Manny Bernardez

About Manny Bernardez

I’m a Venezuelan-born Director and Creative Director with a deep love for human-centered storytelling—where craft meets emotion, and every frame matters.Across two decades in the industry, I’ve worked across nearly every corner of the creative world: from launching award-winning design studios, to leading campaigns at Nike Global, to directing work for National Geographic, ESPN, NBAStore.com, Columbia Sportswear, and more. My work has been recognized by Cannes, Promax BDA, British Arrows, DAD Pencils, Kinsale Sharks, and the DGA—not as the goal, but as a reflection of meaningful collaborations along the way.Whether I’m directing talent on set or developing creative with agency and brand teams, I approach every project as a shared act of trust. I believe the best work happens when people are given the space to bring their full selves to the process, performers, creatives, and clients alike. My role is to guide, shape, and elevate, while always listening for the heartbeat of the story.

Experience

1. Partner & Executive Creative Director

   Vehicle

   Dec 2018 — Present · Portland, OR, US

Education

• Taller de Arte Sonoro

  Recording Engineering

  1994 — 1995

• Full Sail University

  Recording Engineering & Digital Media Double Major

  1995 — 1997

Skills

• Art
• Creative Direction
• Commercials
• Concept Development
• Video
• Commercial Directing
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Film
• Video Production
• Motion Design
• Digital Media
• Directing
• After Effects
• Motion Graphics
• Art Direction
• Interaction Design
• Creative Development
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Creative Strategy
• Integrated Marketing
• New Media
• Creative Problem Solving
• Visual Effects
• Television
• Storytelling
• Compositing
• Logo Design
• Computer Animation
• Live Action
• Illustrator
• Post Production
• Storyboarding
• Mac
• Final Cut Pro
• Graphics
• Film Production
• Advertising
• Cinema 4d