Hello, I’m Pilar Bouzas, an illustrator, designer, and creative director with over a decade of experience in fashion and visual arts. I develop visual identities, editorial graphics, and social-media visuals that align with each brand’s message and aesthetic. I founded Studio Artero in Amsterdam and Solferini Milano, and I currently work as a freelance illustrator/artist and designer delivering creative solutions across branding, fashion, and editorial projects. I’m drawn to storytelling through color, craft, and sustainable materials. My work centers on natural fibers and artisanal techniques, with a focus on sustainable luxury knitwear. I lead creative direction from concept to embroidery, build mood boards and product concepts, and oversee production processes while maintaining a cohesive brand presence across all platforms. Online portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Instagram: pil_arter

Pilar Bouzas

Hello, I’m Pilar Bouzas, an illustrator, designer, and creative director with over a decade of experience in fashion and visual arts. I develop visual identities, editorial graphics, and social-media visuals that align with each brand’s message and aesthetic. I founded Studio Artero in Amsterdam and Solferini Milano, and I currently work as a freelance illustrator/artist and designer delivering creative solutions across branding, fashion, and editorial projects. I’m drawn to storytelling through color, craft, and sustainable materials. My work centers on natural fibers and artisanal techniques, with a focus on sustainable luxury knitwear. I lead creative direction from concept to embroidery, build mood boards and product concepts, and oversee production processes while maintaining a cohesive brand presence across all platforms. Online portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Instagram: pil_arter

Available to hire

Hello, I’m Pilar Bouzas, an illustrator, designer, and creative director with over a decade of experience in fashion and visual arts. I develop visual identities, editorial graphics, and social-media visuals that align with each brand’s message and aesthetic. I founded Studio Artero in Amsterdam and Solferini Milano, and I currently work as a freelance illustrator/artist and designer delivering creative solutions across branding, fashion, and editorial projects.

I’m drawn to storytelling through color, craft, and sustainable materials. My work centers on natural fibers and artisanal techniques, with a focus on sustainable luxury knitwear. I lead creative direction from concept to embroidery, build mood boards and product concepts, and oversee production processes while maintaining a cohesive brand presence across all platforms.

Online portfolio:

Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
Instagram: pil_arter

See more

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Illustrator / Artist & Print Designer at Solferini Milano (Co-Founder & Creative Director)
January 1, 2015 - November 25, 2025
Co-founded Solferini Milano and leads creative direction for brand identities; develops visual narratives for fashion and artisanal projects; collaborates with clients and production teams to build cohesive brand presence with a focus on sustainability.
Artist / Illustrator & Print Designer at Studio Artero
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Collaborates with small businesses and artisans, preserving traditional techniques while exploring sustainable materials; develops visual concepts and artworks for fashion and design projects.
Illustrator / Artist & Designer, Co-Founder & Creative Director at Solferini Milano
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Founded Solferini Milano, a startup focused on sustainable luxury knitwear; led visual identity, product design, branding, embroidery coordination, and production; collaborated with artisans and small businesses; managed social media content and brand storytelling; created Italy-made products.
Illustrator / Artist & Designer, Co-Founder at Studio Artero
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Co-founded Studio Artero in Amsterdam; provided illustration, textile design, and graphic creation; led creative direction; coordinated production workflows; worked with artisans and small businesses to preserve endangered artisanal traditions; developed brand identity and visual storytelling across platforms.
Freelance Illustrator/Artist & Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - November 25, 2025
Developing creative solutions for branding, fashion, and editorial projects; delivering visual identities, social-media visuals, and editorial visuals to align with brand messages.
Co-Founder at Solferini Milano
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Co-founded Solferini Milano, a sustainable luxury knitwear collection; focused on natural materials and artisanal techniques; defined brand aesthetic and oversaw production from design to embroidery; managed brand and social-media content development.
Founder at Studio Artero
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Co-founded Studio Artero (Amsterdam, The Netherlands); focused on sustainable luxury knitwear; collaborated with small businesses and artisans to preserve endangered artistic traditions.

Education

Laurea in Design della moda e degli accessori at Milano, Italia
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Designer della moda e degli accessori at Madrid, Spagna
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Corso breve post laurea at Londra, Regno Unito
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
NABA at Milano, Italia
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design at Centro Superior de Moda
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Trend Forecasting and Collection Development at NABA Milan
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Theatre Design & Fashion Stylist (Erasmus Programme) at Central Saint Martins
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design at Centro Superior de Moda
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Theatre Design & Fashion Stylist (Erasmus Program) at Central Saint Martins
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Trend Forecasting & Collection Development at La Martina
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Theatre Design & Fashion Stylist
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Trend Forecasting & Collection Development
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Other