I’m María Viñas, an art director and film/campaign creative with a strong brand strategy background and an eye for visual storytelling. I combine thoughtful aesthetics with a strategic, purposeful approach—creating narratives that feel coherent, meaningful, and culturally aware, across institutional communication and cultural projects. Over the years I’ve developed and executed campaigns and content for major brands, coordinating visual identities, digital media, press, strategy, events and social media. I also bring a multidisciplinary creative practice in photography and filmmaking, and I’m especially drawn to projects that don’t just look beautiful, but actively connect with people and make a genuine impact.

María Viñas

I’m María Viñas, an art director and film/campaign creative with a strong brand strategy background and an eye for visual storytelling. I combine thoughtful aesthetics with a strategic, purposeful approach—creating narratives that feel coherent, meaningful, and culturally aware, across institutional communication and cultural projects. Over the years I’ve developed and executed campaigns and content for major brands, coordinating visual identities, digital media, press, strategy, events and social media. I also bring a multidisciplinary creative practice in photography and filmmaking, and I’m especially drawn to projects that don’t just look beautiful, but actively connect with people and make a genuine impact.

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I’m María Viñas, an art director and film/campaign creative with a strong brand strategy background and an eye for visual storytelling. I combine thoughtful aesthetics with a strategic, purposeful approach—creating narratives that feel coherent, meaningful, and culturally aware, across institutional communication and cultural projects.

Over the years I’ve developed and executed campaigns and content for major brands, coordinating visual identities, digital media, press, strategy, events and social media. I also bring a multidisciplinary creative practice in photography and filmmaking, and I’m especially drawn to projects that don’t just look beautiful, but actively connect with people and make a genuine impact.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Design / Photo / Illustration (listed tools)
September 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
Work involving creative production tools for design and image work (Photoshop, Camera Raw, and related illustration/design workflows).
Strategy and Creative (Brand/Campaigns) at Unspecified (clients include Bankinter, MasOrange, Fundación Cris contra el Cáncer)
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Developed strategy and creative work for clients including Bankinter, MasOrange, and Fundación Cris contra el Cáncer. Produced integrated campaigns and brand storytelling, aligning creative direction across digital and media channels.
Creative Content Director at Unspecified (Spain/brand roles mentioned)
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Directing and producing creative content and visual communication assets for brand work, with experience in language adaptation and multi-market coordination. Focused on developing cohesive narratives and overseeing creative direction across multiple touchpoints.
Brand Storytelling & Integrated Campaigns (Strategy and Creative)
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Strategy and creativity for clients such as Bankinter, MásOrange and Fundación Cris contra el Cáncer (Cris Cancer Foundation), integrating campaigns and brand storytelling.
Brand & Communication Strategy / Campaign Coordination at Unspecified
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Defined and developed brand and communication strategy, coordinated campaigns and content in digital media, press, and social media. Oversaw visual identity supervision, corporate materials and trade marketing actions, and managed teams and brand events organization.
Brand & Communication Strategy / Team Coordination
November 1, 2021 - January 31, 2024
Definition and development of brand and communication strategy; coordination of campaigns and content in digital media, press and social media; supervision of visual identity, corporate materials and trademark marketing actions; team management and organization of brand events.
Creative Strategy & Communication at Unspecified (El Corte Inglés, Guggenheim Bilbao, Grupo PRISA, Instituto de la Mujer, Museo Picasso Málaga)
April 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Provided creative strategy and communication for institutional and cultural projects across organizations such as El Corte Inglés, the Guggenheim Bilbao, Grupo PRISA, the Instituto de la Mujer, and Museo Picasso Málaga—covering experience in institutional campaigns and cultural initiatives.
Creative (Campaigns for Pop Pepsi brand in Spain)
April 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Creation and development of campaigns for the arrival of the Poppeys brand in Spain, including launch planning and digital communication execution.
Creative Content Director at Islandia / Reared by text
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Directed creative content and supported production and communication workflows, aligning visuals and messages across channels.
Campaigns / Activations Creator (Brand/Marketing Creative) at Unspecified (Starbucks, Heinz, Movistar, Asisa a and Scalpers)
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2021
Conceived, developed, and executed campaigns, activations, and initiatives for national and international clients including Starbucks, Heinz, Movistar, Asisa and Scalpers. Delivered creative concepts and end-to-end execution for brand communications.
Campaigns, Activations & Initiatives (Creative)
November 1, 2019 - January 31, 2021
Conceptualization, development, and execution of campaigns, activations and initiatives for national and international clients such as Starbucks, Heinz, Movistar, Asisa and Scalp ers.
Creative Strategy & Communication
July 1, 2019 - February 28, 2021
Creative strategy and communication for cultural and institutional clients, including El Corte Inglés (Guiggenheim Bilbao, Grupo PRISA, Instituto de la Mujer y Museo Picasso Málaga). Experience in institutional campaigns and cultural projects.
Creative Director (Reared by text) at Islandia / Reared by text
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Creative direction and development of creative content for brand and communication initiatives, with an emphasis on visual identity and narrative consistency.

Education

Brand Communication Master’s degree at Universidad Complutense de Madrid and HBK (Saarbrücken)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Education Master’s Degree in Brand Communication / Visual Arts at Universidad Complutense de Madrid and HBK (Saarbrücken)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Creative course / specialization (film/creative tools) at Unspecified
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Art director, communication professional (as stated)
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Financial Services