Juan Felipe Arango
I’m a Colombian Art Director and Designer with more than 8 years of experience, divided in 3 countries: Colombia, Mexico and Canada. I’m currently based in Halifax Nova Scotia.
I’ve worked in advertising agencies such as Ogilvy, DDB and Sancho BBDO (Colombia), which is one of the most effective agencies in the world. I’ve worked with brands such as: McDonald’s, Tourism Nova Scotia, KIA, Alpura, Tecate, Alpina, Corona, Exxon Mobil, Canon, P&G, Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin Robbins, etc.
My work has been awarded and published in numerous advertising and design festivals.
I’ve also worked on several branding projects in US, Canada, Costa Rica, England, Mexico, Spain, Andorra and of course Colombia.
Awards & Honors
Jury (Print) – New York Festivals 2021
IAB Mexico:
2022 – Shortlist (Del rancho a tu mesa alpura)
Ojo de Iberoamérica:
2021 – Silver – Print (Arcos McDonald’s)
2021 – Bronze – Outdoor (Arcos McDonald’s)
2021 – Shortlist – Best country idea (Arcos Mc)
2019 – Bronze – Print (Corona CoolGuard)
Lürzer’s Archive:
2021 – Print Ad of the Week (28) – McDonald’s
2021 – Arcos McDonald’s – Issue 3+4
2020 – Yox / Alpina – Issue 3+4
2019 – Print Ad of the Week (14) – Corona
2019 – Corona – Issue 3
2019 – Mundo Aventura – Issue 1
El Dorado:
2020 – Bronze – Outdoor (Arcos McDonald’s)
2017 – Shortlist – Radio (Plebiscito Por La Paz)
Effie Colombia:
2021 – Shortlist (1656 horas Alpina)
2020 – Gold (Leche Alpina)
2020 – Gold (Leche Alpina)
2019 – Gold (Cien cuadras)
2019 – Bronze (Cien cuadras)
2018 – Shortlist (Exxon Mobil)
FePi:
2017 – Silver – Radio (Plebiscito por la paz)
WINA:
2017 – Bronze – Radio (Plebiscito por la paz)
Best Ads:
Corona Thermal Insulation Paint
McDonald’s Campaing Latam
Anuario de la Publicidad Colombiana:
8 Published Campaigns
3 Art Direction Portfolio review (Nogma / Creativity school in Colombia)
Experience
M5 (Halifax, Canada)
Senior Art Director / 2022 – Present
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Rock the Agency (Mexico City, Mexico)
Senior Art Director / 2021 – 2022
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Sancho BBDO (Bogotá, Colombia)
Creative Director / 2019 – 2021
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DDB (Bogotá, Colombia)
Senior Art Director / 2017 – 2019
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Ogilvy (Bogotá, Colombia)
Art Director / 2016 – 2017
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The Brand CG (Bogotá, Colombia)
Art Director / 2016
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Dynamo Brand (Cali, Colombia)
Art Director / 2014 – 2016
Contact
+1 438 921 4787
