Julio Valdés Boccardo
About Julio Valdés Boccardo
Julio Valdés Boccardo is a graphic designer currently leading the design department at Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial in Santiago, Chile. He has over a decade of experience in graphic design, having worked in both Chile and Spain.
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Julio Valdés Boccardo is a Diseñador Gráfico, currently holding multiple positions at Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial in Chile. His roles include Jefe Departamento de Diseño, Portadista, and Diseñador gráfico.
Current Work at Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
Julio Valdés Boccardo is currently employed at Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, where he oversees the design department as Jefe Departamento de Diseño. In addition to leading the department, he also works as a Portadista and Diseñador gráfico. His leadership role commenced in November 2021, and his responsibilities include managing design projects and ensuring high-quality visual content for the company.
Past Experience
Before his current role, Julio Valdés Boccardo accumulated significant experience in the graphic design field. He worked at redandblue as a Diseñador from 2011 to 2014 in Chile. Prior to that, he spent six months at MK-R in Barcelona, Spain, gaining international experience as a Diseñador. He also served as a Diseñador Senior at Taco Alto in Santiago, Chile, from 2008 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Julio Valdés Boccardo has a solid educational background in design. He holds a degree in Comunicación visual from Universidad Mayor, where he studied from 2001 to 2007, earning his credentials as a Diseñador gráfico. He further specialized in Ilustración creativa at Eina, Escola de Disseny i Art, completing the program in 2011 and achieving the title of Ilustrador.
International Work Experience
Julio Valdés Boccardo brings a diverse cultural perspective to his design work, having professional experience in both Chile and Spain. He worked in Barcelona for six months, gaining valuable international exposure at MK-R. This experience has enriched his design approach, allowing him to incorporate diverse aesthetic and cultural elements into his projects.