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Manuel Ortiz

@manuelortiz

Graphic designer at KINKON and BASIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL GUANGZHOU, creating brand identities and product lines.

At KINKON, I designed and launched product lines for a lifestyle and sportswear brand, overseeing the process from material selection to production and sales. I also developed its brand identity, packaging, and visual storytelling.

At BASIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL GUANGZHOU, I lead creative direction for digital, print, and event projects. I create campaign and motion-ready assets, and use AI tools in my daily creative workflows.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BG

Current

Artist, Graphic Designer & Creative Lead

Current

BASIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL GUANGZHOU

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Led creative direction for digital, print, and event-based projects, ensuring consistent brand identity. Designed visual materials for campaigns, events, and promotional initiatives.

Creative Direction Graphic Design Branding Social Media Assets Print Production Motion Design AI Tools

KI

Current

Founder & Creative Director

Current

KINKON

Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 9 months)

Founded and led a lifestyle and sportswear brand, overseeing product design, branding, e-commerce, and marketing. Managed end-to-end operations from concept to production and sales.

Brand Identity Product Design Packaging Ecommerce Social Media Strategy Influencer Management Motion Graphics AI Tools Adobe Creative Suite Pro Create

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UR

University of Science & Arts Costa Rica

Licentiate, Visual Communication & Fine Arts

Licentiate in Visual Communication & Fine Arts from the University of Science & Arts Costa Rica, completed in 2008.

UH

Universidad Hispanoamericana

Graphic Design, Graphic Design

Studied Graphic Design with an emphasis in Art & Communication at Universidad Hispanoamericana, completed in 2006.

AD

Adobe

Adobe Certified, Adobe Software

Adobe Certified professional, demonstrating proficiency in Adobe software.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Procreate

Availability

Looking for a job

Location

China

Authorized to work in

Salary expectations

30k+ USD

Job categories

Graphic Designer Creative Director Product Designer

Skills

Graphic Design Brand Identity Visual Systems Product Design Creative Direction Social Media Content Campaign Strategy Influencer Management Ecommerce Site Design Packaging Design Motion Graphics Video Editing Digital Illustration Photography Direction Content Creation

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