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Hi, I’m Marco Lopez, a detail-oriented graphic designer and illustrator with extensive creative experience. I blend hand-drawn and digital media to craft visually engaging work across branding, editorial, and illustration for children. I thrive in collaborative settings, mentoring artists and students and helping them express creativity. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, expressive visuals and continuously updating my skills to stay on the cutting edge of design. I have a plenty experience in the apparel business and worked with large companies, small companies and licensing freelancing for many years.…Hi, I’m Marco Lopez, a detail-oriented graphic designer and illustrator with extensive creative experience. I blend hand-drawn and digital media to craft visually engaging work across branding, editorial, and illustration for children. I thrive in collaborative settings, mentoring artists and students and helping them express creativity. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, expressive visuals and continuously updating my skills to stay on the cutting edge of design. I have a plenty experience in the apparel business and worked with large companies, small companies and licensing freelancing for many years.

Marco Lopez

Textile Designer, Illustrator, Children’s Book Illustrator, +4

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Hi, I’m Marco Lopez, a detail-oriented graphic designer and illustrator with extensive creative experience. I blend hand-drawn and digital media to craft visually engaging work across branding, editorial, and illustration for children. I thrive in collaborative settings, mentoring artists and students and helping them express creativity. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, expressive visuals and continuously updating my skills to stay on the cutting edge of design. I have a plenty experience in the apparel business and worked with large companies, small companies and licensing freelancing for many years.…Hi, I’m Marco Lopez, a detail-oriented graphic designer and illustrator with extensive creative experience. I blend hand-drawn and digital media to craft visually engaging work across branding, editorial, and illustration for children. I thrive in collaborative settings, mentoring artists and students and helping them express creativity. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, expressive visuals and continuously updating my skills to stay on the cutting edge of design. I have a plenty experience in the apparel business and worked with large companies, small companies and licensing freelancing for many years.

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Hi, I’m Marco Lopez, a detail-oriented graphic designer and illustrator with extensive creative experience. I blend hand-drawn and digital media to craft visually engaging work across branding, editorial, and illustration for children.

I thrive in collaborative settings, mentoring artists and students and helping them express creativity. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, expressive visuals and continuously updating my skills to stay on the cutting edge of design.

I have a plenty experience in the apparel business and worked with large companies, small companies and licensing freelancing for many years.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Brochure

Expert

Product Design

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Book Cover

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator

June 1, 2023 - Present

Combined hand-drawing and painting with digital media to create visually captivating illustrations, specializing in children’s book illustrations.

Design Department Manager at Perry Ellis International

June 1, 2023 - September 2, 2025

Conceptualized ideas supporting internal clients for various company labels. Developed prints, embroideries, and mechanicals using digital and hand-drawn designs. Collaborated with the design and legal departments to ensure brand alignment and copyright compliance. Trained and managed a team of 3 graphic designers. Managed digital library for prints and fabrics, seasonal trend reports distribution, and workflow with print vendors.

Owner - Graphic Design & Illustration Instructor at Studio Mack, Inc.

March 1, 2011 - September 2, 2025

Owned a design studio offering individual and group classes and summer camps. Encouraged students to explore and develop artistic skills in a safe environment. Instructed Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, painting, and portfolio preparation workshops for students applying to visual art and advanced placement programs.

Textile Designer at Perry Ellis International

June 1, 2002 - September 2, 2025

Collaborated with designers to turn ideas into products and ensure quality aligned with product standards and brand values. Researched trends for inspiration, created prints with digital design, and implemented changes as needed.

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed

June 1, 2023 - Present

Combine hand-drawing and painting with digital media to produce visually captivating illustrations. Specialized in illustrating children’s books.

Design Department Manager at Perry Ellis International

March 1, 2011 - June 1, 2023

Conceptualize ideas in support of internal clients across multiple labels; develop prints, embroideries and mechanicals; collaborate within design department to align with brand product strategy; coordinate with Legal for copyright compliance; train, mentor and manage a team of 3 graphics designers; maintain digital library for prints and fabrics; manage digital distribution of seasonal trend reports; coordinate workflow with external print vendors.

Owner - Graphic Design & Illustration Instructor at Studio Mack, Inc.

June 1, 2002 - March 1, 2011

Created a Design Studio offering individual classes, group classes and summer camps; stimulated students to explore their creativity in a safe studio environment; taught Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop classes, painting, portfolio preparation and workshops for MDCPS-Visual Art Magnet Programs, AP and college admissions.

Textile Designer at Perry Ellis International

June 1, 1995 - June 1, 2002

Collaborate with designers to turn ideas into products; ensure that designs meet product standards and brand values; research trends for design inspiration; create prints with digital design; implement changes to print designs as needed.