Mariana Krasteva

I am a creative leader, Art Director and entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in game development, animation, publishing and visual storytelling. Throughout my career, I have led multidisciplinary teams, developed artistic visions for products from concept to release, and managed complex creative projects involving artists, designers, writers and external partners.

As the founder and Creative Director of an independent publishing house, I expanded my expertise beyond art creation into product development, team leadership, strategic planning, marketing and business growth. I thrive at the intersection of creativity, leadership and problem-solving. My strengths lie in building strong teams, mentoring artists, establishing efficient workflows and transforming ideas into engaging visual experiences. I am passionate about creating meaningful products, fostering creative excellence and continuously evolving both as an artist and as a leader. While leadership is a key part of my professional identity, I remain deeply involved in the creative process and enjoy contributing hands-on to concept development, illustration, visual storytelling and artistic problem-solving.