To whom it may concern I am writing to introduce myself and express my interest in graphic design and visual communication roles in Switzerland. I am an Art Director and Visual Designer with 8+ years of agency experience, and I am now fully focused on bringing that background into the Swiss job market. My career spans senior creative roles at advertising agencies in Buenos Aires — leading brand identity systems, packaging, and multi-channel campaigns from concept through to production. I have worked across TV, print, and digital environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing projects end-to-end. More recently, I have been building on that foundation with freelance work here in Verbier, including a branding project for LifePass, a mountain safety start-up, where I designed multilingual brochures in English, French, and Italian, and provided UX/UI consultation on their app. I am also actively completing the Google UX Design Certificate (Coursera), which has reinforced my interest in the intersection between brand thinking and user-centred design. I work fluently in the full Adobe Creative Suite and am developing my Figma skills alongside AI-enhanced design workflows. What I bring beyond the technical side is perspective — years of working internationally across different cultures and industries have made me a genuinely adaptable collaborator. I care about doing work that connects with people, and I approach every project with curiosity and rigour. I hold a Swiss Permit B, I am an EU citizen (Italian passport), and I am available immediately. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I might contribute to your team. Warm regards, Santiago Vanin

Santiago Vanin

To whom it may concern I am writing to introduce myself and express my interest in graphic design and visual communication roles in Switzerland. I am an Art Director and Visual Designer with 8+ years of agency experience, and I am now fully focused on bringing that background into the Swiss job market. My career spans senior creative roles at advertising agencies in Buenos Aires — leading brand identity systems, packaging, and multi-channel campaigns from concept through to production. I have worked across TV, print, and digital environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing projects end-to-end. More recently, I have been building on that foundation with freelance work here in Verbier, including a branding project for LifePass, a mountain safety start-up, where I designed multilingual brochures in English, French, and Italian, and provided UX/UI consultation on their app. I am also actively completing the Google UX Design Certificate (Coursera), which has reinforced my interest in the intersection between brand thinking and user-centred design. I work fluently in the full Adobe Creative Suite and am developing my Figma skills alongside AI-enhanced design workflows. What I bring beyond the technical side is perspective — years of working internationally across different cultures and industries have made me a genuinely adaptable collaborator. I care about doing work that connects with people, and I approach every project with curiosity and rigour. I hold a Swiss Permit B, I am an EU citizen (Italian passport), and I am available immediately. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I might contribute to your team. Warm regards, Santiago Vanin

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To whom it may concern
I am writing to introduce myself and express my interest in graphic design and visual communication roles in
Switzerland. I am an Art Director and Visual Designer with 8+ years of agency experience, and I am now fully
focused on bringing that background into the Swiss job market.
My career spans senior creative roles at advertising agencies in Buenos Aires — leading brand identity systems,
packaging, and multi-channel campaigns from concept through to production. I have worked across TV, print, and
digital environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing projects end-to-end. More recently, I
have been building on that foundation with freelance work here in Verbier, including a branding project for
LifePass, a mountain safety start-up, where I designed multilingual brochures in English, French, and Italian, and
provided UX/UI consultation on their app.
I am also actively completing the Google UX Design Certificate (Coursera), which has reinforced my interest in the
intersection between brand thinking and user-centred design. I work fluently in the full Adobe Creative Suite and
am developing my Figma skills alongside AI-enhanced design workflows.
What I bring beyond the technical side is perspective — years of working internationally across different cultures
and industries have made me a genuinely adaptable collaborator. I care about doing work that connects with
people, and I approach every project with curiosity and rigour.
I hold a Swiss Permit B, I am an EU citizen (Italian passport), and I am available immediately. I would welcome the
opportunity to discuss how I might contribute to your team.
Warm regards,
Santiago Vanin

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & Art Director at Verbier, Switzerland (Self-employed)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed multilingual brochures (English, French, Italian) for Life Pass, a mountain safety startup. Provided UX/UI consultation on their app, identifying optimization opportunities across key user flows.
Chef at High-End Restaurants
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2025
Worked in high-performance, detail-driven environments, strengthening precision, teamwork, and service-oriented thinking transferable to design.
Chef at Various High-End Restaurants
January 1, 2018 - Present
Managed and contributed to creative, detail-oriented kitchen environments across multiple international locations. Refined precision, teamwork, and aesthetics, developing a strong visual sense and discipline transferable to design. Collaborated with diverse teams to deliver high-quality, guest-focused experiences, and built a foundation for user-centered problem solving applicable to product design.
International Experience & Career Development at Various Industries (Barcelona, Queenstown, Byron Bay, Verbier)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025
8 years across 4 countries developing cross-cultural adaptability, precision under pressure, and service-centered thinking.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Buenos Aires, Argentina (Self-employed)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Delivered branding, packaging, and WordPress websites for startups and small businesses. Managed end-to-end projects: concept development, visual systems, and final production.
Freelance Designer at Buenos Aires, Argentina
January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017
Developed brand identity, packaging, and web (WordPress) projects for small businesses and startups, translating client needs into cohesive visual systems and functional digital experiences.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at STADIUM TV Agency, Buenos Aires, Argentina
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Led creative concept development for TV campaigns; directed visual assets and ensured consistency across multi-channel executions; coordinated with production teams to deliver high-quality, on-time campaigns.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at STADIUM TV Agency
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Led creative concept development for TV campaigns from strategy to final production. Directed visual assets and ensured consistency across multi-channel executions. Coordinated with production teams to deliver high-quality, on-time campaigns.
Senior GD / Art Director at STADIUM TV Agency
January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015
Led concept development for TV campaigns, from idea to execution. Produced visual assets, supervised design consistency, and coordinated with production teams to meet deadlines and brand standards.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at COREA Advertising Agency, Buenos Aires, Argentina
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Developed corporate identities, packaging systems, and integrated advertising campaigns; collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into cohesive visual solutions.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at COREA Advertising Agency
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Developed corporate identities, packaging systems, and integrated advertising campaigns. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into cohesive visual solutions.
Senior GD / Art Director at COREA Advertising Agency
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Created corporate identities, packaging, and ad campaigns. Coordinated with creative teams to define campaign visuals and deliverables, ensuring coherent brand storytelling across channels.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at SUPER MARKET Advertising Agency, Buenos Aires, Argentina
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Designed branding identity systems and packaging for consumer products; contributed to campaign development across print and retail environments.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at SUPERMARKET Advertising Agency
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Designed brand identity systems and packaging for consumer products. Contributed to campaign development across print and retail environments.
Senior GD / Art Director at SUPERMARKET Advertising Agency
January 1, 2012 - December 1, 2013
Designed brand identity systems and packaging for client products, delivering visually compelling assets and maintaining brand integrity across campaigns.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design at University of Buenos Aires
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2013
UX Design Online Program at Online Program
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design at University of Buenos Aires
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2013
Google UX Design Certificate at Coursera (Google)
January 1, 2025 - April 23, 2026

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certificate
January 1, 2025 - April 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Retail, Other, Education