Mariana Andrade

Mariana Andrade is a highly experienced and talented Art Director with expertise in Graphic Design, Photography, Logo Design, Advertising, and Creative Thinking.

She is a certified Adobe Expert in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and possesses a PGCERT focused on Learning and Teaching in Higher Education from Edge Hill University.

Starting her career in Mexico, Mariana held positions as an Art Director and Senior Art Director in global advertising agencies like Saatchi & Saatchi, Grey, BBDO, Wunderman Catto Johnson, and Ogilvy, working on campaigns for brands like American Express, Lucozade, and Kodak.

After moving to the UK, she became a Senior Graphic Designer at St Helens Windows, establishing the company's corporate image and advertising strategies, leading to her current role as a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for Advertising at Edge Hill University.

Mariana's accolades include a Bronze Lion at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival in 1999 and recognition from the One Show, the London International Awards, and Creative Circle Mexico for her creative achievements.

She holds the title of Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is proficient in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

With a research focus on creativity in advertising, Mariana is actively pursuing a PhD related to this area.