I'm ALVARO MARTINEZ

Fine Artist & Creative / Web Designer

About me

A small introduction about myself

Alvaro Gutiérrez Martínez

Fine Artist & Creative Designer

With exceptional creative, communication, and research skills, I possess the ability to conceptualize and develop visually engaging environments and images that align with the objectives of development projects and social entrepreneurship initiatives.

My expertise in graphic expression techniques, computer technologies, and modern advertising methods allows me to deliver optimal visual solutions for graphic communication and advertising challenges.

I have a comprehensive understanding of communication elements, contemporary advertising tools, and digital graphic design, including proficiency in new art techniques.

Additionally, I have a strong background in audio and video editing, enabling me to excel in producing high-quality multimedia content.


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Technical Skills

Not 100% because everyday there is something new to learn ;)

Photoshop

 

Illustrator

 

INDESIGN

 

WORDPRESS

 

PREMIER PRO

 

AUDITION

 

ADOBE XD

 

MUSE

 

ACROBAT PRO

 


Among other tools ;)

Work Experience

My previous associations

Present
May, 2023

ALSADU HOUSE

Creative Leader - Kuwait

My responsibility extends to overseeing the design layout and visual impact of marketing materials, products, publications, digital media, as well as events and exhibitions. This entails leading a team of creative professionals in creating compelling visual experiences for museum visitors. I collaborate closely with company executives and curators to determine the visual needs and themes for exhibitions and events. Additionally, I coordinate with freelance professionals, artists, and vendors to ensure the successful execution of projects, maintaining consistency with the museum's brand identity and overall aesthetic vision.

Oct, 2024
Sep, 2023

Behbehani Motors

Creative Consultant - Kuwait

As a content creator, graphic designer, photographer, and videographer for Porsche, VW, and Skoda at Behbehani Motors, I manage all aspects of visual content production. My responsibilities include planning and executing photoshoots and video productions, designing promotional graphics, and creating engaging multimedia content for campaigns. I work closely with each brand’s marketing team to capture high-quality images and videos that reflect each brand's unique identity, ensuring all visuals align with their marketing objectives and enhance customer engagement.

Nov, 2023
Oct, 2022

CAP (Contemporary Art Platform)

Creative Consultant

As a Graphic Design Consultant, my role was to provide expert guidance and creative solutions to clients seeking assistance with their visual communication needs. I consulted with clients to understand their objectives and developed a clear creative direction for their design projects. Leveraging my extensive knowledge of design principles and industry-standard software, I created visually appealing designs across various mediums, ensuring brand consistency and effective communication. Collaboration with clients and stakeholders, attention to detail, and my ability to manage multiple projects were key to delivering high-quality design solutions that met or exceeded client expectations.

Dec, 2021
Mar, 2018

MARAFIE WORKS GROUP

Senior Creative Designer - Kuwait

Responsible for conceptualizing creative designs for a wide array of media for different marketing and operation purposes for Marafie Group’s portfolio of companies in the food and beverages sector. Also responsible for managing all graphic design tasks, refining projects and drafts, and generating creative ideas for the social media channels and websites.

Present
Oct, 2012

BLUE-MODE CREATIVE STUDIO

Founder - Kuwait / Colombia

Blue-Mode is a creative virtual design agency based in Kuwait with a branch at Bogotá, Colombia. We started out with ambitious intentions, and now we have grown into a full-service agency with resources and creative consultants that match large design agencies but keeping the behavior of a small business with skills covering all aspects of marketing and advertising, from strategic planning and innovative design delivery, through to market trends research and campaign analysis.

Nov, 2015
May, 2014

EDUCATION CONSORTIUM

Senior Creative Designer - Kuwait

Conceptualization, design, and execution of print & related advertising and marketing collateral campaigns in appropriate formats and media from idea to completion for effective promotion of corporate image and programmatic initiatives. Development of creative strategy, designs, and preparing layouts to extend branding and programmatic marketing to an interactive audience.

May 2014
Aug, 2010

BRITISH INTERNATIONAL WLL

Media & Graphic Design Coordinator - Kuwait

Multiple roles in illustration and graphic design, including development of visual products like logos and trademarks to formal acceptance as registered designs and acceptance as trademarks. Management and coordination of teams engaged in production of projects for the 5 academic institutions (BSK, TSK, BIVT, BAS, BAIA). This is a decision making role, requiring:

• Primary liaison  with  clients  regarding  all  facets  of  projects  and  any  issues arising.
• Personal responsibility for budgeting, costs, deadlines, and meeting contractual obligations.
• Creation of graphic media including animations, multimedia, internet advertisements, and wide range of publications and marketing material.
• Conceptualization of marketing campaigns, from the ground up, working with clients and the design team to create these campaigns.
• School website developing for BSK, TSK, BIVT, BAS, BAIA.

Aug, 2010
Nov, 2009

4 FILMS PRINTING GROUP

Senior Creative Designer - Kuwait

Being part of a small design team I have had a very diverse role working across a wide range of projects from traditional graphic design, packaging, illustration, advertising to email marketing, search engine marketing and web design. Building relationships with clients and working with them to tight deadlines, time estimation and time management and taking projects from brief to completion are all part of my experience in this position.

With my designs I offer, value and identification to the products and messages, which acquire personality and transmit a message that appeals to the aesthetic sensibility, and emotion establishing a code of communication.

Aug, 2009
Oct, 2006

BLUE SKY STUDIO

Creative Director & Co-Owner - Bogotá, Colombia

Responsible for designing and producing marketing communications pieces (print and digital) for a wide variety of clients. I collaborated with the creative team, internal account teams and clients to develop creative solutions and then translate those solutions through a variety of channels.

Present
Sept, 2004

FINE ARTIST

USA / Colombia / Kuwait

Even before I finished my career I started to paint with a lot of joy and passion. I love to see the people's reaction when they are looking at one of my finished art pieces. Now days I have less time to paint but it is a very important activity in my life.

Education & Diplomas

What I have done in my academic career

Oct, 2022

ADOBE MAX – THE CREATIVITY CONFERENCE

Adobe Creative Cloud Seminar - Online

Kuwait

Jan, 2020

Google Apps Administration Fundamentals

Google for Work - Online

Kuwait

Jan, 2020

Google for Education Basic Exam

Google for Education - Online

Kuwait

Jan, 2020

Google Online Professionals

Google Web Academy - Online

Kuwait

Jan, 2019

Google Online Basics

Google Web Academy - Online

Kuwait

Feb, 2009

DESIGN AND STUDY OF VISUAL IDENTITY CHANGES

Universidad Libre - Seminar

Bogotá, Colombia

Aug, 2008

PLANE ANIMATION WITH FLASH

Universidad Nacional - Seminar

Bogotá, Colombia

Feb, 2008

FINAL CUT PRO COURSE

LaSalle College International

Bogotá, Colombia

Sept, 2007

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND MULTIMEDIA

LaSalle College International

Bogotá, Colombia

Jun, 2004

WEB PAGE DESIGN AND MULTIMEDIA - 4 Quarters

Art institute of Fort Lauderdale

Florida, USA

Portfolio

Showcase of some of my work

Get In Touch

I would love to hear from you...even more... if I can help you; let's have a coffee!

Contact details

Block 2, Street 160, Bldg 28, Abu Fatira, Kuwait

+965 9932 7101

alvamartz@gmail.com

www.argm.co

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