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Hello, I’m Jorge Salazar, a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director with over 30 years of experience in graphic design, branding, art direction, illustration, and digital content. I’m based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and work with agencies and direct clients across Latin America and Europe, blending traditional methods with AI-assisted workflows to deliver strong, versatile identities with real-world impact. I’m Venezuelan by origin and a pioneer in artistic tattooing in Venezuela and conceptual graffiti. I founded ESC – East Side Conexión, GUETO VENEKO WORLDWIDE, and the VAKI TYPE DIVISION, and I continue to expand my VAK-IA AI-assisted design workflow to push visual storytelling forward.…Hello, I’m Jorge Salazar, a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director with over 30 years of experience in graphic design, branding, art direction, illustration, and digital content. I’m based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and work with agencies and direct clients across Latin America and Europe, blending traditional methods with AI-assisted workflows to deliver strong, versatile identities with real-world impact. I’m Venezuelan by origin and a pioneer in artistic tattooing in Venezuela and conceptual graffiti. I founded ESC – East Side Conexión, GUETO VENEKO WORLDWIDE, and the VAKI TYPE DIVISION, and I continue to expand my VAK-IA AI-assisted design workflow to push visual storytelling forward.

Jorge Salazar

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, +3

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Hello, I’m Jorge Salazar, a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director with over 30 years of experience in graphic design, branding, art direction, illustration, and digital content. I’m based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and work with agencies and direct clients across Latin America and Europe, blending traditional methods with AI-assisted workflows to deliver strong, versatile identities with real-world impact. I’m Venezuelan by origin and a pioneer in artistic tattooing in Venezuela and conceptual graffiti. I founded ESC – East Side Conexión, GUETO VENEKO WORLDWIDE, and the VAKI TYPE DIVISION, and I continue to expand my VAK-IA AI-assisted design workflow to push visual storytelling forward.…Hello, I’m Jorge Salazar, a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director with over 30 years of experience in graphic design, branding, art direction, illustration, and digital content. I’m based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and work with agencies and direct clients across Latin America and Europe, blending traditional methods with AI-assisted workflows to deliver strong, versatile identities with real-world impact. I’m Venezuelan by origin and a pioneer in artistic tattooing in Venezuela and conceptual graffiti. I founded ESC – East Side Conexión, GUETO VENEKO WORLDWIDE, and the VAKI TYPE DIVISION, and I continue to expand my VAK-IA AI-assisted design workflow to push visual storytelling forward.

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Hello, I’m Jorge Salazar, a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director with over 30 years of experience in graphic design, branding, art direction, illustration, and digital content. I’m based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and work with agencies and direct clients across Latin America and Europe, blending traditional methods with AI-assisted workflows to deliver strong, versatile identities with real-world impact.

I’m Venezuelan by origin and a pioneer in artistic tattooing in Venezuela and conceptual graffiti. I founded ESC – East Side Conexión, GUETO VENEKO WORLDWIDE, and the VAKI TYPE DIVISION, and I continue to expand my VAK-IA AI-assisted design workflow to push visual storytelling forward.

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Editorial Illustration

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Intermediate

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Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director at LACICLA

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Led art direction and branding initiatives, developing visual identities and campaigns for clients including Chubut It, Lemmonet, Cinemark, and Pulgas Virtual.

Director de Arte at LACICLA

January 1, 2022 - Present

Director de Arte para LACICLA, gestionando dirección de arte y proyectos para clientes como Chubut It, Lemmonet, Cinemark y Pulgas Virtual.

Art Director at CAMBUR DIGITAL

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Directed creative work for digital campaigns for clients such as Meluna, Seecbd, Integrasport, Hospital H+, Guyss Urology, Alma Viva, Yoga Cosmica.

Director de Arte at CAMBUR DIGITAL

January 1, 2021 - Present

Director de Arte para CAMBUR DIGITAL con clientes: Meluna, Seecbd, Integrasport, Hospital H+ y otros, enfocado en branding y campañas digitales.

Art Director at CONCEPT McCann

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Led art direction for DirecTV and Perfumes Factory campaigns.

Director de Arte at CONCEPT McCANN

January 1, 2016 - Present

Director de Arte para CONCEPT McCann con clientes como DirecTV y Perfumes Factory, liderando equipos creativos.

Creative Director & Independent Designer at VAKI BRAND

January 1, 2001 - Present

Freelance studio providing visual identity, branding, art direction, digital illustration, social media content, motion graphics, animation, and typeface development; integrated AI-driven workflows (VAK-IA).

Director Creativo & Diseñador Independiente at VAKI BRAND

January 1, 2001 - Present

Estudio creativo propio; desarrollo de identidad visual, branding, dirección de arte, ilustración y motion graphics; integración de IA en el diseño (VAK-IA).

Founder & Creative Director at ESC – EAST SIDE CONEXIÓN

January 1, 1998 - Present

Pioneer of conceptual graffiti and urban art in Venezuela; platform for street action, independent graphics, and visual communication; established BTL service portfolio.

Fundador & Director Creativo at ESC – EAST SIDE CONEXIÓN

January 1, 1998 - Present

Pionero del graffiti conceptual en Venezuela; plataforma de acción callejera, gráfica independiente y comunicación visual.

Artistic Tattooist & Founder at VAKI TATU

January 1, 1989 - Present

One of Venezuela's first artistic tattooists; 35+ years of practice; founder of the MANCHA SOLAR NEO TRIBAL CODIFICADO aesthetic.

Artistic Tattooist at VAKI TATU

January 1, 1989 - Present

One of Venezuela's first artistic tattooists; 35+ years of practice with symbolic work and distinctive line; founder of MANCHA SOLAR NEO TRIBAL CODIFICADO aesthetic.

Tatuador Artístico & Fundador at VAKI TATU

January 1, 1989 - Present

Uno de los primeros tatuadores artísticos de Venezuela, con más de 35 años de experiencia en trabajos simbólicos y una línea gráfica propia.