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Hector Hugo Nieto

@hectorhugonieto

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Creative Operations Lead specializing in DesignOps, data-driven workflows, and high-volume production.

Argentina

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead DesignOps and cross-functional teams, implement automation and AI-driven workflows, and scale high-volume production while driving efficiency and visual quality.

I am a Creative Operations Lead and DesignOps specialist with extensive experience scaling design teams and optimizing data-to-design workflows for global clients.

Across roles at Kantar and Unilever I managed high-volume project execution—overseeing hundreds of SKUs and coordinating cross-functional approvals—while driving process engineering and automation to reduce manual work and costs.

I combine technical fluency in enterprise project management tools, Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma and AI integration platforms with strong stakeholder management and resource allocation skills to deliver pixel-perfect visual strategies at scale.

I am passionate about bridging Marketing, Data and Creative teams, applying Generative AI and workflow automation to eliminate bottlenecks and enable high-impact visual content delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Creative Operations Lead

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Unilever

Jun 2025 - Present (9 months)

Managed end-to-end design-to-print operations for 10+ high-profile packaging projects and delivered technical approval for 500+ SKUs within under a year, ensuring zero technical errors at print stage.

Design Operations Artlink)Packaging Quality Assurance

Data Design Manager

Kantar

Dec 2012 - May 2025 (12 years 5 months)

Co-directed regional design operations for global clients, managing 200+ annual projects and leading a combined 25-person team while implementing workflow changes that reduced manual production time by 40%.

Design Operations Data Visualization Workflow Automation Resource Management Client Management

Graphic Designer

Simon Sein

Jan 2011 - Oct 2012 (1 year 9 months)

Developed visual identity concepts, motion graphics, and packaging adaptations while performing advanced digital retouching and post-production for commercial campaigns.

Branding Motion Graphics Packaging Design Adobe Photoshop Illustrator After Effects