I am Mariela Ponce, a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director with 25+ years of experience in visual communication, branding, editorial design, and digital content. I collaborate with brands, professionals, and international organizations to create clear, engaging visuals and cohesive brand systems across print and digital channels. My work covers editorial design, branding, presentations, marketing assets, social media campaigns, and training materials. I turn complex information into strategic visuals, combining editorial thinking with practical design systems to deliver consistent, impactful results across LATAM, Europe, and remote teams.

Mariela Ponce

I am Mariela Ponce, a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director with 25+ years of experience in visual communication, branding, editorial design, and digital content. I collaborate with brands, professionals, and international organizations to create clear, engaging visuals and cohesive brand systems across print and digital channels. My work covers editorial design, branding, presentations, marketing assets, social media campaigns, and training materials. I turn complex information into strategic visuals, combining editorial thinking with practical design systems to deliver consistent, impactful results across LATAM, Europe, and remote teams.

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I am Mariela Ponce, a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director with 25+ years of experience in visual communication, branding, editorial design, and digital content. I collaborate with brands, professionals, and international organizations to create clear, engaging visuals and cohesive brand systems across print and digital channels.

My work covers editorial design, branding, presentations, marketing assets, social media campaigns, and training materials. I turn complex information into strategic visuals, combining editorial thinking with practical design systems to deliver consistent, impactful results across LATAM, Europe, and remote teams.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Customer Onboarding Specialist at inConcert
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Supported B2B clients through digital adoption, training, and implementation processes for CRM, omnichannel platforms, automation, bots, and AI. Designed and facilitated training sessions, functional documentation, and support materials for users and internal teams.
Marketing & Visual Communication Specialist at inConcert
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Strategic design and visual communication focused on digital marketing and B2B institutional content; design of assets for marketing campaigns, webinars, product launches, customer education initiatives, presentations, landing page projects, and B2B materials.
Art Director at Editora C&C
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2022
Hybrid art direction and editorial development for magazines and publications across different markets; defined visual criteria, grids, typographic hierarchies, and image treatment; coordinated print production and adaptation of editorial assets to commercial and communication needs.
Art Director at MAX Marketing y Publicidad Servicios Generales SL
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Editorial direction for supplements and projects connected to Spanish media outlets; design, layout, and production of editorial and commercial assets focused on clarity, visual rhythm, and graphic quality.
Founder & Senior Graphic Designer at MD Comunicación Visual
January 1, 2000 - Present
Lead visual communication, editorial design, branding, and digital projects for independent clients, companies, and international organizations. End-to-end development of publications, visual identity, training materials, presentations, websites, and commercial assets to support marketing and training objectives.
Art Director at Max Marketing y Publicidad SRL
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
On-site editorial design, graphic supplements, branding, and visual identity.

Education

Design and Visual Communication at Universidad de Palermo
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026

Qualifications

Dot-Com Campaign Design Contest – Third Prize
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026
Video Design Contest – Animation Category – Third Prize
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026
From Sign to Alphabet Contest – New Typefaces – First Prize
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026
Graphic Design Encouragement Award – Best Average by Class
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026
Wild Stamp Contest – Stamp Design – Mention
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
    Editorial & Brand Design Portfolio

    Senior Graphic Designer with 25+ years of experience creating editorial publications, branding, corporate communications, presentations, and marketing materials for companies across Latin America and Europe.

    My work includes books, magazines, reports, brochures, visual identity systems, training materials, presentations, websites, and digital content, always focused on clarity, visual storytelling, and high-quality execution.

    Complete portfolio: