Rolando Barrantes Email & Phone Number

Heredia, Costa Rica

As a Freelance Art Director, I’ve partnered with industry-leading organizations to craft impactful, visually engaging projects that drive results and inspire audiences. My work focuses on blending strategic thinking with creative execution, delivering tailored solutions that meet and exceed client goals.Key Projects:CINDE (Costa Rican Investment Promotion Agency):Led the design of a data-driven platform that showcased Costa Rica’s economic strengths to global investors. By… Show more As a Freelance Art Director, I’ve partnered with industry-leading organizations to craft impactful, visually engaging projects that drive results and inspire audiences. My work focuses on blending strategic thinking with creative execution, delivering tailored solutions that meet and exceed client goals.Key Projects:CINDE (Costa Rican Investment Promotion Agency):Led the design of a data-driven platform that showcased Costa Rica’s economic strengths to global investors. By creating dynamic data visualizations, interactive maps, and engaging visuals, I transformed complex information into a compelling narrative that enhanced investor engagement.CINDE Job Fair:Directed the creative strategy and execution for one of the largest job fairs in the region. Delivered cohesive branding, marketing assets, and digital materials that successfully attracted top talent and international employers, elevating the event's reputation.IDB (Inter-American Development Bank):Designed visually striking and user-focused digital assets for key initiatives, aligning with the IDB’s mission to foster sustainable growth and inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean. My work emphasized clarity, accessibility, and a cohesive design language.Core Strengths:Translating client goals into impactful creative strategies.Managing cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work on time.Adapting to diverse industries, from investment promotion to event branding.I thrive on collaboration and creative problem-solving, ensuring every project I touch combines innovation, functionality, and a strong visual identity. Show less

Costa Rica

I led the design and development of eLearning user interfaces and experiences across multiple platforms, working within an agile team from initial concept to final delivery. I collaborated closely with leadership, product managers, engineers, copywriters, illustrators and animators. In addition to craft design systems, templates, user flows, storyboards, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes, I managed a team of designers, fostering their professional growth. This role emphasized my ability… Show more I led the design and development of eLearning user interfaces and experiences across multiple platforms, working within an agile team from initial concept to final delivery. I collaborated closely with leadership, product managers, engineers, copywriters, illustrators and animators. In addition to craft design systems, templates, user flows, storyboards, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes, I managed a team of designers, fostering their professional growth. This role emphasized my ability to guide the creative process, navigate complex project pipelines and the professional development of my team. Show less

Costa Rica

Led the design and execution of the Target Media Network account deliverables, working closely with project managers, art directors, and copywriters, while managing relationships with diverse clients and stakeholders. Focused on crafting complex landing pages and digital advertising campaigns, with a strong emphasis on creative and conceptual development.

Costa Rica

Led the design and creative direction for UI/UX of landing pages, ad campaigns, infographics, and other deliverables for the Hewlett-Packard and USAA accounts, managing a small team of graphic designers and copywriters. Additionally, I handled web design and digital production for major brands such as Miami and the Beaches, Illinois Lottery, Humana, and Nissan.

Costa Rica

Served as the main designer for the DEMASA account, responsible for developing a wide range of print materials, including promotional content, traditional advertising, and experiential BTL event collateral for brands like Maseca, Tortiricas, and Mission. Additionally, supported design efforts for clients like 3M and Preserve Planet.

Costa Rica

Web design and digital production for brands like General Motors, Citi Bank and Starwood Hotels.

Licentiate Degree, Graphic Design

Awarded an honor's thesis for the work made for the non-profit Fundación Pro-Unidad de Cuidado Paliativo.

English Language And Literature