About me

Hola! I'm Nestor, a Graphic Designer and Game Artist from the Canary Islands ッ

I'm a multidisciplinary creative from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, working as a Graphic Designer at The LEGO® Group. I have experience in Game Art, UI Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, and Animation. I have worked in design and communication studios in Barcelona and Las Palmas, as well as freelancing on many projects involving animation, web design, graphic design and illustration. I completed a Master of Arts in Game Design and Development at Aalto University (Finland) and a Master's degree in Design and Art Direction at Elisava (Barcelona). I also love developing video games!

My personal style is quite colorful and I love combining various techniques, inspired by European comics (Tintin FTW!) and my learnings across multiple creative disciplines. I have traveled through Asia and Latin America while working as a freelancer, and I love cooking (and eating!), playing games and enjoying the sun.

Work Experience

Graphic Designer

The LEGO® Group

Billund, Denmark | May 2026 - Present

LEGO® DESiGN Intern

The LEGO® Group

Billund, Denmark | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Freelance

UI Design, Game Art, Art Direction, Illustration, Animation

Helsinki, Finland | Nov 2023 - Sep 2025

Game Developer

ODDLI

Helsinki, Finland | Own project

UI Designer

Abanico Networks

Gran Canaria, Spain | May 2020 - Oct 2023

Art Director

CAETSU TWO

Gran Canaria, Spain | Mar 2017 - Feb 2019

Junior Art Director

McCann Worldgroup Spain

Barcelona, Spain |  Jul 2016 - Feb 2017

Graphic Designer

Playmaker Agency

Barcelona, Spain | Oct 2014 - Mar 2016

Education

MA in Game Design and Development

Minor in 3D animation

Aalto University 120 ECTS

Helsinki | 2023 - 2026

Masters Degree: Art Direction and Design

Art Direction and Communication Strategies

Elisava Barcelona 60 ECTS

Barcelona | 2016 - 2017

Degree in Industrial Design and Product Development

ULPGC

Gran Canaria | 2010 - 2014

English Level Certificates

TOEFL IBT - 105/120
IELTS - C1 Level

2021 / 2019

Awards and Recognitions

  • Bit1 Winner

    Finnish Game Awards | Game: ODDLI

    May 2024

  • Best UI, UX, Innovation

    CSS Design Awards | Web: Chiwawa

    November 2021

  • 3 Gold Awards

    DICA Awards | Applied Illustration

    August 2023

  • Bit1 Finalist

    Bit1 Finalist

    Best Technical Execution & Quality | Game: Nöki

    May 2024

  • Silver & Bronze Awards

    DICA Awards | Web Design

    August 2023

  • Finalist

    Indie Spain Jam Top 25 | Game: Marzanna

    November 2022

  • Winner - Media Excellence

    Hyundai Marketing Awards | Campaign: KONA

    Paris, October 2018

  • Bronze Award

    Local / Regional Campaign | Campaign: i20

    Madrid, October 2018

Skills

Game Art

I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Game Design and Development in Aalto University. I am an artist with experience in UI Desing, Art Direction, Illustration and Animation - all combined with a strong vision and enthusiasm to create eye-catching experiences. My work has been awarded in the Finnish Game Awards, winning ‘Best Student Game’ of 2024 and ‘Best Technical Execution and Quality’ in the Bit1 Competition. 

UI Design

I have participated in several projects as UI Designer, crafting tailor-made experiences with a focus on responsive design, modular design systems and overall aesthetic. I have experience working closely with developers to create reliable products and to ensure that the projects are implemented with the same level of detail as the prototypes. 

Illustration

Since the beginning of my creative career, I have been perfecting my personal drawing style and honing my skills in illustration. My work has been awarded and it has been featured in videogames, newspapers, books, advertising campaigns, and, of course, I have crafted multiple personal projects. I have experience creating and developing illustrations for different mediums, from concept to completion, making sure they are ready for production. 

Animation

At the moment, I am finishing my Minor in 3D Animation using Maya. I have previous experience using Blender, Adobe After Effects in 2D and 3D animation projects. Knowing how to animate has also helped me to communicate dynamic ideas as I imagine them. From 3D to frame-by-frame, I enjoy combining different techniques to reach my vision.

Art Direction

With a Master’s Degree in Art Direction, I have the ability to bring creative ideas to life using my art direction skills, through powerful visual design. I thrive in crafting stories through visuals, applying references, colours, textures, and moodboards. I enjoy creating projects that are adaptive to different platforms and mediums, and I’m passionate about making sure that my designs are both visually attractive and follow a strong concept. 

Teamwork and communication

Throughout my professional career, I have collaborated with talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and interests. These experiences have shaped my understanding of the importance of effective teamwork and clear communication. I am deeply passionate about sharing my work with others, and I consistently strive to present and share my work in the most accessible and transparent way possible.

Tools

  • Adobe Suite

  • Unity

  • Procreate

  • Figma

  • Maya 2025

  • Blender

  • Unreal Engine

  • GitHub