I am Grace Reyes Ovando, a Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over 18 years of experience leading branding, editorial design, and visual communication projects for corporations, NGOs, and startups. I founded Maniita's Design Studio and Maniitas World to create art and identities that connect with people, and I excel at end-to-end project management, remote collaboration, and delivering high-quality design that aligns with business goals. I love to illustrate, have work with several clients making illustrations, with some organizations developing books for children, using different techniques and really enjoy having the opportunity of sending a message through art.…

Grace Reyes Ovando

I am Grace Reyes Ovando, a Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over 18 years of experience leading branding, editorial design, and visual communication projects for corporations, NGOs, and startups. I founded Maniita's Design Studio and Maniitas World to create art and identities that connect with people, and I excel at end-to-end project management, remote collaboration, and delivering high-quality design that aligns with business goals. I love to illustrate, have work with several clients making illustrations, with some organizations developing books for children, using different techniques and really enjoy having the opportunity of sending a message through art.…

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I am Grace Reyes Ovando, a Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over 18 years of experience leading branding, editorial design, and visual communication projects for corporations, NGOs, and startups.

I founded Maniita’s Design Studio and Maniitas World to create art and identities that connect with people, and I excel at end-to-end project management, remote collaboration, and delivering high-quality design that aligns with business goals.

I love to illustrate, have work with several clients making illustrations, with some organizations developing books for children, using different techniques and really enjoy having the opportunity of sending a message through art.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Lead Graphic Designer at Maniita's Design Studio
January 1, 2014 - Present
Run an independent design studio providing strategic branding and visual communication services for national and international clients, including corporations, NGOs, and startups. Responsible for end-to-end branding projects from concept to brand guidelines, editorial design of reports and magazines, and the creation of social media content strategies. Oversee prepress and digital production to ensure top quality and consistency, and manage remote collaboration and project timelines.
Founder & Lead Illustrator at Manitas World
February 1, 2017 - Present
Lead a custom illustration and product design studio; create corporate gifts and merchandise; produce commissioned portraits and artwork; develop brand identity and social media content strategy; manage growth and market presence.
Lead Graphic Designer at Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA)
April 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017
Led the Secretariat's visual communication strategy, reporting to the Executive Office and ensuring brand consistency across economic integration projects. Spearheaded the institutional rebranding and designed the UI for the Central American Trade Network (RCAC); managed the design of high-level institutional publications.
Graphic Design Coordinator at Guatemalan Banking Association (ABG)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Managed the visual identity for ABG and its School of Banking, focusing on developing the complete graphic theme and environmental design for the financial sector's annual congresses.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Santillana Publishing
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Collaborated with the Art Department on cover design, illustration, and layout for textbooks, ensuring pedagogical clarity and the publisher's high-quality standards.
Design Coordinator at Plaza Video Lottery
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Responsible for all casino marketing and promotional materials, developing strong communication skills by working directly with an international clientele and a multicultural team.
Graphic Designer (Remote) at Imprisa Printing & Lithography
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Prepared final artwork for production (prepress), which established the discipline for remote, autonomous work from day one.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Design at Galileo University, Guatemala
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Business Incubator Training at Municipal Entrepreneurship Center
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Business Incubator Training
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Government

Skills

Experience Level