I am a Galician drafter and designer with a strong passion for illustration. While my professional background is in engineering and drafting, illustration has been a long-time creative pursuit. Over the years, I have created commissioned works for private clients as well as cultural institutions, including the Culture Ministry and Xacobeo. I work primarily with Procreate, developing a style that is both adaptable to client guidelines and marked by an elegant, fresh touch. I have a deep appreciation for architectural sketching and field-notebook style drawings, where annotations and spontaneity bring ideas to life. I enjoy balancing precision with creativity, offering illustrations that feel both thoughtful and visually engaging.…

José Ferreiro Ramírez

I am a Galician drafter and designer with a strong passion for illustration. While my professional background is in engineering and drafting, illustration has been a long-time creative pursuit. Over the years, I have created commissioned works for private clients as well as cultural institutions, including the Culture Ministry and Xacobeo. I work primarily with Procreate, developing a style that is both adaptable to client guidelines and marked by an elegant, fresh touch. I have a deep appreciation for architectural sketching and field-notebook style drawings, where annotations and spontaneity bring ideas to life. I enjoy balancing precision with creativity, offering illustrations that feel both thoughtful and visually engaging.…

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I am a Galician drafter and designer with a strong passion for illustration. While my professional background is in engineering and drafting, illustration has been a long-time creative pursuit. Over the years, I have created commissioned works for private clients as well as cultural institutions, including the Culture Ministry and Xacobeo.

I work primarily with Procreate, developing a style that is both adaptable to client guidelines and marked by an elegant, fresh touch. I have a deep appreciation for architectural sketching and field-notebook style drawings, where annotations and spontaneity bring ideas to life.

I enjoy balancing precision with creativity, offering illustrations that feel both thoughtful and visually engaging.

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Skills

Experience Level

Procreate
Expert
3D Model
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced
Galician
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Civil Project Drafter at RM Engineering Services
January 1, 2019 - Present
Driving over 40 steel infrastructure projects internationally, including bridges, railways, and recycling plants through 3D models and technical drawing plans. Certifying residential and commercial buildings for energy efficiency using CAD and CE3X software. Key contributor on a €71.4M extension of Sevilla's Centennial Bridge, responsible for foundation drawings. Contributed to structural design of notable buildings like Sala Pelícano nightclub in A Coruña and delivered engineering designs for government and municipal projects in Ghana, Uruguay, Scotland, and Norway. Working remotely from Montreal since June 2025.
Accountant at HOTUSA Group
January 1, 2019 - August 30, 2025
Managed accounts for multiple hotels under Eurostars Hotel Company, overseeing financial records and transactions.
Architectural Drafter at Juan Carlos Argiz
January 1, 2017 - August 30, 2025
Supported 3D modeling, produced CAD drawings and documentation compliant with standards, conducted on-site work follow-ups, and maintained project file traceability across various architectural projects.
Real Estate Development Trainee at New Era Agency Ltd
April 1, 2015 - August 30, 2025
Conducted market research, identified lucrative real estate assets, measured properties for listings, assisted in property sales and rental processes during a 3-month international internship in the UK.

Education

College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology at CIFP Someso
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
College Diploma in Architectural Technology at CIFP Someso
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
College Diploma in Accounting and Management Technology at IES Val do Asma
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Government, Energy & Utilities
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    Children’s Guide Character Illustration – “Iago on the Camino de Invierno” (commissioned and published by the Xacobeo / Regional Ministry of Culture of the Government of Galicia) I illustrated Iago, an adventurous and curious boy created to guide young readers through the Camino de Invierno (Winter Way), one of the historic pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. The project was officially published on the Xacobeo website, as part of an initiative supported by the Regional Ministry of Culture of the Government of Galicia. The illustrations aimed to combine charm and clarity, offering a relatable children’s character who could spark curiosity about cultural heritage while making the Camino experience accessible and engaging for a younger audience. illustrator…
    uniE621 Iago Xacobeo - Camiño de Inverno
    Children’s Guide Character Illustration – “Iago on the Camino de Invierno” (commissioned and published by the Xacobeo / Regional Ministry of Culture of the Government of Galicia) I illustrated Iago, an adventurous and curious boy created to guide young readers through the Camino de Invierno (Winter Way), one of the historic pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. The project was officially published on the Xacobeo website, as part of an initiative supported by the Regional Ministry of Culture of the Government of Galicia. The illustrations aimed to combine charm and clarity, offering a relatable children’s character who could spark curiosity about cultural heritage while making the Camino experience accessible and engaging for a younger audience.…
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    Children’s Guide Character Illustration – “Iago on the Camino de Invierno” (commissioned and published by the Xacobeo / Regional Ministry of Culture of the Government of Galicia) I illustrated Iago, an adventurous and curious boy created to guide young readers through the Camino de Invierno (Winter Way), one of the historic pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. The project was officially published on the Xacobeo website, as part of an initiative supported by the Regional Ministry of Culture of the Government of Galicia. The illustrations aimed to combine charm and clarity, offering a relatable children’s character who could spark curiosity about cultural heritage while making the Camino experience accessible and engaging for a younger audience.…
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    Children’s Guide Character Illustration – “Iago on the Camino de Invierno” (commissioned and published by the Xacobeo / Regional Ministry of Culture of the Government of Galicia) I illustrated Iago, an adventurous and curious boy created to guide young readers through the Camino de Invierno (Winter Way), one of the historic pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. The project was officially published on the Xacobeo website, as part of an initiative supported by the Regional Ministry of Culture of the Government of Galicia. The illustrations aimed to combine charm and clarity, offering a relatable children’s character who could spark curiosity about cultural heritage while making the Camino experience accessible and engaging for a younger audience.…
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    uniE621 Archaeological Children’s Guide – Ribeira Sacra
    Some digital illustrations of an Archaeological Children’s Guide – Ribeira Sacra (commissioned by the Provincial Council of Lugo, the Rural Development Group Ribeira Sacra-Courel, and the Regional Ministry of Culture of the Government of Galicia)…

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