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I am a Graphic Designer with expertise in brand creation and development, visual identity, manual and digital illustration, photography and photo editing, audiovisual production and post-production, character design, 2D animation, and 3D modeling. I create and manage corporate image for business plan development, plan strategic communication and advertising, and support SMEs and micro-enterprises within the refugee community affected by violence in Colombia. I have led creation and management of corporate identity for various projects, including branding and editorial design, and I regularly collaborate on social media management, content creation, and audiovisual production. I am passionate about teaching and sharing knowledge, as evidenced by my current role as a part-time lecturer and my ongoing work with Nivela Studios.…I am a Graphic Designer with expertise in brand creation and development, visual identity, manual and digital illustration, photography and photo editing, audiovisual production and post-production, character design, 2D animation, and 3D modeling. I create and manage corporate image for business plan development, plan strategic communication and advertising, and support SMEs and micro-enterprises within the refugee community affected by violence in Colombia. I have led creation and management of corporate identity for various projects, including branding and editorial design, and I regularly collaborate on social media management, content creation, and audiovisual production. I am passionate about teaching and sharing knowledge, as evidenced by my current role as a part-time lecturer and my ongoing work with Nivela Studios.

Carlos Gonzalo Nivela Guapulema

Graphic Designer, Creative Director, Illustrator, +7

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I am a Graphic Designer with expertise in brand creation and development, visual identity, manual and digital illustration, photography and photo editing, audiovisual production and post-production, character design, 2D animation, and 3D modeling. I create and manage corporate image for business plan development, plan strategic communication and advertising, and support SMEs and micro-enterprises within the refugee community affected by violence in Colombia. I have led creation and management of corporate identity for various projects, including branding and editorial design, and I regularly collaborate on social media management, content creation, and audiovisual production. I am passionate about teaching and sharing knowledge, as evidenced by my current role as a part-time lecturer and my ongoing work with Nivela Studios.…I am a Graphic Designer with expertise in brand creation and development, visual identity, manual and digital illustration, photography and photo editing, audiovisual production and post-production, character design, 2D animation, and 3D modeling. I create and manage corporate image for business plan development, plan strategic communication and advertising, and support SMEs and micro-enterprises within the refugee community affected by violence in Colombia. I have led creation and management of corporate identity for various projects, including branding and editorial design, and I regularly collaborate on social media management, content creation, and audiovisual production. I am passionate about teaching and sharing knowledge, as evidenced by my current role as a part-time lecturer and my ongoing work with Nivela Studios.

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I am a Graphic Designer with expertise in brand creation and development, visual identity, manual and digital illustration, photography and photo editing, audiovisual production and post-production, character design, 2D animation, and 3D modeling. I create and manage corporate image for business plan development, plan strategic communication and advertising, and support SMEs and micro-enterprises within the refugee community affected by violence in Colombia.

I have led creation and management of corporate identity for various projects, including branding and editorial design, and I regularly collaborate on social media management, content creation, and audiovisual production. I am passionate about teaching and sharing knowledge, as evidenced by my current role as a part-time lecturer and my ongoing work with Nivela Studios.

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Editorial Illustration

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Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

Diseñador Creativo (Prácticas Profesionales) at Cámara de Comercio Sto. Dgo.

December 31, 2011 - August 9, 2025

As part of the Center for Management team, I was responsible for the creation and management of corporate images to support the development of business plans, strategic communication, and advertising plans, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises and communities such as Colombian refugees.

Diseñador Creativo at Imprenta Creativos

December 31, 2017 - August 9, 2025

I carried out various tasks including creation and administration of corporate identity, design across multiple printed advertising formats, editorial design, branding and brand development, professional illustration and character development, social media management focusing on advertising administration and content generation, video editing, and personal photography.

Diseñador Creativo (Independiente) at Freelancer

May 1, 2018 - August 9, 2025

Provided graphic design services including brand creation and visual identity development independently, covering illustration, animation, 3D modeling, and video production.

Director Creativo at Nivela Studios

September 1, 2018 - Present

Leading creative direction, I develop visual identities for various companies, brand management, professional illustration for advertising content, design and modeling of 3D characters for advertising use, 2D character animation, social media management (advertising administration and content creation), recording and editing of corporate and advertising videos, event coverage with video and photography, and postproduction tasks.

Profesor Tiempo Parcial de la carrera de Diseño Gráfico at PUCE - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador - Sede Santo Domingo

January 1, 2024 - Present

Teaching part time in the Graphic Design career for academic years 2024/2025.

Voluntario at Fundación Cristiana Aliento de Vida

April 1, 2018 - Present

Volunteer work focusing on creating printed and audiovisual content for social media, social photography, and advertising advice for humanitarian and social development.

