I’m a Multimedia and Game Artist. I have a passion for storytelling and interactive media. I’m experienced in game design, illustration, character design and concept art, with adaptability to various art styles according to the project requirements. I’m a team player, I have worked with diverse teams in different projects. I’m passionate about my work and visuals storytelling.

Mariana Sousa

I’m a Multimedia and Game Artist. I have a passion for storytelling and interactive media. I’m experienced in game design, illustration, character design and concept art, with adaptability to various art styles according to the project requirements. I’m a team player, I have worked with diverse teams in different projects. I’m passionate about my work and visuals storytelling.

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I’m a Multimedia and Game Artist. I have a passion for storytelling and interactive media. I’m experienced in game design, illustration, character design and concept art, with adaptability to various art styles according to the project requirements.

I’m a team player, I have worked with diverse teams in different projects. I’m passionate about my work and visuals storytelling.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Latin
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - June 9, 2024
Designing characters and educational materials, enhancing clarity and engagement of presentations for EDUMED. Created anime styled characters with a range of expressions for therapeutic use with children at Meraki Psychology Clinic.
Game Dev Técnico (GDT) Collaborator at Técnico University of Lisbon
January 1, 2023 - June 9, 2024
Collaborated with developers, artists, writers, and musicians on various jam and internal projects, improving teamwork and creative skills.
Participant - Nordic Game Jam at Nordic Game Jam
January 1, 2024 - January 3, 2024
Contributed to an international game event focusing on a concept theme 'Eat vs Sleep' over 48 hours. Developed a game with two different art styles for visual engagement and theme development.
Collaborator - Global Game Jam at Global Game Jam
January 1, 2025 - January 3, 2025
Participated in a 48-hour hybrid project contributing as animator, character designer, and UI artist.
Participant - Twitch & YouTuber Influencer Game Competition at Monkey Jam Competition
January 1, 2024 - January 4, 2024
72-hour worldwide collaboration designing and tailoring a game to engage the content creator CDawg VA's audience; achieved 28th position out of 150 entries.
Freelance Illustrator & Designer
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designing characters and educational materials to enhance clarity and engagement of visual presentations for EDUMED. Designed an anime-styled character with a range of expressions and emotions for therapeutic use with children at Meraki Psychology Clinic.
Freelance Illustrator & Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Designing characters and educational materials for enhanced clarity and engagement of visual presentations.
Game Designer at Realdini Studios
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assisting the art and design teams on NDA-protected projects, contributing to visual concepts, gameplay systems, research, and collaborative level design (responsible for a full section of the game).
Game Designer at RealDini Studios
January 1, 2025 - Present
Internship assisting the art and design team on NDA-protected projects, contributing to visual concepts, gameplay systems, research, and collaborative level design (responsible for a full section of the game).
Freelance Illustrator & Designer at EDUMED - Educational Health Care Presentations
January 1, 2021 - Present
Designing characters and educational materials, for enhancing clarity and engagement of visual presentations.
Photographer
January 1, 2018 - Present
Digital & Analog photography of landscapes and scenery, with emphasis on natural lights. Explores both digital and analog formats as artistic tools for illustrations and other artistic expressions.
Exhibitions & Showcases at GABA - Galerias Albas Artes
January 1, 2023 - Present
Showcased arcade game developed by me; Alpha Demo of a long-turn RPG pixel art game still in development.

Education

Bachelor in Multimedia art at Faculty of Fine Arts Lisbon
September 11, 2022 - July 25, 2025
This program develops creative and technical skills in digital media, emphasising interactive and experimental design. It encourages engagement with diverse media formats and the surrounding world to create innovative visual experiences, compositions, communication and multimedia art!
Minor in Illustration at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon
January 29, 2023 - July 25, 2025
This minor focuses on developing technical and conceptual skills in various illustration subfields, including editorial, children’s, and scientific illustration. Students engage in hands-on projects, fostering creativity and proficiency in visual storytelling. The program emphasised in the integration of traditional and contemporary techniques, preparing students for professional practice in diverse illustrative contexts.
Bachelor On Art Multimedia at Faculdade De Belas Artes
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Minor in Illustration at Faculdade De Belas Artes
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Art Multimedia at Faculdade de Belas Artes
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Master in Design and Visual Culture at IADE
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Postgraduate in Game Design at IADE
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Bachelor in Art & Multimedia at Faculdade de Belas Artes
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Master in Design and Visual Culture at IADE
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Game Design at IADE
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper My artistic Portfolio
    This isn’t a project, but a selection of different types of projects and artworks I have been working and have finish during my years, since I became an artist.