Juan Mantilla

Juan Mantilla has a vast and diverse work experience in the creative industry. Juan started their career as an Art Director at Ruiz Nicoli Lineas in 1993 and later co-founded Icon MediaLab, where they served as a Senior Interactive Art Director. Juan then became the Executive Creative Director at Wysiwyg, leading a 24-person creative team. Juan then worked as a Creative Director at FullSIX Groupe, where they hired and motivated the creative staff and handled production projects. Juan further served as a Senior Designer at Landor Associates, where they worked on art direction and graphic design projects. Juan also worked as a Senior Art Director at Bates and Red Cell, where they directed creative projects for digital and printed media. Juan then joined TBWA\\TEQUILA as an Associate Creative Director, overseeing various non-traditional media projects. Prior to their current role as Head of Creative at KIKO MILANO, they worked as a Design Manager at the same company. Juan has extensive experience working with luxury brands and has been involved in various art direction, design, and packaging projects throughout their career.

Juan Mantilla attended the Universidad Complutense de Madrid from 1991 to 1996, where they pursued a degree in Image and Sound Sciences with a specialization in Audiovisual Communication. Simultaneously, from 1994 to 1996, they also attended the Centre for studies in new media and visual technologies in Madrid, Spain, where they obtained a Master's degree in Graphic Design and Advertising, focusing on multimedia design.