Manuel Lopez
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
San José, San José Province, Costa Rica
Toptal member since April 30, 2026
Manuel is a graphic and digital designer with extensive experience working across global and local projects. Based in Costa Rica, he creates branding, motion, and digital work that prioritizes clarity and consistency. Manuel's approach is practical, creative, and focused on delivering visuals that make an impact.
Experience
- Graphic Design - 20 years
- Digital Design - 20 years
- Motion Design - 15 years
- Visual Design - 10 years
- Print Advertising - 10 years
- Web Design - 10 years
- Brand Design - 10 years
- Art Direction - 10 years
Portfolio
Made Possible Campaign
Monik Ceramica
TRIAD Creative
LA ASUNCIÓN
Work Experience
Graphic Desginer
Freelance
- Created visual identities and design solutions that help brands tell their stories in meaningful ways.
- Led the creative direction for projects, ensuring every design aligns with our clients' goals and vision.
- Crafted cohesive brand identities and collaborated with clients to design impactful visuals that set them apart and leave a lasting impression.
Lead Graphic Designer
Western Union
- Headed and guided a design team in Costa Rica, focused on achieving and surpassing design goals.
- Built and maintained relationships with account managers and oversaw the execution of design initiatives, contributing to the company's strategic growth.
- Designed visual ads for various promotional materials, ensuring alignment with the company's identity to support commercial campaigns.
- Handled briefs for new designs, adapting them for print (final artwork), social media, video editing, animations, and occasionally web advertising.
Senior Motion Designer
Prodigious
- Drove solutions between creative and technology teams, collaborating across departments to ensure high-quality solutions and timely delivery.
- Conducted code reviews, adhered to coding standards, and stayed updated on new technologies.
- Presented to team members and became a recognized expert in my field. Maintained open communication about project status, risks, and challenges while researching new technologies and sharing insights with the team.
- Created page layouts and interface demos. Performed photo retouching.
Flash Designer
avVenta Worldwide (Acquired by Accenture)
- Developed animations for online advertising, including Flash banners.
- Worked on multiple projects from the requirements phase through design and quality assurance (QA), ensuring they met all visual and technical specifications.
- Created internal branding materials, such as sample reels and video presentations, to effectively showcase our creative capabilities and support our marketing efforts.
Web Designer
Evolution Software
- Created design proposals for websites, focusing on intuitive interfaces and modern aesthetics.
- Developed websites using HTML and CSS, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and responsive design.
- Created and managed content for websites, ensuring consistency, clarity, and user engagement.
Skills
Tools
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop CS6, Adobe Flash, Photoshop CC, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Sketch, InVision, Adobe Firefly, Final Cut Pro
Platforms
Figma, Web
Languages
HTML, CSS
Other
Branding, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Visual Design, Visual Identity, Logotype, Brand Design, Brand Identity, Brand Guidelines, Print Design, Art Direction, Logo Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internal Communications, Abstracts, Kling AI, ChatGPT, Print Ads, Social Media, Web UX Design, Print Media, Print Advertising, Illustration, Web Design, Motion Design, Content Design
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