Hi, I’m Matías Francolino. I’m a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director who loves turning ideas into strong visual brands through branding, packaging, and compelling storytelling. I’ve collaborated with teams across Uruguay and Europe, bringing bold, concise design solutions to life for agencies and brands alike. Based in Catalonia, Spain, I enjoy shaping identities and crafting experiences that resonate with audiences.

Matías Francolino

Hi, I’m Matías Francolino. I’m a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director who loves turning ideas into strong visual brands through branding, packaging, and compelling storytelling. I’ve collaborated with teams across Uruguay and Europe, bringing bold, concise design solutions to life for agencies and brands alike. Based in Catalonia, Spain, I enjoy shaping identities and crafting experiences that resonate with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Matías Francolino. I’m a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director who loves turning ideas into strong visual brands through branding, packaging, and compelling storytelling.

I’ve collaborated with teams across Uruguay and Europe, bringing bold, concise design solutions to life for agencies and brands alike. Based in Catalonia, Spain, I enjoy shaping identities and crafting experiences that resonate with audiences.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at WeWork Factory
May 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Led creative design and art direction initiatives in a dynamic environment, managing visual branding and design projects from January 2022 to May 2024. Successfully developed innovative concepts, supervised creative teams, and delivered high quality branding and packaging designs to clients.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at Arc’s
December 1, 2021 - August 18, 2025
Designed and directed creative projects including branding and packaging solutions, collaborating with clients to transform ideas into visual assets from January 2019 to December 2021.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at La Cía Branding & Packaging
October 1, 2018 - August 18, 2025
Produced graphic design works for branding and packaging campaigns, applying art direction and creative skills between November 2017 and October 2018 in agency settings.
Graphic Designer at Cámara TBWA
April 1, 2016 - August 18, 2025
Collaborated on advertising campaigns and produced graphic design materials with a focus on branding and marketing from June 2015 until April 2016.
Graphic Designer at La Diez Publicidad
June 1, 2015 - August 18, 2025
Created branding designs and advertising visuals, contributing to multiple promotional projects from July 2013 to June 2015.
Graphic Designer at Publicis Ímpetu
June 1, 2013 - August 18, 2025
Delivered graphic design services and participated in advertising and branding projects from February 2012 to June 2013.
Designer at Cruce Design Group
August 1, 2011 - August 18, 2025
Worked on graphic design projects and collaborated on creative communications between July 2009 and August 2011.
Designer at MJF Diseño y Comunicación
July 1, 2009 - August 18, 2025
Provided design and communication services in a graphic design role from January 2009 through July 2009.
Junior Graphic Designer at Work
December 1, 2008 - August 18, 2025
Assisted in graphic design tasks and produced various visual contents from January 2007 to December 2008.
Junior Graphic Designer at Suárez & Clavera D’arc
November 1, 2006 - August 18, 2025
Supported graphic design projects and contributed to agency creative services between June 2005 and November 2006.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at WeWork Factory
May 31, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Led creative projects including graphic design and art direction, contributing to the company's brand presence and design strategy.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at Arc's
December 31, 2021 - August 18, 2025
Worked extensively on brand identity, packaging design, and graphic concepts to enhance client communications.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at La Cía Branding & Packaging
October 31, 2018 - August 18, 2025
Designed and directed branding and packaging projects improving market visibility and consumer engagement.
Senior Graphic Designer at Cámara TBWA
April 30, 2016 - August 18, 2025
Contributed to advertising and branding campaigns as part of the creative team.
Graphic Designer at La Diez Publicidad
June 30, 2015 - August 18, 2025
Developed promotional and advertising materials supporting campaign objectives.
Graphic Designer at Publicis Ímpetu
June 30, 2013 - August 18, 2025
Worked on diverse client projects in advertising with strong focus on creative solutions and brand communication.
Graphic Designer at Cruce Design Group
August 31, 2011 - August 18, 2025
Engaged in graphic design projects supporting brand strategy and marketing communications.
Graphic Designer at MJF Diseño y Comunicación
July 31, 2009 - August 18, 2025
Produced graphic designs for communication and advertising needs of various clients.
Graphic Designer at Work
December 31, 2008 - August 18, 2025
Contributed to advertising and graphic design projects for a range of clients.
Junior Graphic Designer at Suárez & Clavera D’Arcý
November 30, 2006 - August 18, 2025
Supported senior designers in advertising campaigns and graphic projects.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at WeWork Factory
May 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Led visual branding, art direction and design execution for clients; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver print and digital assets.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at Arc’s
December 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Directed creative projects for branding, packaging and campaigns; led design teams and delivered brand assets.
Branding & Packaging Designer at La Cía Branding & Packaging
October 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025
Designed branding systems and packaging for clients; developed identities and packaging typography.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at Cámara TBWA
April 1, 2016 - September 11, 2025
Art direction and design for advertising campaigns; collaborated with creative teams.
Graphic Designer at La Diez Publicidad
June 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025
Graphic design for print and digital campaigns; branding and advertising materials.
Graphic Designer at Publicis Ímpetu
June 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025
Branding, packaging and advertising design; client collaboration and concept development.
Graphic Designer at Cruc e Design Group
August 1, 2011 - September 11, 2025
Graphic design and branding projects for diverse clients.
Graphic Designer at M J F Diseño y Comunicación
July 1, 2009 - September 11, 2025
Graphic design, branding and communication projects.
Graphic Designer at Work
December 1, 2008 - September 11, 2025
Graphic and digital design roles across client projects.
Graphic Designer at Suárez & Clavero D’arc y
November 1, 2006 - September 11, 2025
Graphic design work for branding and communications.
Diseño Gráfico at Cruce Design Group
August 1, 2011 - September 11, 2025
Diseño gráfico para proyectos de identidad, impresión y comunicación visual.
Diseño Gráfico at MJF Diseño y Comunicación
July 1, 2009 - September 11, 2025
Diseño gráfico para proyectos de branding y comunicación.
Diseño Gráfico at Work
December 1, 2008 - September 11, 2025
Diseño gráfico para proyectos de comunicación visual.
Diseño Gráfico at Suárez & Clavera D'Arcy
November 1, 2006 - September 11, 2025
Diseño gráfico para campañas y comunicación corporativa.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at WeWork Factory
May 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Design lead for branding, packaging, digital and print collateral; collaborated across multidisciplinary teams to deliver campaigns and visual identities.
Graphic Designer at Arc’s
December 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Created and refined branding, packaging and campaigns; contributed to visual identity systems across clients.
