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Maria Jose/MJ (she/her) is a full-time Art Director with 8 ish years of experience. She’s currently based out of Los Angeles, CA with roots down in Texas. Also, she is a September Libra.
Some things MJ likes:
Accomplishing mundane tasks in Animal Crossing
Going off-grid for a camping trip
Prince 💜
Some things MJ dislikes:
Scatting (like the type of singing)
Grind work culture
The need to download an app for a very particular reason
Let’s talk soon! I’m always looking to meet new people so don’t be shy. ✌🏽
Brands I’ve Worked With:
Hanes, UPS, J.P. Morgan, OREO, Old Navy, Opella Brands (Cortizone & Xyzal), TIAA, RITZ, 7-Eleven, California Milk Advisory Board, Nintendo, DiGiorno, Patron
Experience
The Martin Agency
Sr. Art Director | July 2024 - Present
Art Director | Jan. 2021 - July 2024
Freelance Art Director
Mother LA, Reach Agency, MullenLowe LA
April 2020 - Nov. 2020
Deutsch LA
Jr. Art Director | Sept. 2018 - April 2020
Deutsch LA
Intern | Summer 2018
TBWA/Worldhealth
Art Supervisor Intern | Summer 2017
Awards & Accomplishments
Cannes Lions Creative Academy Cohort, 30 under 30 | 2025
Martin Latiné & Hispanic ERG Lead | 2024
4A’s MAIP Fellow | 2017 & 2018
ANDYs Shortlist | CMAB Dairy Dispensary | 2021
Most Fashionable Senior at Hillcrest Highschool | 2018
Education
The University of Texas at Austin | B.A. Advertising, Creative Sequence
Austin, TX | 2014 - 2018