MARKETING / BRANDING / CREATIVE LEADERSHIP
Ideas shape brands.
People shape ideas.
I’m Mario Quintana, a creative and marketing leader building meaningful brands—and the teams behind them.
01 / ABOUT
Strategy meets creativity.
Culture gives it meaning.
I believe meaningful brands are built through strong ideas, intentional strategy and the people behind them.
My work spans marketing, branding, creative direction and visual storytelling, with a particular interest in building teams where diverse perspectives help shape better creative work.
02 / SELECTED WORK
Ideas, made visible.
A selection of campaigns, brand experiences and visual stories.
Drop it & Go ↗
Illinois Tollway / Creative direction, photography & print
A distracted-driving campaign built around powerful imagery and a human perspective.
Classic Cinemas App ↗
Classic Cinemas / Creative direction
Design and development collaboration for a cohesive moviegoing experience.
Traveler ↗
Film / Cinematography & visual storytelling
03 / POINT OF VIEW
Culture isn't separate from creativity.
It shapes it.
The best ideas don't come from a single perspective. They emerge when people bring their experiences, curiosity and different ways of thinking into the creative process.
04 / EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP
Leadership through creativity.
Illinois Tollway
Creative Manager
Nube Creative
Founder
CAPE Chicago
Board Member
05 / SPEAKING
Ideas worth sharing.
Conversations worth having.
I'm interested in conversations that connect strategy, creativity and the people behind meaningful work.
Marketing and brand strategy
Creative leadership
Building creative team cultures
Diversity and cultural perspectives in creative work
Brand storytelling
06 / CONTACT
Good ideas deserve a conversation.
For collaborations, speaking opportunities and industry connections.
Chicago, Illinois