Hey, I’m Nerea, a Senior Art Director. Originally from Bilbao, I’ve lived in Madrid, Santiago de Chile and, for the past decade, London. Working across cultures has shaped how I communicate, allowing me to connect beyond the surface and create work that resonates across audiences. Over the years, I’ve built brand identities, led integrated campaigns and art directed photo and video shoots, capturing each client’s essence in a distinctive and memorable way.

Nerea González Mardones

Hey, I’m Nerea, a Senior Art Director. Originally from Bilbao, I’ve lived in Madrid, Santiago de Chile and, for the past decade, London. Working across cultures has shaped how I communicate, allowing me to connect beyond the surface and create work that resonates across audiences. Over the years, I’ve built brand identities, led integrated campaigns and art directed photo and video shoots, capturing each client’s essence in a distinctive and memorable way.

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Hey, I’m Nerea, a Senior Art Director. Originally from Bilbao, I’ve lived in Madrid, Santiago de Chile and, for the past decade, London. Working across cultures has shaped how I communicate, allowing me to connect beyond the surface and create work that resonates across audiences.

Over the years, I’ve built brand identities, led integrated campaigns and art directed photo and video shoots, capturing each client’s essence in a distinctive and memorable way.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Basque
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Art Director // Creative Designer at FREELANCER
March 15, 2020 - Present
Collaborating with different agencies, doing work for clients such as Facebook, Lloyds Bank Group, Wagamama, Zoopla or Skyscanner.
Senior Art Director // Creative Designer at BLACKBRIDGE COMMUNICATIONS
October 1, 2017 - February 1, 2021
Working on clients such as Aviva, Coca-Cola European Partners, NHS, Newton, KPMG, Macfarlanes, LLoyds Bank, Anglian Water and Homebase.
Middleweight Art Director // Creative Designer at PINK SQUID
July 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Working on clients such as Jaguar Land Rover, Boots, Deloitte, Debenhams, King Games, Premier Inn, Giraffe, Nandos, Costa, HCA Hospitals, YO!Sushi, Whitbread and No7.
Creative Designer // Illustrator at Freelncer
August 1, 2013 - June 1, 2014
Working on clients such as Afric Forum, 10 & CO’s or Fun&Serious Games.
Junior Art Director // Creative Designer at Milvueltas
April 1, 2010 - June 1, 2012
Working on clients such as Toyota, Burn, Guinnes, Selta comunications, Gocco or Coca Cola Spain.
Intern Art Director // Creative Designer at PUBLIS NCM
September 1, 2010 - December 1, 2012
Working on clients such as Basque Government, Fortuna Sport club or Artea.
Senior Art Director // Creative Designer at Freelancer
March 1, 2021 - Present
Collaborating with different agencies, doing work for clients such as Facebook, Lloyds Bank Group, Wagamama, Zoopla or Skyscanner.
Senior Art Director // Creative Designer at BLACKBRIDGE COMMUNICATIONS
January 1, 2018 - November 30, 2019
Working on clients such as Aviva, Coca-Cola European Partners, NHS, Newton, KPMG, Macfarlanes, Lloyds Bank, Anglian Water and Homebase.
Senior Art Director // Creative Designer at BLACKBRIDGE COMMUNICATIONS
December 1, 2019 - February 28, 2021
Working on clients such as Aviva, Coca-Cola European Partners, NHS, Newton, KPMG, Macfarlanes, LLoyds Bank, Anglian Water and Homebase.
Creative Designer // Illustrator at FREELANCE
August 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
Working on clients such as Afric Forum, 10 & CO’s or Fun&Serious Games.
Junior Art Director // Creative Designer at MILVUELTAS
April 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013
Working on clients such as Toyota, Burn, Guinnes, Selta comunications, Gocco or Coca Cola Spain.

Education

BACHELOR’S DEGREE, ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS at Universidad Del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2010
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP, ADVERTISING CREATIVITY at Universidad Del Pacífico Santiago de Chile (Cl)
September 1, 2009 - January 10, 2010
Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and Public Relations at Universidad Del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Academic Scholarship in Advertising Creativity at Universidad Del Pacífico, Santiago de Chile
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

RAD Award 2022 – Best Creative Idea
January 1, 2022 - April 13, 2026
Newton RAD Award 2020 Shortlist – Best Offline Communications
January 1, 2020 - April 13, 2026
HCA Healthcare UK - EPIC RAD Award 2020 Shortlist – Best Employee Engagement
January 1, 2020 - April 13, 2026
Recruitment Marketing Awards 2019 Shortlist – Best Internal Communications
January 1, 2019 - April 13, 2026
Argos - See Christmas from the inside Recruitment Marketing Awards 2019 Shortlist – Best Art Direction
January 1, 2019 - April 13, 2026
CPM - Not your everyday career Recruitment Marketing Awards 2018 Shortlist – Best Art Direction
January 1, 2018 - April 13, 2026
Recruitment Marketing Awards 2018 Shortlist – Best video under £15,000
January 1, 2018 - April 13, 2026
Boots Nº7 - Ready to make your mark Recruitment Business Awards 2017 – Best Digital Activation
January 1, 2017 - April 13, 2026
L&G - Mental Health Awareness Recruitment Marketing Awards 2017 – Best Internal Communications
January 1, 2017 - April 13, 2026
L&G - Employer Brand RAD Award 2017 – Best Employer Brand
January 1, 2017 - April 13, 2026
Yo! Sushi - Internal Communications The RAD Awards 2016 Shortlist – Employee Engagement
January 1, 2016 - April 13, 2026
CIPD Awards 2016 Shortlist – Best Internal Communications
January 1, 2016 - April 13, 2026
King - Referral scheme Recruitment Marketing Awards 2016 Shortlist – Best Use of Social Media
January 1, 2016 - April 13, 2026
Jaguar and Land Rover - Invictus The Drum RBAwards 2015 – Creative Grand Prix
January 1, 2015 - April 13, 2026
The Drum RBAwards 2015 – Best Art Direction
January 1, 2015 - April 13, 2026
The Drum RBAwards 2015 – Best Campaign Commendation
January 1, 2015 - April 13, 2026
The Drum RBAwards 2015 – Best Press Advert
January 1, 2015 - April 13, 2026
Recruiter Awards 2015 Shortlist– Most Effective Recruitment Marketing Campaign
January 1, 2015 - April 13, 2026
CIPD Awards 2015 Shortlist– Campaign of the year
January 1, 2015 - April 13, 2026
Fun & Serious 2013 Official Poster Contest winner
January 1, 2013 - April 13, 2026

Industry Experience

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