Voluntario at PlastiCo

April 1, 2018 - Present

Active participant in city clean-up events for plastic waste reduction and environmental promotion, including photographic and audiovisual documentation of activities.

Creative Designer at Imprenta Creativos (Creativos Printing House)

December 1, 2017 - September 18, 2025

Responsible for creating and managing corporate identity and branding, designing for multiple print media, editorial layouts, and corporate communications. Led branding projects, professional illustration, social media assets, and advertising campaigns, including photography for promotional materials.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Independent (Freelance)

May 1, 2018 - September 18, 2025

Developed corporate image and branding strategies for business plans, managed editorial design, and produced advertising content. Provided illustration, character design, and photo/video content creation. Supported SMEs and micro-enterprises including those within the refugee community affected by violence in Colombia.

Creative Designer (Professional Internship) at Chamber of Commerce of Santo Domingo

December 1, 2011 - September 18, 2025

Worked in the Management Center department supporting branding, editorial materials, and digital content production for communications and promotional campaigns.

Creative Director at Nivela Studios

September 1, 2018 - Present

Leading creative direction for branding and advertising projects. Responsibilities include creation of visual identities, brand development, 3D character design, 2D animation, and production of audiovisual content. Also involved in delivering lectures as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Graphic Design program at PUCE Sede Santo Domingo, and coordinating coverage of events through video and photography.

Part-Time Lecturer – Graphic Design Program at PUCE - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador - Sede Santo Domingo

September 1, 2024 - Present

Teach and mentor students in visual identity, branding, 3D and 2D animation, and audiovisual production as part of the Graphic Design program.

Creative Designer at Creativos Printing House Imprenta Creativos

December 1, 2017 - September 18, 2025

Created and managed corporate identity; designed for multiple print advertising media; editorial design; branding and brand development; professional illustration (character design); social media management and content creation; video editing; portrait photography. Contributed to the creation and management of corporate image for business plan development and supported SMEs and micro-enterprises within refugee communities affected by violence in Colombia.

Creative Designer (Independent) at Freelance

May 1, 2018 - September 18, 2025

Freelance graphic designer providing branding, corporate identity development, editorial design, illustration (including character design), and audiovisual production. Managed corporate identities for diverse clients and contributed to business plan visualization; showcased work on Behance (www.behance.net/Nivela).

Creative Designer (Professional Internship) at Chamber of Commerce of Santo Domingo

December 1, 2011 - September 18, 2025

As part of the Management Center department, contributed to graphic design and production of promotional materials within the organization.

Creative Director at Nivela Studios

September 1, 2018 - Present

Lead creative direction for branding, visual identity, and multimedia projects; oversee design for advertising campaigns, client branding strategies, and production coordination; manage creative teams and project delivery.

Part-Time Lecturer – Graphic Design Program at PUCE - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador - Sede Santo Domingo

January 1, 2024 - Present

Deliver lectures and workshops in graphic design; contribute to curriculum development; mentor students on brand identity, illustration, 2D/3D animation, and multimedia production.

Creative Designer at Imprenta Creativos (Creativos Printing House)

December 1, 2017 - September 18, 2025

Responsible for creation and management of corporate identity; design for multiple print advertising media; editorial design; branding; professional illustration (character design); social media management including advertising administration and content creation; video editing; portrait photography.

Graphic Designer (Independent) at Self-employed / Freelance

May 1, 2018 - September 18, 2025

Freelance designer providing branding, corporate identity, editorial design, 2D animation, and digital illustration; social media management; advertising content creation; photography and audiovisual post-production.

Creative Designer (Professional Internship) at Chamber of Commerce of Santo Domingo

December 1, 2011 - September 18, 2025

Part of the Management Center department; supported design projects and administrative tasks related to corporate communications and branding.

Creative Director at Nivela Studios

September 1, 2018 - Present

Overseeing creative direction, brand development and advertising projects; production of audiovisual and graphic content; lectures and training activities.

Part-Time Lecturer – Graphic Design Program at PUCE - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador - Sede Santo Domingo

January 1, 2024 - Present

Teaching and creating visual identity for various companies; brand management; professional illustration; 3D character design and modeling; 2D animation; social media management; filming and post-production of advertising and corporate videos; photography of events.

Volunteer at Foundation dedicated to humanitarian assistance and social development (Aliento de Vida); World Cleanup Day campaigns

April 1, 2018 - Present

Contributed photography and audiovisual content; participated in community clean-up campaigns; designed logotypes and T-shirt designs; documented activities and produced video reels and photo archives.