Hola! I'm Maria.
I was born and raised in South Spain, but I’ve lived all over Europe in the last years – Italy, Netherlands, Germany and Ireland!
My journey is always full of learning and it has taken me to wonderful places, to meet amazing people, and to grow to be a better version of myself personally and professionally.
Can't wait to see what's next!

Download my resume here :)

More about me?
I am a multidisciplinary figure, with strong empathy towards clients and users, really passionate about traslating complex problems into beautiful, simple and intuitive solutions.

I love typography and consider myself a UI design generalist. Depending onthe project requirement, I try to opt for a suitable design style; minimalistic, colourful, typographic, tech, elegant, etc. - while sticking to the core design principles.

Expertise

Web and App Design / UX / UI

Branding / Identity

Wireframes / Prototyping

Figma / Adobe CC / Webflow

Animation / 3D / Cinema 4D

Photography & Video Editing

Creative Problem Solving / Client Communications

Education

Bootcamp UX/UI Ironhack, Berlin (2021)

Master in Graphic Design and Motion Graphics, CEI (2020-2022)

Media & Communications. University of Granada (2012-2016)

Vocational Training; Media Production, events and radio (2010-2012)

Things that bring me joy

To swim / Fantasy books / Design in all its forms

Hiking / Nature / Cats

Watch shows and films, name one, I've watched it

Live concerts / Family and friends events

Experience

Motion Tactic

Web Designer
Nov. 2020 – Present

Design digital experiences to help high growth Saas companies achieve their goals through creative strategy and technology

Create, re-think, and re-work client visual identities to position them as creative leaders in their field of expertise

Solve UX problems through thoughtful, empathetic problem solving

Design intuitive and purposeful UX/UI experiences to support client goals and objectives

Fervor Creative

Graphic Designer
Oct. 2018 – Nov. 2020

Design logos, brand guidelines, presentations and websites

Spearhead design and execution of front-end website designs that include initial site plans, wireframes, and prototypes

Collaborate with developers to create seamless UX/UI experiences and launch functional websites for both small and large companies

Support clients in on-going design and development of branded print and digital collateral as well as website maintenance beyond launch

Design and produce unique social media content

Work with Directors to clarify project objectives and become subject-matter experts for our clients in a variety of industries (ex: commercial real estate, healthcare and education)

Research current design trends to push the boundaries of branding while also maintaining consistency across multiple customer touch points

Creative Lisence
International

Graphic Designer
Sept. 2014 – April 2018

Worked closely with Creative Director to understand client needs and design appropriate environmental graphics for both decorative and wayfinding purposes in three different home design showrooms

Utilized knowledge of ratios and conversion methods to create specification decks with elevation layouts used to construct and install environmental graphics for five different large scale projects

Maintained and organized project files to enhance team’s productivity and work flow throughout the design and production process

Joybyte

Graphic Design Intern
June 2017 – Sept. 2017

Designed digital marketing campaigns for more than 10 direct-to-consumer small businesses that boosted customer engagement and brand affinity

Designed 10+ logos and corresponding brand guidelines

Collaborated with colleagues to create highly efficient work systems and continuously improve our knowledge and skills in the latest design software

The Enterprise Marketing Hub

Arizona State University
Graphic Designer
Sept. 2014 – Jan. 2017

Collaborated with Creative Director on high profile marketing campaigns that gained national exposure and increased enrollment in several national ranking programs

On-boarded two new student designers to facilitate their understanding of best practices, brand standards, and support their acclimation into the Hub work culture