I’m Javier Ferrán, a branding and creative director with over 25 years of experience shaping identity and campaigns for multinational brands across Madrid, Barcelona, and London. I’ve built and led teams on-site and remotely, blending strategic thinking with bold visual execution to deliver compelling brand stories. In addition to running BRILLIANT ADVERTISING since 1996, I’ve founded collaborative artistic spaces and led projects for Cantabria Labs, NDL Pro-Health, TOTY, KNAUF, DHL and others. I’m passionate about social impact, collaborating with artists and volunteers to create meaningful communication that resonates with people and communities.…

Javier Ferrán

I’m Javier Ferrán, a branding and creative director with over 25 years of experience shaping identity and campaigns for multinational brands across Madrid, Barcelona, and London. I’ve built and led teams on-site and remotely, blending strategic thinking with bold visual execution to deliver compelling brand stories. In addition to running BRILLIANT ADVERTISING since 1996, I’ve founded collaborative artistic spaces and led projects for Cantabria Labs, NDL Pro-Health, TOTY, KNAUF, DHL and others. I’m passionate about social impact, collaborating with artists and volunteers to create meaningful communication that resonates with people and communities.…

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I’m Javier Ferrán, a branding and creative director with over 25 years of experience shaping identity and campaigns for multinational brands across Madrid, Barcelona, and London. I’ve built and led teams on-site and remotely, blending strategic thinking with bold visual execution to deliver compelling brand stories.

In addition to running BRILLIANT ADVERTISING since 1996, I’ve founded collaborative artistic spaces and led projects for Cantabria Labs, NDL Pro-Health, TOTY, KNAUF, DHL and others. I’m passionate about social impact, collaborating with artists and volunteers to create meaningful communication that resonates with people and communities.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Art Director at NDL PRO-HEALTH
September 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Freelance art direction for health and communication projects.
Senior Art Director at Jellyfish
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Freelance senior art direction for digital campaigns and branding.
Senior Art Director at VMLY&R
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Freelance senior art director for the agency's campaigns.
Freelance Senior Art Director at VML
January 1, 2023 - Present
Senior Art Director at VMLY&R COMMERCE
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Freelance senior art director for commerce and retail campaigns.
Director Creativo at Mar de Dunas
June 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Creative director for the restaurant and hospitality group (Mar de Dunas, Las Dunas, Costa Colón, Dunas Corner).
Mentor at The 30 Minute - University of Planning
March 1, 2022 - Present
Facilitates 30-minute 1:1 mentoring sessions, sharing knowledge and guiding learners toward new opportunities.
Freelance Senior Art Director at Jellyfish
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Senior Art Director at VMLY&R COMMERCE
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Freelance senior art director for commerce and retail campaigns.
Freelance Senior Art Director at VMLY&R Commerce
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Senior Art Director at Geometry Global
November 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Freelance senior art direction across direct marketing and packaging projects.
Freelance Senior Art Director at Geometry Global
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Founder & Artist at Cantabria Labs, NDL Pro-Health, TOTY, KNAUF, Atlantic Wilderness, Mar de Dunas, FORUS, DHL
January 1, 2014 - Present
Workshop leader in advertising, art direction, graphic design, typography, photography, illustration and painting; collaborative space with other artists; painting exhibitions; graphic volunteer for social causes.
Senior Art Director at El Corte Inglés
June 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014
Senior art director for in-house and external campaigns for the department store.
Art Director at Pinnacle DDB Retail Marketing
May 1, 2006 - September 1, 2006
Art director for retail marketing campaigns in Madrid.
Art Director at Freelance 20 Segundos
December 1, 2005 - June 1, 2006
Art director for a Madrid advertising agency.
Art Director at 20 Segundos
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Art Director at Thinksmart
April 1, 2004 - November 1, 2005
Consultancy in incentives and loyalty programs, art direction.
Art Director at Mark Line Ogilvy
September 1, 2002 - February 1, 2004
Direct Marketing and promotions art direction in Madrid.
Art Director at Izquierdo Beaumont-Bennett
December 1, 2001 - September 1, 2002
Art director for campaigns and design.
Founder & Creative Director at FERRÁN STUDIO
May 1, 1998 - Present
Advertising and art direction agency for companies and social causes. Branding and graphic design. Wordpress. Communication strategies and social media. Ecommerce and retail. Consultancy and production.
Founder & Creative Director at BRILLIANT ADVERTISING
January 1, 1996 - Present
Founder and Creative Director of a Madrid-based agency delivering branding, design and communication strategies for multinational brands and social causes.

Education

Máster en Dirección de Arte Publicitaria at The School Agency
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Advertising Art Direction Master at The School Agency
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Degree in Business and Economics at ETEA Córdoba
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

Máster en Dirección de Arte Publicitaria
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
III AMPE Awards: Gold, best packaging design (Leche Celta); Gold, best use of advertising (Leche Celta); Gold, best campaign that increases market share (Coca-Cola Serie Mini BMW); Bronze, best use of packaging (La Casera, Cadbury-Schweppes)
January 1, 2002 - April 2, 2026
IV AMPE Awards: Silver, best innovative communication strategy (Telefónica); Silver, best use of advertising (Ford)
January 1, 2003 - April 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality
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