Available to hire
Hi, I’m Diego Ortiz Benavides, a passionate graphic designer and creative professional with extensive experience developing advertising campaigns, POP material, and digital projects. I enjoy maintaining a keen eye on visual quality and trends to create impactful designs across multiple brands including Vélez, Hoja Verde, and Segafredo Zanetti. I’m currently involved in packaging design for the rebranding of Segafredo Zanetti in several Latin American countries.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with various clients on editorial, marketing, and textile design projects. I am always eager to learn new tools and techniques to enhance my creative output and deliver excellent results. In addition to graphic design, I have skills in illustration, motion graphics, and 3D modeling, which complement my ability to contribute to diverse creative projects.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner
Beginner
Language
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Diseñador Gráfico / Creativo / Marketing at Hoja Verde Gourmet
January 1, 2024 - June 6, 2024Designer and creative developing advertising campaigns, POP material, BTL activations, digital projects, and pieces for multiple company brands including Vélez, Hoja Verde, and Segafredo Zanetti. Currently developing packaging design for Segafredo Zanetti's rebranding in Brazil, Peru, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. Focuses on maintaining quality and visual emphasis while staying updated on new trends and tools.
Diseñador Gráfico / Ilustrador / Freelance at Tramart
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2024Freelance graphic designer and illustrator developing advertising campaigns, POP material, publicity, and editorial design. Created magazines, graphic pieces, and audiovisual content for clients such as Revista Ekos, Hacienda El Porvenir, HCAM, and Plaza del Rancho.
Diseñador Gráfico / Artes Finales / Serigrafía at Cornejotex
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Designed textile prints and applications aligned with fashion trends set by the design department. Developed creative proposals and garments with licensed franchises including Disney, Marvel, Paramount, and Toei Animation. Prepared final art and color separations for screen printing and applied various textile techniques such as embroidery, vinyl, and sublimation.
Supervisor de Diseño Editorial at Editogran S.A. - El Telégrafo EP
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016Led the editorial design department managing five designers to create books, magazines, and brochures for public and private entities including the Ministry of Tourism, CNE, Presidency of the Republic, and IESS. Provided illustration support for magazines like Cartón Piedra and other newspaper supplements.
Diseñador Gráfico / Arte Finalista Pre-Prensa at Torrescal Soluciones Gráficas
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012Graphic designer and final artist focusing on pre-press tasks for print production.
Diseñador Gráfico / Ilustrador at Gutemberg
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Graphic designer and illustrator.
Graphic Designer / Creative / Marketing at Hoja Verde Gourmet
January 1, 2024 - June 12, 2024Designing advertising campaigns, POP materials, BTL activations, digital projects, and pieces for various channels supporting the brands Vélez, Hoja Verde, and Segafredo Zanetti. Currently creating packaging design for Segafredo Zanetti rebranding in Brazil, Peru, Costa Rica, and Ecuador, while keeping up with trends and tools to improve work quality.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Freelance at Tramart
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023Freelance graphic and creative designer developing advertising campaigns, POP material, publicity, and editorial design. Developed magazines, graphic pieces, and audiovisual content for clients including Revista Ekos, Hacienda El Porvenir, HCAM, and Plaza del Rancho.
Graphic Designer / Final Art / Serigraphy at Cornejotex
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Created textile prints and applications following fashion trends defined by the design department. Developed creative proposals and garments with licensed franchises such as Disney, Marvel, Paramount, and Toei Animation. Prepared final artwork and color separations for screen printing, applying techniques like embroidery, vinyls, sublimation, and other textile interventions.
Supervisor of Editorial Design at Editogran S.A. - El Telégrafo EP
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016Led an editorial design team of five in creating books, magazines, and brochures for public and private entities. Developed publications for organizations such as the Ministry of Tourism, CNE, Presidency of the Republic, and IESS. Also provided illustration support for magazines like Cartón Piedra and other newspaper supplements.
Graphic Designer / Final Artist at Torrescal Soluciones Gráficas
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012Pre-press designer working on graphic art finalizations. Responsible for preparing artwork for printing and design support.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Gutemberg
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Graphic design and illustration services supporting various projects.
Education
Design and Drawing at Universidad Central del Ecuador (UCE) Facultad de Filosofía
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Marketing and Advertising at Escuela Politécnica del Ejército (ESPE)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Auxiliary Technician in Graphic Design at Servicio Ecuatoriano de Capacitación Profesional (SECAP)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006Design and Drawing at Universidad Central del Ecuador (UCE)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Marketing and Advertising at Escuela Superior Politécnica del Ejército (ESPE)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Auxiliary Technical in Graphic Design at Servicio Ecuatoriano de Capacitación Profesional (SECAP)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006Qualifications
Taller de Ilustración Digital
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Foro: La Propiedad Intelectual e Identidad Gráfica
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Seminario Diseño Editorial Conceptualización y Desarrollo Editorial
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Motion Graphics y Modelado 3D
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Gestión Cultural y Social Media
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Digital Illustration Workshop
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Forum on Intellectual Property and Graphic Identity
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Editorial Design Seminar: Conceptualization and Editorial Development
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Motion Graphics 2D and 3D
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Cultural Management and Social Media
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Industry Experience
Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Government
Hire a Graphic Designer
We have the best graphic designer experts on Twine. Hire a graphic designer in Quito today.