Heraclio Atencio
About Heraclio Atencio
Heraclio Atencio is a seasoned design professional currently serving as the Senior Director of Design at All Turtles. With over 16 years of international experience, he has held various roles in design and strategy across multiple countries, including leadership positions at notable companies such as Mozilla and Shopify.
Work at All Turtles
Heraclio Atencio currently serves as the Senior Director of Design at All Turtles, a position he has held since 2023. He previously worked at the same company as the Director of Design from 2022 to 2023. His role involves overseeing design strategies and leading design initiatives in a global remote environment.
Education and Expertise
Heraclio Atencio has a diverse educational background in design and management. He studied at IESA, where he completed the Programa de Formación Gerencial in 2010. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Applied Science from Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola. Additionally, he holds a Master's degree in Design Strategy from the California College of the Arts, completed in 2017, and a Master's in Visual Communication from SPD Scuola Politecnica di Design, achieved in 2004.
Background
Heraclio Atencio has over 16 years of international work experience across South America, Europe, and the United States. He has worked in various roles, including as a Design and Strategy Consultant, Head of Design at Mozilla, and User Experience Manager at Shopify. He also founded and directed Creatium, a design company, for 11 years in Caracas, Venezuela.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Heraclio Atencio has held several significant positions. He worked as a Design & Strategy Consultant at Waggl from 2017 to 2019 and served as an Adjunct Professor of Design at Instituto de Diseño de Caracas from 2004 to 2006. His early career included roles such as Junior Designer at Carmi e Ubertis Milano and Senior Designer at Zetalab srl.
Achievements in Design Leadership
Heraclio Atencio has demonstrated leadership in design through various roles. At Creatium, he managed teams of 10-15 employees, focusing on design and creative direction. His experience at Mozilla and Shopify involved leading design teams and strategies, contributing to product growth and user experience.