I am an experience designer and digital media artist who enjoys turning ideas into engaging visual and interactive experiences. My work spans 3D environments, immersive storytelling, brand identity, UX/UI design, marketing collateral, and digital content. I am experienced with Unity, Blender, Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Canva, and I have created projects for education, entertainment, nonprofit, and technology-focused audiences. I also bring a strong interest in emerging technology and practical workflow improvement. As the founder of Mars Riot Design Studio, I deliver thoughtful design solutions across print, apparel, web, and social media, while my experience as an AI Trainer Specialist has strengthened my skills in data refinement and model optimization. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, collaborative by nature, and passionate about connecting visual design with interactive technology.

Marcia Sotil

I am an experience designer and digital media artist who enjoys turning ideas into engaging visual and interactive experiences. My work spans 3D environments, immersive storytelling, brand identity, UX/UI design, marketing collateral, and digital content. I am experienced with Unity, Blender, Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Canva, and I have created projects for education, entertainment, nonprofit, and technology-focused audiences. I also bring a strong interest in emerging technology and practical workflow improvement. As the founder of Mars Riot Design Studio, I deliver thoughtful design solutions across print, apparel, web, and social media, while my experience as an AI Trainer Specialist has strengthened my skills in data refinement and model optimization. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, collaborative by nature, and passionate about connecting visual design with interactive technology.

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I am an experience designer and digital media artist who enjoys turning ideas into engaging visual and interactive experiences. My work spans 3D environments, immersive storytelling, brand identity, UX/UI design, marketing collateral, and digital content. I am experienced with Unity, Blender, Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Canva, and I have created projects for education, entertainment, nonprofit, and technology-focused audiences.

I also bring a strong interest in emerging technology and practical workflow improvement. As the founder of Mars Riot Design Studio, I deliver thoughtful design solutions across print, apparel, web, and social media, while my experience as an AI Trainer Specialist has strengthened my skills in data refinement and model optimization. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, collaborative by nature, and passionate about connecting visual design with interactive technology.

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Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder & Lead Designer at Mars Riot Design Studio
January 1, 2026 - Present
Established an LLC-based creative studio specializing in brand identity and digital experience design. Delivered client projects spanning print advertisements, apparel, web assets, and social media collateral.
Founder / Lead Designer at Mars Riot Design Studio
January 1, 2026 - Present
Founded and leads a remote LLC focused on brand identity and digital experience design. Delivers client work including print ads, apparel, web assets, and social media collateral; manages creative direction from concept through production.
Marketing Visual Designer Assistant (Project) at Cañada College
November 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Created marketing collateral for campus events, including flyers, apparel, and signage, aligned with institutional identity guidelines. Improved campus brand visibility and student engagement through cohesive multimedia delivery.
Student Ambassador / UX/UI Designer (Project) at Cañada College
May 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Designed event marketing materials including wayfinding maps and directional signage for Super Registration to boost engagement during peak enrollment. Built a low-code inventory automation workflow using Google Workspace plus QR integration, reducing manual processing time by 40%.
AI Trainer Specialist (Contract) at Alignerr
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Refined large datasets by about 20% to enhance AI model performance, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Monitored AI performance metrics, implemented data refinements, and collaborated cross-functionally on model optimization.
Visual Designer (Freelance) at Upward Scholars
September 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Advised clients on layout and brand identity requirements, developed final print-ready layouts, and supported organizational identity through consistent branding.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media Art at San Jose State University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Associate of Science in Entrepreneurship Business Management at Cañada College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Remote Certificate in Marketing at Cañada College
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Design for Social Impact Fellowship at Stanford d.School
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media Art at San Jose State University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Entrepreneurship & Business Management Associate of Science at Cañada College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Certificate in Marketing at Cañada College
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Design for Social Impact Fellowship at Stanford d.School
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society — Summa Cum Laude, President's Scholar
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Women in Gaming / 3D Animation / Multimedia Award — Gerald Messner Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2026
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services