I'm Myriam Maneiro, a senior creative director and brand designer with over 20 years of experience crafting award-winning identities and brand systems for global clients like BMW, IKEA, Opel, Vodafone, and Iberia Airlines. I specialize in building cohesive brand worlds that blend emotional storytelling with strategic design, translating ideas into logos, typography, color systems, and visual guidelines. I work across research, concept development, and hands-on execution, collaborating with remote teams to drive brand direction from discovery to delivery. Fluent in English and Spanish, I lead client communication and full-cycle brand development with a collaborative, results-driven approach. I thrive in international, remote collaborations and enjoy shaping brand narratives that resonate across platforms and markets.

Myriam Maneiro

I'm Myriam Maneiro, a senior creative director and brand designer with over 20 years of experience crafting award-winning identities and brand systems for global clients like BMW, IKEA, Opel, Vodafone, and Iberia Airlines. I specialize in building cohesive brand worlds that blend emotional storytelling with strategic design, translating ideas into logos, typography, color systems, and visual guidelines. I work across research, concept development, and hands-on execution, collaborating with remote teams to drive brand direction from discovery to delivery. Fluent in English and Spanish, I lead client communication and full-cycle brand development with a collaborative, results-driven approach. I thrive in international, remote collaborations and enjoy shaping brand narratives that resonate across platforms and markets.

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I’m Myriam Maneiro, a senior creative director and brand designer with over 20 years of experience crafting award-winning identities and brand systems for global clients like BMW, IKEA, Opel, Vodafone, and Iberia Airlines. I specialize in building cohesive brand worlds that blend emotional storytelling with strategic design, translating ideas into logos, typography, color systems, and visual guidelines. I work across research, concept development, and hands-on execution, collaborating with remote teams to drive brand direction from discovery to delivery.

