My name is Mikel Soro, I'm an architect and illustrator, and marrazketabar® is my personal brand. I have extensive experience as an illustrator, especially in the sports sector. For several years, I've been the official illustrator of Real Sociedad de Fútbol and a cartoonist for the digital sports outlet Relevo. At Real Sociedad, I strive to bring a creative vision that adds value and visibility to the club's various campaigns. In recent years, I've collaborated on modernizing the club's image by creating the official mascot, designing the bus, and creating several collections of products for sale. Creating content for social media is also one of my specialties. In an environment where we must convey ideas almost immediately, illustrations have great power. Now more than ever, a (good) picture is worth a thousand words, and that's what I strive for at both Real Sociedad and Relevo.

Mikel Soro

My name is Mikel Soro, I'm an architect and illustrator, and marrazketabar® is my personal brand. I have extensive experience as an illustrator, especially in the sports sector. For several years, I've been the official illustrator of Real Sociedad de Fútbol and a cartoonist for the digital sports outlet Relevo. At Real Sociedad, I strive to bring a creative vision that adds value and visibility to the club's various campaigns. In recent years, I've collaborated on modernizing the club's image by creating the official mascot, designing the bus, and creating several collections of products for sale. Creating content for social media is also one of my specialties. In an environment where we must convey ideas almost immediately, illustrations have great power. Now more than ever, a (good) picture is worth a thousand words, and that's what I strive for at both Real Sociedad and Relevo.

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My name is Mikel Soro, I’m an architect and illustrator, and marrazketabar® is my personal brand. I have extensive experience as an illustrator, especially in the sports sector. For several years, I’ve been the official illustrator of Real Sociedad de Fútbol and a cartoonist for the digital sports outlet Relevo. At Real Sociedad, I strive to bring a creative vision that adds value and visibility to the club’s various campaigns. In recent years, I’ve collaborated on modernizing the club’s image by creating the official mascot, designing the bus, and creating several collections of products for sale.

Creating content for social media is also one of my specialties. In an environment where we must convey ideas almost immediately, illustrations have great power. Now more than ever, a (good) picture is worth a thousand words, and that’s what I strive for at both Real Sociedad and Relevo.

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Language

Basque
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced

Work Experience

Illustrator / Designer at Real Sociedad de Fútbol
August 31, 2025 - Present
Designer with Real Sociedad de Fútbol, ​​with the aim of modernizing the club's image in various aspects. I have designed the first team's bus, designed the club's official mascot, and created numerous product collections for stores.
Illustrator and Column Cartoonist at El Diario Vasco
December 31, 2023 - August 31, 2025
I collaborated between 2021 and 2023, drawing the Sunday local news cartoon and covering cultural events such as the San Sebastian International Film Festival (SSIFF), creating daily cartoons for the special supplement during the festival week.
Artist - NFT Collection Creator at Independent
December 31, 2022 - August 31, 2025
In 2022, I developed the "Bottled Legends" collection, featuring 40 caricature-based drawings of football legends for sale on the emerging NFT marketplace. It was a fun, if not lucrative, experience.
Illustrator / Cartoonist at Relevo
August 1, 2022 - April 30, 2025
Creator of sports news cartoons for social media. Illustrations have been one of Relevo's hallmarks. Since the project's inception, they have helped achieve two main goals: first, thanks to the virality of these images, they have reached new audiences and grown the community. Second, by repeating a defined style, they have helped create a recognizable brand. Additionally, some of the drawings have been sponsored by brands such as Visa, Renfe, Iberdrola, and Lexus. Working for over two years with a team of social media experts has allowed me to learn a tremendous amount about the language of this medium.

Education

Architecture at Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea - Universidad del País Vasco
September 9, 2004 - September 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction