Maria Gutierrez Maroto

I'm Maria Gutierrez, a graphic designer and illustrator. Here you'll discover my background, education, and experience.

Born and based in Barcelona, I'm a freelance graphic designer specialized in branding, packaging, editorial design, illustration, and motion graphics.

About Hero

Professional Experience

Learn more about my professional career in my LinkedIn profile.

Mar 2025 -Present

Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator

As a freelance graphic designer in Barcelona I create work for SMBs and large companies across Madrid, Valencia, Málaga and beyond.

For: IP Forense (web), Poblenou Eix commercial (rebranding), La pública (Illustrations), etc.

Apr 2024 -Mar 2025

Graphic Designer & Packaging Designer

Labels and branding for wines and spirits; art direction for illustration and motion graphics.
ESTUDIO JJ Bertran

For: Cervezas Victoria, Zoco Pacharán, Estrella de Levante, Cruz de alba, Elviwines, etc.

Jun 2022 -Apr 2024

Graphic Designer & Illustrator

Branding and packaging from concept to final delivery; spot illustrations.
Batllegroup Agency

For: ColaCao, Blanc Pescador, BAU, Activia, Schweppes, Nocilla, RNB, etc.

Sep 2021 -Jun 2022

Graphic Designer

Visual identity, social media content and illustrations.
Caldas Naya Agency

For: Carnet Jove, CaixaBank, Super Bock beers, etc.

Maria Gutierrez Maroto, a freelance graphic designer in Barcelona
Maria Gutierrez Maroto, a freelance graphic designer in Barcelona
Maria Gutierrez Maroto, a freelance graphic designer in Barcelona

Academic Background

Sep 2023 -Jul 2024

Master in graphic design and project management

I was selected with an excellence scholarship to study the Master in Graphic Design and Project Management at LCI Barcelona. This experience allowed me to deepen my applied creativity, project management, and leadership in design environments.
Sep 2022 -Jul 2023

Postgraduate in Packaging Design

The Postgraduate in Packaging Design allowed me to specialize in pack design, applying creative and technical tools to develop packaging capable of competing in the professional market. A practical program that combines strategy, sustainability, and volume to deliver innovative solutions in packaging.
BAU, Barcelona University Center of Arts and Design

BAU, Barcelona University Center of Arts and Design

Sep 2018 -Jul 2022

Bachelor's Degree in Design

The Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Visual Communication at BAU allowed me to take my first steps in the world of design, building a solid foundation in creativity, communication, and visual tools.
Jul 2023Oct - Jan '22Feb - May '22

Courses

Drawing and Painting Course
Illustration Course
Entrepreneurship Course
University

Barcelona Academy of Art

BAU, Barcelona University Center of Arts and Design

BAU, Barcelona University Center of Arts and Design

Clients and brands

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