Hi, I’m Elisa Smalinsky, a Freelance Senior Graphic Designer based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializing in Branding, Visual Identity, Creative Direction, Digital Design, Web Design, Ecommerce, and Editorial. Born in 1985 in Barcelona, Spain, and raised in Buenos Aires, I bring over 16 years of experience building brands. With a focus on connecting aesthetics with purpose, I collaborate across fashion, art, and gastronomy to craft visual identities and strategic narratives. My approach blends conceptual thinking with meticulous attention to detail and a keen sensitivity to contemporary culture, allowing each project to express a clear and authentic voice.…

Elisa Smalinsky

Hi, I’m Elisa Smalinsky, a Freelance Senior Graphic Designer based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializing in Branding, Visual Identity, Creative Direction, Digital Design, Web Design, Ecommerce, and Editorial. Born in 1985 in Barcelona, Spain, and raised in Buenos Aires, I bring over 16 years of experience building brands. With a focus on connecting aesthetics with purpose, I collaborate across fashion, art, and gastronomy to craft visual identities and strategic narratives. My approach blends conceptual thinking with meticulous attention to detail and a keen sensitivity to contemporary culture, allowing each project to express a clear and authentic voice.…

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Hi, I’m Elisa Smalinsky, a Freelance Senior Graphic Designer based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializing in Branding, Visual Identity, Creative Direction, Digital Design, Web Design, Ecommerce, and Editorial. Born in 1985 in Barcelona, Spain, and raised in Buenos Aires, I bring over 16 years of experience building brands.

With a focus on connecting aesthetics with purpose, I collaborate across fashion, art, and gastronomy to craft visual identities and strategic narratives. My approach blends conceptual thinking with meticulous attention to detail and a keen sensitivity to contemporary culture, allowing each project to express a clear and authentic voice.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Various clients (Dubié, Roa Bar, Café Rivas, Fundación Proa, Ourness, Femmze, Awada, Lee, Samsung, Fueguia, Cabinet Óseo, Anselmo Hotel, among others)
January 1, 2012 - Present
Provide branding, visual identity, digital design, web design, and editorial services for clients across fashion, art, and gastronomy. Built brand systems, visual identities, and marketing collateral; collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver authentic voices for each project.
Graphic Designer at 9F Agency, Buenos Aires
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Executed branding and graphic design projects for a diverse client portfolio; contributed to concept development and visual direction.
Graphic Designer at Rock Instrument Bureau, Graphic Design Studio, Buenos Aires
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Graphic design studio work focusing on branding, print, and digital design.
Designer at Work Division Studio, Paris, France
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Graphic design and visual identity work in a Paris-based studio.
Teaching Assistant, Graphic Design II, Gabriele Chair at University of Buenos Aires
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Teaching assistant for Graphic Design II; supported course delivery and student assignments.
Graphic Designer at El Jardín, Advertising Agency, Buenos Aires
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Advertising agency graphic design work.
Freelance Designer at Self-employed / Freelance (various clients)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2026
Freelance designer providing branding, visual identity, and digital design for clients across fashion, art, and gastronomy; established since 2012.
Graphic Designer at Work Division Studio, Paris, France
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Worked with clients on visual identities and design projects in Paris.
Advertising Designer at El Jardín, Advertising Agency, Buenos Aires
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Advertising agency experience at El Jardín in Buenos Aires.

Education

Honors in Graphic Design at University of Buenos Aires, Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne at Sorbonne University, Paris, France
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Graphic Design (Honors) at University of Buenos Aires – Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne at Sorbonne University, Paris, France
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Honors Graphic Design Degree
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other, Education

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Experience Level