Hi, I’m Nadime Yllen Dueñas Castillo, known as Nad. I’m an Advertising Graphic Designer specialized in Design and Technology, and I also work as an illustrator and graphic artist. I’m passionate about visual storytelling across editorial, branding, photography, and digital experiences. I have 7+ years of experience collaborating with studios, agencies, and organizations—leading creative teams, developing brand identities and digital materials, and designing user-centered products like app and web redesigns. I enjoy learning through teaching as well, and I’m currently focused on editorial design while expanding my work in UX/UI and digital creation.

Nadime Yllen Dueñas Castillo

Hi, I’m Nadime Yllen Dueñas Castillo, known as Nad. I’m an Advertising Graphic Designer specialized in Design and Technology, and I also work as an illustrator and graphic artist. I’m passionate about visual storytelling across editorial, branding, photography, and digital experiences. I have 7+ years of experience collaborating with studios, agencies, and organizations—leading creative teams, developing brand identities and digital materials, and designing user-centered products like app and web redesigns. I enjoy learning through teaching as well, and I’m currently focused on editorial design while expanding my work in UX/UI and digital creation.

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Hi, I’m Nadime Yllen Dueñas Castillo, known as Nad. I’m an Advertising Graphic Designer specialized in Design and Technology, and I also work as an illustrator and graphic artist. I’m passionate about visual storytelling across editorial, branding, photography, and digital experiences.

I have 7+ years of experience collaborating with studios, agencies, and organizations—leading creative teams, developing brand identities and digital materials, and designing user-centered products like app and web redesigns. I enjoy learning through teaching as well, and I’m currently focused on editorial design while expanding my work in UX/UI and digital creation.

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Language

English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Assistant Professor at UCAL - DGP
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Provide support in teaching and learning by applying proposed methodology and content; assist in in-person instruction; assist in evaluating and providing feedback on student activities.
Graphic Designer at Pirka Consultoría
January 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Developed graphic materials for assigned consulting projects, including updating the Brand Manual.
Graphic Designer at Sparkle Agencia Digital
October 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Managed the creation of digital and some audiovisual graphic materials for various agency accounts including Jet Peru, Healthy Media, and Eyes Illusion. Also designed the website for KASANI.
Freelance Graphic Designer at PANGAEA ESTUDIO
April 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Handled the development of digital and some audiovisual graphic materials for various studio accounts such as La Ibérica, SANÚA, El Frutero, La Purita, VUA, Belcorp, and Clínica Avendaño.
Head Graphic Designer at Caracola Editorial
April 1, 2021 - Present
Led the team in conceptualizing and designing a project showcasing poetry, narrative, and graphic works produced by women and diverse groups; developed brand identity and digital materials; designed layout for magazine and first book publication.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Origen Peregrino
February 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Responsible for digital graphic materials and created illustrated pieces used across various products.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Origen Peregrino
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Responsible for digital graphic materials for this project and also worked as an illustrator, creating illustrated pieces that were implemented into various products.
UI / UX Designer at DATA BUSINESS PERU
May 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Led the redesign project for their mobile application (TENTUS) and website, including brand identity, prototyping, wireframes, and final versions based on user experience. Another role involved creating a flowchart for the development of a new application, applying various research methodologies and design thinking based on potential users.
Storyboard Artist at CARACOLES ESTUDIOS / POLIRAMA
December 1, 2016 - February 1, 2017
Part of the storyboard artist team for the 2D animated children's series “Ciudad Jardín” produced by Polirama studio, responsible for illustrating the storyboards for the episodes of the first season.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Advertising Graphic Design at Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de América Latina – UCAL
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Diploma in Photography and Lighting at Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de América Latina – UCAL
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
UX Strategic Design Specialization Program at Repensar Educativo
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Education UX Strategic Design Specialization Program Repensar Educativo (Diploma) at Repensar Educativo (University program)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Diploma in Photography and Lighting at Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de América Latina – UCAL
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Advertising Graphic Design at Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de América Latina – UCAL
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Winner of CreaLab 'El Arte de la Cocina Peruana' Fundación Custer
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Winner of the WOW PACKAGING2 contest UCAL - CIMAGRAF
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
FID International Design Fair
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
FID NOMENA Workshop
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Perú New Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
INSITUM International Meeting of Strategic Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Winner of CreaLab “El Arte de la Cocina Peruana”
January 1, 2017 - August 18, 2026
Winner of the WOW PACKAGING2 contest (UCAL - CIMAGRAF)
January 1, 2016 - August 18, 2026

Industry Experience

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