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Hi, I'm Maria Saenz—a founder and brand designer with 10+ years of experience crafting strategic, visually compelling identities for startups, creative entrepreneurs, and global clients. I specialize in translating brand strategy into cohesive visual systems, with a focus on typography, art direction, and collaborative process to deliver consistent brand experiences across print, digital, and web.…Hi, I'm Maria Saenz—a founder and brand designer with 10+ years of experience crafting strategic, visually compelling identities for startups, creative entrepreneurs, and global clients. I specialize in translating brand strategy into cohesive visual systems, with a focus on typography, art direction, and collaborative process to deliver consistent brand experiences across print, digital, and web.

Maria Saenz

Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Web Designer, +4

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Hi, I'm Maria Saenz—a founder and brand designer with 10+ years of experience crafting strategic, visually compelling identities for startups, creative entrepreneurs, and global clients. I specialize in translating brand strategy into cohesive visual systems, with a focus on typography, art direction, and collaborative process to deliver consistent brand experiences across print, digital, and web.…Hi, I'm Maria Saenz—a founder and brand designer with 10+ years of experience crafting strategic, visually compelling identities for startups, creative entrepreneurs, and global clients. I specialize in translating brand strategy into cohesive visual systems, with a focus on typography, art direction, and collaborative process to deliver consistent brand experiences across print, digital, and web.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Maria Saenz—a founder and brand designer with 10+ years of experience crafting strategic, visually compelling identities for startups, creative entrepreneurs, and global clients.

I specialize in translating brand strategy into cohesive visual systems, with a focus on typography, art direction, and collaborative process to deliver consistent brand experiences across print, digital, and web.

Skills

Brand Identity

Presentation Design

Lettering

Experience Level

Brand Identity

Expert

Presentation Design

Expert

Lettering

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Brand Designer at MSSAENZ STUDIO

May 1, 2014 - Present

Independent branding studio delivering end-to-end brand identity systems for startups, creative entrepreneurs, and international clients. Designed logos, typography systems, color palettes, and brand guidelines used across digital, print, and web platforms. Led creative direction from concept through execution, ensuring brand consistency and strategic clarity. Managed client relationships, timelines, and deliverables independently. Collaborated with developers, marketers, and creative partners on multi-disciplinary projects. Delivered branding projects for clients across North America, Europe, and Central America.

Senior Graphic Designer at LAB CREATIVE

April 1, 2016 - December 1, 2025

Design studio specializing in research-driven branding and visual communication. Developed brand identities, marketing assets, editorial design, and digital collateral for a diverse client portfolio. Translated brand strategy into scalable visual systems across print and digital applications. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive brand experiences. Supported studio growth through client presentations, pitches, and creative collaboration.

Graphic Design Intern (Full-Time) at GREENCARD CREATIVE

July 1, 2013 - April 1, 2014

Supported branding and design projects for global clients. Assisted in print and digital campaign development. Coordinated with print production teams to ensure quality execution.