I'm Gabriel Jara, a branding and visual design professional with over two decades of experience across healthcare, finance, media, publishing, NGO, hospitality, fashion, and telecommunications. I specialize in conceptualizing and executing award-winning graphics, with expertise in editorial, advertising, product design, and brand guidelines. Fluent in Spanish and English, with conversational French and basic Danish, I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate brand aesthetics. My work spans photo restoration, illustration, website design, and video editing, and I’m eager to take on new visual design challenges that help brands communicate clearly and compellingly.…

Gabriel Jara

I'm Gabriel Jara, a branding and visual design professional with over two decades of experience across healthcare, finance, media, publishing, NGO, hospitality, fashion, and telecommunications. I specialize in conceptualizing and executing award-winning graphics, with expertise in editorial, advertising, product design, and brand guidelines. Fluent in Spanish and English, with conversational French and basic Danish, I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate brand aesthetics. My work spans photo restoration, illustration, website design, and video editing, and I’m eager to take on new visual design challenges that help brands communicate clearly and compellingly.…

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I’m Gabriel Jara, a branding and visual design professional with over two decades of experience across healthcare, finance, media, publishing, NGO, hospitality, fashion, and telecommunications. I specialize in conceptualizing and executing award-winning graphics, with expertise in editorial, advertising, product design, and brand guidelines.

Fluent in Spanish and English, with conversational French and basic Danish, I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate brand aesthetics. My work spans photo restoration, illustration, website design, and video editing, and I’m eager to take on new visual design challenges that help brands communicate clearly and compellingly.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Danish
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Designer at PHOENIX OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC
February 1, 2021 - Present
Transitioned from freelance designer to full-time brand aesthetics manager, overseeing visual design and branding for a multi-faceted restoration and advanced cleaning enterprise. Led development and execution of design projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and consistency across all visual materials. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance brand aesthetics, contributing to the company's growth and market presence.
Junior Art Director at NYAds
March 1, 2016 - September 1, 2018
Led successful advertising and marketing campaigns for clients such as Western Union, Dish Network, and Maimonides Medical Center, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction. Specialized in multicultural outreach, targeting diverse ethnic communities across New York in 13 languages, enhancing brand visibility and engagement. Developed and executed comprehensive social content strategies, contributing to the success of projects in industries such as FMCG, entertainment, legal services, and nonprofit organizations.
Editorial Designer at Kundalini Editorial
September 1, 2013 - November 1, 2014
Designed and illustrated covers for over 30 publications in 2014, enhancing visual appeal and marketability. Developed comprehensive layouts for books addressing physical, mental, and spiritual issues. Collaborated with authors and editors to create cohesive and visually engaging content, contributing to the success of multiple publications.
Senior Designer at Agency ARDE
July 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Developed and executed comprehensive event production and marketing campaigns for major clients, including Tigo, Homecenter, Johnson & Johnson, and Avianca. Produced a significant volume of materials for the 100th Avianca anniversary celebrations, enhancing brand visibility and engagement. Created materials for the Colombian Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies (MINTIC), contributing to successful communication strategies.
Graphic Designer at Fundacion Ciudad Humana
June 1, 2007 - February 1, 2009
Prepared visual material for campaigns; developed imagery for the III international contest Active Cities, Healthy Cities; produced a monthly bulletin for the Network of United Bike Lanes of America; designed graphics for events such as the 2008 International Seminar E-buses and the book design projects 'Electric Vehicles Mobility of the Future' and urban rail integration scenarios.
Audiovisual Designer at The Argentina Independent
March 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Created and edited a weekly newsletter; redesigned the website; produced audiovisual content for social networks to increase engagement.
Editorial Designer at EDITORIAL KUNDALINI
September 1, 2013 - November 1, 2014
Designed and illustrated covers for over 30 publications in 2014; developed comprehensive layouts for books addressing physical, mental, and spiritual issues; collaborated with authors and editors to create cohesive and visually engaging content.
Junior Designer at TOTTO
January 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Developed final arts in the marketing department; designed and executed catalog layouts for semi-annual productions; retouched photographs for the company’s e-commerce platform.

Education

Audiovisual Designer at BUENOS AIRES' UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF DESIGN & COMMUNICATION
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Technologist in Design & Graphic Production at UNITEC UNIVERSITY CORPORATION / SCHOOL OF ARTS & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Audiovisual Designer at BUENOS AIRES' UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF DESIGN & COMMUNICATION
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Technologist in Design & Graphic Production at UNITEC UNIVERSITY CORPORATION / SCHOOL OF ARTS & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

Multimedia Diploma 'Graphic in Motion'
June 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008
Multimedia Diploma "Graphic in Motion"
June 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet
    paper 100 Años Avianca

    Branding for the brand’s anniversary celebration. The concept was born from the journey the brand has undertaken through the ages since its born, navigating the past, the challenges of the present and stepping into a future of increasing technology.

    A work of original footage edition from his air fleet, and a blend of photomontage and creative retouching.