I’m Virginia Cerrato, Creative Art Director focused on creating clear, beautiful and high-impact visual identities and digital experiences. I design end-to-end systems—from concept and UX mapping to ongoing optimization across websites, apps, email and landing pages—always keeping user needs and brand storytelling at the center. I balance creative concepting with strong leadership and collaboration. Through continuous refinement, art direction and strategic thinking, I turn the ordinary into the extraordinary—without clichés—across campaigns, product design, packaging and textiles. Currently, I also co-founded Vacay House to explore design at my own pace, with room for experimentation and fluid, affectionate creativity.…

Virginia Cerrato

I’m Virginia Cerrato, Creative Art Director focused on creating clear, beautiful and high-impact visual identities and digital experiences. I design end-to-end systems—from concept and UX mapping to ongoing optimization across websites, apps, email and landing pages—always keeping user needs and brand storytelling at the center. I balance creative concepting with strong leadership and collaboration. Through continuous refinement, art direction and strategic thinking, I turn the ordinary into the extraordinary—without clichés—across campaigns, product design, packaging and textiles. Currently, I also co-founded Vacay House to explore design at my own pace, with room for experimentation and fluid, affectionate creativity.…

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I’m Virginia Cerrato, Creative Art Director focused on creating clear, beautiful and high-impact visual identities and digital experiences. I design end-to-end systems—from concept and UX mapping to ongoing optimization across websites, apps, email and landing pages—always keeping user needs and brand storytelling at the center.

I balance creative concepting with strong leadership and collaboration. Through continuous refinement, art direction and strategic thinking, I turn the ordinary into the extraordinary—without clichés—across campaigns, product design, packaging and textiles. Currently, I also co-founded Vacay House to explore design at my own pace, with room for experimentation and fluid, affectionate creativity.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Art Director & Cofounder at Vacay House
January 1, 2024 - Present
Cofounded Vacay House to explore design creativity at a self-paced rhythm within a relaxed, collaborative and experimental environment. As creative director, I create designs with real impact through storytelling and creative conceptualisation, then continuously refine campaigns and digital products (as well as packaging and textiles when needed). I adapt creative solutions to user and client needs while avoiding stereotypes.
First Creative Art Director at VML The Cocktail
January 1, 2021 - Present
Conceptualisation and design of visual identities, design systems, digital products and advertising campaigns. I define user experience mapping, design flows and interactions, then support continuous optimization using analysis of digital products (websites, apps, email marketing and landing pages). I work on behavioural design, self-management, leadership and team management, including training and art direction. Clients include Loewe, Iberia, Repsol, Santander, Axa, Mahou, Shell and Amnesty International, among others.
Audiovisual & Graphic Designer at Hannibal Laguna Déco
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Product photography for catalogs, web and social media. Design: posters, editorial, packaging, web and video editing. Social media management: photography and video, scheduling, copywriting and digital strategy.
Art Director & Data Driven Designer at The Cocktail
January 1, 2021 - November 13, 2025
Lead creation of design systems, journey mapping, and optimization of digital products (web, app, emails, and landing pages). Responsible for copywriting, visual identity, conceptual advertising campaigns, and behavioural design. Managed self-management and art direction across projects for clients including Loewe, Iberia, Repsol, Santander, AXA, Mahou, Shell, Amnesty International and ISDI.
Graphic & Visual Designer at Hannibal Laguna Déco
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Product photography for catalogs, web and social media. Design support including posters, editorial work, packaging, web design and video editing. Managed social media including photography and video, scheduling, copywriting and digital strategy.
Audiovisual & Graphic Designer at Hannibal Laguna Déco
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Product photography for catalogs, web and social media. Design: posters, editorial, packaging, web and video editing. Social media management: photography and video, scheduling, copywriting and digital strategy.
Marketing Technician at Truco & Trufa Agency
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Catalog and visual identity design, social media and newsletter management. Clients: Pascual, Mexifoods, El Sabor Mexican Foods, Mission Foods, Moët & Chandon, Fiesta, Gullón.

Education

Master's Degree in Motion Graphics at LABASAD, Barcelona School of Arts and Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Professional Master's Degree in Art Direction (Graphic Design, UX/UI Design & Art Direction) at Trazos Design School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
International experience program in Marketing and Business Strategy at Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration & Management at University of Granada
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Master’s Degree in Motion Graphics at LABASAD, Barcelona School of Arts and Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Professional Master’s Degree in Art Direction (Graphic Design, UX / UI Design & Art Direction) at Trazos Design School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
International experience specialized in Marketing and Business Strategy at Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol, Austria
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Management at University of Granada
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Master's Degree in Motion Graphics at LABASAD, Barcelona School of Arts and Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Professional Master in Art Direction (Graphic Design & UX/UI Design) at Tra zos Design School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
at Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Management at University of Granada
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Cannes Young Lions Design Shortlist 2024
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Designerbriefs Winner July 2024
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Designerbriefs Winner - July 2024 (#dbrevivo)
July 1, 2024 - August 28, 2026
Cannes Young Lions Design Shortlist 2024
January 1, 2024 - August 28, 2026
Cannes Young Lions Design Shortlist 2025
January 1, 2025 - August 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Other