Profile

Hélio Teles (b. 1982, Lisbon) is a Montreal-based multidisciplinary designer bridging strategy and design.

With over 15 years of international experience, he has collaborated with studios and clients alike to define, transform, and launch brands across industries such as technology, food and beverage, culture, and education.

Hélio brings a proven ability to drive, create, and present graphic design concepts both independently and as part of a team. His work consistently blends strategic thinking with strong visual execution to deliver foundational and lasting design solutions.

Throughout his career, he has managed design teams, mentored emerging talent, led client workshops and presentations, and developed comprehensive design strategies and visual directions. His practice is grounded in a thoughtful approach to branding, visual identity, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

All works by Hélio Teles; self-initiated, freelance and in-studio works in collaboration with teams at Bruce Mau Design, Goods & Services, Whitman Emorson, Rice Studios & Principal.

Experience

Now
2024
2020 - 2023
2018 - 2020
2018
2014 - 2016

Design Director
Senior Designer
Design Director
Design Director
Senior Designer
Designer

Freelance
Principal
Rice Studios
Whitman Emorson
Goods & Services
Bruce Mau Design

New Project & Business Inquiries

+1 647 219 6131
helio.teles@gmail.com
instagram
linkedin

Montreal, QC, Canada
Lisbon, Portugal

Features

The Brand Identity
PRINT Magazine
Slanted #36
Communication Arts
Where We Stand
Cargo World
Klikkenthéke

Profile

I am a multidisciplinary designer with a proven ability to drive, create, and present graphic design concepts independently and as part of a team. With over 15 years of experience working internationally, I have collaborated with studios and clients alike to define, transform and launch brands.

My work bridges strategy and design to deliver foundational and long-lasting visual solutions. Throughout my career, I have managed design teams, mentored talent, led client workshops and presentations, and developed design strategies and visual directions for clients across diverse industries, including technology, food and beverage, culture, and education.

Experience

2024
2020 - 2023
2018 - 2020
2018
2014 - 2016

Senior Designer
Design Director
Design Director
Senior Designer
Midweight Designer

Principal
Rice Studios
Whitman Emorson
Goods & Services
Bruce Mau Design

New Project & Business Inquiries

Montreal, QC, Canada
Lisbon, Portugal

Phone
Mail
Instagram

+1 647 219 6131
helio.teles@gmail.com
@heli0teles

Services

Branding
Creative Direction
Editorial Design
Graphic Design
Packaging

Brand Strategy
Naming

Work Features

The Brand Identity
PRINT Magazine
Slanted #36
Communication Arts
Where We Stand
Cargo World
Klikkenthéke

Profile

Hélio Teles (b. 1982, Lisbon) is a Montreal-based multidisciplinary designer bridging strategy and design.

With over 15 years of international experience, he has collaborated with studios and clients alike to define, transform, and launch brands across industries such as technology, food and beverage, culture, and education.

Hélio brings a proven ability to drive, create, and present graphic design concepts both independently and as part of a team. His work consistently blends strategic thinking with strong visual execution to deliver foundational and lasting design solutions.

Throughout his career, he has managed design teams, mentored emerging talent, led client workshops and presentations, and developed comprehensive design strategies and visual directions. His practice is grounded in a thoughtful approach to branding, visual identity, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Experience

NOW
2024
2020 - 2023
2018 - 2020
2018
2014 - 2016

Design Director
Senior Designer
Design Director
Design Director
Senior Designer
Designer

Freelance
Principal
Rice Studios
Whitman Emorson
Goods & Services
Bruce Mau Design

New Project & Business Inquiries

Phone
Mail
Instagram

+1 647 219 6131
helio.teles@gmail.com
@heli0teles

Montreal, QC, Canada
Lisbon, Portugal

Work Features

The Brand Identity
PRINT Magazine
Slanted #36, Communication Arts
Where We Stand
Cargo World
Klikkenthéke

Profile

I am a multidisciplinary designer with a proven ability to drive, create, and present graphic design concepts independently and as part of a team. With over 15 years of experience working internationally, I have collaborated with studios and clients alike to define, transform and launch brands.

My work bridges strategy and design to deliver foundational and long-lasting visual solutions. Throughout my career, I have managed design teams, mentored talent, led client workshops and presentations, and developed design strategies and visual directions for clients across diverse industries, including technology, food and beverage, culture, and education.

Work Features

The Brand Identity
PRINT Magazine
Slanted #36, Communication Arts
Where We Stand
Cargo World
Klikkenthéke

New Project & Business Inquiries

Phone
Mail
Instagram

+1 647 219 6131
helio.teles@gmail.com
@heli0teles

Profile

I am a multidisciplinary designer with a proven ability to drive, create, and present graphic design concepts independently and as part of a team. With over 15 years of experience working internationally, I have collaborated with studios and clients alike to define, transform and launch brands.

My work bridges strategy and design to deliver foundational and long-lasting visual solutions. Throughout my career, I have managed design teams, mentored talent, led client workshops and presentations, and developed design strategies and visual directions for clients across diverse industries, including technology, food and beverage, culture, and education.

Work Features

The Brand Identity
PRINT Magazine
Slanted #36, 
Communication Arts
Where We Stand
Cargo World
Klikkenthéke

Hélio Teles is a Portuguese Canadian multidisciplinary designer based in Montréal, Québec. He studied at Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa (Faculty of Fine Arts – University of Lisbon). Currently a Senior Graphic Designer at Principal, Hélio previously worked at Ho Chi Minh City-based Rice Studios and Toronto-based studios Whitman Emorson, Goods & Services and Bruce Mau Design on a variety of projects fusing branding, storytelling, interactive and spatial design to create immersive brand experiences.

Currently at .

New Project & Business Inquiries

Email
Linkedin
Instagram

New Project & Business Inquiries

Phone
Mail
Instagram

+1 647 219 6131
helio.teles@gmail.com
@heli0teles

Branding
Creative Direction
Editorial Design
Graphic Design
Naming
Packaging
Strategy

Principal
Rice Studios
Whitman Emorson
Goods & Services
Bruce Mau Design

Senior Designer
Design Director
Design Director
Senior Designer
Midweight Designer

2024
2020 - 2023
2018 - 2020
2018
2014 - 2016

Hélio Teles is a Portuguese Canadian multidisciplinary designer based in Montréal, Québec. He studied at Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa (Faculty of Fine Arts – University of Lisbon). Currently a Senior Graphic Designer at Principal, Hélio previously worked at Ho Chi Minh City-based Rice Studios and Toronto-based studios Whitman Emorson, Goods & Services and Bruce Mau Design on a variety of projects fusing branding, storytelling, interactive and spatial design to create immersive brand experiences.

Principal
Rice Studios
Whitman Emorson
Goods & Services
Bruce Mau Design

Senior Designer
Design Director
Design Director
Senior Designer
Midweight Designer

2024
2020 - 2023
2018 - 2020
2018
2014 - 2016