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Hi, I’m Santiago Mejía Suárez, a multimedia designer and video editor in training with hands-on experience in graphic design, motion graphics, and social media content production. I love solving visual communication challenges by creating emotionally engaging content tailored to modern digital platforms like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok.
I’m known for my ability to adapt quickly and work independently, transforming raw ideas or footage into clean, eye-catching visuals that meet brand goals. I’m eager to contribute to creative teams with a fresh, versatile design approach.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Work Experience
Video Editor & Digital Content Creator at Freelance
June 1, 2024 - PresentDeveloped creative solutions for social media engagement through video and design. Addressed low viewer retention by editing dynamic short-form videos with clean cuts, subtitle animation, and visual pacing aligned with content trends. Adapted footage to various platform formats (9:16 / 16:9), optimizing layout and impact. Designed social media graphics for brand consistency. Utilized Premiere Pro, After Effects, and CapCut to streamline editing processes while maintaining quality.
Visual Campaign Designer at "Fanta Blast" (Concept Project)
May 31, 2024 - July 11, 2025Created a unified branding system for a fictional product campaign. Developed distinctive and brand-consistent visual identity through icon design, bold color palettes, and clear layouts. Designed promotional materials adaptable for posts, stories, and banners. Ensured graphic harmony with visual hierarchies and clean composition.
Video Mapping Project Contributor at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente
November 30, 2024 - July 11, 2025Contributed to an interactive audiovisual experience using motion graphics and spatial mapping. Managed full video production from filming to editing and integrating motion graphics in After Effects. Addressed technical challenges of aligning digital animations to a physical 3D model for projection. Enhanced audience immersion using light effects, ambient visuals, and responsive transitions.
Freelance Video Editor & Digital Content Creator at Self-employed
June 1, 2024 - PresentDeveloped creative solutions for social media engagement through video and design. Improved viewer retention by editing dynamic short-form videos with clean cuts, subtitle animations, and visual pacing aligned with current content trends. Adapted footage to different platform formats (9:16 / 16:9) optimizing layout, readability, and impact. Designed complementary social media graphics ensuring brand consistency across posts. Utilized Premiere Pro, After Effects, and CapCut to streamline editing while maintaining quality.
Visual Campaign Creator (Concept Project) at Fanta Blast
May 31, 2024 - July 11, 2025Created a unified branding system for a fictional product campaign. Designed distinctive yet brand-consistent visual identities using iconography, bold color palettes, and clear layout systems. Developed promotional materials adaptable to multiple formats including posts, stories, and banners. Established visual hierarchies and clean compositions to ensure graphic harmony.
Contributor, Video Mapping Project at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente
November 30, 2024 - July 11, 2025Contributed to an interactive audiovisual experience through motion graphics and spatial mapping. Handled full video production including filming, audio recording, editing, and integrating motion graphics with After Effects. Applied subtle lighting effects, ambient visuals, and responsive transitions to enhance audience immersion.
Video Editor & Digital Content Creator at Freelance
June 1, 2024 - PresentDeveloped creative solutions for social media engagement through video and design. Solved the challenge of low viewer retention by editing dynamic short-form videos with clean cuts, subtitle animation, and visual pacing aligned with current content trends. Adapted footage to different platforms (9:16 / 16:9), optimizing layouts, readability, and impact. Designed complementary social media graphics to ensure consistency across posts and brand communication. Used Premiere Pro, After Effects, and CapCut to streamline editing processes while maintaining quality.
Visual Campaign Designer at Concept Project - Fanta Blast
May 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025Created a unified branding system for a fictional product campaign. Addressed the challenge of creating a distinctive yet brand-consistent visual identity through icon design, bold color palettes, and clear layout systems. Designed promotional materials adaptable to different formats and use cases (posts, stories, banners). Ensured graphic harmony by establishing visual hierarchies and clean composition.
Video Mapping Project Contributor at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente
November 30, 2024 - July 14, 2025Contributed to an interactive audiovisual experience via motion graphics and spatial mapping. Faced the technical challenge of aligning digital animations to a physical 3D model for projection. Managed the full video production process: filming and recording audio, video and audio editing, and integrating motion graphics using After Effects. Enhanced audience immersion by applying subtle light effects, ambient visuals, and responsive transitions.
