I’m Gene Olazabal, a bilingual creative director and conceptualist with a global mindset and a passion for building brands that resonate. Over two decades I’ve led design and marketing teams across fashion, luxury, real estate, and hospitality, driving growth through bold storytelling and data-informed creative. I thrive mentoring teams, turning pitches into winning campaigns, and crafting content across digital, print, and social channels. When I’m not designing, I’m traveling the world or mentoring others to unleash their creative potential.…

Gene Olazabal

I’m Gene Olazabal, a bilingual creative director and conceptualist with a global mindset and a passion for building brands that resonate. Over two decades I’ve led design and marketing teams across fashion, luxury, real estate, and hospitality, driving growth through bold storytelling and data-informed creative. I thrive mentoring teams, turning pitches into winning campaigns, and crafting content across digital, print, and social channels. When I’m not designing, I’m traveling the world or mentoring others to unleash their creative potential.…

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I’m Gene Olazabal, a bilingual creative director and conceptualist with a global mindset and a passion for building brands that resonate. Over two decades I’ve led design and marketing teams across fashion, luxury, real estate, and hospitality, driving growth through bold storytelling and data-informed creative.

I thrive mentoring teams, turning pitches into winning campaigns, and crafting content across digital, print, and social channels. When I’m not designing, I’m traveling the world or mentoring others to unleash their creative potential.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Sr. Art Director at INGEAR
August 1, 2020 - Present
Revamped INGEAR.COM via Shopify, boosting B2C sales; social content messaging increased brand awareness by 300%; refreshed linesheets and catalogs for marketing toward B2B and B2C targets.
Sr. Art Director at BUGATCHI
November 1, 2014 - August 1, 2020
Website design improvements boosted direct-to-consumer sales by 200%; social media engagement with new customers increased by 250%; branding and merchandise updates raised brand recognition by 210% over two years and 175% the following two years.
Creative Director at 180
April 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Directed creative initiatives; increased client revenues by 150% in a few months; reduced account attrition from 15% to under 4%; grew new business by 240%; streamlined pitches to cut preparation time by 50%.
Creative Director at Blue Interactive AGY
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Led creative direction; 10 new accounts in 3 months (400% growth); revenues grew from $2.8M to over $11M; agency website and social following expanded by 250% (3.5k to 12k on Facebook in six months); staff and capabilities increased 200% in 6 months.
Communications Director at PERRELET WATCH COMPANY
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Expanded traditional media coverage by 300%; social media engagement grew by 200% in six months; top-tier jeweler in-store placements up 200% through Couture Basel tradeshows.
Communications Director at OLA ZABAL HAIR & SKIN SALON
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Revenue growth of 150% via Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce; social media interactions up 257% YoY; editorial coverage in ALLURE magazine.
Senior Creative Director at DJS MARKETING GROUP
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Grew new pitches from 15 per year; new business pitches brought in more than 300% increase in billings within six months; new accounts grew 380% from the same period.
Senior Creative Director at DJS MARKETING GRP
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Grew new pitches from 15 per year; new business pitches delivered >300% increase in billings within six months; new accounts grew 380% during tenure.
Creative Director at DG Comm
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Revisited creative direction and media placements, revitalizing dormant accounts with revenues over $15,000/month; pitches grew by 200% and overall exposure expanded from national to global media.
Senior Art Director at DJS MARKETING GROUP
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005
Provided art direction for new business pitches across luxury home-wares, real estate, healthcare, and fashion; revenue grew from $15M to $25M; built a pitch-focused creative team; won accounts such as Diamond.com, W Hotels & Residences, The Metropolitan by Coscan Homes, The Palladium International, and more.

Education

AA & AS in Graphic Design at Miami Dade Community College
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
BS in Communications Journalism / Public relations at Florida International University
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
AA & AS in Graphic Design at Miami Dade Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
BS in Communications Journalism / Public relations at Florida International University
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Retail
    Printed syndicated catalog for Bugatchi

    Bugatchi.com features a retail portal online to attract new customers and loyal customers who have purchased and use men’s fashion shirts and accessories from socks to overcoats for their daily lives. The attached look book was sent out as a target mailiing.