I love the transformative power of design; helping clients achieve their goals through visual storytelling is what drives me. Throughout my 23-year career, I’ve worked with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to SMBs and tech start-ups. Whether tasked with creating a brand’s visual identity, generating sales collateral, or leading the art direction for an integrated campaign, I have demonstrated an aptitude for creative leadership within advertising agencies and in-house environments that heighten visibility in competitive markets. I began my advertising career by earning the coveted Graphic Design Internship at BBDO while a college student. I continued to grow and expand my experience at TBWA, McCann Erickson, and Ogilvy. These experiences allowed me to work for global brands like Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, BMW, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Claro Telecom, Coca-Cola, Corona, and Dove. They inspired my passion for creating new brand systems. I hold a BA in Graphic Design with a minor in Industrial Design and an Advertising Photography Certificate.…

Omar Oporto

I love the transformative power of design; helping clients achieve their goals through visual storytelling is what drives me. Throughout my 23-year career, I’ve worked with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to SMBs and tech start-ups. Whether tasked with creating a brand’s visual identity, generating sales collateral, or leading the art direction for an integrated campaign, I have demonstrated an aptitude for creative leadership within advertising agencies and in-house environments that heighten visibility in competitive markets. I began my advertising career by earning the coveted Graphic Design Internship at BBDO while a college student. I continued to grow and expand my experience at TBWA, McCann Erickson, and Ogilvy. These experiences allowed me to work for global brands like Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, BMW, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Claro Telecom, Coca-Cola, Corona, and Dove. They inspired my passion for creating new brand systems. I hold a BA in Graphic Design with a minor in Industrial Design and an Advertising Photography Certificate.…

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I love the transformative power of design; helping clients achieve their goals through visual storytelling is what drives me. Throughout my 23-year career, I’ve worked with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to SMBs and tech start-ups.

Whether tasked with creating a brand’s visual identity, generating sales collateral, or leading the art direction for an integrated campaign, I have demonstrated an aptitude for creative leadership within advertising agencies and in-house environments that heighten visibility in competitive markets.

I began my advertising career by earning the coveted Graphic Design Internship at BBDO while a college student. I continued to grow and expand my experience at TBWA, McCann Erickson, and Ogilvy. These experiences allowed me to work for global brands like Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, BMW, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Claro Telecom, Coca-Cola, Corona, and Dove. They inspired my passion for creating new brand systems.

I hold a BA in Graphic Design with a minor in Industrial Design and an Advertising Photography Certificate.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Design Business Owner (Contractor) at Symbolic Good Design
August 31, 2022 - Present
Symbolic Good Design is a result-oriented Latino creative studio to help with web page design, Google Maps, and digital content for small business Hispanic Owners.
Brand Designer (Freelance) at Symbolic Good Design
April 30, 2020 - Present
Brand Designer with 23 years of experience, focused on creating functional designs, researching new imagery, and developing innovative concepts. Has remotely served clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to SMBs and tech start-ups, including visual identity development, sales collateral, and integrated campaigns.
Senior Graphic Designer at Mallol Arquitectos
April 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Branding for architecture: Logos, brand books, brand support; Signage design for associated projects; Corporate communication & events; Photos and videos for social media; Architectural Photography; 3D design mockup signs for installation.
Visual Merchandising at Lumicentro Internacional, S. A.
April 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Concept design and standardization for the point of sale in Latin American stores. Commercial furniture designs, printed ads, mockups, and images for stores. Guidelines for visual merchandising, implementation in Point of Sale. Coordination between printing contractors and furniture business.
Senior Graphic Designer at Ají by Canya
July 1, 2015 - March 1, 2018
Complete branding identity for the most valuable Panamanian brands as Novey, MOMI, Rey Supermarket, El Costo. Brand book design; Environment design of a new sales room; Luxury concepts to promote 1MM dollars apartments; Advertising management for new brands in the Panamanian market.
Freelancer Designer at Argentina
October 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015
Retouching photo projects & Lighting design studio, working with prominent Argentinian photographers.
Senior Art Director at SACA Technologies, Inc
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Brand-new identity for the company; collateral designs such as corporate brochures, ads, web design, and social media. Creative support to the creation of three new business lines: ontheoffice.com, suitepro.com, ironorbit.com (naming, logo, branding, web design, and SEO optimization).
Senior Art Director at Ogilvy & Mather
April 1, 2005 - January 1, 2012
Art direction and ads campaign design; working in creative teams for renamed brands like BMW, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Claro, Corona, etc.
Diseñador Gráfico at BBDO
January 30, 2004 - January 30, 2005
Graphic Designer following the agency's branding and design standards.

Education

Industrial and Product Design at Universidad Don Bosco
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
English Language Studies - English Intermediate at Universidad Don Bosco
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Associate's degree, Graphic Design at Universidad Don Bosco
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
French Language Study - Basic at Alliance Française
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Advertising Photography Certificate at Aloha Photo School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Graphic Design Internship, BBDO
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Advertising Photography Certificate
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Industry Experience

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