With over 15 years in the creative industry, I lead design, branding, and storytelling across digital and retail spaces. As Creative Director and Art Director since 2017, I guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver campaigns that balance aesthetics with performance across email, social, and eCommerce, and I’ve led multi-channel initiatives for diverse industries. I’m passionate about driving brand vision from concept through production, ensuring visual excellence while aligning creativity with business goals. I’m currently expanding my knowledge through AI applied to creativity, exploring how emerging technologies can boost ideation, automation, and visual experimentation. I’m committed to mentoring teams, elevating brands, and building processes that scale. My work blends strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on leadership to create memorable experiences that resonate with people and deliver measurable impact.

Jeimy Gamboa Jara

With over 15 years in the creative industry, I lead design, branding, and storytelling across digital and retail spaces. As Creative Director and Art Director since 2017, I guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver campaigns that balance aesthetics with performance across email, social, and eCommerce, and I’ve led multi-channel initiatives for diverse industries. I’m passionate about driving brand vision from concept through production, ensuring visual excellence while aligning creativity with business goals. I’m currently expanding my knowledge through AI applied to creativity, exploring how emerging technologies can boost ideation, automation, and visual experimentation. I’m committed to mentoring teams, elevating brands, and building processes that scale. My work blends strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on leadership to create memorable experiences that resonate with people and deliver measurable impact.

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With over 15 years in the creative industry, I lead design, branding, and storytelling across digital and retail spaces. As Creative Director and Art Director since 2017, I guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver campaigns that balance aesthetics with performance across email, social, and eCommerce, and I’ve led multi-channel initiatives for diverse industries. I’m passionate about driving brand vision from concept through production, ensuring visual excellence while aligning creativity with business goals.

I’m currently expanding my knowledge through AI applied to creativity, exploring how emerging technologies can boost ideation, automation, and visual experimentation. I’m committed to mentoring teams, elevating brands, and building processes that scale. My work blends strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on leadership to create memorable experiences that resonate with people and deliver measurable impact.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Creative Designer at Publicis Group / Walmart Sam's Club LatAm
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Led the digital creative vision for campaigns across email, social media, and e-commerce. Designed and optimized email templates for automated CRM campaigns, increasing open rates by +35%–50%. Supervised visual consistency across multi-channel assets (ads, web, print, motion). Directed junior designers and contributed to the agency’s process for creative reviews & QA. Collaborated with marketing and business strategy teams to align creativity with performance goals for several industries.
Art Director & UX Strategist at VOS MEDIA STUDIOS
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Strategized brand and UX direction for 360-degree digital projects, leading visual design, copywriting, social media design, audio/visual production, and information architecture for e-commerce and email marketing; delivered cohesive multi-channel campaigns and defined UX roadmaps.
Sr Editorial Designer at Grupo Nación S.A (Periódico Al Día)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Branding for multi-brand stores; corporate identity; advertising campaigns; content creation; editorial design and photo retouching for print and digital editions.
Sr Graphic Designer at Tiendas Universal In-house Advertising Agency
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Commercial design for B2B and B2C clients; catalogs and advertising materials; packaging and print; social networks and digital implementations; prepress preparation for stores in Central America.
GM Assistant - Marketing Executive at Alta Resolución S.A
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
In-house marketing operations support; liaised with suppliers and vendors; supported promotional campaigns and marketing communications.
Co-Ambassador at Más Mujeres en UX Costa Rica / First Factory
December 31, 2020 - Present
Co-lead iniciativas to strengthen local design and technology community; organize events, build partnerships, mentor, and promote visibility of women in UX and tech.
Creative Director - Film Maker Director - Photographer- Senior Full Stack Designer at First Factory
May 31, 2022 - March 30, 2025
Strategist Full Stack Designer, creative direction, Graphic & Web Design, Direction in Audiovisual production and postproduction, Photographer for events, and profile pictures, UX Designer, hand by hand the Digital Marketing Department, Sales, the CEO and the UX UI Design Team
Senior Visual Designer at Sysco Corp
May 1, 2020 - April 30, 2022
Implemented design and production solutions with a technical approach; led LATAM design initiatives, produced templates for automated CRM campaigns, and supported Sam's Club account with improved delivery times and process automation.
Senior Creative Designer at Publicis Groupe / Walmart - Sam’s Club LatAm
May 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Creative lead for brand & UX strategy; served as a Full Stack Designer on large-scale campaigns; directed multi-channel brand work for Walmart-Sam’s Club LatAm.
Co-Ambassador / Co-Lead at Más Mujeres en UX Costa Rica (via First Factory)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Co-led initiatives to strengthen the local design and technology community, organized events, and promoted visibility and mentorship for women in UX in Costa Rica.
Sr. Editorial Designer at Grupo Nación S.A (Periódico Al Día)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Branding for multi-brand stores; editorial design, advertising campaigns, and print prepress; digital and social content; production coordination for CR and Nicaragua markets.
Branding / Advertising Designer at Tiendas Universal (In-house Advertising Agency)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Corporate branding, advertising campaigns, catalogs, email marketing design, and print collateral for multiple brands across Central America.
Graphic Industry Technician at Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Graphic design and prepress specialization; hands-on production experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education at Liceo Anastasio Alfaro
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Master in Digital Marketing at Network Business School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2020
UX-UI Design Certification at Universidad Creativa
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
UX Management Certification at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor Graphic Design & Prepress Technician at Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje de Costa Rica
February 6, 2005 - December 20, 2008
Diplomado Advertising Design at Liceo Anastasio Alfaro
February 6, 2020 - February 1, 2005
Master Digital Marketing at Network Business School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor’s in Secondary Education at Liceo Anastasio Alfaro
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Advertising Design Technician at Liceo Anastasio Alfaro
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

UX-UI Design Certification
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
UX Management Certification
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Master Digital Marketing
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2020
UX-UI Design Certification
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
UX-Management
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Retail