I’m a designer who combines analytical thinking, creativity, and attention to detail. I interpret needs and objectives to develop functional, effective, and well-executed proposals. I stand out for my adaptability, organization, and ability to manage my time efficiently, allowing me to work autonomously and responsibly. I also enjoy collaborating, sharing ideas, and taking leadership roles when needed, guided by curiosity to create meaningful solutions with real value.

María Emilia Cano

I’m a designer who combines analytical thinking, creativity, and attention to detail. I interpret needs and objectives to develop functional, effective, and well-executed proposals. I stand out for my adaptability, organization, and ability to manage my time efficiently, allowing me to work autonomously and responsibly. I also enjoy collaborating, sharing ideas, and taking leadership roles when needed, guided by curiosity to create meaningful solutions with real value.

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I’m a designer who combines analytical thinking, creativity, and attention to detail. I interpret needs and objectives to develop functional, effective, and well-executed proposals.

I stand out for my adaptability, organization, and ability to manage my time efficiently, allowing me to work autonomously and responsibly. I also enjoy collaborating, sharing ideas, and taking leadership roles when needed, guided by curiosity to create meaningful solutions with real value.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Packaging Designer at Remoteli
July 1, 2025 - Present
Packaging design, mockups, and graphic materials for retail, following American branding criteria. Visual adaptation for brands and licenses such as Strawberry Shortcake®, Hallmark®, Wareheads®, among others.
Packaging Designer at Remoteli (NYC-based client, food & beverage industry)
July 1, 2025 - Present
Packaging design, mockups, and graphic materials for retail, following American branding criteria. Visually adapt packaging for brands and licenses such as Strawberry Shortcake®, Hallmark®, Wareheads®, among others.
Packaging Designer at Remoteli - Remote (NYC-based client in the food & beverage industry)
July 1, 2025 - Present
Produced packaging design, mockups, and graphic materials for retail, following American branding criteria. Adapted visuals for brands and licenses such as Strawberry Shortcake®, Hallmark®, Wareheads®, among others.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Nicols International
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Packaging design, mockups, and graphic materials for retail, following European branding criteria. Visual adaptation for international brands like Nicols, Aldi, Carrefour, Lidl, E.Leclerc, and System U. Creation of graphic content for sales points and internal presentations.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Nicols International (Belgium)
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Packaging design, mockups, and graphic materials for retail, following European branding criteria. Adapt visuals for international brands like Nicols, Aldi, Carrefour, Lidl, E.Leclerc, and System U. Create graphic content for sales points and internal presentations.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Nicolás International - Belgium
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Created packaging design, mockups, and retail graphic materials following European branding criteria. Adapted visuals for international brands including Nicols, Aldi, Carrefour, Lidl, E.Leclerc, and System U. Developed graphic content for sales points and internal presentations.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Nicols International - Belgium
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Created packaging design, mockups, and graphic materials for retail, following European branding criteria. Adapted visuals for international brands including Nicols, Aldi, Carrefour, Lidl, E.Leclerc, and System U. Developed graphic content for sales points and internal presentations.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Healing Foods
August 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Create institutional documents, presentations, and social media content. Perform video editing for promotional and storytelling campaigns.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Healing Foods - Colombia
August 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Created institutional documents, presentations, and content for social media. Performed video editing for promotional and storytelling campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Inside Studio S.A.S
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Visual concept development and graphic designs for advertising campaigns. Participated in the entire creative process from concept to final delivery.
Graphic Designer (Graphic Design Intern) at Inside Studio S.A.S
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Develop visual concepts and execute graphic designs for advertising campaigns. Participate across the creative process from concept to final delivery. Also created graphic pieces and content as part of an internship.
Graphic Designer at Inside Studio S.A.S - Colombia
January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Developed visual concepts and designed graphics for advertising campaigns. Participated throughout the full creative process from concept to final delivery.
Freelance Graphic Designer at 2B ONE C
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Design of corporate presentations and graphic materials for clients such as Andemos, 2B ONE C, Andrés Chaves, Mazico, and BCG. Create visual content aligned with brand identity and develop strategic documents for corporate communication.
Freelance Graphic Designer at 2B ONE C - Colombia
February 1, 2022 - Present
Designed corporate presentations and graphic materials for clients such as Andemos, 2B ONE C, Andrés Chaves, Mazico, and BCG. Created visual content aligned with brand identity and developed strategic documents for corporate communication.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
August 1, 2018 - September 1, 2023
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogotá, Colombia
August 1, 2018 - September 1, 2023
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
August 1, 2018 - September 1, 2023
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
August 1, 2018 - September 1, 2023

Qualifications

Medal of Academic Merit
September 1, 2022 - August 9, 2026
Juan Valdez Renacer Award 2022
September 1, 2022 - August 9, 2026
Design of the new packaging for the special edition coffee “Jóvenes 2022.”
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Medal of Academic Merit
September 1, 2022 - August 9, 2026
Juan Valdez Renacer Award 2022 - Design of new packaging for "Jóvenes 2022" coffee special edition
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Medal of Academic Merit
September 1, 2022 - August 9, 2026
Juan Valdez Renacer Award 2022
September 1, 2022 - August 9, 2026
Medal of Academic Merit
September 1, 2022 - August 9, 2026
Juan Valdez Renacer Award 2022 (Design of the new packaging for the special edition coffee "Jóvenes 2022")
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing