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By the age of 2, Joaquin’s obsession with drawing was so intense that his mother gave him an entire wall—hoping it would keep him from covering the rest of their Venezuelan home in doodles.
By 15, he continued painting on walls—this time on the streets. He designed artwork for local bands, customized his own clothes, and filled every surface he could with drawings. His relentless need to create led him to pursue a career in graphic design, eventually earning a Master of Fine Arts outside his home country. This opened the door to a successful career in the advertising industry.
Since 2011, Joaquin has created award-winning work for variety of global brands such as VANS, Expedia, Coca-Cola, The New York Times, LVMH and many more, collaborating with visionary artists and directors such as Mike Mills, Darren Aronofsky, Neil Young, Salma Hayek, and Little Simz.
Beyond advertising, his creative practice has expanded into art, music, and film, establishing him as a leading name in Venezuela’s creative scene. He has directed several music videos and designed album covers. In 2025, he was recognized as a Grammy winner for his design and artwork on an album that took home the award.
Fueled by a constant need to create and a deep passion for craft, he continues to explore new ways of blending visual storytelling, music, and culture, pushing the boundaries of traditional formats.
EDUCATION
SCAD, Savannah College of Arts & Design
Masters of Fine Arts (2009-2011)
Savannah, GA
Centro de Diseño Digital
B.F.A. Graphic Design (2006-2009)
Caracas, Venezuela
CONTACT
joaquin.salim@gmail.com
+(312)507.9083
@joaquinsalim
EXPERIENCE
WIEDEN + KENNEDY
Global Creative Director (2023 - Current)
New York, NY
ANOMALY
Creative Director (2021 - 2023)
Los Angeles, CA
AdWeek U.S. Agency of the Year (2022)
ANOMALY
Associate Creative Director (2020 - 2021)
New York, NY
BBDO NY
Associate Creative Director (2018 - 2020)
New York, NY
D&AD, Webby’s, ADC, Agency of the Year (2018)
Webby’s Agency of the Year (2020)
DROGA5
Creative (2015 - 2018)
New York, NY
AdWeek U.S. Agency of the Year (2016)
AdAge Agency of the Year (2016)
Cannes Lions Independent Agency of the Year
(2015, 2016, 2017)
RPA
Art Director (2013 - 2015)
Santa Monica, CA
Leo Burnett
Art Director (2011-2013)
Chicago, IL
JWT
JR. Art Director (2008-2009)
Caracas, Venezuela
UltraPancho.tv
Motion Graphics Intern (2008)
Caracas, Venezuela
TBWA\VENEZUELA
Graphic Design Freelance (2007)
Caracas, Venezuela
ART EXHIBITIONS
S O L O E X H I B I T S
Memoria del Error
Cerquone Gallery
Caracas, Venezuela (2025)
Till Wrong is Right
Artsy Conveyance
Miami, Florida (2023)
Déficit de Atención,
Centro de Arte los Galpones
Caracas, Venezuela (2021)
Fake Smile
Adhesivo Contemporary
Bowery, New York, NY (2018)
Miami Fashion Week
Runway Collaboration
w/Angel Sanchez
Miami, FL (2018)
G R O U P E X H I B I T S
LOADING
Reset Gallery
Caracas, Venezuela (2022)
Sonic Union Art Show
Sonic Union
New York, NY (2022)
Pretenso
Cerquone Projects
Madrid, Spain (2019)
Unqork Group Show
Adhesivo + Seer Projects
New York City (2019)
Showfields
Main Gallery
LaFayette, NY (2019)
Kayas Opening
Kayas Boutique
Lisbon, Portugal (2019)
Omisión Ligera
Cerquone Projects
Caracas, Venezuela (2018)
Omisión Ligera
Cerquone Projects
Madrid, Spain (2018)
Art in Progress Mural
Bombay Sapphire
Meatpacking District
New York, NY (2018)
Playground
TOBE Gallery
Budapest, Hungary (2018)
SCOPE New Yok
Arte Ponte Gallery
New York, NY (2018)
100 Pieces
Safe Place For Youth
Los Angeles, CA (2017)
Disorder
Unfollow Collective
Brooklyn, NY (2017)
Art Below LA
Sur Le Mur Gallery
Los Angeles, CA (2017)
100 Pieces
Safe Place for Youth
Santa Monica, CA (2016)
Independent Art Book Fair
Flamingo Publications
Brooklyn, NY (2016)
What We Do Is [secret]
Unfollow Collective
tBowery, NY (2016)
What We Do Is [secret]
Unfollow Collective
Brooklyn, NY (2015)
I Am Pototo Vol. II
Collab w/Ale Bursett
(2015)
A U C T I O N S
For A Brighter Venezuela
Fé y Alegría,
Houston, Texas
USA (2022)
35 ANGEL SANCHEZ
LATAM Freedom & Development Foundation
Miami, Florida
USA (2021)
Paddle8
