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.…

Maria RB

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.…

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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. 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.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Designer & Art Director at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - November 10, 2025
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.
Lead Designer at TBWA/NEBOKO (Adidas)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
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.
Designer & Creative at KesselsKramer
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Designed graphics and campaigns for cultural institutions in the Netherlands such as NEMO Science Museum or Den Haag Kunstmuseum, among others.
PPS Tutor & Internship Coordinator at KABK (Royal Academy of Art, The Hague)
January 1, 2024 - November 10, 2025
Responsible for the course Professional Practice Skills and coordination of internships in the Graphic Design department.
Teacher at LABASAD Barcelona School of Arts & Design
January 1, 2019 - November 10, 2025
Responsible for the course “Visual Culture” in the online Advanced Graphic Design Master’s program.
Teacher - Typography Elective at Rhode Island School of Design
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Responsible for both design and delivery of the Typography Elective course.
Teaching Assistant at Rhode Island School of Design
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Assisted in teaching, critique, and evaluation.

Education

MFA in Graphic Design at Rhode Island School of Design
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
BA Design With Honors at Universitat Eina UAB
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Three-year Design Certification (Graphic Design for Advertising) at Escola d’Art i Superior de Disseny Serra i Abella
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Illustration Course at BAU Design College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

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

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