Hi, I’m Maria Lucia Delgado Gil, a Senior Graphic Designer based in Sydney. I have 8+ years of experience in branding, digital content, and print, partnering with clients and agencies to craft visuals that elevate brand identity. I’m passionate about sustainability and social impact projects, and I’m continually expanding my skills in AI, UX/UI, and animation. I’m fluent in English and Spanish, with basic proficiency in French.

Maria Lucia Delgado Gil

Hi, I’m Maria Lucia Delgado Gil, a Senior Graphic Designer based in Sydney. I have 8+ years of experience in branding, digital content, and print, partnering with clients and agencies to craft visuals that elevate brand identity. I’m passionate about sustainability and social impact projects, and I’m continually expanding my skills in AI, UX/UI, and animation. I’m fluent in English and Spanish, with basic proficiency in French.

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Hi, I’m Maria Lucia Delgado Gil, a Senior Graphic Designer based in Sydney. I have 8+ years of experience in branding, digital content, and print, partnering with clients and agencies to craft visuals that elevate brand identity.

I’m passionate about sustainability and social impact projects, and I’m continually expanding my skills in AI, UX/UI, and animation. I’m fluent in English and Spanish, with basic proficiency in French.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Malu Visual Design
January 1, 2016 - Present
As a freelance graphic designer, I manage end-to-end development of campaigns and branding for diverse clients, including logo creation, brand guidelines, packaging, business cards, POP materials, brochures, and OOH advertising. I also design infographics, slide decks, accessible layouts, UI elements for websites, email signatures, EDMs, social media content, digital ads, and TV tiles, ensuring each project aligns with client goals and vision.
Creative Manager at MEZI Australia
November 30, 2021 - October 23, 2025
Led brand and business model strategy to ensure alignment with the company’s vision. Oversaw EDM and social media campaigns, including content styling, UI/UX improvements, and influencer recruitment and management. Collaborated with SEO/SEM teams and developers to generate performance reports for the founder.
Graphic Designer at Australian Turf Club
December 31, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Senior creative role contributing to strategy and execution of six major racing carnivals and seasonal campaigns. Managed projects end-to-end, implemented custom workflows in Asana, supervised freelance designers, mentored a Junior Designer, and produced assets for on-course activations, OOH, LED displays, paid digital, social media, EDMs, publications, and internal communications, ensuring consistent brand messaging.
Graphic Designer at Persuaders Agency
December 31, 2022 - October 23, 2025
In both freelance and in-house roles, designed brochures, recolored illustrations, and created slide decks for PowerPoint and Google Slides. Ensured branding consistency, developed new styles and templates for front-end design and back-end templates, and supported various client projects.
Graphic Design Intern at Ogilvy & Mather (Bogotá)
May 31, 2015 - October 23, 2025
Collaborated with Creative Directors and Account Executives to develop campaign concepts. Designed back cover magazine layouts, resized artwork for multiple channels, and created festival invitations; contributed to Cannes Lions concept ideation.
Accounts Executive Intern at Ogilvy & Mather (Bogotá)
February 28, 2015 - October 23, 2025
Liaised with clients to track campaign performance, collaborated with Senior Account Executive and Creative Directors on weekly traffic sessions, briefed/debriefed the creative team, and managed asset pre-approval and delivery. Conducted quarterly competitor analyses to inform strategic decisions.
Community Manager at Link House Student Services
March 31, 2016 - October 23, 2025
Conducted marketing audits to identify insights and opportunities. Created content and developed social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement, ensuring all design work adhered to brand guidelines.
Digital Creative Intern at The Crowd Co.
December 31, 2017 - October 23, 2025
Designed social media brand guidelines, conducted trend and insight research, assisted with product photoshoot styling, and supported administrative tasks including budget management and inventory control.
Senior Graphic Designer at Malu Visual Design
January 1, 2016 - November 3, 2025
Freelance Graphic Designer responsible for end-to-end development of campaigns and branding, including logo creation, brand guidelines, packaging, business cards, POP materials, brochures, OOH advertising, infographics, slide decks, accessible layouts, UI elements for websites, email signatures, EDMs, social media content, digital ads, and TV tiles, ensuring alignment with client goals and vision.
Creative Manager at MEZI Australia
November 30, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Led brand and business model strategy; oversaw EDM and social campaigns, content styling, UI/UX improvements; influencer recruitment/management; collaborated with SEO/SEM; generated performance reports for the founder.
Graphic Designer at Australian Turf Club
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Senior creative contributor to six major racing carnivals and seasonal campaigns; managed projects end-to-end; implemented custom workflows in Asana; managed freelance designers; mentored a Junior Designer; produced assets for on-course activations, OOH, LED displays, paid digital, social media, EDMs, publications, and internal communications ensuring consistent brand messaging.
Graphic Designer at Persuaders Agency
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed brochures, recolored illustrations, and created slide decks on PowerPoint and Google Slides; ensured adherence to brand guidelines; developed new styles and templates for both front-end design and back-end structure.
Community Manager at Link House Student Services
March 31, 2016 - March 31, 2016
Conducted marketing audits, created content, and developed social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement; ensured all design outputs adhered to brand guidelines.
Graphic Design Intern at Ogilvy & Mather
May 31, 2015 - May 31, 2015
Collaborated with Creative Directors and Account Executives to develop campaign concepts; designed back cover magazine layouts; resized artwork for multiple channels; created festival invitations; contributed to Cannes Lions concept ideation.
Accounts Executive Intern at Ogilvy & Mather
February 28, 2015 - February 28, 2015
Liaised with clients to track campaign performance; assisted with briefing/debriefing the creative team; managed asset distribution and approvals; conducted quarterly competitor analyses.
Digital Creative Internship at The Crowd Co.
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Contributed to social media brand guidelines, trend/insight research, product photoshoot styling; supported administrative tasks including budget management and inventory control.
Senior Graphic Designer at Australian Turf Club
March 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Campaign Collaboration: Directed creative strategy and end-to-end execution for major racing carnivals and seasonal brand campaigns. Multi-Channel Asset Production: Delivered assets for OOH, LED displays, paid digital, social media, EDMs, and large-scale on-course activations. Workflow Optimization: Implemented custom Asana workflows to streamline cross-department planning. Leadership & Mentorship: Managed freelance resources and mentored a Junior Designer. Cross-Functional Partnership: Worked with internal teams to manage lifecycles from brief to delivery. Brand Consistency: Ensured outputs aligned with brand guidelines and strategic objectives.
Graphic Designer at Persuaders
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Collateral & Editorial Design: Produced high-quality brochures and marketing materials, including complex illustration recoloring and asset preparation. Presentation Design: Created professional, high-stakes slide decks for client use. Template Engineering: Built templates with front-end aesthetics and back-end structure to enable brand consistency. Brand Development: Maintained brand guidelines while developing new visual styles and design systems. End-to-End Execution: Managed design process from concept to delivery, ensuring outputs met agency and client standards.
Accounts Executive Intern at Ogilvy & Mather
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Client Liaison & Expectation Management: Served as key contact for campaign performance and client relationships. Workflow & Traffic Management: Worked with senior teams to prioritize tasks and streamline studio flow. End-to-End Project Management: Assisted in briefing and debriefing, managing projects from concept to delivery. Quality Control & Approval: Ensured assets met brand standards before delivery. Strategic Research: Conducted quarterly competitor analyses and market research. Creative Collaboration: Contributed to concept sessions bridging client objectives and output.