Video Editor & Digital Content Creator at Freelance
June 1, 2024 - PresentDeveloped creative solutions for social media engagement through video and design. Addressed low viewer retention challenges by editing dynamic short-form videos using clean cuts, subtitle animation, and visual pacing aligned with current content trends. Adapted footage to various platforms (9:16 / 16:9), optimized layouts for readability and impact, and designed complementary graphics to ensure brand consistency. Utilized Premiere Pro, After Effects, and CapCut to streamline editing while maintaining quality.
Visual Campaign Creator (Concept Project) at Fanta Blast
May 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025Created a unified branding system for a fictional product campaign. Designed a distinctive yet brand-consistent visual identity through iconography, bold colors, and clear layouts. Developed promotional materials adaptable across posts, stories, and banners, maintaining graphic harmony via visual hierarchies and clean composition.
Video Mapping Contributor at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente
November 30, 2024 - July 14, 2025Contributed to an interactive audiovisual experience using motion graphics and spatial mapping. Managed full production process including filming, audio and video editing, and integrating motion graphics with After Effects. Overcame technical challenges of aligning digital animations to physical 3D models for projection. Enhanced audience immersion with light effects, ambient visuals, and responsive transitions.
Video Editor & Digital Content Creator at Freelance
June 1, 2024 - PresentDeveloped creative solutions for social media engagement through video and design. Solved the challenge of low viewer retention by editing dynamic short-form videos with clean cuts, subtitle animation, and visual pacing aligned with current content trends. Adapted footage to different platforms (9:16 / 16:9), optimizing layouts, readability, and impact. Designed complementary social media graphics to ensure consistency across posts and brand communication. Used Premiere Pro, After Effects, and CapCut to streamline editing processes while maintaining quality.
Visual Campaign Designer at Concept Project - Fanta Blast
May 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025Created a unified branding system for a fictional product campaign. Addressed the challenge of creating a distinctive yet brand-consistent visual identity through icon design, bold color palettes, and clear layout systems. Designed promotional materials adaptable to different formats and use cases (posts, stories, banners). Ensured graphic harmony by establishing visual hierarchies and clean composition.
Contributor - Video Mapping Project at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente
November 30, 2024 - July 14, 2025Contributed to an interactive audiovisual experience via motion graphics and spatial mapping. Faced the technical challenge of aligning digital animations to a physical 3D model for projection. Managed the full video production process: filming and recording audio, video and audio editing, and integrating motion graphics using After Effects. Enhanced audience immersion by applying subtle light effects, ambient visuals, and responsive transitions.
Video Editor & Digital Content Creator at Freelance
June 1, 2024 - PresentDeveloped creative solutions for social media engagement through video and design. Improved viewer retention by editing dynamic short-form videos with clean cuts, subtitle animation, and visual pacing aligned with content trends. Adapted footage to various platforms optimizing layout and impact. Designed complementary social media graphics ensuring brand consistency. Used Premiere Pro, After Effects, and CapCut to maintain editing quality and efficiency.
Visual Campaign Creator at "Fanta Blast" (Concept Project)
May 31, 2024 - July 16, 2025Created a unified branding system for a fictional product campaign. Designed a distinctive yet brand-consistent visual identity using icon design, bold color palettes, and layout systems. Crafted promotional materials adaptable for posts, stories, and banners while ensuring graphic harmony via visual hierarchies and clean compositions.
Motion Graphics and Video Production Contributor at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente
November 30, 2024 - July 16, 2025Contributed to an interactive audiovisual experience with motion graphics and spatial mapping. Managed full video production including filming and audio recording, editing, and integrating motion graphics using After Effects. Enhanced audience immersion with light effects, ambient visuals, and responsive transitions, facing technical challenges in aligning digital animations to a 3D physical model for projection.
Education
Technical High School Diploma at Centro Educativo Industrial Luis Madina
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022Technical High School Diploma at Centro Educativo Industrial Luis Madina
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022B.Sc. in Multimedia Engineering at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Technical High School Diploma in Industrial Electricity at Centro Educativo Industrial Luis Madina
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022B.Sc. at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Technical High School Diploma at Centro Educativo Industrial Luis Madina
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022B.Sc. at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Technical High School Diploma at Centro Educativo Industrial Luis Madina
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022B.Sc. at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Technical High School Diploma at Centro Educativo Industrial Luis Madina
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Qualifications
Python Fundamentals Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Python Fundamentals – Platzi
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Python Fundamentals – Platzi
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Python Fundamentals
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Python Fundamentals – Platzi
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Python Fundamentals – Platzi
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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