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Benjamín Blanco

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Designer based in Paraguay with more than 16 years of experience, 9 years in the advertising field.

Paraguay

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Hi everyone, my name is Benjamin, and I'm a Graphic Designer currently based in Lambaré, Paraguay, in South America.

I have over 16 years of experience in graphic design, with 9 of those years focused on advertising in renowned agencies. Throughout my career, I have worked in both small and large multidisciplinary teams, and I have also taken on leadership roles.

As a creative designer, I handle advertising campaigns for prominent brands from concept to completion. This involves working on the overall ideas, key visuals, and even taking on the role of an art director. Being part of the advertising industry has taught me the importance of continuous learning and keeping up with the latest trends. Consequently, I have developed skills in video editing and motion graphics.

I have a deep passion for branding and visual identity. I have worked on a diverse range of projects, including small startups, real estate, and product branding. Additionally, I had the opportunity to create a brand for the National Census of 2022 in Paraguay.

My professional journey began as a developer, working on old-school websites, before transitioning into design. Consequently, I have gained extensive experience with Agile methodologies and can read and understand code from various frameworks. I am also proficient in coding HTML/CSS and have a basic understanding of JavaScript.

This diverse background makes me a valuable asset for UX/UI projects. I am able to think from both a developer's and a designer's perspective simultaneously, often acting as an interpreter between the two. Combining my advertising background with UX strategies, I understand the importance of user-centric design and can effectively leverage my graphic design and branding experience to create visually appealing interfaces with well-crafted typography, layouts, libraries, and assets.

You can check my personal website blanco.studio to see some of my latest works. If you're interested in working together, please feel free to send me a DM. I'm looking forward to connecting with you all and creating some amazing designs together!

Experience

Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

Current

Blanco

Oct 2010 - Present (13 years 7 months)

As a remote visual designer, creative, brand developer, project manager, UX/UI designer, and art director, I create appealing graphics for diverse teams and clients. With a fresh and unique perspective, I oversee every aspect of projects, ensuring highly functional and user-friendly designs. Committed to exceptional results, I meet the needs of clients and end-users.

Design Branding Advertising UI Design UX Design Creative Direction Art Direction Brand Design Brand Strategy Brand Development

Current

VP of Design

Current

RoloStudios

Feb 2023 - Present (1 year 3 months)

As a remote Creative Director, I lead a team of professionals, developing fresh ideas that align with our brand and objectives. With expertise in UX UI design, I oversee content development across platforms, guiding the team in creating user-centric, visually appealing designs. I enhance overall user experience, ensuring alignment with branding and messaging across channels and clients.

UI Design UX Design Creative Direction Visual Design Branding Brand Strategy Brand Identity Brand Marketing Brand Development Web Design Responsive Web Design

Product Designer (Remote)

Dibbler Inc.

Mar 2022 - Nov 2022 (8 months)

I lead a team to maintain the internal style guide and implement new design patterns across all Docs, Slides, Power BI files, UX/UI. I create prototypes and oversee the production specs and facilitate design review with stakeholders. I collaborate closely with founders and developers.
Also, I work as senior graphic designer creating several projects of branding and advertising strategy.

Design UI Design UX Design Visual Design Product Design Graphic Design Project Management

Visual Designer (Remote)

Alegra

Nov 2021 - Apr 2022 (5 months)

Working remotely as a visual designer for the company based on Colombia, creative and brand developer. In charge of giving a new look to the brand to feel more premium on the Fintech market. Worked very closely with head of design, stakeholders and developers.

Branding Graphic Design Visual Design UI Design Brand Design Brand Strategy Brand Development

Creative Designer (Remote)

Buscalibre Libros

May 2021 - Nov 2021 (6 months)

Working remotely for a company based in Santiago, Chile as a Visual designer, ads and social media designer. Providing creative pieces and ideas for digital campaigns. Design of ready-to-print materials and signage for the store and warehouses.

Design UI Design Brand Design Visual Design Graphic Design Marketing Design

Creative and Art Director

Akaruvicha

Feb 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Fulfilling the roll of creative and art director. Project management and head of the creative department. Collaborate to develop unexpected, strategy-based creative campaigns from start to finish. Guiding designers and creatives to create amazing advertising campaigns. Consulting for App design and development. Present projects on meetings with clients.

Advertising Design Art Direction Creative Direction Graphic Design Brand Design Brand Strategy UI Design UX Design

Senior Creative Designer

Kausa Havas

Jul 2017 - Mar 2020 (2 years 8 months)

Collaborate to develop unexpected, strategy-based creative campaigns from start to finish as a creative and designer. Guide Junior designers and creatives to create amazing advertising campaigns. Consulting for App design and development. Present projects on meetings with clients. Created print and digital assets to support existing campaigns.

Design Advertising Creative Direction Art Direction Graphic Design

Graphic Web Designer

Biedermann McCann

Dec 2014 - Jun 2016 (1 year 6 months)

Graphic design, branding, web design and development, UX/UI design, consulting for application development. Work together with the social media team to develop graphic pieces and digital campaigns.

Design Web Design Web Development Graphic Design UI Design App Design App Development

Frontend Designer and Webmaster

Cibersons Group

Nov 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 4 months)

Web design, webmaster, web design consulting, UX/UI design for apps and games, consulting for the development of apps and games, digital Art Director.

HTML CSS AngularJS JSON Web Design Web Development UX Design UI Design Graphic Design Art Direction

Digital Art Director

Latamclick

May 2012 - Nov 2012 (6 months)

Head of the design and development department. Graphic designer, web designer and development consulting. Project management. Research for new technologies. Working very closely with stakeholders and do presentations for client meetings.