Hi! I'm Catalina, a curious human originally from Argentina and now based in Madrid. I am a graphic designer and creative director with a passion for branding, storytelling and visual identity. I co-run a small studio named RUDA and lead creative direction at Miksi, a coffee shop and coworking space in Valencia. After years of working independently, I am looking to join a creative team to deepen my perspective and bring my curiosity, experience, and creative drive into new challenges. I believe in embracing creative chaos, taking time for personal creativity, and cherishing human experiences beyond just professional roles.

Catalina Martelli

Hi! I'm Catalina, a curious human originally from Argentina and now based in Madrid. I am a graphic designer and creative director with a passion for branding, storytelling and visual identity. I co-run a small studio named RUDA and lead creative direction at Miksi, a coffee shop and coworking space in Valencia. After years of working independently, I am looking to join a creative team to deepen my perspective and bring my curiosity, experience, and creative drive into new challenges. I believe in embracing creative chaos, taking time for personal creativity, and cherishing human experiences beyond just professional roles.

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Hi! I’m Catalina, a curious human originally from Argentina and now based in Madrid. I am a graphic designer and creative director with a passion for branding, storytelling and visual identity. I co-run a small studio named RUDA and lead creative direction at Miksi, a coffee shop and coworking space in Valencia.

After years of working independently, I am looking to join a creative team to deepen my perspective and bring my curiosity, experience, and creative drive into new challenges. I believe in embracing creative chaos, taking time for personal creativity, and cherishing human experiences beyond just professional roles.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Director at Miksi
January 1, 2025 - June 6, 2024
Leading creative direction for a hybrid space (coffee shop + coworking).
Founder at MADE BY RUDA
January 1, 2022 - June 6, 2024
Independent creative studio focused on branding services. Designing and leading the creative direction.
Senior Graphic Director at UNICSKIN
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Leading the brand's creative development from product packaging and campaigns to new product launches, website and social media. Also responsible for managing the design team and collaborating on product strategy.
Creative Director at Miksi
January 1, 2025 - June 20, 2024
Leading creative direction for a hybrid space combining a coffee shop and coworking area, based in Valencia with remote work.
Founder at MADE BY RUDA
January 1, 2022 - June 20, 2024
Founder and creative director of an independent creative studio focused on branding services, leading design and creative direction remotely from Madrid.
Senior Graphic Director at UNICSKIN
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Led the brand’s creative development including product packaging, campaigns, new product launches, website, and social media. Managed the design team and collaborated on product strategy in an in-house role based in Madrid.
Creative Director at Miksi
January 1, 2025 - June 22, 2024
Leading creative direction for a hybrid space combining a coffee shop and coworking space in Valencia. Responsibilities include overseeing creative strategy and visual identity for the space.
Founder at MADE BY RUDA
January 1, 2022 - June 22, 2024
Running an independent creative studio focused on branding services. Responsible for design and leading creative direction for client branding projects.
Senior Graphic Director at UNICSKIN
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Led the brand’s creative development including product packaging, marketing campaigns, product launches, website and social media. Managed the design team and collaborated on product strategy.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Universidad de Palermo (Argentina)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor's Degree at Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor’s Degree at Universidad de Palermo
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor’s Degree at Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at Universidad de Palermo
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor's Degree in Advertising at Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Creativity Program (Art Direction)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Digital Photography
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Experimental Typography Workshop
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Creativity Program (Art Direction)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Digital Photography
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Experimental Typography Workshop
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Creativity Program (Art Direction)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Digital Photography
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Experimental Typography Workshop
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality