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Ruth Basagoitia — Creative & Art Director

PERSONAL INFO
+1 (415) 497-4730
ruthlessismore.com
rebasama@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/ruth-basagoitia/
Over the past 3 years, I've focused on creative and art direction for visual design and editorial illustration, building on 5 years of team leadership experience. With more than 15 years in the industry as an illustrator, visual, and graphic designer, I bring strategic thinking and strong storytelling to every project—helping digital products and brands come to life
SOFTWARES
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
After Effects
Figma
A.I. Tools
graphic designer & illustratior
visual designer & editorial illustratior
senior visual designer
design
manager
creative &
art director
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2009
2016
2018
2020
2022
2025
WORK EXPERIENCE

RVO Health | Healthline Media — New York, NY
2016 – Present

LANGUAGES

Spanish
Native

English
Proficient

Italian
Intermediate

​Creative & Art Director
2022 – Present

​Design Manager
2020 – 2022

​Editorial Illustrator
2016 – 2020

As Creative Director for Healthline and Medical News Today at RVO Health, I lead a multidisciplinary team of designers and illustrators in the strategic development and execution of high-impact creative across platfomrs. Our work spans editorial design, performance marketing, site experience, e-commerce, newsletters, and social media.
I provide creative direction to ensure our work meets business goals and resonates with audiences—while also coaching and mentoring my team to support their growth and strengthen our creative output.
FREELANCES

Crunch Culture — San Francisco, CA
​Brand Identity, Packaging & Web

2016 – 2017

Sello de Oro — San Salvador, SV
​Product Packaging Design

2010 – 2012

Wix.com — San Francisco, CA
​Localization & Costumer Solutions Specialist

2014 – 2016

Gatz — San Salvador, SV
​Graphic Designer

2012 – 2013

Datum | Oracle — San Salvador, SV
​Graphic Design & Brand Identity Manager

2009 – 2011

EDUCATION

Master's Degree in Design & Art Direction | 2022– 2023
ESdesign Escuela Superior de Diseño — Barcelona, ES

Creative Writing Program  | 2011– 2012
Laboratorio de Escritura — Barcelona, ES

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design  | 2003– 2009
Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado — San Salvador, ES

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