I was born and raised in Buenos Aires. I began my professional life chasing music, with two albums released by my first band, but it soon became clear that my real calling lay elsewhere. I turned my attention to visual storytelling and the audiovisual world, studying graphic design before specialising in advertising.
I cut my teeth at well known agencies including The Walt Disney Company, Leo Burnett, Wunderman and Young & Rubicam, working on brands such as Miramax, Disney, Diario La Nación, Ford, Microsoft and Nokia.
In 2009 I moved to Madrid, where I joined Cheil and later McCann, working on major accounts including Santander, Real Madrid, Samsung and Vodafone. During my time at McCann, I was promoted to Creative Supervisor, leading the digital team.
In 2013, I relocated to London to join a startup, where I eventually became Creative Director, overseeing the creative department and collaborating with brands such as Virgin Media and Bayer. In 2015, I worked as a freelance creative with Mother London.
In 2016, I joined New, a project founded by Carlos Bayala. We started with no clients and built everything from the ground up, creating work for brands including NASA, MUBI and Lego in the UK, Andes Origen in Argentina, and Modelo and Pacífico in Mexico, alongside many non profit projects which were often the most rewarding and interesting of all.
I’m a frustrated musician, but still very much a drummer, a singer and an art director. I’m not one for the spotlight or ego driven environments. I’m driven by beauty, curiosity and the simple pleasure of doing good work with good people. My place is in the kitchen with the team, cooking together. I’m more than happy to step out and talk about the dishes with our customers, but I prefer to keep my hands busy and let the work do the talking.
In August 2025, I became Ema’s dad with Caro, my wife. Definitely the best job I’ve ever had.
My Vision
I believe in both traditional and digital media. I believe in constant change. I believe in the power of the streets—going out, listening to people, understanding what sparks their curiosity, the music they enjoy, the clothes they wear, how they influence each other, and the reasons behind their everyday choices. But life also happens online, and being offline is not an option.
Let’s be honest—AI is here. Robots can write, draw, take photos, and create faster and smarter than most of us. But we are still here too, made of flesh and feelings, and our work should reflect that. It’s not just about luck, data, or instinct. Those are valuable tools, but they mean nothing without honesty, hard work, and belief.
In an industry increasingly driven by data, testing, and fake work created for advertising awards, I still believe there’s a space in communication and advertising where film, images, sound, products, and design come together beautifully to shape—and hopefully inspire—popular culture. How great is that?
I engage with this ever-changing world every day. Make friends with the robots—don’t fight them. They’ll probably win in the end. But for now, enjoy the process. Walk the streets, stay responsibly connected, take everything in, and let it shape your work. Because on the other side, there are people who probably think and feel the same way we do.
Awards
There’s a quote by the art director and artist Gary Denham that goes, "Awards are like hemorrhoids—every arsehole gets them in the end." I couldn't agree more.
I’m not a fan of creative awards; they often feel like a contest to see who has the nicest belly button. In my view, the best recognition in our industry is when a brand genuinely becomes part of social conversation and popular culture. That’s not something you can chase—it just happens.
I’ve been fortunate enough to build brands that have achieved that, and I haven’t submitted any work to a creative festival in over a decade. However, some of the clients I’ve worked with have—and, as Gary says, I ended up with a few awards here and there. You’ll find the list in the next column.
Effie Latam
Cerveza Pacifico, Positive Impact - Social (Brands) - Silver
Effie Mexico
Cerveza Pacifico, Positive Impact - Social (Brands) - Silver
Cerveza Pacifico, Real Time Marketing - Silver
Cerveza Pacifico, Effie Mexico: Circumstantial marketing - Bronze
Effie Argentina
Andes Origen Gestito: Promotional Marketing - Gold
Mexican Creative Circle
Cerveza Pacifico: Idea - Gold
Argentine Creative Circle
Andes Origen Vendimia: Music - Silver
El Sol Spain
Loterías del Estado: Maqueta - Gold
FIAP Argentina
Ford, Glow - Bronze
IPA Best of Health Awards UK
Pathway: Stories of Rebirth
Email
fgarciaarias@hotmail.com
Phone
+44 (0) 791 383 20 87
Instagram
@fgarciaarias