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Martin Arocha

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I'm Martin Arocha, a visual storyteller and freelance illustrator with 15+ years of experience bringing narrative worlds to life across comics, games, and digital media.

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I’m Martin Arocha, a visual storyteller and freelance illustrator with 15+ years of experience bringing narrative worlds to life across comics, games, and digital media. I specialize in character-driven storytelling, blending cultural aesthetics with futuristic themes, and I have a proven track record of cover art and visuals that meet genre expectations while standing out in competitive markets.

I’m proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and modern digital workflows for print-ready and digital deliverables. I work remotely with teams, manage cross-platform pipelines, and collaborate with writers and editors to ensure that art supports the narrative and reader experience.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Education

Work experience· 5 roles

Art Director · Marauder Tech GamesMar 2025 – Jan 2026 · 11 mos

Directed visual development for a competitive mobile game, creating character designs and environmental concepts blending realistic and stylized aesthetics. Built art pipelines optimizing premium visuals for iOS and Android; led remote teams using Agile methodologies while remaining hands-on with concept art, character design, and problem-solving.

Illustrator · MURALJan 2020 – Jan 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Illustrated 200+ visual collaboration boards and templates, demonstrating versatility across educational, corporate, and digital product illustration. Created UI/UX elements and data visualizations optimized for cross-platform digital collaboration tools. Developed visual systems ensuring consistency and scalability across diverse client needs and use cases.

Creative Manager | Art Lead · MicrosoftMar 2015 – Oct 2019 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Led art direction and created marketing illustrations for FORZA franchise, managing asset workflows supporting cross-platform distribution. Developed brand guidelines and visual systems for product launches across Microsoft’s flagship products. Collaborated with game development teams to align marketing materials with game art pipelines and visual identity.

Creative Manager · MicrosoftMar 2015 – Oct 2019 · 4 yrs 8 mos
Illustrator · DC ComicsJul 2005 – Feb 2009 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Fine/Studio Arts · Maria Bicci School of Arts2005 – 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Fine/Studio Arts · Maria Bicecci School of Arts2005 – 2008

Certifications and awards

Certified Platform Design Toolkit Facilitator2030 – 2026

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