Mateo Aguirre Bonilla

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I am an experienced Illustrator and Art Director with over 15 years in the creative industry. I focus on projects that allow me to fall in love with art and design, constantly seeking new challenges.

About

I am an experienced Illustrator and Art Director with over 15 years in the creative industry. I focus on projects that allow me to fall in love with art and design, constantly seeking new challenges.

  • Joined September 2025

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Consumer Goods

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Projects · 6

Wheel Of Time - Amazon Prime Video

I was invited by Amazon Prime Video and Bacánika to create a poster inspired by the launch of the series The Wheel of Time. The challenge was to capture the essence of this fantasy world and translate it into a composition that balances light and darkness, good and evil, and the eternal duality that drives the story. For the creative process, I started with several sketching rounds to explore the visual hierarchy between heroes and villains. I wanted the viewer’s eye to move across the piece as if navigating between shadow and light. The central figure acts as an anchor, radiating mystical energy, while the surrounding characters and creatures create tension through their gestures and placement. The color palette was built around deep blues, purples, and shadows contrasted with glowing highlights—seeking to emphasize both the darkness of the antagonists and the luminous aura of the protagonists. Textures and linework were deliberately stylized to convey intensity and drama, echoing the epic tone of the series. This illustration is both a tribute to the vast universe of The Wheel of Time and an exploration of how graphic storytelling can visually translate the themes of conflict, destiny, and balance. illustrator illustrator

  • Art Director
  • Character Designer
  • Illustrator
ESL ONE - KUALA LUMPUR 2023

I had the opportunity to create the official key art for ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, one of the most prestigious Dota 2 tournaments in the world. For this piece, we wanted to capture the intensity and mystique of the competition. The focus was placed on Oracle, depicted in a powerful and enigmatic stance, holding the ESL trophy at the core of the composition. Surrounding him, celestial elements and planetary forms emphasize the sense of scale, destiny, and cosmic energy that echo the world of Dota 2. The color palette was designed to balance vibrant contrasts (purples, greens, and yellows) with deep space tones, creating both drama and atmosphere. We also integrated references to Kuala Lumpur—particularly the iconic Batu Caves—as symbolic anchors tying the tournament back to its host city. This project was an incredible journey, made possible thanks to the amazing Tier-S Agency team. illustrator graphicdesigner

  • Art Director
  • Character Designer
  • Illustrator

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I had the opportunity to create the official key art for ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, one of the most prestigious Dota 2 tournaments in the world.
For this piece, we wanted to capture the intensity and mystique of the competition. The focus was placed on Oracle, depicted in a powerful and enigmatic stance, holding the ESL trophy at the core of the composition. Surrounding him, celestial elements and planetary forms emphasize the sense of scale, destiny, and cosmic energy that echo the world of Dota 2.
The color palette was designed to balance vibrant contrasts (purples, greens, and yellows) with deep space tones, creating both drama and atmosphere. We also integrated references to Kuala Lumpur—particularly the iconic Batu Caves—as symbolic anchors tying the tournament back to its host city.
This project was an incredible journey, made possible thanks to the amazing Tier-S Agency team.

ESL ONE - KUALA LUMPUR 2023.
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
MILLER LITE

This project was all about celebrating those moments that truly matter: spending time with the people we care about. Through a series of illustrated vignettes, we followed the journey of Miller Lite as it flows through different scenes of music, fun, and connection. The composition is deliberately saturated with elements—playful characters, dynamic objects, and small storytelling details—yet balanced by a limited color palette tied to the brand’s identity. Each piece became an exploration of form and rhythm, using repetition, interaction, and contrast to convey energy while keeping a cohesive visual language. The result is a collection of illustrations that feel alive, vibrant, and unmistakably Miller Lite. Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about the beer—it’s about who you share it with. illustrator

  • Art Director
  • Character Designer
  • Illustrator

This project was all about celebrating those moments that truly matter: spending time with the people we care about.
Through a series of illustrated vignettes, we followed the journey of Miller Lite as it flows through different scenes of music, fun, and connection. The composition is deliberately saturated with elements—playful characters, dynamic objects, and small storytelling details—yet balanced by a limited color palette tied to the brand’s identity.
Each piece became an exploration of form and rhythm, using repetition, interaction, and contrast to convey energy while keeping a cohesive visual language. The result is a collection of illustrations that feel alive, vibrant, and unmistakably Miller Lite.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about the beer—it’s about who you share it with.

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MILLER LITE
  • Art Director
  • Illustrator

This project was created for Ambrustic Boy, the new album by artist Maikcel. Each single cover was designed with a unique graphic style that reflects the mood and emotional tone of its corresponding track, while still belonging to a cohesive visual universe.

The series blends a wide range of influences:
Cartoon-inspired linework and stylization, with exaggerated characters and bold outlines.
Urban and street-art aesthetics, with raw textures, graffiti-like typography, and expressive compositions.
Expressionist touches, using dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, intense color palettes, and distorted perspectives to heighten emotion.
Minimalist portraits, focusing on iconic features and symbols that echo Maikcel’s identity.
Each piece explores a different atmosphere, from introspective and melancholic to energetic and playful, echoing the variety of sounds in the album.

Musically, Ambrustic Boy fuses RnB, Pacific rhythms, rap, soul, and ragga, creating an eclectic soundscape that guided the artistic direction. The result is a collection of covers that not only represent each song but also work together as a visual diary of the album’s journey.

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MAIKCEL album cover
  • Album Art Designer
  • Art Director
  • Graphic Designer
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Work experience· 39 roles

Illustrator and Art Director · Aleta CreativeJun 2022 – Apr 2022

Worked on various creative projects for social networks and brands, mastering visual treatments over diverse types of media.

Illustrator and Art Director · Alerta Creative – Creative Agency (New York)Jun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Create graphic content for social networks, merch, audiovisuals and treatments (key visuals) for brands such as Coors Lite and Blue Moon.

Illustrator and Art Director · Alerta Creative Agency (New York)Jun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Create graphic content for social networks, merch, audiovisuals and treatments (key visuals) for brands such as Coors Lite and Blue Moon.

Illustrator and Art Director · Alerta! Creative Agency (New York)Jun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos
Illustrator and Art Director · Alerta Creative Agency (New York)Jun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos
Illustrator and Art Director · Alerta Creative Agency (New York)Jun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos
Illustrator and Art Director · Goal.com (DAZN Group) – Sports Magazine (International)Apr 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Character Designer and Art Director · MERO STUDIO – Animation Studio (Colombia)Apr 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Education· 24

Diploma in Visual Pedagogy · Bellas Artes Institute School of Arts2030 – 2014
Graphic Design degree · Bellas Artes Institute School of Arts2030 – 2014
Visual development for TV · Schoolism2030 – 2025
Fundamentals of lighting · Schoolism2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 17

Visual development for TV2030 – 2025
Fundamentals of lighting2030 – 2025
Character and backgrounds creation for animation and videogames2030 – 2025
Diploma in Visual Pedagogy2030 – 2014

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