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I’m a Santiago, Chile–based Art Director and Designer with a Bachelor’s degree in Design, specializing in Graphic Design from Universidad Diego Portales. I have over 7 years of experience developing visual identities, campaigns, and brand systems for companies, institutions, and cultural projects. I’ve worked across international platforms and teams, leading creative projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and translating complex concepts into clear and effective visual communication.…I’m a Santiago, Chile–based Art Director and Designer with a Bachelor’s degree in Design, specializing in Graphic Design from Universidad Diego Portales. I have over 7 years of experience developing visual identities, campaigns, and brand systems for companies, institutions, and cultural projects. I’ve worked across international platforms and teams, leading creative projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and translating complex concepts into clear and effective visual communication.

Magdalena Cañas

Graphic Designer, Creative Director, Art Director, +2

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I’m a Santiago, Chile–based Art Director and Designer with a Bachelor’s degree in Design, specializing in Graphic Design from Universidad Diego Portales. I have over 7 years of experience developing visual identities, campaigns, and brand systems for companies, institutions, and cultural projects. I’ve worked across international platforms and teams, leading creative projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and translating complex concepts into clear and effective visual communication.…I’m a Santiago, Chile–based Art Director and Designer with a Bachelor’s degree in Design, specializing in Graphic Design from Universidad Diego Portales. I have over 7 years of experience developing visual identities, campaigns, and brand systems for companies, institutions, and cultural projects. I’ve worked across international platforms and teams, leading creative projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and translating complex concepts into clear and effective visual communication.

Available to hire

I’m a Santiago, Chile–based Art Director and Designer with a Bachelor’s degree in Design, specializing in Graphic Design from Universidad Diego Portales. I have over 7 years of experience developing visual identities, campaigns, and brand systems for companies, institutions, and cultural projects. I’ve worked across international platforms and teams, leading creative projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and translating complex concepts into clear and effective visual communication.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Adobe After Effects

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Director at Saphyroo

January 1, 2026 - Present

Creative direction for a transport technology company operating in Australia, the United Kingdom, and Asia; development and evolution of complete brand systems for Saphy roo, Drive360, and Vision360; translating complex technical concepts into clear visual communication; creation of marketing concepts and visual pieces integrating brand identity, product narrative, and UI design; mentoring designers.

Multimedia Designer at Agencia A1

January 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Graphic designer in an advertising agency managing multiple consumer and industrial accounts under tight deadlines; development of digital campaigns, product branding, and social media content for Salcobrand and its sub-brands; packaging design for dermocosmetic products, institutional designs, and motion graphics for events; development of corporate identity for PETRAM; visual materials for Canon Concept and website design for Vernácula Sur.

Director de Proyectos at Brinca Estudio

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Founder of a creative studio specialized in branding, campaigns, and digital communication; responsible for client acquisition, negotiations, project management, graphic development, budgeting, and administrative/financial management of the studio; worked with institutional and technology clients including Sociedad Chilena de Alergia e Inmunología, Municipalidad de Santiago, and Devsolves (software) from concept to final delivery.

Graphic Designer at Universidad de Chile & PARQUEMET

January 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018

Graphic design for editorial documents; short-term engagement (3 months).

Graphic Designer & Art Direction at Drugstore Providencia

January 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018

Packaging design for dermocosmetic products; editorial pieces and institutional design; motion graphics for events.

Freelance Graphic Designer & Production at ACHIF

January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Freelance graphic design and production for national events, including the National Philosophy Congress of Chile; corporate identity materials and event visuals; budgeting and project coordination for studio-wide deliverables.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Universidad de Chile

January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019

Design work for Philosophy Students Congress; editorial layouts and related materials.