I’m Esther, a freelance illustrator and designer based in Segovia, Spain. I create illustration, photomontage, portraits, and graphic design, plus video editing and product design services for clients across publishing, gaming, and media. I studied at E.A.S.D. Segovia and earned degrees in Plastic Arts and Product Design. I thrive on turning ideas into vivid visuals, work well under deadlines, and enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver creative and practical solutions. Fluent in Spanish, proficient in English (C1).…

Esther Cuesta de la Mata

I’m Esther, a freelance illustrator and designer based in Segovia, Spain. I create illustration, photomontage, portraits, and graphic design, plus video editing and product design services for clients across publishing, gaming, and media. I studied at E.A.S.D. Segovia and earned degrees in Plastic Arts and Product Design. I thrive on turning ideas into vivid visuals, work well under deadlines, and enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver creative and practical solutions. Fluent in Spanish, proficient in English (C1).…

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I’m Esther, a freelance illustrator and designer based in Segovia, Spain. I create illustration, photomontage, portraits, and graphic design, plus video editing and product design services for clients across publishing, gaming, and media.

I studied at E.A.S.D. Segovia and earned degrees in Plastic Arts and Product Design. I thrive on turning ideas into vivid visuals, work well under deadlines, and enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver creative and practical solutions. Fluent in Spanish, proficient in English (C1).

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Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Free-lance Illustrator / Designer
January 1, 2008 - Present
Illustration, photomontage, portrait, graphic design, creating, editing and assembling videos, digital retouching, and product design services.
Creative Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Ziran comunicación
February 1, 2015 - September 1, 2020
Photo retouching services. Translation and Interpreting (Spanish - English).
Graphic and Product Designer at Town Hall of San Ildefonso (Segovia)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Creator of the corporate identity and the merchandising campaign of a prestigious culinary product.
Freelance Illustrator / Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2008 - Present
Illustration, photomontage, portrait, graphic design, creating, editing and assembling videos, digital retouching, and product design services.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Product Design at E.A.S.D. Segovia (Spain)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Degree in Plastic Arts, Graphic Design and Illustration at E.A.S.D. Segovia (Spain)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Official university qualification of English, C1 level at CUID, UNED
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor Degree in Product Design at E.A.S.D. Segovia (Spain)
January 1, 2012 - February 23, 2026
Degree in Plastic Arts, Graphic Design and Illustration at E.A.S.D. Segovia (Spain)
January 1, 2007 - February 23, 2026

Qualifications

New Creators Award Winner - Product Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
One of the 100 Spanish illustrators you should know
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Finalist in the 4th edition of contemporary artistic creation grants
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Finalist in Folio Book Illustration Award (Folio Society)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
New Creators Award - Product Design (Caja Segovia)
January 1, 2010 - February 23, 2026
Finalist - Folio Book Illustration Award (Folio Society, UK)
January 1, 2021 - February 23, 2026
Finalist - 4th edition of contemporary artistic creation grants (Fundación de Castilla y León)
January 1, 2016 - February 23, 2026
Listed as one of the 100 Spanish illustrators you should know
January 1, 2014 - February 23, 2026
Finalist - Second International Illustration Contest (Grupo Tinta Viva)
January 1, 2010 - February 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Gaming

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