I am a creative, passionate, and driven Art & Creative Director with extensive experience in graphic design, web/UI design, branding, and digital media. I thrive under pressure, have a great eye for detail, and am highly efficient and proactive, especially in remote working environments. I enjoy exploring new creative challenges and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality design solutions. With years of professional experience spanning advertising agencies, digital platforms, and freelance projects, I have led multiple accounts and creative teams. My diverse skills cover editorial design, motion graphics, video editing, packaging, social media content, and branding. Beyond work, I love reading, writing, drawing, gaming, and have interests in music, films, art, hockey, eco-friendly design, animals, technology, and vegan/vegetarian living.…

Mariana Ruiz

I am a creative, passionate, and driven Art & Creative Director with extensive experience in graphic design, web/UI design, branding, and digital media. I thrive under pressure, have a great eye for detail, and am highly efficient and proactive, especially in remote working environments. I enjoy exploring new creative challenges and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality design solutions. With years of professional experience spanning advertising agencies, digital platforms, and freelance projects, I have led multiple accounts and creative teams. My diverse skills cover editorial design, motion graphics, video editing, packaging, social media content, and branding. Beyond work, I love reading, writing, drawing, gaming, and have interests in music, films, art, hockey, eco-friendly design, animals, technology, and vegan/vegetarian living.…

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I am a creative, passionate, and driven Art & Creative Director with extensive experience in graphic design, web/UI design, branding, and digital media. I thrive under pressure, have a great eye for detail, and am highly efficient and proactive, especially in remote working environments. I enjoy exploring new creative challenges and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality design solutions.

With years of professional experience spanning advertising agencies, digital platforms, and freelance projects, I have led multiple accounts and creative teams. My diverse skills cover editorial design, motion graphics, video editing, packaging, social media content, and branding. Beyond work, I love reading, writing, drawing, gaming, and have interests in music, films, art, hockey, eco-friendly design, animals, technology, and vegan/vegetarian living.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art & Creative Director at GÚRUS DEPORTIVOS Digital Creative Agency (Remote team & work)
October 2, 2017 - Present
Leading the creative team for Gúrus Deportivos, brand redesign, responsible for setting the guidelines for the brand, creative thinking and execution of arts for social media and website, direction for all digital content produced by the team, responsible for the Apuesta Gana iGaming account and other iGaming accounts. //San Francisco 49ers Latin American Social Media Accounts, (May-September 2024) execution of arts & video, design & style guidelines for the season working, hand in hand with the in-house San Francisco Creative team to achieve seamless results regarding the brand & US social accounts but directing the communication to the Spanish speaking faithful 49ers fans.
Art & Creative Director at DRIBBLY Fantasy Sports Digital platform and app (Remote team & work)
November 3, 2015 - September 1, 2017
Web and app design (UI/UX design), branding, direction and execution of: Creative concepts for campaigns, landing pages, social media ads, banners, mailings...+
Senior Art Director at HUNT - BTL & ATL Agency
March 2, 2015 - November 3, 2015
Responsible for multiple accounts, editorial & digital design, creative thinking, master graphics, branding, debriefing, pitching...+
Senior Art Director at FAHRENHEIT MAGAZINE Art, culture & lifestyle magazine (Print + Digital)
October 6, 2014 - February 27, 2015
Magazine layout & editorial design digital & print, design for the weekly Fahrenheit magazine for Excélsior newspaper, website redesign, social media, and articles for the website...+
Senior Art Director at HASHTAG - Digital & Social media agency
May 5, 2014 - September 30, 2014
Web design UI/UX, photo editing, compositions & layouts, creative thinking, debriefing, copy, branding, social media, and leading the team of junior designers...+
Graphic Designer at PARRILLA LEONESA - Restaurant//Bar Centro Histórico, Mexico City
May 4, 2009 - May 31, 2010
Responsible for the internal editorial design, corporate image, publicity, and photo editing.
Graphic Designer at Roche Pharmaceuticals
March 3, 2014 - September 30, 2014
Freelance project, I worked on a book about grief for px.
Graphic Designer at Casta Brava
October 5, 2015 - March 31, 2016
Freelance project, worked on branding and website.
Graphic Designer at Chinese Beauty Brands
January 1, 2018 - Present
Branding and packaging for Chinese beauty brands
Graphic Designer at Branding, web design & packaging for different brands
January 1, 2014 - Present
Branding, web design & packaging for different brands, on going

Education

BFA in Graphic Design at Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City
January 1, 2006 - May 31, 2010
Trained in Art, Antiquities & Architecture conservation and restoration at Centro de conservación, Mexico City
August 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011
Specialization line for Web Design, HTML 5, HTML Mobile at KMMX IT, Web & Multimedia Center, Mexico City
May 1, 2011 - May 31, 2012
Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Universidad Intercontinental
September 2, 2024 - June 5, 2025
BFA in Graphic Design at Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City
January 1, 2006 - May 1, 2010
Trained in Art, Antiquities & Architecture Conservation and Restoration at Centro de conservación, Mexico City
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2011
Specialization line for Web Design, HTML5, HTML Mobile at KMMX IT, Web & Multimedia Center, Mexico City
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012
Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Universidad Intercontinental, Mexico City
September 1, 2024 - August 25, 2025

Qualifications

Silver ASPID award for best 360° campaign: Risperdal Consta
January 1, 2013 - August 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level