Multimedia Designer

María José Puyol headshot

Hello, I’m María

I’m a designer, illustrator, and creative thinker with over a decade of experience crafting visuals that resonate.

Ottawa, ON

hola@mjpuyol.cl

Experience

Research Assistant @ SPEnD, Algonquin College
Jan 2025 – Present

Conducting research and supporting student-led social enterprise initiatives through branding, web design, and digital storytelling. Responsibilities include gathering insights, analyzing impact, and translating findings into engaging visual and digital content.

eLearning Multimedia Developer (Co-op) @ R3 Project, Algonquin College
Sept – Dec 2024

 Collaborated with a cross-functional team to design and produce instructional materials for the launch of the new Student Information System. Created interactive learning modules, custom illustrations, and six large-scale murals to transform the training space into an immersive and engaging environment.

Graphic Designer @ Hey Diseño
Jan 2022 – Feb 2023

 Worked with corporate and institutional clients to create cohesive brand identities and marketing materials. Projects included presentation templates, motion graphics, and bilingual content design for clients such as Enel X.

Creative Director & Web Admin @ Ch Studio
Jan 2011 – Jan 2022

 Founded and led a boutique wedding videography studio, overseeing brand strategy, visual identity, and web development. Also created Ch Papelería, a stationery line specializing in custom laser-cut wedding invitations. Managed SEO, social media, and client communications, maintaining top search rankings for over six years.

Graphic Designer @ Comercial Napoleón
Mar 2007 – Oct 2010

Designed product lines and packaging for consumer goods, collaborating with overseas manufacturers. Developed detailed tech packs, maintained brand consistency, and coordinated with suppliers in China to ensure design quality and timely delivery.

Skills

Professional Skills

  • Creative Direction

  • Art Direction

  • Research & Analysis

  • Team Collaboration

  • Project Management

  • Time Management

  • Client Communication

Design & illustration

  • Branding & Visual Identity
  • Typography & Layout Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Custom Vector Illustration
  • Motion Graphics
  • Mural Design

Web & Digital

  • WordPress Website Design

  • HTML & CSS

  • PHP, Javascript
  • React
  • UI/UX

  • Accessibility Standards (AODA/WCAG)

  • Content Strategy

  • SEO Fundamental

Softwares

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Premiere After Effects, Audition)

  • Adobe Captivate

  • Figma

  • Google Workspace

  • Microsoft Suite
  • Slack, Trello, Monday

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Design
    Pontificia Universidad de Chile / 2003 – 2007
  • Diploma in Interactive Media Design
    Algonquin College – 2023 – 2025

“Design is the silent ambassador of your brand.”

Paul Rand