André Rodrigues

André RodriguesOct 6, 2026

I’m going to be honest: I’m disappointed. I’ve been on LinkedIn for almost 4 years, applying for jobs, reaching out, connecting with people, improving my skills, building my experience — and still, I haven’t been able to secure a paid position. Four years is a long time. And honestly, it’s becoming difficult to keep sending applications and receiving rejection after rejection, or simply hearing nothing back. So today, I’m putting this out there to my network of almost 3,000 connections: I’m actively looking for a paid job. My background is in UX/UI Design, Visual Design, AI Design, AI Video and Multimedia, and that is where I would ideally like to continue my career. But at this point, I’m also being realistic. I’m open to opportunities outside my exact field if there is a good fit and a chance to work, learn and contribute. I’m willing to relocate. I’m open to remote work. I’m open to different roles, industries and challenges. What I really want is an opportunity to prove what I can do. I don’t expect anyone to give me a job. I’m simply asking for a chance to get my foot in the door. If you know a company looking for someone with my skills — or even someone who might know someone — please reach out to me. And if you can, please share or repost this post and help it reach the right person. One share might put this in front of someone I would never have been able to reach myself. After four years of trying, I’m still here. Still learning. Still creating. Still looking. I just need someone to give me a chance. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read this, share it, or simply keep me in mind. It genuinely means a lot.

André RodriguesSep 24, 2026

Some encounters are simply too good not to turn into a little AI story. 🍷 It was an enormous pleasure meeting Harriet Moser and her husband Tim here in the Douro Valley. We shared a bottle of wine, enjoyed the sunset, the Douro River views, and some great conversations — definitely time very well spent. So, Harriet Moser, here’s my answer to your tag in the #AITAG group. 😄 I imagined the perfect Douro Valley gathering: 🐓 The Rooster of Barcelos 🐕 A St. Bernard 🦫 A marmot 🍷 One beautiful glass of wine 🌅 And, of course, the Douro River at sunset. Because when the company is good, even the most unexpected guests deserve a seat at the table. 😉 Thank you both for the wonderful time and for such a lovely encounter. I truly hope you enjoyed your vacation in Portugal as much as I enjoyed meeting you. Have a safe and beautiful journey home — and hopefully, we’ll share another glass of wine somewhere again soon! 🇵🇹🇨🇭 Created with OpenArt AI, inspired by a real Museu do Douro moment. #AITAG #AIArt #AIArtist #AIStorytelling #DouroValley #Portugal #AICommunity #CreativeAI

André RodriguesSep 30, 2026

🐺🍔 ANIMAL INSTINCT — When hunger takes over. My take on this week’s #AITag Open Call is probably a little less mysterious… and a lot more hungry. 😂 What happens when you strip away civilization and leave nothing but pure instinct? Apparently… the answer is a caveman destroying a hamburger like it’s the last meal on Earth. 🍔🔥 I wanted to take the theme in a more humorous direction — mixing ultra-realistic cinematic visuals, primal behavior and exaggerated sound design into a short AI film. Created with AI, with the goal of making the scene feel like a serious high-budget cinematic sequence… even though the subject is completely ridiculous. 😅 The burger isn't food anymore. It's survival. And once the instinct kicks in… there are no table manners. Thanks Chad Lauffer for the Animal Instinct challenge and for keeping the #AITag community moving! #AITag #AITagOpenCall #AnimalInstinct #AIArt #AIAnimation #AIVideo #GenerativeAI #CinematicAI #AIArtist #Seedance #AICommunity