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.

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. 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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Creative Strategist & Illustrator
October 1, 2017 - Present
Built a personal brand to over 100K global followers with 383K monthly views and 9% engagement rate. Designed and executed brand partnerships for Paperlike, Xencelabs, Click & Grow, and Sanarah, with campaigns reaching over 350K views, 20K likes, and 800+ saves on top posts. Managed Patreon and Discord communities and launched courses engaging 300+ students. Collaborated with major brands including Disney, Dungeons & Dragons, Penguin Random House, and Hachette on creative storytelling projects.
Storyboard Artist & 2D Animator
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
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.
Graphic Designer & Data Analyst at Fluxx LTD
December 31, 2012 - September 1, 2025
Analyzed user data to inform communication strategies and improve campaign effectiveness. Gained early experience in data-driven decision making within marketing contexts.
Graphic Designer at Lisa E Moss Jewellery
January 1, 2013 - September 1, 2025
Graphic Designer & Visual Communicator at SEVEN.ME
December 31, 2015 - September 1, 2025
Co-founder & Art Director at Not a Number (Indie Game Studio)
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Freelance Illustrator at Advocate Art
September 26, 2025 - Present
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.

Education

BA (Hons) Magazine Publishing at London College of Communication, UAL
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Storyboard Masterclass at CG Master Academy
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
2D/3D Animation at Scuola Internazionale di Comics
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

CELTA Certificate
January 1, 2013 - September 1, 2025

Industry Experience

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