Juan Muñoz
About Juan Muñoz
Juan Muñoz is the Head of Brand Development at Platzi and co-founder of Montenegro Creative Studio in Barcelona. He has extensive experience in design and brand development, having previously held positions at companies such as Nintendo, Dentsu, and Paginar.net.
Work at Platzi
Juan Muñoz currently holds the position of Head of Brand Development at Platzi, a role he has occupied since 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing brand strategy and development initiatives to enhance the company's market presence. Prior to this, he served as Head of Design at Platzi for 11 months, where he contributed to the design and creative direction of various projects.
Education and Expertise
Juan Muñoz has a diverse educational background in design and art direction. He studied at ELISAVA Escola Superior de Disseny i Enginyeria de Barcelona, achieving a Postgrado en dirección de arte in 2015. He also studied Diseño gráfico at Fundación Universidad de Bogotá 'Jorge Tadeo Lozano' from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, he completed studies in Dirección y Producción de Cine y TV at Universidad Manuela Beltrán and studied Diseño gráfico, animación y multimedia at LCI Bogotá.
Background
Juan Muñoz has extensive experience in the creative industry, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He began his career as a Diseñador Gráfico at Nintendo in Bogotá from 2005 to 2006. He later held positions such as Senior Interactive Art Director at Paginar.net and Design Sensei at Backbone Technology Inc., where he contributed to projects in both Bogotá and Vancouver. His work experience spans over a decade in different capacities, including freelance roles and leadership positions.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Juan Muñoz has been involved in numerous projects that highlight his expertise in design and brand development. He served as Art/Creative Director at Negro Robot for six years, where he oversaw creative direction. His role as a Freelance Senior Art Director at Cartel Media involved specializing in alternative media and digital marketing in Colombia. Additionally, he co-founded Montenegro Creative Studio in Barcelona, focusing on creative and brand design.