Javier Mars is a graphic designer and art director based between Amsterdam and Madrid. His independent practice focuses on art direction, visual identity, typography and editorial design, developing concept-led projects across cultural and commercial contexts. Selected clients include Acid Cafe, Albarran Bourdais, Gerrit Rietveld Academy, H12 Octubre, IED Madrid, MNAC, Nils Holger Moormann, Radio Relativa, Tombolo and UNED.

Javier Mars

Javier Mars is a graphic designer and art director based between Amsterdam and Madrid. His independent practice focuses on art direction, visual identity, typography and editorial design, developing concept-led projects across cultural and commercial contexts. Selected clients include Acid Cafe, Albarran Bourdais, Gerrit Rietveld Academy, H12 Octubre, IED Madrid, MNAC, Nils Holger Moormann, Radio Relativa, Tombolo and UNED.

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Javier Mars is a graphic designer and art director based between Amsterdam and Madrid. His independent practice focuses on art direction, visual identity, typography and editorial design, developing concept-led projects across cultural and commercial contexts.

Selected clients include Acid Cafe, Albarran Bourdais, Gerrit Rietveld Academy, H12 Octubre, IED Madrid, MNAC, Nils Holger Moormann, Radio Relativa, Tombolo and UNED.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Teacher/Guest Lecturer at IED Madrid
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Lecturer/guest instructor in graphic design and related subjects.
Founder at Studio Javier Mars
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founder and principal graphic designer/art director; independent practice focusing on art direction, visual identity, typography and editorial design.

Education

MFA, Art and Design at Sandberg Instituut, Amsterdam (NL)
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
BA, Graphic Design at IED Madrid (ES)
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other