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Hi! I’m Maitane, an award-winning designer and creative with 8 years of experience in digital media and branding. I love working with nice people and have had the opportunity to lead design strategies, direct visual identities, and collaborate across teams to create engaging digital content.
I’m passionate about combining creativity with strategy to bring brand stories to life, whether that’s through branding, digital design, or immersive content. It’s been amazing to contribute to impactful projects and drive brand consistency while always learning and growing in my craft.
Experience Level
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
Graphic Designer at Group Nine Media
March 31, 2020 - July 15, 2025Part of a team of designers as part of Group Nine’s internal agency. Branded sponsored events and digital assets including emails and landing pages, designed all on-site printed materials. Oversaw junior designers executing national advertising campaigns. Created graphics for videos, built rich media units and assisted marketing teams in creating logos and mocks for pitch decks across all Group Nine brands.
Associate Designer at Group Nine Media
February 29, 2020 - July 15, 2025Part of a team of designers as part of Group Nine’s internal agency. Branded sponsored events and digital assets including emails and landing pages, designed all on-site printed materials. Oversaw junior designers executing national advertising campaigns. Created graphics for videos, built rich media units and assisted marketing teams in creating logos and mocks for pitch decks across all Group Nine brands.
Graphic Designer at Thrillist
September 1, 2021 - July 15, 2025Supported the senior brand designer by collaborating with editorial and social teams to create on-site interactive editorial experiences and promotional collateral such as emails and social media assets. Assisted in maintaining brand consistency across all materials.
Senior Brand Designer at Thrillist
December 31, 2024 - July 15, 2025Led Thrillist’s design strategy with high-level stakeholders. Directed the brand’s visual identity, including article image art, company initiatives such as swag and events, sales pitch decks, and co-sponsored ad campaigns. Collaborated with editorial and social teams to create on-site interactive editorial experiences and promotional collateral such as emails and social media assets. Assisted in maintaining brand consistency across all materials.
Freelance Senior Digital Brand Designer at World Of Good Brands
July 31, 2025 - July 15, 2025Part of a small art team creating all digital materials for the Well + Good and Only In Your State brands. Designed on-site immersive content, branded national newsletters, and art directed the social media team in visually overhauling content.
Education
BFA at University of Florida
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016Qualifications
James Beard Award
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Broken Pencil Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail, Other
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