About Me

¡Hola de nuevo! ¿Qué tal?
My name is Fabián G Bárcenas – but everyone calls me Fabz.
I’m a Creative Director, Graphic Designer and Brand Manager originally from Mexico City, now based in Charlotte, NC (a.k.a. the Queen City). I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from La Salle University in 2009, followed by a Master’s in Branding in 2011, and a Master’s in Art Direction from Miami Ad School in 2014.

With 15+ years of experience, I’ve worked across the lifestyle, sports, and retail industries — always blending creativity, culture, and strategy to build brands that connect. I’m always open to new and exciting adventures that push creative boundaries.

I was born and raised in Mexico City during the vibrant ‘80s and ‘90s — a time of arcades, mixtapes, and the early internet. That mix of pop culture, technology, and curiosity shaped my creative lens and constant drive to explore.

Things I love:
  • Listening to podcasts and discovering new music.
  • Spinning music as a DJ on weekends at some of the most iconic bars and nightclubs in Charlotte.
  • Traveling with my camera to capture concerts, people, and everyday moments around the world.
  • Drinking café de olla — and if the deadline runs late, I’ve got the carajillos covered.
  • Playing and watching sports — especially soccer, which I actively play twice a week.

Oh, and… I’m a proud Shakira superfan. I’ve followed her around the globe, attending over 30 concerts in 7 countries — backpack in hand, heart full, playlist ready.

I’ve lived and created in four incredible cities — Mexico City, Miami, San Francisco, and Amsterdam — and now, life and inspiration continue in Charlotte, NC, a city that’s become my creative home. Wherever I go, I carry stories — and I turn them into ideas that move people.

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Graphic Design

Art Direction

Branding

Fabián González (a.k.a. "Fabz")

Where I’ve Studied

2014
Miami Ad School Mexico
Account Planning (Bootcamp)
2012-2014
Miami Ad School
Mexico, Amsterdam, San Francisco, Miami
Master in Art Direction
2009-2010
Universidad La Salle CDMX
Master in Brand Strategy Management (Branding)
2005-2009
Universidad La Salle CDMX
Bachelor’s Degree on Graphic Design

Where I’ve Worked

nov 2014 - present
Creative Art Director
AC&M Group
aug 2014 - oct 2014
Creative Director
Digital Coaster
oct 2013 - dec 2013
Creative Art Director Intern
Digitas LBi San Francisco
jul 2013 - sep 2013
Creative Art Director Intern
OneBigAgency Amsterdam
apr 2012 - jun 2013
Creative Art Director
Hot-Spot.mx
oct 2009 - feb 2012
Senior Graphic Designer
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