Education

Certificate in After Effects at CCE Sydney Uni
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Diploma in Project Management at AHIC
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Diploma in Graphic Design at ACBI
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Diploma in Social Media Marketing at ACBI
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Advanced Diploma in Marketing at KENT Institute
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Creative School at Association for Data-driven Marketing and Advertising
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Diploma in Marketing at KENT Institute
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor’s in Communications & Media, Major in Advertising at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor’s in Visual Arts, Major in Graphic Arts at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
After Effects at CCE Sydney Uni
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Diploma on Project Management at AHIC
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Diploma on Graphic Design at ACBI
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Diploma on Social Media Marketing at ACBI
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Advanced Diploma on Marketing at KENT Institute
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Diploma on Marketing at KENT Institute
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Creative School at Association for Data-driven Marketing and Advertising
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor’s in Communications & Media (Advertising) at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor’s in Visual Arts (Graphic Arts) at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
After Effects at CCE Sydney Uni
January 1, 2023 - February 15, 2026
Diploma in Project Management at AHIC
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Diploma in Graphic Design at ACBI
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Diploma in Social Media Marketing at ACBI
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Advanced Diploma in Marketing at KENT Institute
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Creative School, Data-driven Marketing & Advertising at Association for Data-driven Marketing & Advertising
January 1, 2016 - February 15, 2026
Diploma in Marketing at KENT Institute
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor’s in Communications & Media (Advertising) at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor’s in Visual Arts (Graphic Arts) at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
After Effects Course at CCE Sydney Uni
January 1, 2023 - February 15, 2026
Diploma in Project Management at AHIC
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Diploma in Graphic Design at ACBI
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Social Media Marketing at ACBI
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Advanced Diploma in Marketing at KENT Institute
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Creative School at Association for Data-driven Marketing & Advertising
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Diploma in Marketing at KENT Institute
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor in Communications & Media, Advertising at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor in Visual Arts, Graphic Arts at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Certificate in After Effects
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Diploma in Project Management
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Diploma in Graphic Design
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Diploma in Social Media Marketing
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Advanced Diploma in Marketing
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Creative School
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Diploma in Marketing
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor’s in Communications & Media, Advertising
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor’s in Visual Arts, Graphic Arts
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
After Effects
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Diploma in Project Management
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Diploma in Graphic Design
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Diploma in Social Media Marketing
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Advanced Diploma in Marketing
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Diploma in Marketing
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Creative School
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor’s in Communications & Media (Advertising)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor’s in Visual Arts (Graphic Arts)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Diploma in Graphic Design
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Diploma in Social Media Marketing
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Advanced Diploma in Marketing
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Diploma in Marketing
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor’s in Communications & Media (Advertising)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor’s in Visual Arts (Graphic Arts)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Diploma in Project Management
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
After Effects / Related Certification
January 1, 2023 - February 15, 2026
After Effects Course
January 1, 2023 - February 15, 2026
Diploma in Graphic Design
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Social Media Marketing
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Advanced Diploma in Marketing
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Diploma in Marketing
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Data-driven Marketing & Advertising Creative School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Diploma in Marketing
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor in Communications & Media, Advertising
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor in Visual Arts, Graphic Arts
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Industry Experience

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