Hi, I’m Barbara Oettinger, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Santiago, Chile. I work on branding, illustration, and layout for campaigns and digital platforms, collaborating with foundations and cultural institutions to craft original visuals. I bring technical expertise, creativity, flexibility, and strong problem-solving skills to creative teams. I value clear communication and timely delivery, and I enjoy turning concepts into expressive visuals using Adobe Creative Suite. My experience spans freelance projects and collaborations with public campaigns, product graphics, and brand storytelling.…

Barbara Oettinger

Hi, I’m Barbara Oettinger, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Santiago, Chile. I work on branding, illustration, and layout for campaigns and digital platforms, collaborating with foundations and cultural institutions to craft original visuals. I bring technical expertise, creativity, flexibility, and strong problem-solving skills to creative teams. I value clear communication and timely delivery, and I enjoy turning concepts into expressive visuals using Adobe Creative Suite. My experience spans freelance projects and collaborations with public campaigns, product graphics, and brand storytelling.…

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Hi, I’m Barbara Oettinger, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Santiago, Chile. I work on branding, illustration, and layout for campaigns and digital platforms, collaborating with foundations and cultural institutions to craft original visuals. I bring technical expertise, creativity, flexibility, and strong problem-solving skills to creative teams.

I value clear communication and timely delivery, and I enjoy turning concepts into expressive visuals using Adobe Creative Suite. My experience spans freelance projects and collaborations with public campaigns, product graphics, and brand storytelling.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Professor of Photography I at UNIACC
January 1, 2022 - Present
Teaching Photography I; supervises student work and theses.
Professor of Photography I at UNIACC
January 1, 2021 - Present
Teaching Photography I; supervises student work and theses.
Professor of Photography II at UNIACC
January 1, 2020 - Present
Teaching Photography II; curriculum development and student mentorship.
Professor of Photography II at UNIACC
January 1, 2019 - Present
Teaching Photography II; curriculum development and student mentorship.
Professor of Photography II and IV at UNIACC
January 1, 2015 - Present
Teaching Photography II and IV; curriculum development and student mentorship.
Professor of Photography II and IV at UNIACC
January 1, 2014 - Present
Teaching Photography II and IV; curriculum development and student mentorship.
Professor of Photography II at UNIACC
January 1, 2013 - Present
Teaching Photography II; curriculum development.
Visual Representation and Applied Graphics (Faculty of Design) at Universidad Mayor
January 1, 2012 - Present
Faculty position teaching visual representation and applied graphics.
Digital Illustration, Visual Communication and 2D Graphics (Faculty of Graphic Design) at AIEP Institute
January 1, 2011 - Present
Lecturer in digital illustration, visual communication and 2D graphics.
Graphic Expressions (Visual Communication and Graphic Design) at UTEM
January 1, 2010 - Present
Lecturer in visual communication and graphic design.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at VTR Comunicaciones S.p.A.
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance graphic designer and illustrator; created original graphics for public campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and supported branding projects.
Illustrator at Lipigas
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Illustrations for digital platforms and bottled liquefied gas orders.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Municipality of Vitacura, Chile
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Graphic design and illustration for municipal campaigns and public projects.
Illustrator at Future Brand, London
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Original illustrations for projects including El Maqui graphic design work.

Education

MFA at Pratt Institute
May 5, 2018
PhD Creative and Critical Art Practice at Sussex University
May 8, 2023 - May 31, 2027
PhD in Creative and Critical Practice at University of Sussex
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2027
Master of Fine Arts in Integrated Practices at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2018 - March 12, 2026
Master of Arts at Pontific Catholic University of Chile
January 1, 2012 - March 12, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Chile
January 1, 2006 - March 12, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at University of Chile
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
MFA Visual Arts at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Merit Scholarship at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2016 - March 12, 2026

Qualifications

ANID Scholarship for PhD in Creative and Critical Practice
January 1, 2022 - March 12, 2026
First prize Juan Downey, Biennial of Media Arts
January 1, 2017 - March 12, 2026
FONDART Grant: International Cultural Promotion
January 1, 2016 - March 12, 2026
FONDART Grant: Creation and Production of New Work
January 1, 2020 - March 12, 2026
FONDART Grant: Acquisition of Artworks
January 1, 2020 - March 12, 2026
FONDART Grant: Creation and Production of New Work (Santiago)
January 1, 2015 - March 12, 2026
Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2016 - March 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utilities, Telecommunications, Education, Other
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