Marylen Alatriste
Design and Art Director
Manchester, United Kingdom
+44 7446 971033
be.net/marylenalatriste
I‘ve had a passion for art and design forever.
I vividly remember, as a small child, wanting those special markers, that particular set of 56 colour pencils or the only specific brushes in the world worth having. They were all attractive for the same reason – improving the work of the wide-eyed and curious, 7 year old child.
Don’t get me wrong; I was no Verruca Salt – I didn’t stamp and shout. But when my parents could afford to treat their little girl, their little girl knew exactly what she wanted – to create.
And I’ve wanted the same thing ever since.
That box of 56 colour pencils has now become my 56 brushes in Photoshop and my love of art and design is stronger than ever – so now that 7 year old little girl gets to play every day… And when she wants a treat, she can treat herself!
I think it’s fair to say, I´m living life out of it and I´m loving it!
I vividly remember, as a small child, wanting those special markers, that particular set of 56 colour pencils or the only specific brushes in the world worth having. They were all attractive for the same reason – improving the work of the wide-eyed and curious, 7 year old child.
Don’t get me wrong; I was no Verruca Salt – I didn’t stamp and shout. But when my parents could afford to treat their little girl, their little girl knew exactly what she wanted – to create.
And I’ve wanted the same thing ever since.
That box of 56 colour pencils has now become my 56 brushes in Photoshop and my love of art and design is stronger than ever – so now that 7 year old little girl gets to play every day… And when she wants a treat, she can treat herself!
I think it’s fair to say, I´m living life out of it and I´m loving it!
Work Experience
PH Media Group
Senior Designer
Responsible for the concept and art direction design of a high impact and consistent visual identity across the web, printed marketing collateral and email marketing campaigns for the Group.
Designed and managed the development of their most-up-to-date corporate web, brochures, induction packs, sales tools, exhibition stands, and mobile web version. Won critical praise from across the industry for the company’s materials in all medias and awarded by the Marketing Director for my contribution to the company’s advancement.
Designed and managed the development of their most-up-to-date corporate web, brochures, induction packs, sales tools, exhibition stands, and mobile web version. Won critical praise from across the industry for the company’s materials in all medias and awarded by the Marketing Director for my contribution to the company’s advancement.
August 2011
- March 2013
Manchester, United Kingdom
Lunave Digital Agency
Senior Designer and Art Director
Responsible for providing art direction for the agency’s editorial, web and packaging design projects. Proved leadership to the creative team when tasked. Developed technical skills and awareness of new media resources and led their implemention in BTL projects. Improved ability to present and justify ideas, improving customer satisfaction, reducing development time and increasing the profile and profitability of the agency.
February 2007
- August 2009
Distrito Federal, Mexico
Mexico's Presidency 2006
Head of Graphic Design
Responsible for the production of high impact, accessible and popular promotional material in print and online for the then Mexican president’s office. Coordinated the design and publication of government books, pamphlets and other documents. Widely praised for my professional and personal communication skills, my ability to work with people at all levels and most importantly, my ability to deliver to spec on time with reliability, and to regularly exceed expectations.
June 2006
- February 2007
Distrito Federal, Mexico
Avidis Communications
Middleweight Graphic Designer
Responsible for packaging, branding and web design. Developed team-working skills as part of a small unit and gained presentation skills when negotiating with clients.
January 2006
- June 2006
Distrito Federal, Mexico
Homos Graphis Comunications
Junior Graphic Designer
Responsible for assisting the Senior Designer in different art and design projects. Developed time and project management skills. Contributed to and involved with the development of a new visual identity and layout for a local newspaper.
January 2005
- December 2006
Distrito Federal, Mexico
Education
Manchester Metropolitan University
MA Design and Art Director
September 2009
- September 2010
Manchester, United Kingdom
Universidad Iberoamericana
BA Hons Graphic Design
August 2000
- August 2005
Distrito Federal, Mexico
Languages
English (Fluent),
Spanish (Native),
French (Conversational),