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I’m Luz Del Carmen Padilla Castañeda, a graphic communication designer and art director with 20+ years of international experience, working across Mexico, Spain, and Portugal. I focus on branding, motion graphics, and UX/UI to deliver value for corporate, audiovisual, and tech clients. I thrive in remote/hybrid environments, valuing collaboration and a multidisciplinary approach, and I stay ahead of trends to deliver innovative creative solutions. I enjoy leading diverse teams and translating complex ideas into clear, impactful visuals. I’m committed to quality, timelines, and client satisfaction, and I continuously grow my skills in design, AI-assisted workflows, and new media formats.…I’m Luz Del Carmen Padilla Castañeda, a graphic communication designer and art director with 20+ years of international experience, working across Mexico, Spain, and Portugal. I focus on branding, motion graphics, and UX/UI to deliver value for corporate, audiovisual, and tech clients. I thrive in remote/hybrid environments, valuing collaboration and a multidisciplinary approach, and I stay ahead of trends to deliver innovative creative solutions. I enjoy leading diverse teams and translating complex ideas into clear, impactful visuals. I’m committed to quality, timelines, and client satisfaction, and I continuously grow my skills in design, AI-assisted workflows, and new media formats.

Luz Del Carmen Padilla Castañeda

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, +2

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I’m Luz Del Carmen Padilla Castañeda, a graphic communication designer and art director with 20+ years of international experience, working across Mexico, Spain, and Portugal. I focus on branding, motion graphics, and UX/UI to deliver value for corporate, audiovisual, and tech clients. I thrive in remote/hybrid environments, valuing collaboration and a multidisciplinary approach, and I stay ahead of trends to deliver innovative creative solutions. I enjoy leading diverse teams and translating complex ideas into clear, impactful visuals. I’m committed to quality, timelines, and client satisfaction, and I continuously grow my skills in design, AI-assisted workflows, and new media formats.…I’m Luz Del Carmen Padilla Castañeda, a graphic communication designer and art director with 20+ years of international experience, working across Mexico, Spain, and Portugal. I focus on branding, motion graphics, and UX/UI to deliver value for corporate, audiovisual, and tech clients. I thrive in remote/hybrid environments, valuing collaboration and a multidisciplinary approach, and I stay ahead of trends to deliver innovative creative solutions. I enjoy leading diverse teams and translating complex ideas into clear, impactful visuals. I’m committed to quality, timelines, and client satisfaction, and I continuously grow my skills in design, AI-assisted workflows, and new media formats.

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I’m Luz Del Carmen Padilla Castañeda, a graphic communication designer and art director with 20+ years of international experience, working across Mexico, Spain, and Portugal. I focus on branding, motion graphics, and UX/UI to deliver value for corporate, audiovisual, and tech clients. I thrive in remote/hybrid environments, valuing collaboration and a multidisciplinary approach, and I stay ahead of trends to deliver innovative creative solutions.

I enjoy leading diverse teams and translating complex ideas into clear, impactful visuals. I’m committed to quality, timelines, and client satisfaction, and I continuously grow my skills in design, AI-assisted workflows, and new media formats.

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Work Experience

Art Director at ATELIER INSPIRA

February 1, 2020 - November 6, 2025

Art direction with a strategic focus on branding, content media, and experiential design for clients in the cultural, gastronomy, and hospitality sectors. Design of websites, editorial pieces, branding assets, brand activations, signage systems, POS materials, and motion graphics. Creation of digital media content for social media, newsletters, and paid media. Management of communication with clients, suppliers, and work teams. Copywriting.

3D Modeling / Texturing & UI Design at Gato Salvaje

September 30, 2018 - September 30, 2018

Contributed to UI design and related elements; modeled and textured organic 3D assets for the launch of a new video game; collaborated on pre-visualization of UI menus and review of materials and finishes with Unreal Engine.

Freelance Professional at LUZPADILLA: Graphic Design & Strategic Consulting

January 1, 2010 - November 6, 2025

Provided graphic communication services including web design, editorial design, content media, motion graphics, corporate identity, and strategic consulting. Managed remote projects for clients in Mexico, Portugal, and Spain. Created content media for brand and positioning campaigns.

Department Head: Design / Web / Motion at GRUPO ZOZO

September 30, 2010 - September 30, 2010

Coordinated multidisciplinary teams (developers, designers, and animators). Developed corporate identity, communication materials, websites, and intranets for the group’s companies. Created graphic identity, UI, and motion graphics for TV de Galicia, Corporate Television and Digital Signage projects for the production company. Managed the branding for a newly established hotel within the group.

Graphic / Editorial / Creative at GRUPO BIBLO

January 31, 2008 - January 31, 2008

Performed art direction, creative design, and layout for publications and editorial lines. Created motion graphics for promotional materials. Designed corporate branding, advertising, and internal communications for the companies.

Digital Designer at CNI, Canal 40: National Broadcast Television

September 30, 2005 - September 30, 2005

Created visual identity, digital design, real-time graphics, and motion graphics for television: commercials, shows, newscasts, and special events (2002 World Cup). Designed sets.