I am a 47-year-old Art Director, Graphic Designer, and Visual Communicator based in Madrid, with over 20 years of experience working across North American and European cultures. I specialize in branding, editorial, motion design, visual storytelling, and spatial design. Over the past two years, I have led the design of ephemeral installations and stands for fairs, exhibitions, and events, creating immersive visual experiences that complement my work in publishing and audiovisual content. As a freelancer, I collaborate with a wide variety of companies, agencies, and publishers, helping to develop engaging brand narratives across physical and digital platforms. I am autodidact, decisive, curious, and experienced in managing teams and working under tight deadlines with international clients and high-profile projects.…

Sergio Galarza Rubio

I am a 47-year-old Art Director, Graphic Designer, and Visual Communicator based in Madrid, with over 20 years of experience working across North American and European cultures. I specialize in branding, editorial, motion design, visual storytelling, and spatial design. Over the past two years, I have led the design of ephemeral installations and stands for fairs, exhibitions, and events, creating immersive visual experiences that complement my work in publishing and audiovisual content. As a freelancer, I collaborate with a wide variety of companies, agencies, and publishers, helping to develop engaging brand narratives across physical and digital platforms. I am autodidact, decisive, curious, and experienced in managing teams and working under tight deadlines with international clients and high-profile projects.…

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I am a 47-year-old Art Director, Graphic Designer, and Visual Communicator based in Madrid, with over 20 years of experience working across North American and European cultures. I specialize in branding, editorial, motion design, visual storytelling, and spatial design. Over the past two years, I have led the design of ephemeral installations and stands for fairs, exhibitions, and events, creating immersive visual experiences that complement my work in publishing and audiovisual content.

As a freelancer, I collaborate with a wide variety of companies, agencies, and publishers, helping to develop engaging brand narratives across physical and digital platforms. I am autodidact, decisive, curious, and experienced in managing teams and working under tight deadlines with international clients and high-profile projects.

