
My name is Alejandro Arriagada. I’m a Chilean Creative Director based in Barcelona.
I focus on storytelling: turning brand truths into simple ideas, sharp words and clear visuals people actually care about. I’m not here to fill space. I’m here to make work that leaves a mark.
My career has taken me across London, Madrid, Santiago and Barcelona, creating and leading work for brands such as Audi, SEAT, Volkswagen, Movistar, Estrella Damm, ASICS, Henkel and P&G. Whether I’m part of a multidisciplinary team (writers, directors, designers, photographers) or leading small, senior teams, the mission stays the same:
Make it bold. Make it clear. Make it unforgettable.
I’m currently a Partner and Creative Director at HONEST Barcelona.
Experience
2016 - pres.
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Honest Barcelona
2014 - 2015
Global Creative Director
LOLA MullenLowe Spain
2012 - 2014
Global Creative Director
Grey London
2008 - 2012
Creative Director
DDB Spain
2007 - 2008
Executive Creative Director
DDB Chile
2004 - 2007
Senior Copywriter
DDB Spain
2000 - 2003
Copywriter
Grey Chile
1995 - 1999
Junior Copywriter
Ogilvy Chile
Contact
AWARDS
2015
El Ojo - Bronze
Mattel HotWheels (Digital)
2015
El Sol - Bronze
HotWheels "True Speed" (Mobile)
2014
El Sol - Shortlist
SEAT "WakeUApp"
2013
FIAP - Shortlist
SEAT "Lullabies" Radio
2013
FIAP - Shortlist
SEAT "Nana 2" Radio
2013
El Sol - Shortlist
SEAT "Safe drive app" (Mobile)
2013
El Sol - Shortlist
SEAT "Dream" (Press)
2013
Lürzer’s Archive
SEAT "Dream", "Hero", "Lost" (Press)
2012
Cannes Lions - Shortlist
Audi "Wake Up" (Mobile)
2012
FIAP - Bronze
Audi Fatigue Detection System "Despierta"
2012
FIAP - Finalist
Audi Sponsorship Real Madrid vs Barcelona "La huella del clásico"
2012
Eurobest - Bronze
Audi "Dreams" (Radio)
2012
Lürzer’s Archive
Audi "Eyes", "Labyrinth" (Press)
2012
El Ojo - Finalist
Audi "Laberinto" (Press)
2012
El Ojo - Finalist
Audi "Despierta" (Radio)
2012
Laus - Bronze
Audi "Labyrinth" (Press)
2011
FIAP - Gold
Audi "Robot" (TV)
2011
Eurobest - Shortlist
Audi "Robot" (TV)
2011
Lürzer’s Archive
Audi "Robot" (TV)
2011
Lürzer’s Archive
Audi "Lego" (Press)
2011
C de C - Shortlist
Audi "Robot" (TV)
2011
Laus - Silver
Audi "Lego"
2010
Lürzer’s Archive
Audi "Cake" (Press)
2009
El Sol - Shortlist
Audi "Extraordinary beings" (TV)
2009
El Sol - Shortlist
Audi "Rubick" (Poster)
2008
Cannes Lions - Shortlist
Philips "Bird" (Poster)
2008
FIAP - Bronze
Philips "Keys" (Press)
2008
Lürzer’s Archive
Philips "Frog", "Bird", "Keys", "Wallet" (Press)
2007
FIAP - Bronze
Audi "Tree", "Nature" (Campaign Press)
2007
C de C - Shortlist
Audi "Nature" (Campaign Press)
2006
New York Festivals - Silver
Audi "Fun" (TV)
2006
New York Festivals - Shortlist
Henkel "Adhesive bar" (Ambient)
2006
Epica awards - Silver
Audi "Giraffe" (Press)
2006
Epica - Silver
Audi "Giraffe", "Rhinoceros", "Feline" (Campaign)
2006
El Sol - Shortlist
Audi "Tree", "Nature" (Campaign Press)
2006
El Sol - Shortlist
Audi "Fun", "Life" (TV)
2006
El Sol - Shortlist
Henkel "Shark", "Lion", "Polar Bear"
2006
El Sol - Shortlist
Henkel "Sneaker" (Press)
2006
C de C - Silver
Audi "Giraffe" (Press)
2006
C de C - Shortlist
Audi "Giraffe", "Rhinoceros", "Feline" (Campaign)
2006
C de C - Shortlist
Audi "Fun" (TV)
2006
DDB Awards - Certificate
Audi "Giraffe", "Jaguar", "Rhino" (Press)
2005
Cannes Lions - Bronze
Henkel "Adhesive bar" (Ambient)
2005
Cannes Lions - Shortlist
Audi "Giraffe", "Jaguar", "Rhino" (Press)
2005
Clio Awards - Shortlist
Audi "Faces" (TV)
2005
Clio Awards - Shortlist
Henkel "Clamp" (TV)
2005
Eurobest - Shortlist
Henkel "Adhesive bar" (Ambient)
2005
New York Festivals - Bronze
Henkel "Clamp" (Press)
2005
New York Festivals - Shortlist
Audi "Faces" (TV)
2005
Epica - Gold
Henkel "Clamp" (Press)
2005
FIAP - Gold
Audi "Faces" (TV)
2005
El Ojo - Bronze
Audi "Giraffe" (Press)
2005
FIAP - Silver
Henkel "Clamp" (Press)
2005
FIAP - Bronze
Audi "Fun" (TV)
2005
El Sol - Shortlist
Audi "Murphy’s law"
2005
El Sol - Shortlist
Audi "Giraffe", "Jaguar", "Rhino"
2005
El Sol - Shortlist
Audi "Jungle", "Lake", "Mountain", "Poster" (Press)
2005
El Sol - Shortlist
Henkel "Adhesive bar" (Ambient)
2005
C de C - Shortlist
Audi "Zoo" (TV)
2005
El Sol - Shortlist
Audi "Jungle", "Lake", "Mountain", "Poster" (Press)
2005
Laus - Silver
Audi "Faces" (Creative Direction)
2004
Cannes Lions - Silver
Audi "Zoo" (TV)
2004
FIAP - Grand Prix
Audi "Zoo" (TV)
2000
Lápiz de Platino - Premio País
The London Institute “Yes” (TV)
1998
New York Festivals - Bronze
Panadol "Francia 3 Brasil 0" (Press)