Fernando Vargas

Fernando Vargas has extensive experience in creative management, marketing, and design. Fernando is currently working as a Creative Director at Avenue Living Asset Management, where they create strong conceptual directions and builds relationships with stakeholders.

In 2010, they co-founded Pride In Business, an organization that hosts networking events supporting the LGBTQ2S+ community and promotes visibility and commerce.

Prior to that, Fernando worked at FJV Marketing as an Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer, and Marketing Consultant, managing budgets and leading design phases of campaigns.

Fernando also had experience as a Partner/Part Owner at MUGE, a performance wear and fabric store in Calgary.

Additionally, Fernando worked as a Senior Brand Designer and Lead Editorial Designer at the University of Calgary, providing creative services for marketing campaigns and ensuring consistent application of brand guidelines.

Fernando was a Senior Graphic Designer at B&A Planning Group, where they designed proposals and branding for community developments.

Fernando worked as a Marketing and Creative Consultant at WonderFil Specialty Threads, managing marketing activities and implementing marketing plans.

Fernando also served as a Creative and Marketing Consultant at the Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (AAISA), rebranding the organization and developing visual guidelines.

Furthermore, Fernando worked as a Senior Graphic Designer and Marketing Coordinator at Radiology Consultants Associated/Mayfair Diagnostics, providing art direction and rebranding projects.

Earlier in their career, they were a Senior Graphic Designer and Content Designer at ICOM Productions, designing interactive training solutions and managing project timelines.

Fernando Vargas obtained their Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Print Media from Alberta University of the Arts, where they studied from 2001 to 2006. Fernando then pursued further education at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) from 2008 to 2010, earning a diploma in New Media Production and Design. Furthermore, Fernando's education history includes some enrollment at Campus Saint-Jean, Pavillon de la Pocatière, Université de l'Alberta, although the specific degree and field of study are not mentioned, and the start and end years are unknown.