After retiring in August 2015, Artigas was appointed manager of his last club Central Español. He left the position at the end of 2017.[1]
Defensor Sporting
On 1 April 2019, Artigas was presented as Ignacio Risso's assistant manager at Defensor Sporting.[2] Artigas and Risso knew each other from Danubio, where they played together from 2004 to 2005. Artiga left together with Risso, who was fired in December 2019.
Cúcuta Deportivo
In February 2020, Artigas was appointed manager of Colombian club Cúcuta Deportivo.[3] He left the club at the end of 2020 with only three victories in 12 games.
Deportivo Pereira
Ahead of the 2021 season, Artigas was appointed manager of Deportivo Pereira.[4] He was fired on 21 February 2021 after zero victories in eight games.[5]