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Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic artist and motion designer at Atrevia Microbio Gentleman
January 1, 2020 - June 12, 2024
Freelance collaboration with Barcelona-based ad agency on video explainers for important pharmaceutical clients such as Uriach (Fisiocrem, Ceregumil, Aerored, Fave de Fuca, Aquilea, etc.).
Graphic artist and motion designer at Atrevia Microbio Gentleman
January 1, 2020 - June 11, 2024
I collaborate as a freelance with the Barcelona-based ad agency mainly on video explainers for important pharmaceutical clients such as Uriach (Fisiocrem, Ceregumil, Aerored, Fave de Fuca, Aquilea, etc.).
Graphic artist and motion designer at Atrevia Microbio Gentleman
January 1, 2020 - June 2, 2024
Freelance collaboration with the Barcelona-based ad agency mainly producing video explainers for important pharmaceutical clients including Uriach products such as Fisiocrem, Ceregumil, Aerored, Fave de Fuca, and Aquilea.
Illustrator at Fazeta Producciones
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Provided illustration for audiovisual projects for clients including Juul Electronic Cigarettes, Vodafone, Miraculous Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, and the fashion exhibition 'El Cuerpo Inventado'.
Illustrator at Fazeta Producciones
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Audiovisual projects for clients such as Juul Electronic Cigarettes, Vodafone, Miraculous Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, and the fashion exhibition “El Cuerpo Inventado”.
Illustrator at Fazeta Producciones
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Illustrated audiovisual projects for clients like Juul Electronic Cigarettes, Vodafone, and worked on "Miraculous Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir" and the fashion exhibition "El Cuerpo Inventado."
Illustrator and graphic designer at Live! Audiovisual
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Worked as illustrator and graphic designer on audiovisual projects for clients including Telefonica, Spanish Ministry of Work, Grupo Eulen, Abbot Global Healthcare & Research, Total Oil, German Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Illustrator and graphic designer at Live! Audiovisual
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Worked as an illustrator and designer for audiovisual projects with clients such as Telefonica, Spanish Ministry of Work, Grupo Eulen, Abbot Global Healthcare & Research, Total Oil, German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Spanish Ministry of Work.
Illustrator and graphic designer at Live! Audiovisual
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Illustrator and graphic designer for audiovisual projects with clients like Telefonica, Spanish Ministry of Work, Grupo Eulen, Abbot Global Healthcare & Research, Total Oil, German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Spanish Ministry of Work.
Collaborator as art director, graphic/motion designer and illustrator at Levanta Comunicación Gráfica
January 1, 2012 - June 12, 2024
Spatial design, ephemeral architecture, and stage design for pharmaceutical clients (Novo Nordisk, Amarin, Regeneron) and vehicle industry companies (Kia, Astara). Also responsible for art direction, graphic and motion design, illustration for advertising, signage, print, branding, and editorial projects with clients including San Miguel, Martínez Hermanos, AM Conferencing, Nanook, Kenes Spain, ATCA, Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and RACE.
Collaborator as art director, graphic/motion designer and illustrator at Levanta Comunicación Gráfica
January 1, 2012 - June 11, 2024
Spatial design/ephemeral architecture/stage design for clients such as pharmaceutical companies like Novo Nordisk, Amarin, or Regeneron, and vehicle industry companies like Kia or Astara. I also provide art direction, graphic and motion design, and illustration for advertising, signage, print, branding, and editorial projects for clients including San Miguel, Martínez Hermanos, AM Conferencing, Nanook, Kenes Spain, ATCA, Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and RACE.
Collaborator as an art director, graphic/motion designer and illustrator at Levanta Comunicación Gráfica
January 1, 2012 - June 2, 2024
Responsible for spatial design, ephemeral architecture, and stage design for pharmaceutical companies (Novo Nordisk, Amarin, Regeneron), vehicle industry clients (Kia, Astara), and art direction, graphic & motion design, illustration for advertising, signage, print, branding, and editorial projects for clients such as San Miguel, Martínez Hermanos, AM Conferencing, Nanook, Kenes Spain, ATCA, Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and RACE.
Art direction/graphic designer at Asterisco Producciones
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Handled visual projects, art direction, and graphic design for internet TV channels such as Literalia Televisión and other audiovisual projects.
Art direction/graphic designer at Asterisco Producciones
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Handled visuals, art direction, and graphic design for internet TV channels like Literalia Televisión and other audiovisual projects.
Art direction/graphic designer at Asterisco Producciones
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Managed visuals, art direction, and graphic design for internet TV channels such as Literalia Televisión and other audiovisual projects.
Illustrator/graphic designer at Editorial Grupo Planeta
January 1, 2008 - June 12, 2024
Designed lettering and illustrations for book covers of authors such as Antonio Salas, Matilde Asensi, Don Winslow, Nativel Preciado, and the YouTuber Elrubius.
Illustrator/graphic designer at Editorial Grupo Planeta (Publisher)
January 1, 2008 - June 11, 2024
Lettering design and illustrations for book covers for authors such as Antonio Salas, Matilde Asensi, Don Winslow, Nativel Preciado, and the YouTuber Elrubius.
Illustrator/graphic designer at Editorial Grupo Planeta (Publisher)
January 1, 2008 - June 2, 2024
Designed lettering and illustrations for book covers for various authors including Antonio Salas, Matilde Asensi, Don Winslow, Nativel Preciado, and YouTuber Elrubius.
Freelancing graphic/motion designer, creative thinker, illustrator, ephemeral architecture at SEGARU
January 1, 2005 - June 12, 2024
Collaborate with a variety of companies and advertising, design, and events/congress agencies including Kenes Group, AM Conferencing, Osiris Group, Microbio Gentleman, Levanta Comunicación Gráfica, Quality Producciones, Fazeta Producciones, governmental entities and publishers such as Editorial Planeta. Work includes graphic and motion design, illustration, and ephemeral architecture.
Freelancing graphic/motion designer, creative thinker, illustrator, ephemeral architecture at SEGARU
January 1, 2005 - June 11, 2024
As a freelancer, I collaborate with a great variety of companies and several advertising, design, and events/congress agencies such as Kenes Group, AM Conferencing, Osiris Group, Microbio Gentleman, Levanta Comunicación Gráfica, Quality Producciones, Fazeta Producciones, governmental and publishers such as Editorial Planeta, franchises and small businesses.
Freelancing graphic/motion designer, creative thinker, illustrator, ephemeral architecture at SEGARU
January 1, 2005 - June 2, 2024
Collaborate with a wide variety of companies and advertising, design, and events/congress agencies including Kenes Group, AM Conferencing, Osiris Group, Microbio Gentleman, Levanta Comunicación Gráfica, Quality Producciones, and Fazeta Producciones, as well as governmental organizations, publishers like Editorial Planeta, franchises, and small businesses.
Graphic designer at Grupo Tragsa
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Designed brochures, posters, and PowerPoint presentations primarily for campaigns for the Ministry of Agriculture of Spain.
Graphic designer at Grupo Tragsa
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Designed brochures, posters, and PowerPoint presentations mainly for campaigns for the Ministry of Agriculture of Spain.
Graphic designer at Grupo Tragsa
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Designed brochures, posters, and PowerPoint presentations primarily for the Ministry of Agriculture of Spain campaigns.
Illustrator/graphic designer at Abano Comunicación
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Worked on graphic and layout design and illustration for local business and medium-sized companies such as Grupo Tompla. Designed catalogues and illustrations for scholar materials.
Illustrator/graphic designer at Abano Comunicación
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Graphic and layout design and illustration for local businesses and medium-sized companies such as Grupo Tompla, primarily designing catalogues and illustrations for scholar materials like notebook covers.
Illustrator/graphic designer at Abano Comunicación
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Graphic and layout designer and illustrator for local businesses and medium-sized companies, designing catalogues and illustrations for covers of notebooks and scholar materials.
Illustrator/graphic designer at Grupo Caleo
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Provided graphic design and illustration services, along with pre-press skills and textile printing techniques for local business and medium-sized companies.
Illustrator/graphic designer at Grupo Caleo
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Graphic design and illustration for local businesses and medium-sized companies; gained experience in pre-press skills and textile printing techniques.
Illustrator/graphic designer at Grupo Caleo
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Graphic designer and illustrator for local businesses and medium-sized companies; learned about pre-press skills and textile printing techniques.

Education

Advertisement Graphic Communication degree at Arts and Crafts School of Madrid nº 10
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2002
Advertisement Graphic Communication degree at Escuela de Arte nº 10 de Madrid
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2002
Advertisement Graphic Communication degree at Escuela de Arte nº 10 de Madrid
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2002

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Government, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Life Sciences, Manufacturing

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