Maria Gutierrez Maroto
I'm Maria Gutierrez Maroto, a graphic designer and creative. Discover my background, education, and experience.
Born and based in Barcelona, I'm a freelance graphic designer specialized in branding, packaging, editorial design, illustration, and motion graphics.
Professional Experience
Learn more about my professional career in my LinkedIn profile.
Mar 2025 - Present
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator
As a freelance graphic designer in Barcelona I create graphic pieces for clients of all types, from small businesses to large companies. I have developed projects for clients in different cities such as Madrid, Valencia, Malaga, etc.
For: IP Forense (web), Poblenou Eix commercial (rebranding), La pública (Illustrations), etc.
Apr 2024 - Mar 2025
Graphic Designer & Packaging Designer
As a packaging designer I designed labels for wines and alcoholic beverages, developing the associated branding;
I participated in the artistic direction of illustration projects and created the necessary audiovisual material (Motion graphics).
I participated in the artistic direction of illustration projects and created the necessary audiovisual material (Motion graphics).
ESTUDIO JJ Bertran
For: Cervezas Victoria, Zoco Pacharán, Estrella de Levante, Cruz de alba, Elviwines, etc.
Jun 2022 - Apr 2024
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Developed branding and packaging projects, covering from conceptualization to final delivery. As an illustrator I contributed illustrations in several projects.
Batllegroup Agency
For: ColaCao, Blanc Pescador, BAU, Activia, Schweppes, Nocilla, RNB, etc.
Sep 2021 - Jun 2022
Graphic Designer
Worked on identity visual projects, social media content, illustration creation, etc.
Caldes Naya
For: Carnet Jove, CaixaBank, Super Bock beers, etc.
CREATIVITY
IS THE ENGINE THAT DRIVES DESIGN.
A way to give original and useful solutions.
DESIGN IS NOT
ONLY AESTHETICS, IT'S STRATEGY.
A tool to communicate with consistency.
Brands and companies I've worked with
Academic Background
A summary of my education.
Sep 2023 - Jul 2024
Master in graphic design and project management
I was selected with an excellence scholarship to study the Master in Graphic Design and Project Management at LCI Barcelona. This experience allowed me to deepen my applied creativity, project management, and leadership in design environments.
LCI Barcelona
Sep 2022 - Jul 2023
Postgraduate in Packaging Design
The Postgraduate in Packaging Design allowed me to specialize in pack design, applying creative and technical tools to develop packaging capable of competing in the professional market. A practical program that combines strategy, sustainability, and volume to deliver innovative solutions in packaging.
BAU, Barcelona University Center of Arts and Design
Sep 2018 - Jul 2022
Bachelor's Degree in Design
The Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Visual Communication at BAU allowed me to take my first steps in the world of design, building a solid foundation in creativity, communication, and visual tools.
BAU Barcelona
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Jul 2023Oct - Jan '22Feb - May '22 Courses
Drawing and Painting Course
Illustration Course
Entrepreneurship Course
University
Barcelona Academy of Art
BAU, Barcelona University Center of Arts and Design
BAU, Barcelona University Center of Arts and Design