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Javier Otero GonzálezJO

Javier Otero González

Freelance Creative Director & Designer

€275/day
Madrid, ES
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Javier

Hello,

My name is Javier Otero and I am an Art Director and Graphic Designer currently based in Gijón (Spain), from where I collaborate with clients all over the world. To see a selection of my most recent projects, please visit my portfolio at the following link:

jxydesign.com

Most of my career (2005–2023) has been spent working as an art director and graphic designer in London (UK), where I gained extensive experience across a wide range of creative fields within graphic design—particularly editorial design, branding and brand development, web design, digital illustration, and motion graphics, among others.I am fluent in English and also have broad experience as a musician, producer, and sound designer,

in addition to leading video production, editing, and post-production projects.I have worked both independently and as part of teams, and I have led work groups on projects of all kinds—from music labels to design and web development studios, as well as publishing houses and major companies within the financial sector—adapting my skills to both creative and corporate environments.In 2012, I was awarded Best Graphic Designer in the UK Travel Industry by The Business Travel Journalism Awards for my work as a designer for Buying Business Travel magazine, and I was a finalist in the same category from 2013 to 2016.

Prior to moving to London (2000–2004), I worked as a graphic designer for various companies in Asturias and the Basque Country, ranging from design studios and advertising agencies to training centers and daily newspapers.To provide a clearer overview of my skills and experience,

I have attached my CV to this email.I feel this is a good time to reach out to other creative professionals to offer my services and start new relationships where we can share experience and knowledge on constructive projects. So, if you’re interested in collaborating, just reply to this email and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.Best regards

,j.
jxydesign.com
  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Madrid (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Antic Mass,
    Director Creativo, Diseñador Gráfico, Editor, Comisario
    CULTURE
    May 2021 - Today (5 years and 1 month)
    Gijón, Spain
    Creative Direction, curation and design for Antic Mass, an independent platform that produces, promotes and distributes artistic ideas from individuals and groups in different disciplines.
  • Mirror Maze Music
    Art Director, Graphic Designer, Curator & Editor
    CULTURE
    May 2017 - May 2020 (3 years)
    Gijón, Spain
    Art Director and curator for experimental electronic music label Mirror Maze. Developed the identity of the label and designed all their releases.
  • Montepío de la Minería
    Freelance Art Director & Graphic Designer
    CIVIC AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
    September 2025 - February 2026 (5 months)
    Oviedo, Spain
    Art Directed and designed the calendar for the company and also their anual magazine MONTEPÍO. Also organised an exhibition with works from art students that participated in the production of the calendar for 2026.

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Education

  • Expert Editorial Designer
    Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
    2026
    Expert Editorial Designer
  • Especialist in Editorial Design
    Institute of Social Studies
    2026
    Especialist in Editorial Design

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