Juan David Rivera Olaya

Creative Professional | Graphic Designer | Photographer

About

Highly versatile and award-winning Creative Professional with 5+ years of experience in graphic design, photography, and video production, adept at delivering compelling visual content for diverse brands and artists. Proven ability to translate creative concepts into impactful digital and print assets, consistently recognized for innovative design solutions and strong project execution. Seeking to leverage a comprehensive skill set in visual communication and digital media to drive creative excellence in a dynamic team environment.

Work Experience

Independent Artist / Designer / Photographer

Freelance Creative Professional

Jan 2016 - Dec 2021

Spearheaded diverse creative projects as an independent professional, delivering high-impact visual content across photography, videography, and graphic design for a broad client base.

  • Executed comprehensive fashion and product photography campaigns for 7+ notable brands including Happy Socks, Horizn Studios, and Dosnoventa, significantly enhancing their visual marketing and e-commerce presence.
  • Directed, filmed, and edited multiple music videos for artists like Raj and Bastian Ponce, successfully delivering engaging visual narratives that amplified their artistic releases.
  • Designed compelling album and song covers for 4+ recording artists including 31Fam, Lüa, and Darrell Cole, contributing to their distinctive brand identities and digital distribution success.
  • Generated revenue through the commercial sale of photographic works, featured in apparel lines for major retailers such as Bershka, Pull&Bear, and Springfield.

Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager

Concept Agency

Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

Managed graphic design and social media strategy at Concept Agency, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement through creative content.

  • Developed and implemented a range of graphic design projects, ensuring brand consistency and visual appeal across digital and print platforms.
  • Managed and curated social media content, contributing to increased online presence and fostering community interaction for client brands.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing teams to align visual content with strategic campaign objectives, optimizing overall communication effectiveness.

Education

Publicity Graphics

Escola Illa Sabadell

Sep 2017 - Jun 2019

Arts

IES Vallès Sabadell

Sep 2015 - Jun 2017

Awards

First Prize, Ikea Co-Recycling Competition

Ikea

Jan 2019

Awarded first prize in the Ikea Co-Recycling competition for innovative design solutions promoting sustainability and circular economy principles.

Second Prize, TUS Sabadell Competition

TUS Sabadell

Jan 2019

Secured second prize in the TUS Sabadell competition, recognized for creative and impactful design work.

Representation at CatSkills Competition

Escola Illa

Jan 2018

Selected to represent Escola Illa in the prestigious CatSkills competition, showcasing advanced skills in graphic design and publicity.

Languages

Spanish (Native) , Catalan (Native) , English (Advanced)

Skills

Graphic Design Software

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign

Video Production

  • Adobe Premiere
  • Video Direction
  • Video Editing
  • Filming

Photography

  • Fashion Photography
  • Product Photography
  • Commercial Photography

Professional Skills

  • Rapid Learning
  • Teamwork
  • Creative Direction
  • Social Media Management
  • Branding
  • Visual Communication
  • Concept Development