Efren Pagan

Efren Pagan is a seasoned design professional currently serving as Design Director at ARCO since January 2022. Previously, Efren held positions as Principal, Designer at Friend Design and as a Designer at Pentagram. Efren's early career included a Design Intern role at Apple and a Digital Designer position at ARCO Publicidad, where work involved creating campaigns for prominent clients like Nestle and KFC. Additionally, Efren contributed as a Student Assistant at SVA Galleries, assisting in notable exhibit installations. An academic background includes serving as an Assistant Professor at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, focusing on design strategies for social change. Efren holds a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the School of Visual Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Miami. Ongoing education includes participation in design for social change initiatives at the School of Visual Arts and the Rhode Island School of Design.