Rodrigo Garcia

Rodrigo Garcia

$45/hr
Creative Director | Sr. Graphic Designer
Reply rate:
50.0%
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Location:
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Experience:
20 years
Rodrigo Garcia Creative Director | Art Director | Senior Graphic Designer Cancun, Mexico |-| - | Linkedin | Portfolio WORK EXPERIENCE Creative Director KeyLearning LLC-, Utah • • • • • Lead creative vision for global education and training projects, ensuring strategic alignment with business goals, helping retain over 90% of customers. Direct creative teams, setting clear objectives and structured workflows to maximize efficiency without micromanagement, improving time delivery by 60%. Collaborate with CEOs, COOs, and stakeholders to develop branding, marketing assets, and digital experiences, ensuring 90% client satisfaction. Oversee the execution of proof of concepts, brand identity development, UI/UX, and motion graphics with Sr. Designers and Developers, ensuring 100% collaboration. Maintain brand consistency and innovation, integrating AI-driven tools to optimize workflows and enhance design efficiency by 80%. Lead Graphic Designer KeyLearning LLC-, Utah. • • • Spearheaded brand development and creative strategy for e-learning content, marketing materials, and digital experiences, maximizing revenue by 60%. Managed design execution across web, print, and motion assets, ensuring compliance with branding standards, ensuring client satisfaction by 90%. Led cross-functional collaboration with project managers, developers, and stakeholders to optimize creative production by 30%. Americas Head of Design Discova (Flight Centre Group-, Cancun, Mx. • • • Led creative operations across 14 countries (Americas & Asia), managing a design team for marketing campaigns, events, and branding initiatives, ensuring brand awareness by 100% Developed comprehensive brand identities and marketing collateral, elevating Discova’s global presence, maximizing brand consistency by 90%. Provided strategic creative leadership, ensuring quality, brand alignment, and design excellence across all deliverables, boosting sales by 40%. Creative Director & Founder ArtsOwl-, Cancun, Mx. • • Founded a creative agency specializing in branding, packaging, UI/UX, and multimedia design. Managed creative direction for multiple industries, from beauty and fashion to tech and education. EDUCATION Digital Marketing & Business Diplomate Universidad Anahuac Cancun | 2016, Cancun, Mx. B.A. in Graphic Design Universidad La Salle Cancun | 2001 – 2006, Cancun, Mx. TECHNICAL SKILLS Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Prepmier Pro | Adobe InDesign | Figma | Trello | Slack | Wrike | Notion | Gmail | Microsoft Office (Word & PowerPoint) | Leonardo AI | Runway | MidJourney | Adobe Firefly | ChatGPT | Canva. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Creative Director | Art Director | Senior Graphic Designer With 21+ years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of leading creative teams, building brands, and collaborating with CEOs, COOs, and stakeholders to bring ideas to life. From brand identities to marketing campaigns and L&D training solutions, I thrive on balancing creative freedom with structure, ensuring every project is delivered with clarity, impact, and innovation. I’m also a strong advocate for AI-powered design, integrating tools like Leonardo AI, MidJourney, and Firefly to push creative boundaries and improve efficiency. LEADERSHIP & APPROACH I believe great design starts with trust, clear direction, and collaboration. I set expectations early, encourage open feedback, and give my team the creative space they need to thrive—without micromanagement. Whether working alongside Senior designers, Motion designers, or Developers, I’m always ready to roll up my sleeves to bring a vision to life. I love problem-solving, streamlining workflows, and fostering an environment where creativity and strategy work hand in hand. LANGUAGES English Advanced ••••• Spanish Fluent/Native ••••• SKILLS & INTRESRS • • • • • • Creative Leadership & Team Management Fostering a collaborative, feedback-driven environment with clear expectations and strategic execution. Brand Identity & Art Direction Crafting compelling creative projects for global brands like L’Oréal, Pepsi, and Discova. AI-Enhanced Design & Innovation Leveraging AI tools to streamline design processes and push creative boundaries. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partnering with CEOs, COOs, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams (Project managers, Senior designers, Motion designers and Developers). Strategic Creative Execution Setting proof of concepts, following through production with design teams, and ensuring onbrand, high-quality output. L&D Training & Digital Media Developing e-learning graphics, motion design, and UI/UX assets for interactive learning experiences. HOBBIES • • • Take walks to boost creativity. Read personal growth & leadership, books. Create illustrations while enjoying a cup of coffee. CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS • • • Rising Talent - Upwork Brand Strategy & Storytelling Masterclass Domestika UX/UI Design Foundations – Coursera
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