NEW YORK, NY – March 15, 2021 – Marino, a leading strategic communications firm with offices in New York City and Los Angeles, today announced that Domingo Echague, an award-winning graphic designer, has joined the firm as its new art director.

Echague brings a distinguished record of success in delivering strategic, innovative and creative branding and marketing solutions for companies and internationally-renowned brands in real estate, tech, lifestyle and hospitality, such as Johnnie Walker, Ciroc, Lincoln and Mastercard. Throughout his 15-year career, Echague has been honored with multiple design awards, including several PRISM awards (Gold for Best Ad, Gold for Best Website and Gold for Best Logo of the Year) and Marcom recognitions (Gold for Direct Mail / Brochure and Gold for Design Logo).

“I look forward to Domingo broadening and growing the creative vision offered to our clients, as we continue to expand our digital, creative, and social offerings,” said John F. Marino, president at Marino. “Domingo’s deep expertise in branding and design has positioned him as an emerging leader in the industry, and his creative talent will be a tremendous asset to our clients and firm.”

 Prior to joining Marino, Echague was the director of creative services at Nickerson, a full-service branding, marketing, and communications agency. Outside of his previous design and campaign work for lifestyle clients, Echague has also launched key branding and creative initiatives for real estate clients like Shorenstein Properties, Global Property Developers, and Hines, among other leaders in the industry.

 Echague earned his bachelor’s degree from Florida International University. Born in Ecuador, he currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife, Kristine; son, Lucas; and their wheaten terrier dog, Mia.