I’m Julián Arias, a Colombian visual designer and art director based in Medellín, passionate about brand identity, packaging, illustration, and typography. I’m a trinket lover and reading enthusiast, and I constantly draw inspiration from animals, nature, and movement—whether that’s sketching ideas in the studio or refining details until they feel just right. I also have a soft spot for chocolate, and I love translating that kind of warmth and personality into design. Professionally, I help brands communicate clearly and beautifully through strong visual systems, thoughtful art direction, and print/digital design. I’ve led projects across beauty, food, functional wellness, and retail-focused campaigns, working on everything from packaging and printed materials to e-commerce and social ads. I enjoy teamwork and open collaboration, always excited to explore new concepts and make ideas come alive.…

Julián Arias

I’m Julián Arias, a Colombian visual designer and art director based in Medellín, passionate about brand identity, packaging, illustration, and typography. I’m a trinket lover and reading enthusiast, and I constantly draw inspiration from animals, nature, and movement—whether that’s sketching ideas in the studio or refining details until they feel just right. I also have a soft spot for chocolate, and I love translating that kind of warmth and personality into design. Professionally, I help brands communicate clearly and beautifully through strong visual systems, thoughtful art direction, and print/digital design. I’ve led projects across beauty, food, functional wellness, and retail-focused campaigns, working on everything from packaging and printed materials to e-commerce and social ads. I enjoy teamwork and open collaboration, always excited to explore new concepts and make ideas come alive.…

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I’m Julián Arias, a Colombian visual designer and art director based in Medellín, passionate about brand identity, packaging, illustration, and typography. I’m a trinket lover and reading enthusiast, and I constantly draw inspiration from animals, nature, and movement—whether that’s sketching ideas in the studio or refining details until they feel just right. I also have a soft spot for chocolate, and I love translating that kind of warmth and personality into design.

Professionally, I help brands communicate clearly and beautifully through strong visual systems, thoughtful art direction, and print/digital design. I’ve led projects across beauty, food, functional wellness, and retail-focused campaigns, working on everything from packaging and printed materials to e-commerce and social ads. I enjoy teamwork and open collaboration, always excited to explore new concepts and make ideas come alive.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Spacegoods
July 1, 2025 - Present
Worked on packaging, printed material, Meta ads, and e-commerce imagery for a UK-based health & wellness brand focused on functional blends with mushrooms and adaptogens.
Art Director / Designer at Stay Studio
August 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Continued serving as art director/designer, supporting brand identity and packaging-focused deliverables and contributing to ongoing studio projects.
Design Lead / Art Direction at Somos Internet
January 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Provided design leadership and art direction, shaping visual direction and overseeing execution for brand and digital initiatives.
Designer / Art Direction at Zambo Studio
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Contributed to design and art direction work, supporting brand/visual concepts and production of visual assets for studio projects.
Art Director / Designer at Stay Studio
August 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
Led art direction and design work across brand identity, packaging, and visual systems. Collaborated with creative teams to develop cohesive aesthetics and production-ready materials.

Education

Graphic Design degree at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
August 1, 2017 - February 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services