Hi, I’m María Itzel Rivera Garza—a visual designer and community manager with eight years of design experience and five years steering social media and digital strategy for purpose-driven brands. I specialize in branding, content creation, and creating cohesive visual systems that resonate across platforms. I founded ITIK Interior Verde in Mexico City and grew it from zero to 500+ clients while building a 10,000+ engaged community. I thrive in collaborative, remote-friendly environments and love turning insights into compelling visuals and meaningful experiences. I’m excited to contribute creative vision and hands-on digital leadership to teams that value sustainability and impact.

MARÍA ITZEL RIVERA GARZA

Hi, I’m María Itzel Rivera Garza—a visual designer and community manager with eight years of design experience and five years steering social media and digital strategy for purpose-driven brands. I specialize in branding, content creation, and creating cohesive visual systems that resonate across platforms. I founded ITIK Interior Verde in Mexico City and grew it from zero to 500+ clients while building a 10,000+ engaged community. I thrive in collaborative, remote-friendly environments and love turning insights into compelling visuals and meaningful experiences. I’m excited to contribute creative vision and hands-on digital leadership to teams that value sustainability and impact.

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Hi, I’m María Itzel Rivera Garza—a visual designer and community manager with eight years of design experience and five years steering social media and digital strategy for purpose-driven brands. I specialize in branding, content creation, and creating cohesive visual systems that resonate across platforms.

I founded ITIK Interior Verde in Mexico City and grew it from zero to 500+ clients while building a 10,000+ engaged community. I thrive in collaborative, remote-friendly environments and love turning insights into compelling visuals and meaningful experiences. I’m excited to contribute creative vision and hands-on digital leadership to teams that value sustainability and impact.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Director at ITIK Interior Verde
January 1, 2016 - November 13, 2025
Developed brand identity, style guide, and applications; created and executed social media strategy with 10,000+ followers; designed Facebook and Instagram ads for lead generation; produced diverse content; scaled client base to 500+ through strategic visual marketing.
Content Designer at AYTA Content & Social Media
January 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025
Created multi-platform content for Instagram and YouTube; produced educational video content and motion graphics; designed product packaging and brand applications; collaborated remotely with distributed teams.
Graphic Designer at Bioosfera
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Developed complete visual identity and signage system for a National Protected Area in Belize; created B2B presentation materials and project deliverables for international contractors; collaborated with multidisciplinary international teams.
Freelance Designer at Freelance Design
January 1, 2017 - November 13, 2025
Branding and visual identity; Editorial design and print materials for diverse clients.
Graphic Designer at Kangoo Save
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Designed landing pages and web graphics for a tech startup; created digital advertising materials; developed audiovisual content and brand assets; participated in European entrepreneurship exchange program, collaborating with international teams.
Graphic Designer at Bioosfera
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Created graphics and visual materials for international ecotourism projects, developing brand identity systems for environmental conservation initiatives while collaborating remotely with multidisciplinary teams. Developed complete visual identity and signage system for a National Protected Area in Belize. Created B2B presentation materials and project deliverables for international contractors.
Graphic Designer at Freelance Design
January 1, 2017 - Present
Provided branding, visual identity, and editorial design services for diverse clients across multiple industries.

Education

Master’s Degree in Industrial Design at UNAM, Mexico
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communication Design at UNAM
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Academic Exchange at UPV, Valencia, España
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp at Georgetown University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Master’s Degree in Industrial Design at UNAM, Mexico
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication Design at UNAM
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Academic exchange at UPV, Valencia, España
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp at Georgetown University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Master’s Degree in Industrial Design at UNAM, Mexico
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication Design at UNAM
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Academic exchange program at UPV, Valencia, España
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp at Georgetown University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

Climate Reality Project Leader - Al Gore Leadership Training
January 1, 2018 - November 13, 2025
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Environmental proposal design for public institutions
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) | Figma | Canva | CapCut | ChatGPT | Microsoft Office | Notion
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Adobe Creative Suite Certification (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
CapCut
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
ChatGPT
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Microsoft Office
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026

Industry Experience

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