Mario Pereira
About Mario Pereira
Mario Pereira is the Practice Lead for Interactive Visual Design at MassMutual Financial Group with over 24 years of experience in design.
Current Role at MassMutual Financial Group
Mario Pereira currently serves as the Practice Lead for Interactive Visual Design at MassMutual Financial Group. Based in the Springfield, Massachusetts area, he manages and leads the Interactive Designers practice. His role involves leveraging creative thinking and design best practices to address business challenges, mentoring the visual design team, and executing design solutions for interactive projects.
Professional Experience at MassMutual
Previously, Mario Pereira worked as a Web Designer at MassMutual from 2007 to 2008. In his current role as Practice Lead, he collaborates with business leaders to facilitate a common understanding of complex projects and corporate strategies using design and communication skills.
Tenure at LEGO
Mario Pereira held the position of Design Manager/Creative Director at LEGO from 1997 to 2006, spanning nine years. During this period, he developed a reputation as an experienced creative leader and design and usability advocate. His work primarily focused on leveraging team leadership and strategic visualization skills to contribute to the company's creative and design initiatives.
Educational Background
Mario Pereira graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art. His studies in Art/Art Studies, General, provided a solid foundation for his extensive career in design, which includes proficiency in illustration, photography, and front-end coding.
Skills and Expertise
Boasting over 24 years of experience in print, user experience, and interactive design, Mario Pereira is highly skilled in illustration, photography, and front-end coding (HTML, CSS, ActionScript, JavaScript, Responsive Design). He is proficient in software tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, and the entire MS Office suite. His expertise includes leading teams, strategic visualization, public speaking, and User Centered Design.