
It was when I was working as a Digital Marketing Manager at a game company that for the first time I’ve wondered about two things: I could be a developer and I could work with games. Two things that hasn’t passed through my mind before.
Following a suggestion from another friend, I decided to learn Unity and C# and made a game about me and my then girlfriend - now wife 🙏 - called "Angry Bedou’s" and I loved the experience - but the thing is, every time I learn something new, I need to build something around it and that’s how Gorlami! was born.
Back in 2015, I kicked off Gorlami! a mobile game studio alongside a designer friend of mine I'd previously had worked with during my time in advertising. Our humble mission? Cook up straightforward games, curate a killer portfolio, and flex our creative muscles for potential clients.
Fast forward a year, and our squad has grown to a solid 8-player lineup, we were accelerated by a startup program and published out a number of game projects that have left their mark on numerous brands.
It was quite the ride, to say the least!
A series of fortunate events
Was through one of these clients that another twist would come to my life. An opportunity to move to Canada and continue my work as a Producer contributing to hit titles like Jeopardy! World Tour, Puzzle Solitaire, Ava’s Manor and many others.
In 2021, recovering from a pandemic and itching for a fresh challenge, I decided to take a one-year sabbatical to embark on a new journey of learning - Initially, armed with a notebook, sleek pencils, and all the bells and whistles I was determined to learn 2D illustration until I quickly noticed that 3D was the right medium for me.
In 2023, after a year of working as a freelancer 3D Designer, "Boo’s and Chuckles" was born - a creative production brand dedicated to the birthing and nurturing of the IP’s I create. Passing through a full spectrum of projects — Toys, Short Movies, Gadgets, you name it.
Since then, I've been putting my skills to work as a Creative Producer and 3D Designer. Mixing things up, crafting projects that are dynamic, engaging, and just plain cool.
Fun facts about me:
I met my wife while working in advertising - she’s a copywriter✍️
I have two cat's and a dog - the dog is the only Canadian 🐶
The Office (US) is the best series ever
