I’m a professional graphic designer with expertise in book, magazine, and stationery editing, vector work, and audiovisual. My experience spans graphic, advertising, and construction sectors, where I’ve developed strong people management, on-site training, and stands production skills, as well as working with international clients and suppliers, retail POP installations, filming and post‑production, plus English–Spanish translation. I work with the Adobe Creative Suite on Mac and PC, rely on Microsoft Office, and maintain a medium/advanced level of spoken and written English. I’m comfortable leading projects or collaborating in a team, I stay decisive under pressure, and I’m methodical in daily performance.

Matias Alejandro Contreras Lavin

I’m a professional graphic designer with expertise in book, magazine, and stationery editing, vector work, and audiovisual. My experience spans graphic, advertising, and construction sectors, where I’ve developed strong people management, on-site training, and stands production skills, as well as working with international clients and suppliers, retail POP installations, filming and post‑production, plus English–Spanish translation. I work with the Adobe Creative Suite on Mac and PC, rely on Microsoft Office, and maintain a medium/advanced level of spoken and written English. I’m comfortable leading projects or collaborating in a team, I stay decisive under pressure, and I’m methodical in daily performance.

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I’m a professional graphic designer with expertise in book, magazine, and stationery editing, vector work, and audiovisual. My experience spans graphic, advertising, and construction sectors, where I’ve developed strong people management, on-site training, and stands production skills, as well as working with international clients and suppliers, retail POP installations, filming and post‑production, plus English–Spanish translation.

I work with the Adobe Creative Suite on Mac and PC, rely on Microsoft Office, and maintain a medium/advanced level of spoken and written English. I’m comfortable leading projects or collaborating in a team, I stay decisive under pressure, and I’m methodical in daily performance.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Grupo TX
February 28, 2025 - February 28, 2025
In-house design, video editing, social media management, stands at works fairs, product activations, and photographic treatment.
Graphic Designer at Unión Demócrata Independiente
April 30, 2021 - April 30, 2021
Elecciones 2021 photomontage and photographic treatment; 2021 Elecciones stationery.
Store Brand Supervisor / Graphic Designer at Weston Chile
October 31, 2018 - October 31, 2018
In-house design and marketing; design of construction and installation projects; maintenance and assembly of exhibitions and retail POP; stands assembly and creation at fairs (Edifica, Sodimac, 100 showrooms, etc.); Weston Chile installation team leader (3 people); management of international suppliers and new products; product training for retailers.
Marketing Manager at Jeld-Wen Chile
May 31, 2015 - May 31, 2015
In-house design and marketing for Chile, Colombia and Peru; maintenance and assembly of retail exhibits and POP; stands assembly and creation at fairs (Sodimac, Edifica, etc.); Jeld-Wen Chile installation team leader (3 people); training trip to the US branch office.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Australia (Work & Holiday) / Self-Employed
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
English improvement; freelance graphic design work during Australia trip.
English Language Study at Australia
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
English improvement during Australia trip (work and holiday visa).
Marketing Digital at Ahí Online Advertising
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
In-house design; banners design; market study and analysis of market fields, target audience and projections; client acquisition; community management for clients.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Advertising Agency: Ahí Online Advertising
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009
In-house design; banners design; market field analysis; client acquisition; community management.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2009 - November 3, 2025
Custom designs, logos, stationery, banners, presentations, photo treatment, video editing; community manager.
Freelance Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2009 - November 3, 2025
Since 2009: freelance designer specializing in custom designs, logos, stationery, fan pages, presentations, video editing, photography, community management, photo treatment, marketing and layout.

Education

Graphic Designer at Instituto Profesional Duoc UC
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Common Baccalaureate at Universidad del Desarrollo
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Secondary Education at Colegio Nuestra Señora de Loreto
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Secondary Education at Liceo Manuel de Salas
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1999
Graphic Designer at Instituto Profesional Duoc UC
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Common Baccalaureate (1 year) at Universidad del Desarrollo
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Educación Media at Colegio Nuestra Señora de Loreto
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Educación Media at Liceo Manuel de Salas
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

Introduction to Web Pages Management (36 hours)
October 1, 2010 - October 31, 2010
Self-taught course in audiovisual and photography editing
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Intensive English Course
October 1, 2009 - October 31, 2009
Australia Work and Holiday English Improvement
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Web Page Management Course
October 1, 2010 - October 31, 2010
Intensive English Course
October 1, 2009 - October 31, 2009
Work and Holiday English Improvement
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Course in Audiovisual and Photography Editing (Self-taught)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Government, Other