José Jiménez Vega is a Panamanian graphic designer and illustrator with an unconventional background that blends the structure of the corporate world with the freedom of art. His experience in logistics and banking has given him a strategic perspective that he now applies to creative projects with purpose and vision.
Since 2016, he has worked independently, collaborating with brands, entrepreneurs, and cultural institutions to tell visual stories that resonate with people. His portfolio includes children’s books, magazines, digital campaigns, murals, and brand identities. Currently he serves as art and editorial design director for Living Panama Magazine, a publication that celebrates the best of panamanian lifestyle, distributed in over 40 locations nationwide.
With a degree in Advertising and Graphic Design, an MBA, and a self-taught artistic approach, he stands out for his multidisciplinary skills, attention to detail, and deep commitment to every project.
Outside the studio, he participates in art exhibitions, leads creative workshops, and shares his experience as an independent creative at public events.
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Highlights
2024
• Featured Artist @ Macrofest — “Jugarte” Pop Up Art Show.
2023
• Workshop Facilitator — Express Admin for Artists: Administrative Tools Workshop to thrive in the creative journey. La Manzana, Santa Ana.
• Featured Artist @ America’s Logos — Art Collective of Latinamerican graphic culture. Palazzo Hamsa Mill Art Gallery. Balzan, Malta.
2022
• Featured Artist @ Brava Display: Virtual Art Exhibition on Brava Pizza screens. Locations: Town Center, Multiplaza and Altaplaza.
2021
• Speaker @ Isaac Rabin School — The Creative Process through illustration (Educational speech for 6th grade students).
2020
• Open Studio: Virtual exhibition of best artworks between 2016-2019 — Lockdown Project
2019
• Speaker @ Aftertalks: Creative Entrepreneurship.
• Workshop Facilitator @ Wordcamp Panamá — Building your creative identity in WordPress.
• Speaker @ Foreign Relations Ministry — Children’s Cultural Program for creative stimulation.
• Featured Artist @ MUCPA — “Imagining the city: A Retrospective of Panamanian Cinema”
2017
• Speaker @ Fuckup Nights Vol. XIV: Art & Fashion Special Edition.
• Creativity Workshop Facilitator: Changing the World with pencil & paper. La Fonda del Diseño.
• Featured Artist @ Macrofest: Art Collective.
• Art Solo Show @ Tántalo Hotel: “Papel”