Mariana Toledo
About Mariana Toledo
Mariana Toledo is the Head of Design at Fundação Getulio Vargas, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in creative leadership, project management, and design across various sectors, having previously held roles at notable agencies and organizations in Brazil.
Current Role at Fundação Getulio Vargas
Mariana Toledo serves as the Head of Design at Fundação Getulio Vargas, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for creating and managing institutional communication. She engages in creative leadership, deadline management, and budget oversight. Mariana collaborates with suppliers and is involved in projects related to branding, design, and interface development for various academic programs, including undergraduate, MBA, master's, and extension programs. Her focus includes improving productivity and task execution through the development of workflows and processes.
Previous Experience in Design and Art Direction
Before her current position, Mariana Toledo accumulated extensive experience in design and art direction. She worked as an Art Director at WMcCann from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she held freelance roles as an Art Director at NBS and Publicis in 2014. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Graphic Designer at Packaging Brands from 2015 to 2016 and at Mary Dutra Design from 2006 to 2010. She also volunteered as a designer at ONG Sonhar Acordado from 2008 to 2010.
Educational Background in Design
Mariana Toledo studied at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Desenho Industrial from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, she attended Cultura Inglesa from 1996 to 2003, where she completed studies in Ensino de Inglês como Segundo Idioma. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in design principles and communication.
Experience with International Clients
Throughout her career, Mariana Toledo has gained experience working with international clients across various sectors, including beauty, food and beverages, art, and corporate markets. This exposure has allowed her to develop a diverse skill set and adapt her design strategies to meet the needs of different industries.