I’m Esaú Pintor Martín, a packaging and branding professional based in Arganda del Rey (Madrid) with over 20 years of end-to-end experience across strategic packaging, brand identity systems, prepress, and industrial production. I combine brand strategy and creative leadership with deep technical understanding of artwork, printing systems, and manufacturing constraints—so the final pack looks iconic and is production-ready worldwide. I’ve led packaging projects from strategic brief through to production for major FMCG and retail clients (including Don Simón, Pascual and Lucky Strike), and I co-founded Membi Graphics S.L., where I manage creative direction, brand strategy, and packaging execution across multiple markets. Alongside my work, I also co-lead PainterandBrox, supporting companies through brand and packaging coherence diagnostics and targeted demand-focused advisory for identity and shelf-performance challenges.…

Esaú Pintor Martín

I’m Esaú Pintor Martín, a packaging and branding professional based in Arganda del Rey (Madrid) with over 20 years of end-to-end experience across strategic packaging, brand identity systems, prepress, and industrial production. I combine brand strategy and creative leadership with deep technical understanding of artwork, printing systems, and manufacturing constraints—so the final pack looks iconic and is production-ready worldwide. I’ve led packaging projects from strategic brief through to production for major FMCG and retail clients (including Don Simón, Pascual and Lucky Strike), and I co-founded Membi Graphics S.L., where I manage creative direction, brand strategy, and packaging execution across multiple markets. Alongside my work, I also co-lead PainterandBrox, supporting companies through brand and packaging coherence diagnostics and targeted demand-focused advisory for identity and shelf-performance challenges.…

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I’m Esaú Pintor Martín, a packaging and branding professional based in Arganda del Rey (Madrid) with over 20 years of end-to-end experience across strategic packaging, brand identity systems, prepress, and industrial production. I combine brand strategy and creative leadership with deep technical understanding of artwork, printing systems, and manufacturing constraints—so the final pack looks iconic and is production-ready worldwide.

I’ve led packaging projects from strategic brief through to production for major FMCG and retail clients (including Don Simón, Pascual and Lucky Strike), and I co-founded Membi Graphics S.L., where I manage creative direction, brand strategy, and packaging execution across multiple markets. Alongside my work, I also co-lead PainterandBrox, supporting companies through brand and packaging coherence diagnostics and targeted demand-focused advisory for identity and shelf-performance challenges.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Creative & Packaging Designer at VML Commerce London
January 1, 2024 - August 11, 2025
Responsible for creative and packaging design, ensuring alignment with brand strategies and marketing objectives, with a focus on print production quality and efficiency.
Co-founder & CCO at PainterandBrox
January 1, 2023 - Present
Creative strategy and business consultancy with CCO responsibilities on demand services for mid-to-large companies facing brand identity, packaging or visual coherence challenges. Leads strategic packaging diagnostics to identify positioning, range coherence and point-of-sale performance issues. Works on brand rejuvenation and brand creation projects, including range and identity development for beverage and food categories.
Senior Creative & Packaging Designer at VML Commerce (WPP)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Creative direction and packaging design for international FMCG clients within a global agency environment, including coordination with marketing teams, agencies and print plants. Managed full packaging process delivery—from strategic concept to final artwork—often with simultaneous multi-market launches. Worked closely with strategy, copy and production teams to maintain brand coherence across touchpoints and provided brand guardianship across multiple European accounts.
Packaging Manager at Membi Graphics S.L.
January 1, 2016 - Present
Co-founder and Creative Director managing strategic packaging and brand systems end-to-end: strategic briefing, creative direction, brand strategy and range architecture through to high-precision artwork, prepress and production oversight. Hands-on with artwork quality, technical viability and print-system requirements across exography, offset, gravure and digital. Leads NPD and launch execution, ensures brand guardianship and guidelines consistency across international markets, and coordinates with marketing, production and quality teams while managing creative agency and print supplier relationships. Develops and applies proprietary methodologies (PDE Matrix and Neuropackaging) to improve packaging performance and coherence.
Packaging Print Design Technician at Tetra Pak Hispania
January 1, 2016 - August 11, 2025
Executed packaging print designs and supported print production workflows, contributing to packaging quality and technical accuracy.
Senior Packaging & Branding Designer Prepress Specialist Founding Shareholder at Membi Graphics S.L.
January 1, 2016 - Present
Co-founder and senior designer overseeing packaging and branding design, with a specialization in prepress. Leading creative projects and managing print production processes to ensure quality and innovation in packaging solutions.
Packaging, Design & Print Technician at Tetra Pak Hispania
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2016
Managed packaging projects for leading FMCG brands for international accounts, responsible for artwork, design adaptation to printing systems, prepress and brand guardianship. Acted as a bridge between client creative teams and industrial production to ensure technical viability and brand coherence. Managed print supplier coordination and oversaw industrial print runs across multiple formats and substrates, including key development and viability work for Biofrutas at the Arganda del Rey plant.
Customer Service Representative at Tetra Pak Hispania
January 1, 2006 - August 11, 2025
Provided customer service support within the packaging and printing sector, facilitating client communication and service satisfaction.
Prepress Specialist at Tetra Pak Hispania
January 1, 2005 - August 11, 2025
Specialized in prepress operations ensuring the preparation and accuracy of printing files and materials for production.
Prepress & Print Technician at Tetra Pak Envases
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Initial career role focused on prepress and industrial print processes for packaging, supporting production workflows and technical output requirements.
Prepress Specialist & Customer Service at Tetra Pak Hispania
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Handled prepress management and direct client liaison on industrial packaging projects, coordinating artwork quality control with production plants to meet industrial requirements and maintain quality and brand consistency.
Prepress Technician at Tetra Pak Hispania
January 1, 2004 - August 11, 2025
Handled prepress technical tasks including file proofing and print preparation to support packaging production.
Process Technician (Printing) at Tetra Pak Envases
December 31, 2001 - August 11, 2025
Operated and maintained printing processes ensuring smooth production of packaging materials.

