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Hello! I’m Sebastián Matilla, an art director and creative director with 16 years of experience shaping brands and digital campaigns. I love leading creative teams, translating brand stories into visual systems, and mentoring designers to deliver cohesive identities across multiple platforms. I founded Thesmstudios.com to help SMEs and entrepreneurs grow through compelling branding and storytelling. In academia, I direct and coordinate art direction-focused projects at CAECE University, blending strategic thinking with hands-on design. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, developing talent, and driving measurable marketing results while fostering creativity and accountability in remote teams.…Hello! I’m Sebastián Matilla, an art director and creative director with 16 years of experience shaping brands and digital campaigns. I love leading creative teams, translating brand stories into visual systems, and mentoring designers to deliver cohesive identities across multiple platforms. I founded Thesmstudios.com to help SMEs and entrepreneurs grow through compelling branding and storytelling. In academia, I direct and coordinate art direction-focused projects at CAECE University, blending strategic thinking with hands-on design. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, developing talent, and driving measurable marketing results while fostering creativity and accountability in remote teams.

Sebastián Matilla

Art Director, Creative Director, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hello! I’m Sebastián Matilla, an art director and creative director with 16 years of experience shaping brands and digital campaigns. I love leading creative teams, translating brand stories into visual systems, and mentoring designers to deliver cohesive identities across multiple platforms. I founded Thesmstudios.com to help SMEs and entrepreneurs grow through compelling branding and storytelling. In academia, I direct and coordinate art direction-focused projects at CAECE University, blending strategic thinking with hands-on design. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, developing talent, and driving measurable marketing results while fostering creativity and accountability in remote teams.…Hello! I’m Sebastián Matilla, an art director and creative director with 16 years of experience shaping brands and digital campaigns. I love leading creative teams, translating brand stories into visual systems, and mentoring designers to deliver cohesive identities across multiple platforms. I founded Thesmstudios.com to help SMEs and entrepreneurs grow through compelling branding and storytelling. In academia, I direct and coordinate art direction-focused projects at CAECE University, blending strategic thinking with hands-on design. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, developing talent, and driving measurable marketing results while fostering creativity and accountability in remote teams.

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Hello! I’m Sebastián Matilla, an art director and creative director with 16 years of experience shaping brands and digital campaigns. I love leading creative teams, translating brand stories into visual systems, and mentoring designers to deliver cohesive identities across multiple platforms. I founded Thesmstudios.com to help SMEs and entrepreneurs grow through compelling branding and storytelling.

In academia, I direct and coordinate art direction-focused projects at CAECE University, blending strategic thinking with hands-on design. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, developing talent, and driving measurable marketing results while fostering creativity and accountability in remote teams.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

University Professor & Project Coordinator (Art Direction Focus) at CAECE University

November 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025

Directed over 30 annual audiovisual and multimedia projects, leading student teams under real deadlines and external stakeholders. Designed and coordinated the Annual Multimedia Design Exhibition for 14 years, achieving media coverage and industry visibility. Co-created the Digital Marketing Diploma, the university's top-selling program, integrating creative direction with strategic thinking. Guided students in concept development, creative execution, and presentation skills, shaping future designers. Negotiated partnerships with media companies, boosting brand exposure and reducing institutional costs by 80%.

Graphic Designer & Video Editor at Workana

August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Delivered 18 international creative projects in branding, campaigns, and video editing, all rated 5 stars. Produced motion graphics and visual storytelling for clients in the U.S., Mexico, Panama, and Spain. Balanced hands-on design execution with client consulting and creative strategy, ensuring measurable results.