Creative Director — crafting visual stories built on strategy and meaning.
I’m a creative director, a passionate designer, and a business owner, working at the intersection of design, hospitality, food, and music. I co-own Omo Mercado, a natural wine bar built around real connections, thoughtful spaces, and unhurried moments.
With over a decade of experience shaping hospitality and lifestyle brands, I lead through strategy-led creative direction and precise execution. I turn ideas into immersive, intentional experiences—whether through brand systems, campaigns, or physical spaces.
My work spans retail, product, content, and campaigns, aligning design and strategy to build cohesive brand ecosystems that drive growth, cultural relevance, and enduring value.
Outside of work, this way of thinking continues. It lives in the records I collect, the rooms I’m drawn to, the way music reveals itself through a proper system, and how a space feels once people settle in. My world is shaped by food, sound, and culture.
I’m a vinyl collector with a long-standing appreciation for hi-fi listening bars, and I’m constantly inspired by spaces where people gather, connect, and feel something real.
Experience
Current
Junior → Senior → Art Director
2014—Present
Dreambox
Over a decade in a full service marketing agency designing and directing national hospitality brands across digital, interior design, media, and experiential activations. Shapes brand identity through strategy-led creative direction and precise execution. Creates immersive experiences that resonate culturally and perform commercially.
Omo Mercado
Founder · Partner · Creative Director
2020—Present
Co-founded and now partner of Omo Mercado, a natural wine bar built around connection, culture, and thoughtful design. Lead creative direction from concept through execution across campaigns, monthly marketing, photography, digital collateral, and in-space experiences, shaping a cohesive brand across all touchpoints. Drive business systems and lead cross-functional teams, aligning creative vision with operational strategy to support growth and long-term sustainability.
Past
Graphic Designer
2014
Echo Factory
Los Angeles–based marketing and advertising agency specializing in healthcare, clean technology, and B2B. Led graphic design across integrated campaigns, developing brand systems, digital assets, and marketing collateral that supported client growth and clarity across complex industries. Collaborated closely with strategists and account teams to translate business goals into clear, effective visual communication.
Freelance · Graphic Designer
2013
Conscious Minds
Developed digital style guide layouts for Nike Run, shaping visual consistency across activations and campaign executions. Partnered with internal teams to ensure brand standards translated seamlessly across digital platforms.
50+ Brands
Creative/Art direction, brand evolution, campaign systems, and cross-functional creative for national and emerging brands.
10+ Commercial Productions
Directed talent, shaped wardrobe + set design, managed crews, and oversaw full commercial production from concept to delivery.
Holistic Brand Development
Visual systems, storytelling, and design thinking that create cohesion across every touchpoint.