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Maximiliano Albella

@maximilianoalbella

Art Director at BitterBrains who shaped the Certificates.dev ecosystem and led campaigns attracting 6,000+ attendees.

At BitterBrains, I directed the Certificates.dev ecosystem across digital platforms and landing pages, and developed brands including Vue School, Mastering Nuxt, and Mastering Pinia. I led campaigns for Nuxt Nation and Frontend Nation that attracted 6,000+ attendees, and established Figma workflows, design systems, and prototyping processes.

At Piktochart, I directed the visual identity and design of more than 500 customizable templates and 2,000 icon and illustration packs. I’ve also produced 30+ product videos for Rumi.ai and, at Sangría, create advertising campaigns for Copa Airlines, from storyboards and style frames through motion graphics and animation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Art Director / Motion Graphics Designer / Senior Graphic Designer

Current

Sangría

Sep 2026 - Present (2 months)

Responsible for end-to-end creative production of advertising campaigns for Copa Airlines, including visual design, storyboarding, style frames, motion graphics, and animation. Produces promotional videos and animated advertisements for YouTube, social media, and digital advertising platforms, combining live-action footage with AI-generated video content.

Visual Design Storyboarding Styleframes Motion Graphics Animation AI Video Generation Digital Advertising

Current

Art Director / Head of Design

Current

BitterBrains

Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Led and mentored an international design team, directed creative vision for the Certificates.dev ecosystem, and established Figma workflows and design systems. Oversaw creative direction for digital marketing campaigns and integrated AI tools to improve creative workflows.

Design Leadership Mentorship Creative Direction Figma Design Systems Prototyping AI Tools ChatGpt Claude Digital Marketing Meta Ads Google Ads Email Marketing Amazon Listings Social Media Print Design

Freelance Motion Graphics Designer

Rumi

Nov 2020 - Apr 2026 (5 years 5 months)

Produced 30+ product and feature videos for Rumi.ai, managing the full video production lifecycle from concept development to final animation using Adobe Creative Cloud.

Motion Graphics Video Production Storyboarding Styleframes Animation Adobe Creative Cloud

Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director / Motion Graphics Designer

Piktochart

Jun 2015 - Dec 2022 (7 years 6 months)

Led art direction and brand identity, managed a design team, and directed creation of over 500 templates and 2,000 icon packs. Oversaw motion graphics and video production for marketing campaigns and educational content.

Art Direction Brand Identity Design Leadership Mentorship Template Design Icon Design Illustration Motion Graphics Video Production YouTube Social Media Email Marketing Podcast Editing Adobe Creative Cloud

Freelance Senior Graphic Designer

Nimblebot

Oct 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Designed visual and marketing communication assets for clients including IBM, PayPal, Boston Public Schools, Coursera, and the City of Cambridge. Produced email campaigns, business cards, letterheads, presentations, infographics, and social media content.

Graphic Design Marketing Communications Email Campaigns Presentation Skills Infographics Social Media Photoshop Adobe Illustrator InDesign PowerPoint

Freelance Senior Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Style Frame Designer

Wildthings Studio

Jan 2021 - Mar 2021 (2 months)

Designed style frames and established visual direction for a Google Maps advertising video, creating custom illustrations and production-ready assets using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Styleframes Illustration Adobe Illustrator Photoshop Visual Direction Brand Identity

Senior Graphic Designer / UI/UX Designer / Product Designer

GoSur

Mar 2013 - Jun 2015 (2 years 3 months)

Designed the company's product integrating Google Maps, Foursquare, and Yelp APIs, serving over one million daily users. Led visual design of the website and created advertising assets, icons, and illustrations.

UI UX Design Product Design Visual Design Web Design Advertising Icon Design Illustration Google Maps API Foursquare Yelp API

Senior Graphic Designer / Motion Graphics Designer

Media 8 (M8)

Mar 2011 - Mar 2013 (2 years)

Created digital banners, email marketing assets, social media content, and animated advertising campaigns for clients including Sony, PlayStation, Hertz, General Mills, Ford, and The Last of Us. Produced animated advertisements displayed in Times Square and major U.S. stadiums.