Graphic Designer at La Cía Branding & Packaging
October 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025
Brand development, packaging design, and design direction for clients in consumer goods and retail.
Graphic Designer at Cámara TBWA
April 1, 2016 - September 11, 2025
Advertising design and art direction for campaigns across multiple brands.
Graphic Designer at La Diez Publicidad
June 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025
Branding, campaign design and visual communication for clients.
Graphic Designer at Publicis Ímpetu
June 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025
Integrated design and branding work for various campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Crucé Design Group
August 1, 2011 - September 11, 2025
Branding, packaging and editorial design for diverse clients.
Graphic Designer at MJF Diseño y Comunicación
July 1, 2009 - September 11, 2025
Graphic design and communication projects for clients.
Graphic Designer at Work
December 1, 2008 - September 11, 2025
Design and illustration work across projects in branding and communications.
Graphic Designer at Suárez & Clavero D’Arcy
November 1, 2006 - September 11, 2025
Creative design and art direction for advertising and branding campaigns.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at WeWork Factory
May 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Senior-level graphic design and art direction for branding, packaging, and digital campaigns; led visual concepts and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated brand experiences for clients and internal projects.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at Arc’s
December 1, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Graphic design and art direction work across brand identities, packaging, and marketing collateral for Arc’s clients; contributed to concept development and visual storytelling.
Graphic Designer / Brand Designer at La Cía Branding & Packaging
October 1, 2018 - October 3, 2025
Brand strategy support, packaging design, and visual identity development for multiple brands; collaborated with creative teams to deliver packaging lines and brand systems.
Graphic Designer at Cámara TBWA
April 1, 2016 - October 3, 2025
Conceptual design and production of advertising materials; contributed to campaigns across multiple media, maintaining brand consistency and delivering high-quality visuals.
Graphic Designer at La Diez Publicidad
June 1, 2015 - October 3, 2025
Design of print and digital advertising, branding, and promotional materials for clients; produced layouts, illustrations, and artwork.
Graphic Designer at Publicis Ímpetu
June 1, 2013 - October 3, 2025
Branding and design for campaigns and clients; development of visual identities, print and digital assets, and campaign visuals.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at WeWork Factory
May 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Led graphic design and art direction for branding, campaigns and product visuals; collaborated with cross-functional teams; delivered design systems and assets.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at Arc’s
December 1, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Design leadership across branding, packaging, and campaigns; contributed to visual identity and creative direction.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at La Cía Branding & Packaging
October 1, 2018 - October 3, 2025
Branding and packaging design; development of visual identities and packaging systems.
Graphic Designer at Cámara TBWA
April 1, 2016 - October 3, 2025
Graphic design for advertising campaigns and brand communications; art direction support.
Graphic Designer at La Diez Publicidad
June 1, 2015 - October 3, 2025
Graphic design and creative support for advertising campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Publicis Ímpetu
June 1, 2013 - October 3, 2025
Graphic design work for clients and campaigns; collaboration with creative teams.
Graphic Designer at Cruce Design Group
August 1, 2011 - October 3, 2025
Graphic design projects across branding and communication.
Graphic Designer at MJF Diseño y Comunicación
July 1, 2009 - October 3, 2025
Graphic design and communications projects.
Graphic Designer at Work
December 1, 2008 - October 3, 2025
Graphic design and studio work for clients.
Graphic Designer at Suárez & Claverrá D’Arcy
November 1, 2006 - October 3, 2025
Graphic design and advertising communications.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at WeWork Factory
May 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Led visual identity, branding and packaging design for multiple projects; steered art direction and produced marketing assets; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver brand-consistent visuals. Monte Rey - personal project included in portfolio.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at Arc’s
December 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Delivered branding, packaging and visual campaigns; developed design systems and art direction for client work; mentored junior designers.
Art Director at La Cía Branding & Packaging
October 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Directed branding and packaging design projects; created brand identities and packaging concepts; produced guidelines and collateral.
Graphic Designer at Cámara TBWA
April 1, 2016 - October 9, 2025
Designed advertising creative assets, branding, and digital deliverables; collaborated with creative teams to develop campaigns.
Senior Graphic Designer at La Diez Publicidad
June 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Led design of brand identities, campaigns and packaging; produced print-ready artwork and digital assets.
Graphic Designer at Publicis Ímpetu
June 1, 2013 - October 9, 2025
Developed visual concepts and brand assets for clients; contributed to multi-channel campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Cruce Design Group
August 1, 2011 - October 9, 2025
Graphic design and communications materials for diverse clients; produced production-ready files.
Graphic Designer at MJF Diseño y Comunicación
July 1, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Graphic design and communications projects; supported branding and advertising efforts.
Graphic Designer at Work
December 1, 2008 - October 9, 2025
General graphic design tasks for clients; layout, production and asset creation.
Graphic Designer at Suárez & Clavería D’Arc y
November 1, 2006 - October 9, 2025
Assisted in branding and graphic design projects; prepared visual assets and client deliverables.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at WeWork Factory
May 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Senior graphic designer and art director responsible for branding, visual identity, and packaging-related design projects.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at Arc’s
December 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Lead graphic designer / art director on branding and packaging design across multiple clients.
Graphic Designer at La Cía Branding & Packaging
October 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Branding and packaging design for diverse clients.
Art Director at Cámara TBWA
April 1, 2016 - October 9, 2025
Art direction and design for advertising campaigns.
Senior Graphic Designer at La Diez Publicidad
June 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Graphic design for campaigns and branding initiatives.
Graphic Designer at Publicis Ímpetu
June 1, 2013 - October 9, 2025
Branding and packaging projects for a variety of clients.
Graphic Designer at Cruc e Design Group
August 1, 2011 - October 9, 2025
Branding and design work for multiple clients.
Diseño y Comunicación at MJF
July 1, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Design and communication projects for various clients.
Graphic Designer at Work
December 1, 2008 - October 9, 2025
Design responsibilities at Work (Uruguay).
Graphic Designer at Suárez & Clavera D’Arc y
November 1, 2006 - October 9, 2025
Graphic design and communications work.

