Hi, I'm Sebastian Valbuena, a Senior Graphic Designer with over 17 years of experience in the advertisement and art industry. I specialize in illustration, calligraphy, and handmade lettering, blending traditional techniques with modern digital tools to create compelling visual stories. I'm passionate about driving business growth by crafting creative solutions that truly resonate with clients and their audiences. I love leading design projects from start to finish and collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life. Whether it’s branding, digital retouching, or mural paintings, I approach each project with dedication and a keen eye for detail. Staying on top of market trends and understanding consumer behavior helps me consistently deliver exceptional work that meets and exceeds expectations.

Sebastian Valbuena

Hi, I'm Sebastian Valbuena, a Senior Graphic Designer with over 17 years of experience in the advertisement and art industry. I specialize in illustration, calligraphy, and handmade lettering, blending traditional techniques with modern digital tools to create compelling visual stories. I'm passionate about driving business growth by crafting creative solutions that truly resonate with clients and their audiences. I love leading design projects from start to finish and collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life. Whether it’s branding, digital retouching, or mural paintings, I approach each project with dedication and a keen eye for detail. Staying on top of market trends and understanding consumer behavior helps me consistently deliver exceptional work that meets and exceeds expectations.

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Hi, I’m Sebastian Valbuena, a Senior Graphic Designer with over 17 years of experience in the advertisement and art industry. I specialize in illustration, calligraphy, and handmade lettering, blending traditional techniques with modern digital tools to create compelling visual stories. I’m passionate about driving business growth by crafting creative solutions that truly resonate with clients and their audiences.

I love leading design projects from start to finish and collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life. Whether it’s branding, digital retouching, or mural paintings, I approach each project with dedication and a keen eye for detail. Staying on top of market trends and understanding consumer behavior helps me consistently deliver exceptional work that meets and exceeds expectations.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Director at Rickland Direct Mailing Services
March 1, 2023 - June 5, 2024
Leading creative direction for direct mailing services, overseeing design projects and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Spearheads visual branding and marketing strategies to enhance client engagement.
Freelance Consultant at Self-Employed
November 1, 2020 - June 5, 2024
Provided consultancy for branding, art logos, promos, menus, and photography projects, helping clients develop strong visual identities and marketing materials.
Muralist/Commission Paintings at Self-Employed
April 1, 2021 - June 5, 2024
Created mixed media mural paintings of various dimensions using traditional and modern art techniques, delivering commissioned artworks in Richmond, VA.
Graphic Designer at 804 Signs
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023
Developed graphic design solutions including signage and branding materials, contributing to company projects through creative visuals and production-ready designs.
Production Designer/Digital Media Artist at TRO TV Channel
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
Oversaw promotion of audio-visual projects for the channel and generated social media content aimed at attracting the target audience, enhancing brand visibility.
Art Director at Conteo Magazine
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Managed and directed a team of graphic designers, publicists, and content managers. Created workflows contributing to the magazine winning Best Digital Magazine of the Year in 2016.
Creative Director at Valco Architectural
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Performed post production image rendering using V-Ray and 3D Max, preparing images for final publication and assisting in architectural visualization.
Digital Illustrator at TRO TV Channel
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Produced social media content and constructed storyboards for crime and thriller TV series. Designed marketing and branding materials such as flyers and posters to advertise projects.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Other