Sergio Guillén

Available to hire

Illustrator with 10+ years of experience helping brands and publishers turn ideas into strong, memorable visuals.

About

Illustrator with 10+ years of experience helping brands and publishers turn ideas into strong, memorable visuals.

I specialize in character design and illustration for children’s books, packaging, book covers, and apparel. My work blends traditional drawing with digital techniques for warm, expressive results.

I’ve collaborated with clients such as VISA and Starbucks, and I’m committed to clear communication, reliability, and high-quality results.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • FrenchAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 13 roles

Label and character designer · Wild KombuchaJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Label and character design for Wild Kombucha brand packaging.

Label and character design · Kombu-cha companyJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Created label and character designs for the 'Wild' product line for Kombu-cha company.

Mural Designer · Hotel PresidenteJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Mural design for Hotel Presidente in downtown Costa Rica.

Illustrator · Digital Folklore PodcastJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos
Character Designer and Illustrator · Enrique de la EspriellaJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Character Designer / Illustrator · "When the Sun Came Out" (Book)Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Contest Winner · Collective Arts BreweryJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos
Winner, Call for Art Contest · Collective Arts BreweryJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Education

Fine Arts Degree · Universidad de Costa Rica2006 – 2011
Master in Arts · University of the Arts London (UAL)2015 – 2025
Fine Arts Degree · Universidad de Costa Rica2011 – 2025
Course/Workshop · Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo2021 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 6

Master in Arts2030 – 2015
Fine Arts Degree2030 – 2011
Revitalización Urbana con Industrias Culturales y Creativas2021 – 2025
Master in Arts2015 – 2025

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