CV

Vivian Lachner

Designer & Photographer based in Nosara, Costa Rica.

Vivian Lachner is a Costa Rican designer and photographer working at the intersection of branding, visual storytelling, and content direction. With a background in Design and Visual Communication from Universidad Veritas and postgraduate studies in Branding and Photography at Elisava (Barcelona), her practice blends strategic thinking with a strong editorial eye.

She has worked with international brands, including California-based Nosotros Tequila & Mezcal, leading graphic design, content development, and brand materials across digital and physical platforms.

Currently based in Nosara, her work is influenced by surf culture, hospitality, and wellness communities. She collaborates with brands and creative projects seeking thoughtful visual identities and imagery that feel both intentional and human.

Her approach often merges photography with graphic intervention, creating narratives that balance structure and intuition.

  • Nosotros Tequila & Mezcal

    Graphic Designer & Content Coordinator (Remote)
    California, USA
    October 2022 – February 2026

    • Developed visual identity assets and graphic materials for digital and print campaigns.

    • Designed menus, flyers, and promotional materials for brand partners in the United States and Costa Rica.

    • Led photography and content production aligned with brand strategy.

    • Managed editorial calendar and coordinated content across platforms.

    • Collaborated with marketing, sales, and distribution teams in the U.S.

    • Supported brand activations, events, and expansion initiatives.

    Freelance – Design & Photography

    Costa Rica
    2022 – Present

    • Developed visual identities for emerging brands and independent projects.

    • Produced photography for hospitality, lifestyle, and experiential projects.

    • Provided creative direction and visual storytelling for digital platforms.

    Ceiba Collective – Design & Photography

    Costa Rica
    2022

    • Collaborated on interdisciplinary creative projects focused on visual identity and photographic production.

    Proyecto Corales

    Costa Rica
    2021

    • Produced visual documentation and communication materials for environmental initiatives.

    Jotabequ Grey

    San José, Costa Rica
    2017

    Branding Intern

    • Assisted in the development of brand identity proposals and campaign concepts for national clients.

  • 2020

    Simbiosis, Museo Can Framis, Fundación Vila Casas, (Barcelona, España)

  • 2020

    Covid 19, Publicaciones Masters Elisava (Barcelona, España)