Hi, I'm Sebastián Serrano Santa María, a multidisciplinary strategist and designer with over 8 years of experience. I enjoy working at the intersection of design, strategy, and art, focusing on creating human-centered experiences and brand strategies through research and innovative thinking. I'm passionate about blending creativity with systemic thinking to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions. I have worked with diverse teams and industries, embracing collaboration and neurodiversity awareness.

Sebastián Serrano Santa María

Hi, I'm Sebastián Serrano Santa María, a multidisciplinary strategist and designer with over 8 years of experience. I enjoy working at the intersection of design, strategy, and art, focusing on creating human-centered experiences and brand strategies through research and innovative thinking. I'm passionate about blending creativity with systemic thinking to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions. I have worked with diverse teams and industries, embracing collaboration and neurodiversity awareness.

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Hi, I’m Sebastián Serrano Santa María, a multidisciplinary strategist and designer with over 8 years of experience. I enjoy working at the intersection of design, strategy, and art, focusing on creating human-centered experiences and brand strategies through research and innovative thinking. I’m passionate about blending creativity with systemic thinking to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.

I have worked with diverse teams and industries, embracing collaboration and neurodiversity awareness.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Strategy & Design Consultant at Ragna Labs - Design Consultancy
August 1, 2021 - June 18, 2024
Collaborated closely with founders, developers and designers using agile and innovative methodologies in interdisciplinary settings. Conducted research and designed brand strategy for Qi Huang, Chile’s first integrative Traditional Chinese Medicine center. Designed brand strategy, visual identity, and naming for Meliora Ops, supporting sustainability in aquaculture. Led market research and brand strategy design for Fyto, promoting sustainable products for plant enthusiasts.
Brand Strategist & Experience Designer at Ordenar.me - Personal Finances
November 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Designed a research-based brand strategy, improving differentiation in a competitive market. Designed branding, visual guidelines and communication strategy, aligning business goals with user insights and social trends. Produced content and creative assets for social media channels, live events, merchandising and brand activations.
Brand Strategist & Service Designer at Findie - Freelance Creatives Platform
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Led workshops to clarify founder's history and vision, uncovering new challenges and improving research scope. Performed market and UX research, identifying opportunities and improving problem understanding. Designed brand strategy, supporting international expansion into European markets. Proposed revised service model in collaboration with the product team, improving user experience, project quality, client relationships and value proposition.
Content Designer at Buda.com - Crypto Exchange
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Designed brand content and visual assets for social media and communications.
UX/UI Designer at Nnodes - Custom Software & Web/Mobile App Development
October 1, 2018 - May 31, 2021
Developed UX/UI design for interfaces, platforms, apps and user journeys in various projects and digital products. Collaborated with development teams using agile methodologies focusing on user-centered solutions.
Production Assistant & Experience Designer at Muchacha - Event Production Studio
February 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018
Designed the stand and visitor experience for Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Odyssey at FestiGame 2018 in Santiago, Chile. Contributed as production assistant in League of Legends CLS 2017 Finals and in Barrio Arte social-cultural event. Supported production teams with creative ideation and design thinking.

Education

Event Production at Universidad del Pacífico
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Music Production at Universidad del Pacífico
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

Emotional Design – How to Make Products People Will Love
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Strategy Custody: How to Secure Your Strategy's Success
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
User Research – Methods and Best Practices
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Games UX: Process and Pipeline Deep Dive
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
UX Writing: How To Use Words As A Design Power Tool
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Brand Strategy Fundamentals
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization, Gaming, Other