Education

Licenciatura diseño gráfico (6th semester) at ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Bellas Artes at Universidad de la República - Uruguay
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Product Photography workshop at Universidad ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Drawing and Painting workshop at Álvaro Amengual
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Storytelling Course and Creative Narrative Tutoring at Escuela de Escritores (Madrid)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Licenciatura in Diseño Gráfico at Universidad ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Fine Arts Studies at Universidad de la República - Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Product Photography Workshop at Universidad ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Drawing and Painting Workshop at Álvaro Amengual
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Storytelling Course and Creative Narrative Tutoring at Escuela de Escritores, Madrid
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Licenciatura en Diseño Gráfico at ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Bellas Artes at Universidad de la República (Uruguay)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Licenciatura en Diseño Gráfico at Universidad ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Bellas Artes at Universidad de la República - Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Taller de Fotografía de Producto at Universidad ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Licenciatura en diseño gráfico at ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Bellas Artes at Universidad de la República - Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Product photography workshop at Universidad ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Drawing and painting workshop at Alvaro Amengual
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Mac & PC / Adobe Suite at Curso Mac & PC / Adobe Suite
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Licenciatura en Diseño Gráfico at ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Product photography workshop at Universidad ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Drawing and painting workshop at Alvaro Amengual
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Licenciatura en Diseño Gráfico at ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Bellas Artes at Universidad de la República (Uruguay)
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Product photography workshop at Universidad ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Drawing and painting workshop at Alvaro Amengual
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Licenciatura en Diseño Gráfico at ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Bellas Artes at Universidad de la República - Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Product photography workshop at ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Licenciatura en Diseño Gráfico at ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Bellas Artes at Universidad de la República
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Product photography workshop at ORT Uruguay
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Drawing and painting workshop at Alvaro Amengual
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025

Qualifications

NIE/ID: Y5846843 G (Italian Nationality)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
NIE/ID: Y5846843 G
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Official Poster 63º SSIFF 2015
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Official Poster 63º SSIFF 2015
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Other, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods