Maria Lia Malandrino

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I am a creative strategist and storyteller with over 10 years of experience spanning publishing, marketing, and digital media.

About

I am a creative strategist and storyteller with over 10 years of experience spanning publishing, marketing, and digital media. I have successfully built a personal brand, @art_byMemo, reaching over 100K followers with a high engagement rate, collaborating with renowned companies like Disney, Dungeons & Dragons, Paperlike, and Click & Grow. My work combines creative execution including illustration, content design, and brand campaigns with strategic insight such as audience growth, analytics, and community management.

I am skilled at presenting, facilitating workshops, and crafting narratives that connect with global audiences. I thrive in cross-cultural communication and enjoy fostering communities through platforms like Patreon and Discord, where I also run courses engaging hundreds of students. I am passionate about creating compelling storytelling projects that resonate and inspire.

  • 13 years' experience

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • ItalianFluent
  • FrenchIntermediate
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Software & Internet
  • Gaming

Work experience· 7 roles

Freelance Illustrator · Advocate ArtSep 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Created over 40 books with leading publishers such as Penguin Random House and Hachette, including titles like Chappell Roan: A Little Golden Book Biography and It’s Her Story: Billie Jean King.

Storyboard Artist & 2D AnimatorJan 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Developed storyboards and animations for Oxford University, University of Bath, Game Doctor LTD, and Animate Your Science. Translated complex scientific concepts into engaging visual narratives accessible to broad audiences.

Co-founder & Art Director · Not a Number (Indie Game Studio)Jan 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos
Freelance Creative Strategist & IllustratorOct 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 2 mos
Graphic Designer & Visual Communicator · SEVEN.MEDec 2015 – Sep 2025 · 9 yrs 10 mos
Graphic Designer · Lisa E Moss JewelleryJan 2013 – Sep 2025 · 12 yrs 9 mos
Graphic Designer & Data Analyst · Fluxx LTDDec 2012 – Sep 2025 · 12 yrs 10 mos

Education

BA (Hons) Magazine Publishing · London College of Communication, UAL2010 – 2013
Storyboard Masterclass · CG Master Academy2016 – 2017
2D/3D Animation · Scuola Internazionale di Comics2014 – 2017

Certifications and awards

CELTA Certificate2013 – 2025

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