I'm Fernando Mostacero, a creative designer and storyteller based in Auckland with 15+ years across visual communication, digital product design, gamification, narrative systems and AI-assisted workflows. I craft visually compelling ideas, scripts and interactive concepts that blend storytelling with clear digital execution. I work across product interfaces, gamified platforms, cultural storytelling and educational content, turning complex ideas into engaging, memorable experiences. My approach combines art direction, typography and crafted visuals with practical, collaborative execution for teams and brands.

Fernando Mostacero

I'm Fernando Mostacero, a creative designer and storyteller based in Auckland with 15+ years across visual communication, digital product design, gamification, narrative systems and AI-assisted workflows. I craft visually compelling ideas, scripts and interactive concepts that blend storytelling with clear digital execution. I work across product interfaces, gamified platforms, cultural storytelling and educational content, turning complex ideas into engaging, memorable experiences. My approach combines art direction, typography and crafted visuals with practical, collaborative execution for teams and brands.

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I’m Fernando Mostacero, a creative designer and storyteller based in Auckland with 15+ years across visual communication, digital product design, gamification, narrative systems and AI-assisted workflows. I craft visually compelling ideas, scripts and interactive concepts that blend storytelling with clear digital execution.

I work across product interfaces, gamified platforms, cultural storytelling and educational content, turning complex ideas into engaging, memorable experiences. My approach combines art direction, typography and crafted visuals with practical, collaborative execution for teams and brands.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent
Māori
Beginner

Work Experience

Product & UX/UI Designer at Satlink (Maritime Technology)
July 1, 2024 - Present
Designed operational dashboards and data visualisation interfaces for enterprise maritime platforms used by technical and business users globally. Built visual directions and design systems for technical products with clear product narratives.
Product & UX/UI Designer — Maritime Technology at Satlink
July 1, 2024 - Present
Designed operational dashboards, data visualisation interfaces and product communication materials for enterprise maritime platforms. Translated complex technical systems into clear screen structures, scalable UI patterns, visual explanations and client-facing product narratives.
Founder & Creative Director at The Haunted Oak
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2025
Founded and directed a European folklore cultural space in Barcelona, finalist for Best Shop El Born 2023. Led the brand world, visual identity, editorial tone, events, workshops, podcasts, product curation and educational storytelling.
Creative Designer / Gamification & Learning Specialist at FoxTale
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed gamified digital products, visual systems and interactive learning experiences, including WAC, Vino10 and SCL Explorers. Created avatar systems, missions, progression mechanics, onboarding flows, product narratives and AI-assisted creative workflows for concept development, prototyping and visual communication. Luego pulsa + Ad
Digital Designer & Gamification Specialist at Cognodata
September 1, 2016 - April 1, 2025
Designed gamification systems, interactive product concepts and visual materials for engagement, learning and internal communication projects across multiple industries. Developed visual communication structures for campaign, training and organisational projects.
UX/UI & Gamification Consultant at Encore Solutions
May 1, 2010 - December 1, 2013
Designed UX/UI, gamified experiences and interactive campaign concepts for marketing, education and engagement projects. Combined interface design, motivation mechanics and visual storytelling in client-facing digital proposals

Education

Master in Animation & Postproduction at CICE — Escuela Profesional de Nuevas Tecnologías
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2009
Training in animation, postproduction, multimedia production, visual communication and digital content development.
Marketing, Communication & Business Management at m&B Marketing and Business
September 1, 1990 - June 1, 1994
Studies focused on marketing, communication, business management and applied commercial strategy.
Storytelling with Unreal Engine 5 at UT-HUB
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Training in interactive storytelling, narrative design and real-time digital experience creation using Unreal Engine 5.
Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900 at Microsoft
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Fundamentals of artificial intelligence, machine learning concepts and AI-assisted workflows.
Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT at Vanderbilt University
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Generative AI applications for content creation, learning support and digital communication.
AI Advertisement & Animation at Curious Refuge
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
AI-assisted creative production, visual storytelling and multimedia content creation.
Master in Animation & Postproduction at CICE
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Storytelling with Unreal Engine 5 at UT-HUB
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900 at Microsoft
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT at Vanderbilt University
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
AI Advertisement & Animation at Curious Refuge
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

Marketing, Communication & Business Management
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994
AI & Related Creative Courses
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Storytelling with Unreal Engine 5
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
AI Advertisement & Animation
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Storytelling & AI-driven Visual Development
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
    Portofolio
    Portfolio showcasing creative design, gamification, UX/UI, visual systems, AI-assisted workflows, product communication and narrative-led digital experiences. Includes selected work across learning platforms, maritime product design, cultural storytelling and interactive concepts.