Mariana Ruiz (Mari)

Senior Art Director at Havas Health Plus

Mariana (Mari) Ruiz has a diverse work experience in the field of design. Mariana (Mari) currently works as a Senior Art Director at Havas Health Plus, starting in February 2022. Prior to this, Mari worked at JUICE Pharma Worldwide as a Senior Art Director from October 2020 to February 2022, and also briefly held a position as a Freelance UX/Art Director from August to October 2020.

Before their time at JUICE Pharma Worldwide, Mari worked as a Freelance Web Designer at LivePerson from March to May 2020. During their freelance collaboration with LivePerson, they applied their UX/UI skills to create a new website design that aligned with updated branding strategies.

Mari's earlier experiences include working as an Apparel Designer at ICER BRANDS from December 2016 to June 2019, where they led projects and created original concepts for boys' apparel. Mariana (Mari) also gained experience at Macy's as a Design Assistant for American Rag Men's Knits & Sweaters from August 2014 to November 2016, where they contributed to seasonal collections and mastered PLM and CAD design.

Mari's career began with internships at Kenneth Cole Productions, Nicholas K., and NAHM NY, where they gained valuable experience in menswear design, fashion photography, and fashion resources. Mariana (Mari) also served as a Fashion Resource Monitor at Savannah College of Art and Design, assisting students with fashion sources and computer art programs.

Overall, Mari Ruiz's work experience showcases their expertise in art direction, web design, apparel design, and fashion industry internships.

Mariana (Mari) Ruiz began their education in 2003 at City/Pembroke Pines Charter High School, where they completed their high school education. In 2008, they enrolled in Savannah College of Art and Design and graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Fashion/Apparel Design.

In 2015, Mari obtained the Cotton Inc Basic Knit Design Program Completion certification from Cotton Incorporated. Later, in 2019, they completed the UX Academy Certification Course from Designlab, receiving a certification in UX/UI Design. Additionally, Mari obtained the Intro to UX/UI Design Course - Design 101 certification from Designlab in March 2019, and the UX Foundations: Accessibility certification from LinkedIn in May 2019.

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