Hi, I’m Alexandre Matos, an illustrator and visual designer based in Lisbon, Portugal. I work with illustration, graphic design and visual arts, with a strong focus on children’s books, textbooks and literature. I collaborate with clients such as Content Station (UK/Hong Kong), Porto Editora (Portugal), Santillana Group (Richmond Publishing - UK/Spain - and Moderna - Brazil), Folha de São Paulo (Brazil), Macmillan Publishers (USA), Kroton Educacional (Somos Educação and Scipione) and Toyster brinquedos. As a visual artist, my works are represented by J.B. Goldenberg -- art gallery (São Paulo) and Pena Cal Gallery (Salvador). I have participated in several exhibitions in museums, foundations and galleries. Works of art are part of collections in Portugal, Brazil, the Netherlands, France, Germany, USA and Uruguay.

Alexandre Matos

Hi, I’m Alexandre Matos, an illustrator and visual designer based in Lisbon, Portugal. I work with illustration, graphic design and visual arts, with a strong focus on children’s books, textbooks and literature. I collaborate with clients such as Content Station (UK/Hong Kong), Porto Editora (Portugal), Santillana Group (Richmond Publishing - UK/Spain - and Moderna - Brazil), Folha de São Paulo (Brazil), Macmillan Publishers (USA), Kroton Educacional (Somos Educação and Scipione) and Toyster brinquedos. As a visual artist, my works are represented by J.B. Goldenberg -- art gallery (São Paulo) and Pena Cal Gallery (Salvador). I have participated in several exhibitions in museums, foundations and galleries. Works of art are part of collections in Portugal, Brazil, the Netherlands, France, Germany, USA and Uruguay.

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Hi, I’m Alexandre Matos, an illustrator and visual designer based in Lisbon, Portugal. I work with illustration, graphic design and visual arts, with a strong focus on children’s books, textbooks and literature. I collaborate with clients such as Content Station (UK/Hong Kong), Porto Editora (Portugal), Santillana Group (Richmond Publishing - UK/Spain - and Moderna - Brazil), Folha de São Paulo (Brazil), Macmillan Publishers (USA), Kroton Educacional (Somos Educação and Scipione) and Toyster brinquedos.

As a visual artist, my works are represented by J.B. Goldenberg – art gallery (São Paulo) and Pena Cal Gallery (Salvador). I have participated in several exhibitions in museums, foundations and galleries. Works of art are part of collections in Portugal, Brazil, the Netherlands, France, Germany, USA and Uruguay.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Design and Illustrator at Dac Vennon Digital bureau
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Worked on graphic design and illustration for editorial and design projects, delivering visuals and layouts for various clients.
Graphic Editor and Illustrator at Fernando Vilela’s Atelier
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Graphic editing and illustration for publishing projects, developing page layouts, cover art and illustrated content.
Freelance Illustrator at Alexandre Matos Ilustrações
January 1, 2007 - November 21, 2025
Freelance illustration services and owner of the atelier, providing original artwork and commissions for publishers and clients.

Education

Graphic Desgin Technic at E.T.E. José Rocha Mendes - São Paulo
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Bachelor in Visual Arts at Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) - São Paulo
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other