Top Talent like Manu are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Manu Valencia

Creative & Brand Strategist • Brand Designer • Graphic Designer • New York, NY, US
Copywriting
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Digital Design
Logo Design
After Effects
Illustrator
Bilingual
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Senior Art Director | Web3 Creator | ACD
Senior Art Director / Digital Designer with over 10+ years of experience. Proven track record in crafting global creative campaigns, increasing online engagement by 30%, and designing brand identities and digital experiences. Skilled in creative direction, content marketing, UI design, motion graphics, and social media strategy. Known for storytelling, creative problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication.

Projects

Metropolis Visual Design

Metropolis integrates commerce, gaming, SocialFi, art, and culture to create a 360° community experience. As Lead designer and web3 creative for Metropolis World 360-degree experience and online marketplace, I collaborated with leadership for UI web interfaces, motion graphics, infographics, and social media assets to write scripts, creative concepts, and business decks. Provide expert guidance to enhance creative projects and strengthen brand recognition for online communities and investors.See More

Hipster Roboto - Branding / Visual Design

I created Hipster Roboto to explore Web3, Blockchain, and AI and to expand my creativity through newsletters, social media, and online communities. I worked on its branding, look and feel, and social media presence (including Instagram reels, gifs, TikTok, and imagery.See More

Estrella Jalisco - Creative Direction

Led photoshoots, social media campaigns, and cultural events that enhanced the brand's image and digital presence during Estrella Jalisco’s launch in the US market.See More

Work History

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Senior Art Director / Designer

FreelancerLed award-winning 360 campaigns for clients like Toyota, Juvederm, and Zyrtec, designing engaging visuals, UI/UX, social media, and motion graphics that boosted brand identity. Guided creative teams of designers, copywriters, and developers, delivering impactful campaigns for agencies, studios, and startups, increasing brand awareness and sales.
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Senior Designer / Creative

Metropolis WorldFreelancerMay 2023 - Jun 2024 • 1 yr 2 mosFrom creating visual design, UI, paid ad assets, motion graphics, and social media, I help Metropolis bring its vision to life. Collaborating with marketers, blockchain experts, and community members.
S

Senior Art Director

Saarchi & SaatchiFreelancerApr 2019 - May 2020 • 1 yr 2 mosConceptualized and executed innovative digital campaigns for Toyota's US Northeast region, featuring UI/web design and captivating social media content. This strategic approach significantly boosted brand visibility and fostered deeper audience engagement, resulting in a quantifiable 20% increase in social engagement and sales.
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Associate Creative Director / Lead Designer

PackableFull-time EmployeeNov 2021 - Jul 2022 • 9 mosLed e-commerce projects for clients like Flower by Drew, Johnny's Chop Shop, and Anomaly, boosting sales through visually impactful stores & campaigns on Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Guiding a creative team of designers, photographers, and strategists to elevate client experiences and brand engagement.
M

Senior Art Director

Movement StrategyFull-time EmployeeJul 2018 - Feb 2019 • 8 mosLed design and art direction for key clients like Estrella Jalisco and Under Armour. Developed and executed social media strategies, photoshoots, and motion graphics, collaborating with photographers, illustrators, and influencers to deliver engaging brand experiences across digital platforms.
P

Senior Art Director

PI&CFull-time EmployeeApr 2017 - Jul 2018 • 1 yr 4 mosLed global digital campaigns for Pasta Garofalo, Wyndham Hotels, FIR Italy, and Match.com. Drove brand recognition and audience engagement through influencer-driven social media campaigns. Created captivating docu-series and visuals, boosting brand loyalty in European and US markets.

Education

M

Miami Ad School

Art Direction, Portfolio ProgramOct 2010 - Dec 2012

Universidad Del Sagrado Corazón

Bachelor's Degree, CommunicationsAug 2004 - Dec 2008

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

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Senior Art Director | Web3 Creator | ACD
Senior Art Director / Digital Designer with over 10+ years of experience. Proven track record in crafting global creative campaigns, increasing online engagement by 30%, and designing brand identities and digital experiences. Skilled in creative direction, content marketing, UI design, motion graphics, and social media strategy. Known for storytelling, creative problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Manu are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Manu Valencia

Creative & Brand Strategist • Brand Designer • Graphic Designer • New York, NY, US
Copywriting
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Digital Design
Logo Design
After Effects
Illustrator
Bilingual
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Metropolis Visual Design

Metropolis integrates commerce, gaming, SocialFi, art, and culture to create a 360° community experience. As Lead designer and web3 creative for Metropolis World 360-degree experience and online marketplace, I collaborated with leadership for UI web interfaces, motion graphics, infographics, and social media assets to write scripts, creative concepts, and business decks. Provide expert guidance to enhance creative projects and strengthen brand recognition for online communities and investors.

Hipster Roboto - Branding / Visual Design

I created Hipster Roboto to explore Web3, Blockchain, and AI and to expand my creativity through newsletters, social media, and online communities. I worked on its branding, look and feel, and social media presence (including Instagram reels, gifs, TikTok, and imagery.

Estrella Jalisco - Creative Direction

Led photoshoots, social media campaigns, and cultural events that enhanced the brand's image and digital presence during Estrella Jalisco’s launch in the US market.

Work History

F

Senior Art Director / Designer

FreelancerLed award-winning 360 campaigns for clients like Toyota, Juvederm, and Zyrtec, designing engaging visuals, UI/UX, social media, and motion graphics that boosted brand identity. Guided creative teams of designers, copywriters, and developers, delivering impactful campaigns for agencies, studios, and startups, increasing brand awareness and sales.
M

Senior Designer / Creative

Metropolis WorldFreelancerMay 2023 - Jun 2024 • 1 yr 2 mosFrom creating visual design, UI, paid ad assets, motion graphics, and social media, I help Metropolis bring its vision to life. Collaborating with marketers, blockchain experts, and community members.
S

Senior Art Director

Saarchi & SaatchiFreelancerApr 2019 - May 2020 • 1 yr 2 mosConceptualized and executed innovative digital campaigns for Toyota's US Northeast region, featuring UI/web design and captivating social media content. This strategic approach significantly boosted brand visibility and fostered deeper audience engagement, resulting in a quantifiable 20% increase in social engagement and sales.
P

Associate Creative Director / Lead Designer

PackableFull-time EmployeeNov 2021 - Jul 2022 • 9 mosLed e-commerce projects for clients like Flower by Drew, Johnny's Chop Shop, and Anomaly, boosting sales through visually impactful stores & campaigns on Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Guiding a creative team of designers, photographers, and strategists to elevate client experiences and brand engagement.
M

Senior Art Director

Movement StrategyFull-time EmployeeJul 2018 - Feb 2019 • 8 mosLed design and art direction for key clients like Estrella Jalisco and Under Armour. Developed and executed social media strategies, photoshoots, and motion graphics, collaborating with photographers, illustrators, and influencers to deliver engaging brand experiences across digital platforms.
P

Senior Art Director

PI&CFull-time EmployeeApr 2017 - Jul 2018 • 1 yr 4 mosLed global digital campaigns for Pasta Garofalo, Wyndham Hotels, FIR Italy, and Match.com. Drove brand recognition and audience engagement through influencer-driven social media campaigns. Created captivating docu-series and visuals, boosting brand loyalty in European and US markets.

Education

M

Miami Ad School

Art Direction, Portfolio ProgramOct 2010 - Dec 2012

Universidad Del Sagrado Corazón

Bachelor's Degree, CommunicationsAug 2004 - Dec 2008

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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