Hi there! I'm Matias, an illustrative designer hailing from the picturesque Northern Basque Country.

My passion for drawing ignited at a young age, setting the foundation for my career in illustration and graphic design. In 2005, I completed my studies in Graphic Design and Publishing Production, marking the official start of my professional journey. Since then, I've built a versatile portfolio as a freelance graphic designer, creating logos, artworks, gig posters, merch designs and beer labels. My experience spans across various sectors of the design industry, including press, prepress, packaging, and sign design.

Through these diverse experiences, I've gained a comprehensive understanding of the entire creative process. From the initial sketch to the final product, I meticulously manage every technical detail to ensure the highest quality results. My expertise also extends to file preparation for film and plate specifications, digital proofing, die-cutting shapes, varnish/hot stamping/embossing films, window graphics, and both interior and exterior signage.

For more information or to commission my services, please contact me at begizuria@gmail.com
I look forward to bringing your creative vision to life!



GRAPHIC DESIGN EXPERIENCE
• Since 2005 - Freelance illustrative designer
• 2018-2022 - AZTARNA (Biarritz) - Sign graphic designer
Preparation of proofs, production files and manufacturing orders for the production of illuminated boxes, signs and pharmacy crosses, flag signs, metal box letters, PVC or composite cut-out letters, display panels, adhesive films, banners, vehicle markings, etc.
• 2016 - BNCRÉA (Bayonne) - Packaging graphic designer
Food packaging design, photo editing, creation of prototypes and packshot photo shooting.
• 2011-2014 - IBL PRINT (Hendaye) - Pre-press graphic designer
Graphic design, preflight/review/create files to ensure jobs meet proper criteria for direct-to-plate and offset printing processes, die-cutting shapes, hot stamping and embossing magnesium plates and varnish films, proof master certifying, preflighting. Internal control courses in colorimetry and FSC/PEFC certifications.
• 2010-2011 - BSG BAIONA (Bayonne) - Merch graphic designer
llustrative and graphic design for various products, technical specifications sheets for the manufacturers, photography, catalogue layout.
• 2007-2008 - BERRIAK (Hazparne) - Graphic designer & copy editor
Receiving and correcting texts, photography editing, graphic design, editing and digital printing.

EDUCATION
• 2008-2009 - Information and Communication Technologies Diploma (UPPA, Basque Country)
• 2003-2005 - Superior Technician in Graphic Design and Publishing Production Diploma (Graphic Arts School of Gipuzkoa, Basque Country)
• 2000-2003 - Bachelor degree in Commerce and Business Studies (UPPA - UPV/EHU, Basque Country)