Blanca Azcarraga

Creative Director

New York, NY, USA
A Spanish-born (Madrid), Los Angeles-based visual guru with
strong illustration and computer skills and the ability to transform
ideas into visual unique and effective concepts and compositions.

Work Experience

Aki Technologies

Creative Director

July 2017 - New York, New York, United States

The Counter

Art Director

July 2016 - July 2017 Los Angeles, California, United States

CHAYA Restaurant Group

Lead Graphic Designer

Designing & conceiving, new logotypes, posters, menus, web graphics, ad
campaigns, packaging, identities and special event design graphics.
March 2013 - March 2015 California, United States

JLL

Marketing / Graphic Designer

Assisted in the development of marketing strategies. Directed the creative process and execution of marketing campaigns. Designed logos, brochures, eblasts etc.
September 2014 - August 2015 California, United States

DZ Solutions

Lead Graphic Designer

Developing and implementing design concepts and collateral for multi-channel
marketing campaigns, including but not limited to brochures, presentations, event promotions, emails, and social media graphics.
February 2012 - California, United States

Bob Gail Events

Graphic Artist

Responsible for movie/event and invitation idea generation, design and
execution. Existing props transformation and restoration
August 2012 - March 2013 California, United States

Tasting Panel Magazine

Publication Designer

Article and supplementary magazine layout. Event logos and collateral design for the
magazine and its clients.
October 2012 - January 2013 Los Angeles, California, United States

EHLERS ESTATE Winery

Marketing Associate

Developed visual identity and content including: website, print ads, winery collateral, newsletters and winery blog. Coordinated events, sales and customer engagement for the winery bar, the Tasting Room.
August 2008 - May 2009 Napa Valley, California, United States

DIAGEO Marketing / Procrurement

Marketing / Procrurement

Purchased and design of collateral and promotional materials for Diageo brands.
Manage creative development and oversaw production of all promotional materials.
Brands included: Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Cacique, Captain Morgan, and Chivas.
April 2007 - July 2008 Madrid, Spain

AVALON In&Out

Purchasing Team Manager

Designed promotional items for brands including Heineken, Vodafone, Diageo and Domecq.
Managed purchasing team and coordinated manufacturing with vendors in China and
Eastern Asia.
April 2005 - April 2007 Madrid, Spain

Health Ade Kombucha

Graphic Designer

Created designs for a large variety of mediums: printed materials, company website, product packaging, field marketing activations, and corporate identity.
April 2016 - Los Angeles, California, United States

Education

UCLA Extension

Design Communication Arts certificate program.

2009 - 2012 Los Angeles, California, United States

San Pablo C.E.U. University

Bachelor Degree in Audiovisual and Communication Sciences.

1999 - 2004 Madrid, Spain

ESE European School Of Economics

ERASMUS Scholarship

2003 - 2004 London, United Kingdom

Languages

English (Fluent),
Spanish (Native),
Italian (Conversational),

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite, Cretive Direction, Html & Css, Illustration, Interior Design, Microsoft Office, Neon Design, Project Management, Team Management, WordPress,