Education

Prepress Technician at Technological and Graphical Institute Tajamar
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Print Technician at Technological and Graphical Institute Tajamar
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Prepress Technician at Tajamar Technological and Graphic Institute
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Print Technician at Tajamar Technological and Graphic Institute
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Prepress Technician at Tajamar Technological and Graphic Institute
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Print Technician at Tajamar Technological and Graphic Institute
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Advanced Program of Business Administration
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Advance Internationalisation Programme
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Advance Internationalisation Programme
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Program ThePowerMBA, Business Expert and Business Administration
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Sales Funnel Canvas
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Graphic Design
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Color Management: Printing, Proofing and Press
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Creating, editing and behavior of ICC profiles
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Esko Suite 7
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail
    Olive Oil Label Design
    This olive oil label design integrates text with graphics to create a refined and elegant aesthetic. A premium look that boosts brand perception and shelf impact.…
    Sauce Packaging Design – ArteOliva Premium Sachets
    This sauce packaging design for ArteOliva showcases premium single-serve sachets featuring custom ingredient illustrations. The result is a functional and elegant packaging that enhances brand perception and makes the product stand out.…
    Milk Packaging Design – Gaza Limited Christmas Edition
    This milk packaging design for Gaza is a limited Christmas edition featuring playful holiday illustrations. A festive, eye-catching promotional pack that boosts brand connection and shelf appeal.…
    Orange Juice Packaging Design – Condis Supermarkets
    This orange juice packaging design for Condis features a 100% juice concept with a kraft paper background, emphasizing freshness, naturalness, and quality in a clean and minimal style.…
    Packaging design for cold soup Auchan
    In this packaging design project for vegetable creams for the Auchan brand, we developed a container that conveys naturalness, freshness, and flavor, fully aligned with the brand’s identity and consumer expectations. The design highlights the ingredients in an appetizing way, making shelf navigation easier and reinforcing the perception of a healthy and approachable product. The result is clear, attractive, and functional packaging that connects with the target audience and strengthens trust in the brand.…
    Packaging design for Ovoplus
    In this project of packaging design for the brand Ovoplus, we developed two products: egg whites and liquid egg. Our goal was to establish a common visual architecture that would allow the range to be quickly identified while reinforcing brand consistency on the shelf. To achieve this, we used a purple background as the base, creating an attractive contrast with Ovoplus’ corporate orange. This combination enhances product visibility while maintaining a strong link to the brand’s identity. The result is a packaging design that is modern, consistent, and functional.…
    Packaging design for a full juice range.
    This juice packaging design for Froiz features bold background colors, fruit illustrations, and dynamic splashes, with strong emphasis on the “no added sugars” message to highlight health benefits and freshness.…
    Albariño Wine Label Design
    This Albariño wine label design uses an illustration of a fish tail and scales to instantly highlight the wine’s perfect pairing with seafood. The result is an elegant and symbolic label that strengthens consumer perception and reinforces the product’s identity.…
    Lucky Strike Packaging Redesign
    For this Lucky Strike packaging redesign, we partnered with VML to refresh a flavor-focused range, implementing the brand's new image. The challenge was to highlight flavor differentiation within the strict tobacco packaging regulations. The result is a modern, consistent, and compliant design that improves visibility, reinforces Lucky Strike's heritage, and facilitates consumer navigation.…
    ArteOliva Olive Oil 125ml
    We developed the packaging design for a 125ml olive oil bottle, following the established brand guidelines to ensure consistency and recognition. The project involved both photography and creative direction, highlighting the product in a way that reinforces its premium positioning. The final design balances brand identity with an elegant and high-quality look, making the product stand out as a refined and trustworthy choice.…