Hi! I'm Maryan Olivarez, a multidisciplinary designer from the Dominican Republic, now based in Barcelona. I specialize in motion graphics, editorial design, illustration, and branding, creating compelling visual content for festivals, live events, social media, and brand campaigns. I love collaborating with teams and bringing conceptual ideas to life through adaptable and creative design solutions. With experience working across music, culture, and branding sectors, I pride myself on adaptability and conceptual thinking. Whether designing visual identities, crafting motion graphics, or producing promotional materials, I bring passion and a collaborative spirit to every project.

Maryan Olivarez

Hi! I'm Maryan Olivarez, a multidisciplinary designer from the Dominican Republic, now based in Barcelona. I specialize in motion graphics, editorial design, illustration, and branding, creating compelling visual content for festivals, live events, social media, and brand campaigns. I love collaborating with teams and bringing conceptual ideas to life through adaptable and creative design solutions. With experience working across music, culture, and branding sectors, I pride myself on adaptability and conceptual thinking. Whether designing visual identities, crafting motion graphics, or producing promotional materials, I bring passion and a collaborative spirit to every project.

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Hi! I’m Maryan Olivarez, a multidisciplinary designer from the Dominican Republic, now based in Barcelona. I specialize in motion graphics, editorial design, illustration, and branding, creating compelling visual content for festivals, live events, social media, and brand campaigns. I love collaborating with teams and bringing conceptual ideas to life through adaptable and creative design solutions.

With experience working across music, culture, and branding sectors, I pride myself on adaptability and conceptual thinking. Whether designing visual identities, crafting motion graphics, or producing promotional materials, I bring passion and a collaborative spirit to every project.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic & Motion Design Assistant at CENTRO CULTURAL ESPAÑA
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designer & Art Director at FREELANCE PROJECTS
December 31, 2023 - July 8, 2025
SCA Entertainment Marketing - Developed brand identity and website. Also worked on social content for external clients like BM Cargo and NinjaThinking, subcontracted through SCA. Wanda Murtha Interior Design - Designed brand identity and proposed a digital concept for a landing page. Contributed to Casa Brugal’s internal communications and corporate branding projects, focusing on visual consistency across departments and employee-facing campaigns. Initially joined the team full-time, later freelance supporting presentations, internal brand assets, and cross-team design needs.
Lead Graphic Designer at CASA BRUGAL
December 31, 2022 - July 8, 2025
Contributed to global visual campaigns for spirits brands such as Naked Malt, Highland Park, and The Glenrothes. Worked on storytelling, motion graphics, and digital content design with a focus on storytelling and consistency. Temporarily assigned to Edrington’s in-house creative agency in Glasgow. Supported presentations, internal brand assets, and cross-team design needs.
Freelance Graphic & Motion Designer at GRUPO REPÚBLICA
December 31, 2022 - July 8, 2025
Innova Centro - Website, online campaign, and editorial design for retail. Supermercados Nacional - Motion design for seasonal promos on social media platforms and large format billboards. Provided design support to the lead designer, adapting existing visual materials across formats and platforms. Created motion graphics and layout assets for exhibitions, event promotion, and digital communications within a cultural programming context.
Lead Graphic & Motion Designer at MISHU MUSIC
October 10, 2022 - Present
Lead designer for a multimedia company behind major festivals like Isle of Light (DR) and La Escala Sonora (Miami). Created visual identities, merch designs, billboards, web assets, motion and promotional material for all their shows. Produced video editing and animations for digital campaigns. Ensured visual consistency across all festival platforms and media. Worked as a freelance designer via a local agency on projects for retail and consumer brands.
Graphic & Motion Designer at LIQUID DIGITAL AGENCY
December 31, 2021 - July 8, 2025
Part of the design team in a creative agency subcontracted for major national events and productions. Contributed to motion graphics and visual content for high-profile projects including ANJE Presidential Debate (2020) and Gran Final Marca País (2021). Designed and animated visuals for casting, live shows, and social media content for Dominicana’s Got Talent (Seasons 1 & 2) and The Soberano Awards (2021).
Creative Assistant (Secondment) at STUDIO EDRINGTON
December 31, 2021 - July 8, 2025
Contributed to global visual campaigns for spirits brands, focusing on storytelling, motion graphics, and digital content design.

Education

Visual Communication at ESCUELA DE DISEÑO ALTOS DE CHAVÓN
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Illustration at PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018

Qualifications

Editorial Illustration and Motion Graphics
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other