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Maria RB

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Maria RB is a graphic designer and art director based in Amsterdam, with experience spanning Barcelona, Brazil, the US, and the Netherlands.

About

Maria RB is a graphic designer and art director based in Amsterdam, with experience spanning Barcelona, Brazil, the US, and the Netherlands. She works across cultural and commercial contexts, from local initiatives to global campaigns. Her multidisciplinary practice combines strong visual systems with an intuitive sense for storytelling, adapting design to each project’s scale and voice.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • Catalan; ValencianFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • PortugueseIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 7 roles

PPS Tutor & Internship Coordinator · KABK (Royal Academy of Art, The Hague)Jan 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

Responsible for the course Professional Practice Skills and coordination of internships in the Graphic Design department.

Lead Designer · TBWA/NEBOKO (Adidas)Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 · 1 mo

Grew from Mid-designer to Lead Designer as the client and workload expanded. Responsible for leading a team, resource planning, and ensuring motivation and workflow consistency. Managed weekly communication with Adidas’ creative direction and ensured brand consistency across multiple global campaigns.

Freelance Designer & Art Director · Self-employed / FreelanceJan 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Collaborating with studios, cultural institutions, and independent clients in the Netherlands and abroad. Projects range from brand identity and editorial design to exhibition visuals and creative consultancy. Focused on visually translating ideas that connect art, culture, and social themes.

Teacher · LABASAD Barcelona School of Arts & DesignJan 2019 – Nov 2025 · 6 yrs 11 mos
Designer & Creative · KesselsKramerJan 2019 – Jan 2019 · 1 mo
Teaching Assistant · Rhode Island School of DesignJan 2018 – Jan 2018 · 1 mo
Teacher - Typography Elective · Rhode Island School of DesignJan 2018 – Jan 2018 · 1 mo

Education

MFA in Graphic Design · Rhode Island School of Design2016 – 2018
BA Design With Honors · Universitat Eina UAB2010 – 2013
Three-year Design Certification (Graphic Design for Advertising) · Escola d’Art i Superior de Disseny Serra i Abella2007 – 2010
Illustration Course · BAU Design College2015

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