I’m Cristina Benítez, a 30-year-old yogi, shih-tzu and ferret mom, art director and graphic designer (in no particular order) from Guatemala City. ☺

I work as an art director in photography and film projects.

I’m available to work worldwide. I would very happy to work or volunteer with you in any commercial, editorial or musical project with you. :)

graphic design

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styling

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visuals

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foodstyling

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props

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photo editing

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graphic design 〰️ styling 〰️ visuals 〰️ foodstyling 〰️ props 〰️ photo editing 〰️

I’m a co-founder in Orbital Films, a small advertising film company in Guatemala City and I’m in charge of the Art Direction duties in almost every project. My job is to create concepts and mood boards based on my client’s necessities and branding to be aligned with their look and feel.

I craft small details to make, every video or photography, visually appealing and memorable.

I select, (and sometimes design), elements from color palettes, props and fabrics to dress codes, foodstyling and typography. For brands that don’t have a defined branding or style to stick to, I’m able to bring it to life from scratch.

I studied Graphic Design in Communication and Advertising and I’ve been working on my own in artistic, editorial and branding projects for 5 years. I had a 3 year job experience working with big companie’s campaings in an advertising agency (GREY Guatemala).

Something I enjoy a lot is being part of a local Hip Hop Crew, which gives me the opportunity to work with local artists in many different ways with total creative freedom. I have been involved in musical artist’s merchandising design, album cover creation and content development.

CV

  • 2017 - present

    ORBITAL FILMS (Art Director / Co-Founder)

    I’m the Art Director in film and photography productions in advertising and artistic projects. I’m a multitasker in the art and styling department. I’m in charge of prop styling, foodstyling and costume design; in the whole process, from planning to executing in the set.

    2015 - 2017

    LaFábrica&Jotabequ GREY

    In GREY, an advertising agency in Guatemala, I worked as graphic designer for clients with product brands such as juices, bottled water, tortilla flours and insurance companies.

  • BS Graphic Design in Communication and Advertising
    Universidad del Istmo de Guatemala (2013-2017)

    Foodstyling Diploma
    Academia de Marcela Lovegrove (Buenos Aires, Argentina - 2018)

    Trendhunting Diploma
    Leonardo 1452 (Mexico City - 2017)

  • I’m always studying to deepen my daily practice in these subjects:

    • Yoga
    • Meditation
    • Ayurveda
    • Cooking
    • Functional / Integrative Nutrition

  • GRAPHIC DESIGN

    Editorial design, photo retouching, visual identity

    Advanced: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Lightroom
    Basic: Premiere

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    LANGUAGE:

    • Spanish (native)
    • English (intermediate)