Showfields,
New York City
(2019)
Art in Progress
Bombay Sapphire,
Meatpacking District, NYC
(2018)
RECOGNITION
CANNES LIONS
Gold - Film - The NYTimes: Denton
Gold - Film - The NYTimes: Hicks
Gold - Film Craft - The NYTimes: Berehulak
Gold - Film Craft - The NYTimes: Denton
Gold - Film Craft - The NYTimes: Hicks
Bronze - Creative Effectiveness - The NYT
Shortlist - Film - Clos19 - Bing Them In
Shortlist - Entmt/Music - YouTube SOSFEST
D&AD
Wood Pencil - Art Direction - The NYTimes
Wood Pencil - Film - The NYTimes
Wood Pencil - Film Editing - The NYTimes
ADC YOUNG GUNS
Winner - Young Gun 15
ONE SHOW
Gold Pencil - Film Craft - The NYTimes
Gold Pencil - Integrated - The NYTimes
Gold Pencil - Film - The NYTimes: Berehulak
Gold Pencil - Film - The NYTimes: Denton
Gold Pencil - Film - The NYTimes: Hicks
Gold Pencil - Film -100k Budget - NYTimes
Gold Pencil - Film Campaign - The NYTimes
Merit - Cross Platform - The NYTimes
Merit - Long Form - The NYTimes: Berehulak
Merit - Long Form - The NYTimes: Hicks
Merit - Long Form - The NYTimes: Denton
Merit - Film Craft - The NYTimes: Berehulak
Merit - Film Craft - The NYTimes: Hicks
Merit - Film Craft - The NYTimes: Denton
Merit - New Media - Honda Snack Attack
Shortlist - Film Campaign - Expedia
Shortlist - Integrated Rebranding - Expedia
Shortlist - OOH - Bombay Sapphire
Shortlist - Experimental - Bombay Sapphire
Shortlist - UserGen-Cont - Bombay Sapphire
Shortlist - Use of Technology - Bombay
Shortlist - Digital Craft - Bombay Sapphire
Shortlist - Interactive/Website - Bombay
Shortlist - Experiential AD - Bombay
Shortlist - Data Visualization - Bombay
Shortlist - Online Film Pre-Roll - GE
Shortlist - Pharma/Social Media - GE
Shortlist - Direct/Online Video - GE
ONE SHOW | ONE SCREEN FILM FESTIVAL
Best in Editing - Aleros [Pompeii]
Best in Latin America - Aleros [Pompeii]
Best in Remote Production - Aleros [Pompeii]
WEBBY AWARDS
Winner - Media - The NYTimes
Winner - Art Direction - The NYTimes
Winner - Best Use of Photo - The NYTimes
Winner - Branded Content | Health, Rx - GE
Honoree - Real Time Response - Bombay
People’s Voice - Virtual Fest - YT SOSFEST
CLIO AWARDS
Silver - Partnership - YouTube SOS Fest
Bronze - Film - The New York Times
Bronze - Social Good - YouTube SOS Fest
Shortlist - Film Campaign - Expedia
Shortlist - Activation - YouTube SOS Fest
LONDON INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
Silver - Spatial Design - Bombay
EFFIE AWARDS
Gold - Renaissance - The New York Times
Silver - Media - The New York Times
Bronze - Small Budget - The New York Times
FACEBOOK STUDIO AWARDS
Gold - Allstate Mayhem Timeline
SHORTY AWARDS
Winner - Brand Response - Honda Snack Attack
KINSALE SHARKS
Gold - Social Media - Allstate Mayhem
ADWEEK EXPERIENTIAL AWARDS
Winner - Best Use of OOH - Bombay Sapphire
PEPSI MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS (Venezuela)
Winner - Rock Music Video - Acción
Winner - Alternative Video - Palmera
Winner - Alternative Video - Vengase
OTHER
Hugo's
ThinkLA
Addy's
Student Addy's
Adweek 10 Best Ads of 2017
Luerzers Archive Ad of the Week
Adweek Ad of the Day (x4)
S C H O L A R S H I P S
• SCAD Honors Award
• SCAD Graduate Fellow Award
• SCAD Student Opportunity
J U R Y P A R T I C I P A T I O N
YOUNG GUNS 18
Advertising Judge
New York, NY
(2020)
Golden Award of Montreux
Online Film
Montreux, Switzerland
(2019)
Behance Portfolio Review
Brooklyn Chapter
Dumbo, New York.
(2015)
LECTURES
From 5:00pm to 9:00am
Inspirational LectureSCAD
Foundation Studies.
Savannah, GA (2022)
Foundation Studies
Class Mentor VisitLecture and class visit
Savannah, GA (2021)
Guests&Gusto Series
Inspirational Online Lecture
SCAD, Advertising Dept. (2020)
From 5:00pm to 9:00am
Inspirational Lecture
Brother Advertising School
Online lecture to students from Argentina, Venezuela, Spain, Panama, others. (2018)
Spending Life Ignoring
The Other Side of The Story
Visiting Artist SeriesSchool of Art
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY (2020)
From 5:00pm to 9:00am
Inspirational Lecture
SCAD Advertising Dept.
Savannah, GA (2018)
Taste Challenge
Inspirational Lecture
SCAD Advertising Dept
Savannah, GA (2018)