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Daniela Amézaga is a multidisciplinary illustrator and brand/creative director based in New York with 6+ years of experience spanning illustration, brand identity design, content creation, and creative direction. She leads end-to-end visual storytelling for children’s publishing, wellness, fashion, and hospitality clients.
Bilingual in English/Spanish, Daniela bridges design, education, and entrepreneurship—building independent creative brands and teaching age-appropriate art programming. Her toolkit includes Procreate/Procreate Dreams, Adobe Illustrator, motion graphics, and social-first content to help stories and brands come to life.
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English
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Photo Assistant & Creative Project Coordinator at Freelance (New York, NY)
January 1, 2026 - PresentAssist in editorial and commercial photoshoots by supporting creative direction, production, and on-set coordination. Collaborate on projects published in Totem Magazine.
Founder | Brand Creator & Art Educator at Little Creator Art Club by Dani
January 1, 2026 - PresentCreate brand identity, curriculum, and age-appropriate creative programming for a home-based art education studio for young children. Design and teach art workshops combining fine art, sensory play, and creative learning while managing branding and social media presence.
Illustrator & Creative Director at Soft Chaos by Dani
November 1, 2024 - PresentDevelop illustrations, brand identities, and visual content for children’s books, authors, healthcare professionals, dance studios, and creative brands. Design branding, graphic assets, editorial illustrations, and marketing materials while growing an independent illustration brand across multiple international markets. Create digital illustrations and motion graphics using Procreate, Procreate Dreams, Adobe Illustrator, and Canva to support storytelling and brand growth.
Co-Founder & Creative Director at MiMa
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026Co-founded a sustainable fashion brand and led brand identity, creative direction, illustration, and social media strategy. Designed seasonal collections from concept through development, translating brand vision into visual identity and campaign-ready assets.
Recipe Developer & Content Creator at Swim Fit Club
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Created educational recipes and engaging nutrition content for children and families. Produced digital content for social media and marketing campaigns.
Floor Manager at Wish You Were Here Group
January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025Led daily operations and supervised a team of 20+ employees in a high-volume NYC restaurant. Managed customer experience, team coordination, problem-solving, and daily operational reporting.
Founder | Recipe Developer & Brand Creator at Daniela's Choice — Healthy Bakery
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Developed brand identity and a healthy product line, including recipes, food photography, and visual content. Managed branding, content creation, and social media presence from launch.
Creative Coordinator & Marketing Assistant at Ninjato
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Coordinated creative projects and served as the main point of contact between clients, brands, and the design team. Assisted in marketing initiatives and project organization.
Education
Nutrition and Food Sciences at ITESO Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2026Pilates (Reformer Levels 1–3 & Mat Pilates Level 1) at Balanced Body
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2026550-Hour Multi-Style & Yin Yoga Teacher Training at World Peace Yoga School
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2026Procreate & Procreate Dreams for Digital Illustration (Course Certificate) at Coursera
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2026Qualifications
Balanced Body — Reformer Pilates (Levels 1–3) & Mat Pilates (Level 1)
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2026World Peace Yoga School — 550-Hour Multi-Style & Yin Yoga Teacher Training
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2026Coursera — Procreate & Procreate Dreams for Digital Illustration (Course Certificate)
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Travel & Hospitality
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