Alex Mateo

Lookdev, Lighting & Grooming artist

Greater Valencia Metropolitan Area

About

Hello! I'm Alex Mateo, a Lighting and Compositing Artist with more than 20 years of experience in the animation industry. I specialize in creating compelling visual environments through lighting, with a strong focus on compositing, shading, texturing, and hair creation. I'm passionate about bringing scenes to life, enhancing both narrative and aesthetics. I bring experience, adaptability, and dedication to every team, and I’m always learning to keep up with the industry's constant evolution.

Experience

  • 3D Generalist at El Guiri Studios
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

  • Animum Creativity Advanced School ()
    • Lighting Tutor in the 3D Production Master's program
      Nov 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

      Content creator and tutor for the Lighting module of the 3D Production Master's program for Animum"

    • 3D artist
      Feb 2020 - Feb 2020 · 1 mo

      Creation of "The Bat-Father" scene for lighting practices. Character look dev, environment creation, hair , lighting and compositing

    • 3D artist
      Dec 2019 - Dec 2019 · 1 mo

      Creation of "The Egypt God" scene for lighting practices. Character look dev, environment creation, hair , lighting and compositing

  • 3D Generalist at Alezmateo Shop
    Sep 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

    Ready to light FREE asset creator in my own Gumroad shop

  • Lead 3D generalist at HAMPA STUDIO
    Sep 2023 - Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Texturing , Shading , Grooming , Lighting, Compositing

  • Senior lighting artis and Shading artist. at Able&Baker
    Sep 2023 - Nov 2023 · 3 mos

    Lighting and pre compositing for a Short Film