Leo Avendaño

Leo Avendaño

Lead Creative Designer at Publicis PGD Latam Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia

About me

I am Leo Avendaño, a Creative Dynamo, Thundering through the world of Graphic Design, Advertising, and Photography mastery for over a decade, As a seasoned Creative Designer, Creative Director, and Team Leader, I've ignited brands, sculpted identities, and electrified ideas to make them grow.

Languages
  • Spanish - Native
  • English - Basic
  • Portuguese - Basic

Positions

Lead Creative designer
Bogota, Colombia
April 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
As Lead Creative Designer, I lead and design award-winning visual and creative production tasks, primarily focused on digital platforms. My role involves creating deliverables that visually inspire, engage, and represent intuitive and functional solutions based on user-centered design principles. Additionally, I occasionally undertake the design and conceptualization of various digital media, produce creative solutions, and actively participate in ideation processes.
Senior Creative designer
Bogota, Colombia
October 2021 - April 2023 (1 year 6 months)

I am responsible for building, maintaining, and releasing digital files for pre-press or other production hand-off from the design team. I am capable of working independently with minimal oversight on daily executions and consistently offer solutions when challenges arise, showcasing excellent problem-solving abilities. My role involves producing and uploading collateral to production software, creating multiple versions of layouts, and maintaining a comprehensive history of revisions.

I collaborate closely with the design team to implement changes promptly and ensure effective communication. Additionally, I manage the asset database on the server, adhering to a consistent naming convention for assets. My role requires me to stay updated on current creative and publishing software, and I am accountable for building files correctly to all specifications.

Furthermore, I may contribute to maintaining and enhancing the agency's file-management process and procedures. I determine the best workflow and allocate resources to execute production tasks efficiently. Regular communication with Production Management is a key aspect of my responsibilities to ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery of productions.
Creative Director
Gradika
Colombia
April 2020 - October 2021 (1 year 6 months)
As the Creative Director, I oversee the overall graphics for all projects. My responsibilities include the development, planning, and execution of branding initiatives. I specialize in digital development for websites and landing pages, utilizing platforms such as WordPress and Elementor. Additionally, I create digital pieces tailored for social networks and conceptualize creative ideas for campaigns.

In my role, I also lead the development of audiovisual proposals, taking charge of the entire process from pre-production to production and post-production of audiovisual projects. I actively contribute to the creation of commercial proposals, and I am responsible for budget control and execution.

Education

Art direction

June 2023 - October 2023 (4 months)

UX/UI design course

April 2022 - August 2022 (4 months)

TECHNOLOGICAL SPECIALIZATION IN ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTION, PHOTOGRAPHY

January 2016 - December 2016 (11 months)

Marketing and advertising professional (publicist)

January 2011 - December 2014 (3 years 11 months)

Graphic Designer

January 2003 - November 2007 (4 years 10 months)

Other professional activities

PHNX 2023

Awards Jury Member

PHNX 2024

Awards Jury Member

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