Blanca Azcarraga
Creative Director
New York, NY, USA
415.509.3069
be.net/blancazca
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.
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.
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.
marketing campaigns, including but not limited to brochures, presentations, event promotions, emails, and social media graphics.
February 2012
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California, United States
Bob Gail Events
Graphic Artist
Responsible for movie/event and invitation idea generation, design and
execution. Existing props transformation and restoration
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.
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.
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.
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
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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
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,