Toronto-based creative with a background in industrial and graphic design. With nearly +6 years of experiencie, I specialize in branding and art direction. I also have fun doing 3D stuff. During the last years I have been fortunate to work with clients in various fields, including McDonald's, Philip Morris, Club Colombia, Coca-Cola, Nike, Goose Island, Red Bull, Alpina, Canada Goose, Timberland and Spotify. Currently making things at OLIVER.

nicolas diaz

Toronto-based creative with a background in industrial and graphic design. With nearly +6 years of experiencie, I specialize in branding and art direction. I also have fun doing 3D stuff. During the last years I have been fortunate to work with clients in various fields, including McDonald's, Philip Morris, Club Colombia, Coca-Cola, Nike, Goose Island, Red Bull, Alpina, Canada Goose, Timberland and Spotify. Currently making things at OLIVER.

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Toronto-based creative with a background in industrial and graphic design. With nearly +6 years of experiencie, I specialize in branding and art direction. I also have fun doing 3D stuff.

During the last years I have been fortunate to work with clients in various fields, including McDonald’s, Philip Morris, Club Colombia, Coca-Cola, Nike, Goose Island, Red Bull, Alpina, Canada Goose, Timberland and Spotify.

Currently making things at OLIVER.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer at Oliver
March 6, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Translating strategic thinking into compelling, creative ideas by taking projects from ideation to completion. Developing digital, video and social assets for health and wellness brands.
Art Director at King Ursa
April 19, 2020 - February 17, 2021
Developing Always-On campaigns and digital content for clients such Cordura, Timberland Canada. Throughout the creative process, from concept to completion.
Brand Designer at Trevor // Peter
June 10, 2019 - August 30, 2019
Supporting graphic design department by creating assets and designing key visuals for campaigns on social media.
Jr. Art Director at Lime Advertising
November 14, 2018 - March 29, 2019
Developing printed material for magazines & digital design content for social media for local canadian companies.
Industrial Designer at Leo Burnett
May 10, 2016 - July 19, 2017
Designing packaging, key visuals and 3D rendering, stands and POP displays going through ideation, design, production process and implementation.
Art Director at King Ursa
January 1, 2021 - October 28, 2025
Direct and oversee the creative vision and design strategy for different projects. Lead and mentor a team of designers to produce high-quality visual content that meets client expectations.
Designer at Leo Burnett
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Developed advertising campaigns and branding strategies for high-profile clients, ensuring strong visual storytelling and impactful design.

Education

Advertising & Graphic Design at Humber College
September 4, 2018 - July 17, 2020
Industrial Design at Xaverian University (Colombia)
January 17, 2011 - December 11, 2015
Industrial Design at Advertising & Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

Qualifications

Effie Awards (Bronze)
August 14, 2024 - August 14, 2024
Adobe Creative Jam (Winner)
September 16, 2020 - September 16, 2020