I'm a graphic designer and illustrator who works in tandem with both practices, blending analogue and digital methods. I'm a curious and creative person, and I try to reflect that curiosity in my work, whether for professional or personal projects. I hold a BA in Graphic Design from ArtEZ_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and a BA in Design from Universidad Complutense de Madrid_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). I've participated in artist residencies across Spain and Europe and have freelanced for contemporary art exhibitions, publishing projects, and cultural institutions. I currently work as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator and as editor for Ediciones JEJE.

Can Lejárraga

I'm a graphic designer and illustrator who works in tandem with both practices, blending analogue and digital methods. I'm a curious and creative person, and I try to reflect that curiosity in my work, whether for professional or personal projects. I hold a BA in Graphic Design from ArtEZ_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and a BA in Design from Universidad Complutense de Madrid_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). I've participated in artist residencies across Spain and Europe and have freelanced for contemporary art exhibitions, publishing projects, and cultural institutions. I currently work as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator and as editor for Ediciones JEJE.

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I’m a graphic designer and illustrator who works in tandem with both practices, blending analogue and digital methods. I’m a curious and creative person, and I try to reflect that curiosity in my work, whether for professional or personal projects.

I hold a BA in Graphic Design from ArtEZ_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and a BA in Design from Universidad Complutense de Madrid_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). I’ve participated in artist residencies across Spain and Europe and have freelanced for contemporary art exhibitions, publishing projects, and cultural institutions. I currently work as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator and as editor for Ediciones JEJE.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

In-house Designer and Gallery Assistant at Bombon Projects, Barcelona, ES
December 31, 2025 - July 18, 2025
Provided design support and gallery assistance, including managing exhibitions and supporting the gallery's visual identity.
Graphic Designer for Art Exhibition at Al límite de la ruptura, Santander, ES
December 31, 2023 - July 18, 2025
Designed the graphic identity for an art exhibition, contributing to the visual presentation and communication of the event.
Gallery and Sales Assistant at fluent, Santander, ES
December 31, 2022 - July 18, 2025
Assisted in gallery operations and sales, specializing in contemporary art books and catalogues.
Assistant layout designer at Clara Sancho studio
January 1, 2026 - Present
Assist with layout design and production for studio projects.
Workshop teacher for art residencies at Te Quiero Mucho
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Teach and lead workshops as part of art residency programs.
Sales assistant and graphic designer at Fluent Books
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Sales assistant of contemporary art books and catalogues; gallery assistant; graphic designer.
Intern at RyO Studio
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Internship, assisting in the development of publishing projects and art exhibitions.

Education

BA Graphic Design at ArtEZ, Arnhem, NL
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Grado en Diseño at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, ES
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Crash course on graphic novel production
January 1, 2025 - July 18, 2025
Tequieromucho art production residency
January 1, 2025 - July 18, 2025
Santander Emplea Cultura work grant
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Praxis grant and art residency on alternative contemporary art studies
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
CASYC Crea grant and art production residency
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
A Sans Serif in a Week type design workshop
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Graphic and layout design workshop with Vinca Kruk (Metahaven)
January 1, 2019 - February 26, 2026
We can put it in a circle – layout design workshop with Clara Balaguer (Goodlooking Hardworking)
January 1, 2019 - February 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Government