Erika Oliveira is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning creative director specializing in art direction of design and photography for the advertising and publishing industries. Over the years Oliveira has built market-leading content by matching cutting-edge creative talent with innovative projects. She is a visually-driven storyteller who creates print and digital content across all platforms for global clients and celebrities in the food, fashion, beauty, travel, interiors and luxury markets.
Oliveira’s sophisticated standards for style and aesthetics plus her understanding of current and seasonal trends, contribute to her strengths as a creative director. She oversees all phases of design and directs each project from concept development, casting, location scouting, photo shoots and photo editing to branding, graphics, layouts, videos, print, digital and website design, pre-and post-production.
Oliveira thrives on the collaborative process of developing a compelling brand identity that draws consumers to engage on all channels and platforms. Her strong work ethic and relentless commitment to quality as well as expertise in elevating and strengthening brands consistently assures a product and design that is engaging, relevant and inspiring. Born in Mumbai, India, Oliveira began her creative career as a textile designer before immigrating to Toronto, Canada, and in 2000, relocated to New York City.
SELECTED CLIENTS
Gwyneth Paltrow, Oprah Winfrey, Padma Lakshmi, Martha Stewart, Rachel Zoe, CB2, Crate & Barrel, West Elm, URBN Inc: Anthropologie, Verellen, London Jewelers, David Chang, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Bill Granger, Steven Satterfield: Miller Union, Fat Radish, Annie Bell, Artist George Trakas, Musician Kiran Ahuwalia
Hachette Book Group, Grand Central Publishing, Rizzoli International Publications, The Weinstein Company, Clarkson Potter, Southern Progress Corporation, Harper Wave, Quadrille Publishing, HarperCollins Publishers, Murdoch Books, Kyle Books, Octopus Books, Penguin Random House, Rogers Communications, Captures éditions
Hachette Book Group, Grand Central Publishing, Rizzoli International Publications, The Weinstein Company, Clarkson Potter, Southern Progress Corporation, Harper Wave, Quadrille Publishing, HarperCollins Publishers, Murdoch Books, Kyle Books, Octopus Books, Penguin Random House, Rogers Communications, Captures éditions
BOOKS
It's All Good by Gwyneth Paltrow
O’s Big Book of Happiness by Oprah Winfrey
Momofuku by David Chang
Living In Style by Rachel Zoe
Tangy Tart Hot & Sweet by Padma Lakshmi
Home Cooking with Jean-Georges by Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Bill’s Everyday Italian by Bill Granger
Easy by Bill Granger
Bill’s Everyday Asian by Bill Granger
Bill’s Basics by Bill Granger
Holiday by Bill Granger
Everyday by Bill Granger
Fat Radish Kitchen Diaries by Ben Towill & Phil Winser
Canada’s Best Restaurants by Maclean's
Root To Leaf by Steven Satterfield
Mediterranean by Susie Theodorou
The Modern Dairy by Annie Bell
O’s Big Book of Happiness by Oprah Winfrey
Momofuku by David Chang
Living In Style by Rachel Zoe
Tangy Tart Hot & Sweet by Padma Lakshmi
Home Cooking with Jean-Georges by Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Bill’s Everyday Italian by Bill Granger
Easy by Bill Granger
Bill’s Everyday Asian by Bill Granger
Bill’s Basics by Bill Granger
Holiday by Bill Granger
Everyday by Bill Granger
Fat Radish Kitchen Diaries by Ben Towill & Phil Winser
Canada’s Best Restaurants by Maclean's
Root To Leaf by Steven Satterfield
Mediterranean by Susie Theodorou
The Modern Dairy by Annie Bell
CORPORATE WORK
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS Creative Director & Publisher for Rogers Specials
CONDÉ NAST PUBLISHING Gourmet Magazine | Art Director
HEARST PUBLISHING O, The Oprah Magazine | Deputy Art Director
URBN INC: ANTHROPOLOGIE Senior Art Director of Photography
LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD President’s Choice Magazine | Associate Art Director
AWARDS
JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARDS
Nomination for Photography, Root to Leaf
Publisher Harper Wave/ Harper Collins
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGAZINE EDITORS AWARDS [ASME]
Photo Portfolio Award, Gourmet
Photography Award, Gourmet, 2008
Oct, Nov, Dec & nominated for Excellence in Design
General Excellence Award, Gourmet
AD WEEK, BRAND WEEK, MEDIA WEEK, PHOTO DISTRICT NEWS
The Best Design Team of the Year, Gourmet
THE SOCIETY OF PUBLICATION DESIGNERS AWARDS
Magazine Cover of the Year, Silver, Gourmet & 4 Merit Awards
Nominated for Magazine of the Year, Gourmet, 11 Merits
5 Merits, O, The Oprah Magazine
6 Merits, President’s Choice Magazine
NATIONAL MAGAZINE AWARDS OF CANADA
2 Gold, 2 Silver, 8 Merits, President’s Choice Magazine
Nominated for Tablet Magazine of the Year & for Photography
& Photo Essay for Canada’s Best Restaurants, Maclean’s
ART DIRECTORS CLUB OF CANADA AWARDS
Gold and Silver & 27 Merits, President’s Choice Magazine
INDEFAB AWARD
Honorable Mention, The Fat Radish Kitchen Diaries
Nomination for Photography, Root to Leaf
Publisher Harper Wave/ Harper Collins
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGAZINE EDITORS AWARDS [ASME]
Photo Portfolio Award, Gourmet
Photography Award, Gourmet, 2008
Oct, Nov, Dec & nominated for Excellence in Design
General Excellence Award, Gourmet
AD WEEK, BRAND WEEK, MEDIA WEEK, PHOTO DISTRICT NEWS
The Best Design Team of the Year, Gourmet
THE SOCIETY OF PUBLICATION DESIGNERS AWARDS
Magazine Cover of the Year, Silver, Gourmet & 4 Merit Awards
Nominated for Magazine of the Year, Gourmet, 11 Merits
5 Merits, O, The Oprah Magazine
6 Merits, President’s Choice Magazine
NATIONAL MAGAZINE AWARDS OF CANADA
2 Gold, 2 Silver, 8 Merits, President’s Choice Magazine
Nominated for Tablet Magazine of the Year & for Photography
& Photo Essay for Canada’s Best Restaurants, Maclean’s
ART DIRECTORS CLUB OF CANADA AWARDS
Gold and Silver & 27 Merits, President’s Choice Magazine
INDEFAB AWARD
Honorable Mention, The Fat Radish Kitchen Diaries
BURTON KRAMER AWARD/SCHOLARSHIP
Excellence in Graphic Design, OCAD University
Excellence in Graphic Design, OCAD University