Fluent in English and Spanish, I lead client communication and full-cycle brand development with a collaborative, results-driven approach. I thrive in international, remote collaborations and enjoy shaping brand narratives that resonate across platforms and markets.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Creative Director at Freelance Consultant
January 1, 2016 - Present
Lead and deliver end-to-end brand identity projects for European and US clients. Conduct brand audits, research, and competitive analysis to define positioning and tone. Develop full brand systems including logo, palette, typography, and graphic language. Deliver detailed brand manuals and assets with rationale and implementation guidance. Collaborate remotely with multidisciplinary teams to align brand strategy with creative execution.
Creative Director at Kill Draper
January 1, 2015 - Present
Co-founded a studio focused on collaborative and data-driven brand design. Developed brand identities and digital ecosystems for startups and established companies. Directed remote design teams and ensured brand coherence across platforms.
Creative Director at TAPSA | Y&R
December 31, 2014 - October 10, 2025
Directed creative teams developing integrated campaigns and brand concepts for clients such as Opel, Vodafone, and Ausonia. Oversaw identity, visual communication, and launch campaigns. Created the 'Pink Scarf' brand icon for Ausonia — now a permanent symbol in CSR communication.
Senior Art Director at Tiempo BBDO, SCPF, Grey Group
December 31, 2006 - October 10, 2025
Designed brand campaigns and visual systems for BMW, IKEA, Renault, FAD, and Red Cross. Specialized in art direction and design across print, TV, and digital media. Awarded in major international festivals (Eurobest, FIAP, El Sol, Laus).
Independent Creative Director at Freelance Consultant
January 1, 2016 - Present
Lead and deliver end-to-end brand identity projects for companies in Europe and the US. Conduct brand audits, research, and competitive analysis to define positioning and tone. Develop full brand systems including logo, palette, typography, and graphic language. Deliver detailed brand manuals and assets with rationale and implementation guidance. Collaborate remotely with multidisciplinary teams to align brand strategy and creative execution.
Creative Director at Kill Draper
January 1, 2015 - Present
Co-founded a collaborative, data-driven brand design studio. Developed brand identities and digital ecosystems for startups and established companies. Directed remote design teams and ensured brand coherence across platforms.
Creative Director at TAPSA | Y&R
December 31, 2014 - October 10, 2025
Directed creative teams developing integrated campaigns and brand concepts for clients such as Opel, Vodafone, and Ausonia. Oversaw identity, visual communication, and launch campaigns. Created the “Pink Scarf” brand icon for Ausonia — now a permanent symbol in CSR communication.
Senior Art Director at Tiempo BBDO, SCPF, Grey Group
December 31, 2006 - October 10, 2025
Designed brand campaigns and visual systems for BMW, IKEA, Renault, FAD, and Red Cross. Specialized in art direction and design across print, TV, and digital media. Awarded in major international festivals (Eurobest, FIAP, El Sol, Laus).
Independent Creative Director | Freelance Consultant at Self-Employed
January 1, 2016 - Present
Lead and deliver end-to-end brand identity projects for companies in Europe and the US. Conduct brand audits, research, and competitive analysis to define positioning and tone. Develop full brand systems including logo, palette, typography, and graphic language. Deliver detailed brand manuals and assets with rationale and implementation guidance. Collaborate remotely with multidisciplinary teams to align brand strategy and creative execution.
Creative Director at Kill Draper
January 1, 2015 - Present
Co-founded a creative studio focused on collaborative and data-driven brand design. Developed brand identities and digital ecosystems for startups and established companies. Directed remote design teams and ensured brand coherence across platforms.
Creative Director at TAPSA | Y&R
December 31, 2014 - October 10, 2025
Directed creative teams developing integrated campaigns and brand concepts for clients such as Opel, Vodafone, and Ausonia. Oversaw identity, visual communication, and launch campaigns. Created the Pink Scarf brand icon for Ausonia — now a permanent symbol in CSR communication.
Senior Art Director at Tiempo BBDO, SCPF, Grey Group
December 31, 2006 - October 10, 2025
Designed brand campaigns and visual systems for BMW, IKEA, Renault, FAD, and Red Cross. Specialized in art direction and design across print, TV, and digital media. Awarded in major international festivals (Eurobest, FIAP, El Sol, Laus).
Independent Creative Director | Freelance Consultant at Self-employed, Madrid
January 1, 2016 - Present
Senior Creative Director delivering end-to-end brand identity projects for European and US clients. Conducts brand audits, research, and competitive analysis to define positioning and tone, and develops full brand systems including logo, palette, typography, and graphic language. Delivers detailed brand manuals with rationale and implementation guidance, collaborating remotely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive brand execution across touchpoints.
Creative Director at Kill Draper
January 1, 2015 - Present
Co-founded a data-driven creative studio focused on collaborative brand design. Directed remote design teams and led the development of brand identities and digital ecosystems for startups and established companies, ensuring brand coherence across platforms and channels.
Creative Director at TAPSA | Y&R
January 1, 2014 - October 10, 2025
Directed creative teams delivering integrated campaigns and brand concepts for clients such as Opel, Vodafone, and Ausonia. Oversaw identity, visual communication, and launch campaigns; created the 'Pink Scarf' brand icon for Ausonia, which remains a CSR symbol.
Senior Art Director at Tiempo BBDO, SCPF, Grey Group
January 1, 2006 - October 10, 2025
Designed brand campaigns and visual systems for BMW, IKEA, Renault, FAD, and Red Cross. Specialized in art direction across print, TV, and digital media; awarded at major international festivals (Eurobest, FIAP, El Sol, Laus).
Independent Creative Director at Freelance Consultant
January 1, 2016 - Present
Lead and deliver end-to-end brand identity projects for companies in Europe and the US. Conduct brand audits, research, and competitive analysis to define positioning and tone. Develop full brand systems including logo, palette, typography, and graphic language. Deliver detailed brand manuals and assets with rationale and implementation guidance. Collaborate remotely with multidisciplinary teams to align brand strategy and creative execution.
Creative Director at Kill Draper
January 1, 2015 - Present
Co-founded a creative studio focused on collaborative and data-driven brand design. Developed brand identities and digital ecosystems for startups and established companies. Directed remote design teams and ensured brand coherence across platforms.
Creative Director at TAPSA | Y&R
January 1, 2014 - October 10, 2025
Directed creative teams developing integrated campaigns and brand concepts for clients such as Opel, Vodafone, and Ausonia. Oversaw identity, visual communication, and launch campaigns. Created the 'Pink Scarf' brand icon for Ausonia — now a permanent symbol in CSR communication.
Senior Art Director at Tiempo BBDO, SCPF, Grey Group
January 1, 2006 - October 10, 2025
Designed brand campaigns and visual systems for BMW, IKEA, Renault, FAD, and Red Cross. Specialized in art direction and design across print, TV, and digital media. Awarded in major international festivals (Eurobest, FIAP, El Sol, Laus).

Education

Course at Stanford University (Venture Lab)
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Programme at Universidad Antonio de Nebrija – Interactive Management Programme
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Program at Academy of Art University, San Francisco – 3D Animation & Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Program at Centro Español de Nuevas Profesiones – Advertising Art & Communication Design
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Course at Stanford University, Venture Lab
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Interactive Management Programme at Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
3D Animation & Visual Arts at Academy of Art University, San Francisco
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Advertising Art & Communication Design at Centro Español de Nuevas Profesiones
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Course at Venture Lab – Stanford University
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Interactive Management Programme at Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
3D Animation & Visual Arts at Academy of Art University, San Francisco
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Advertising Art & Communication Design at Centro Español de Nuevas Profesiones
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Course at Stanford University – Venture Lab
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Certificate at Universidad Antonio de Nebrija – Interactive Management Programme
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Certificate at Academy of Art University, San Francisco – 3D Animation & Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Certificate at Centro Español de Nuevas Profesiones – Advertising Art & Communication Design
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
A Crash Course on Creativity at Stanford University – Venture Lab
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Interactive Management Programme at Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
3D Animation & Visual Arts at Academy of Art University, San Francisco
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Advertising Art & Communication Design at Centro Español de Nuevas Profesiones
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025

Qualifications

A Crash Course on Creativity (Venture Lab)
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Interactive Management Programme
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
3D Animation & Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Advertising Art & Communication Design
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Eurobest Jury Member – Print & TV Category
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Creative Awards: FIAP, El Sol, Laus, CdeC
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Gum Against Racism campaign – Olympic COE Recognition
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Ausonia Pink Scarf – Social Impact Award
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, Transportation & Logistics