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I’m Malu Mirones, an illustrator and visual development artist currently based in Europe. I’m originally from Panamá, so I grew up around Latin American and US media, surrounding myself with fiction and storytelling in animation, books, live action, and music. As an artist, my goal is to take new generations to magical places and thrilling adventures, showing people how to find magic and wonder in the mundane. I also have a deep interest in mythology and folklore, with an aim to popularize Latin American mythology through my work.…I’m Malu Mirones, an illustrator and visual development artist currently based in Europe. I’m originally from Panamá, so I grew up around Latin American and US media, surrounding myself with fiction and storytelling in animation, books, live action, and music. As an artist, my goal is to take new generations to magical places and thrilling adventures, showing people how to find magic and wonder in the mundane. I also have a deep interest in mythology and folklore, with an aim to popularize Latin American mythology through my work.

Malu Mirones

Illustrator, Art Director, Project Manager, +3

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I’m Malu Mirones, an illustrator and visual development artist currently based in Europe. I’m originally from Panamá, so I grew up around Latin American and US media, surrounding myself with fiction and storytelling in animation, books, live action, and music. As an artist, my goal is to take new generations to magical places and thrilling adventures, showing people how to find magic and wonder in the mundane. I also have a deep interest in mythology and folklore, with an aim to popularize Latin American mythology through my work.…I’m Malu Mirones, an illustrator and visual development artist currently based in Europe. I’m originally from Panamá, so I grew up around Latin American and US media, surrounding myself with fiction and storytelling in animation, books, live action, and music. As an artist, my goal is to take new generations to magical places and thrilling adventures, showing people how to find magic and wonder in the mundane. I also have a deep interest in mythology and folklore, with an aim to popularize Latin American mythology through my work.

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I’m Malu Mirones, an illustrator and visual development artist currently based in Europe. I’m originally from Panamá, so I grew up around Latin American and US media, surrounding myself with fiction and storytelling in animation, books, live action, and music.

As an artist, my goal is to take new generations to magical places and thrilling adventures, showing people how to find magic and wonder in the mundane. I also have a deep interest in mythology and folklore, with an aim to popularize Latin American mythology through my work.

Skills

Experience Level

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Guinness USA

May 1, 2026 - June 5, 2026

Created an illustration celebrating Mother’s Day for Guinness USA’s Instagram.

Topline Experiential Marketing (Project Manager) at Topline Experiential Marketing

February 1, 2026 - Present

Managed the production timeline for “Salsa Panamá,” a large-scale project at Tocumen International Airport to promote tourism in Panama. Collaborated with Copa Airlines and the Panama Tourism Authority. Led meetings and best-practice initiatives to improve workflow and professional environment. Managed a pipeline between sales, creative, and production teams to ensure smooth, productive work.

Freelance Illustrator at UNICEF Stars 4 Children 2025 Gala

September 1, 2024 - Present

Illustrated the key art for UNICEF’s Stars 4 Children 2025 Panama Gala, featured across the gala’s promotional assets.

Marketing Manager / Senior Marketing Associate / Marketing Associate at Sanz o Sparkling Water

November 1, 2022 - February 1, 2026

Directed photo shoots for new brand innovations and brand identity. Managed and directed product innovation design for packaging and branding. Designed, illustrated, scripted, and animated online content and promotional assets for Instagram and YouTube. Created design briefs for third-party designers and production vendors, managing the design process. Built and managed a creative asset pipeline system for all asset design and production.

Cable Entertainment Intern at NBC Universal

January 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022

Created and pitched concept art for Austin Dillon’s Life in the Fast Lane, later selected as the show’s main key art; developed a creative strategy deck for an existing show as an internship-long project and pitched to creative directors; participated in idea brainstorms and pitched social media content ideas for leaders on my team.

Visual Development at Pelea Animated Short Film

November 1, 2021 - Present

Creating promotional material (still and animated) for the film’s social media; developed art for the film’s pre-production stage exploring colors, textures, and story points.