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I’m Mathias Aguerre, an illustrative and graphic designer based in the Bayonne area. Since 2005, I’ve worked across a wide range of projects—illustrations, graphic design, and layout for packaging, posters, books, album booklets and covers, brochures, flyers, and merchandising—supporting companies, associations, and music groups in different countries. Alongside freelance work, I’ve also specialized in production-focused design roles, preparing proofs and production files for signage and manufacturing, creating food packaging prototypes and packshots, and handling prepress work to ensure print jobs meet strict quality requirements. I enjoy translating creative ideas into polished, production-ready visuals with a strong attention to detail, color, and print processes.…I’m Mathias Aguerre, an illustrative and graphic designer based in the Bayonne area. Since 2005, I’ve worked across a wide range of projects—illustrations, graphic design, and layout for packaging, posters, books, album booklets and covers, brochures, flyers, and merchandising—supporting companies, associations, and music groups in different countries. Alongside freelance work, I’ve also specialized in production-focused design roles, preparing proofs and production files for signage and manufacturing, creating food packaging prototypes and packshots, and handling prepress work to ensure print jobs meet strict quality requirements. I enjoy translating creative ideas into polished, production-ready visuals with a strong attention to detail, color, and print processes.

Mathias Aguerre

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Packaging Designer, +2

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I’m Mathias Aguerre, an illustrative and graphic designer based in the Bayonne area. Since 2005, I’ve worked across a wide range of projects—illustrations, graphic design, and layout for packaging, posters, books, album booklets and covers, brochures, flyers, and merchandising—supporting companies, associations, and music groups in different countries. Alongside freelance work, I’ve also specialized in production-focused design roles, preparing proofs and production files for signage and manufacturing, creating food packaging prototypes and packshots, and handling prepress work to ensure print jobs meet strict quality requirements. I enjoy translating creative ideas into polished, production-ready visuals with a strong attention to detail, color, and print processes.…I’m Mathias Aguerre, an illustrative and graphic designer based in the Bayonne area. Since 2005, I’ve worked across a wide range of projects—illustrations, graphic design, and layout for packaging, posters, books, album booklets and covers, brochures, flyers, and merchandising—supporting companies, associations, and music groups in different countries. Alongside freelance work, I’ve also specialized in production-focused design roles, preparing proofs and production files for signage and manufacturing, creating food packaging prototypes and packshots, and handling prepress work to ensure print jobs meet strict quality requirements. I enjoy translating creative ideas into polished, production-ready visuals with a strong attention to detail, color, and print processes.

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I’m Mathias Aguerre, an illustrative and graphic designer based in the Bayonne area. Since 2005, I’ve worked across a wide range of projects—illustrations, graphic design, and layout for packaging, posters, books, album booklets and covers, brochures, flyers, and merchandising—supporting companies, associations, and music groups in different countries.

Alongside freelance work, I’ve also specialized in production-focused design roles, preparing proofs and production files for signage and manufacturing, creating food packaging prototypes and packshots, and handling prepress work to ensure print jobs meet strict quality requirements. I enjoy translating creative ideas into polished, production-ready visuals with a strong attention to detail, color, and print processes.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Basque

Fluent

French

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Dutch

Intermediate

Work Experience

Signage graphic designer at AZTARNA, Biarritz, France

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Prepared proofs, production files, and manufacturing orders for illuminated box signage, metal box letters, and adhesive film production, supporting efficient translation from design to physical output.

Packaging graphic designer at Agence BNC (Labeyrie Fine Foods), Bayonne, France

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Designed food packaging, performed photo editing, created prototypes, and supported packshot photo shooting to produce ready-to-manufacture packaging visuals.

French customer support at Catawiki, Assen, The Netherlands

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Provided French customer support, supporting users in day-to-day interactions and issue resolution.

Prepress graphic designer at Imprimerie Bonnin-Laffontan, Hendaye, France

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Produced and reviewed preflight workflows for direct-to-plate and offset printing, including creating and validating print files, preparing die-cutting shapes, and supporting hot stamping and embossing magnesium plates and varnish films. Certified proof masters and conducted internal control courses in colorimetry and FSC/PEFC certifications.

Textile graphic designer at BSG BAIONA, Bayonne, France

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Created illustrative and graphic design work for textile and merchandising products such as souvenirs, umbrellas, clothing, and molding frames. Produced technical specification sheets for manufacturers, and supported photography and catalogue layout.

Freight-out logistics coordinator at Quiksilver Group, Saint-Jean-de-Luz

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007

Managed freight planning and logistics coordination for shipments to retailers.

Graphic designer & copy editor at BerriaK Magazine, Hasparren, France

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008

Handled copy and photography editing, performed graphic design, and supported digital printing for magazine production.

French/Spanish interpreter at Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Bilbao, Spain

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Provided French and Spanish interpretation for events at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre.

Youth camp counsellor at La Casa en el Arbol (School of Languages), Mexico

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Worked as a youth camp counsellor at a language school.

French/Spanish/English translator & import logistics coordinator at Ingemar Group, Usurbil, Spain

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006

Performed literary and technical translation, phone calls, simultaneous interpretation, and handled import logistics. Managed bid requests and orders in SAP, coordinated transport ship reservations, and maintained contact with suppliers and transporters.

Freelance graphic designer at Begizuria Design

January 1, 2005 - Present

Illustration, graphic design, and layout for packaging, posters, books, album booklets and covers, brochures, flyers, and merchandising. Worked on projects for companies, associations, and music groups across various countries; delivered design assets suitable for print and production workflows. (See portfolio: www.begizuria.com)