Javier Ferrán

Available to hire

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Brilliant Advertising
January 1, 1996 - Present
Oversee creative direction, branding and communication strategies for multinational agencies and brands; lead design teams and project delivery across Madrid and beyond.
Founder & Artist at Cantabria Labs, NDL Pro-Health, TOTY, KNAUF, Atlantic Wilderness, Mar de Dunas, FORUS, DHL
January 1, 2014 - Present
Workshop in advertising, art direction, graphic design, typography, photography, illustration and painting. Collaborative space with other artists. Painting exhibitions. Graphic volunteer for social causes.
Freelance Senior Art Director at VML
January 1, 2023 - Present
Senior art direction for VML; leading campaigns and visual design across Madrid.
Freelance Senior Art Director at VMLY&R Commerce
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Freelance senior art director; engagement on commerce-driven campaigns in Madrid.
Freelance Senior Art Director at Geometry Global
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Senior art director for global brands, coordinating design and brand execution.
Freelance Senior Art Director at Jellyfish
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Senior art director for brands such as Garnier and Michelin; Madrid-based, 2022–2024.
Senior Art Director at El Corte Inglés
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Senior art director working on retail campaigns and brand communications.
Art Director at Pinnacle DDB Retail Marketing
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Art director for retail marketing campaigns and brand activations.
Art Director at 20 Segundos
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Art direction for fast-turnaround advertising campaigns.
Art Director at Thinksmart
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Art direction for clients including Cadena COPE, Warner, Prosegur, and others.
Art Director at Mark Line Ogilvy
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Art direction for a diverse portfolio of campaigns at Ogilvy Madrid.
Art Director at Izquierdo Beaumont-Bennett
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Art direction for packaging and advertising campaigns.
Founder & Artist at Cantabria Labs / NDL Pro-Health / TOTY / KNAUF / ATLANTIC WILDERNESS / MAR DE DUNAS / FORUS / DHL
January 1, 2014 - Present
Workshop in advertising, art direction, graphic design, typography, photography, illustration and painting. Collaborative space with other artists. Painting exhibitions.
Freelance Senior Art Director at VML 2023
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Freelance Senior Art Director.

Education

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 27, 2026
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
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

III AMPE Awards (2003): Gold, best packaging design for Leche Celta
January 1, 2003 - January 27, 2026
III AMPE Awards (2003): Gold, best use of advertising
January 1, 2003 - January 27, 2026
III AMPE Awards Gold - Best Packaging Design; Best Use of Advertising
January 1, 2002 - January 27, 2026
IV AMPE Awards Silver - Best Innovative Communication Strategy
January 1, 2003 - January 27, 2026
IV AMPE Awards (2003): Gold, best packaging design; Gold, best use of advertising; Gold, best campaign that increases market share
January 1, 2003 - February 3, 2026
III AMPE Awards (2002): Gold, packaging; Gold, advertising; Gold, campaign that increases market share
January 1, 2002 - February 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Other
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