Hi, I’m Mariana Sousa, a multimedia artist and game artist with a passion for storytelling and interactive media. I design characters, illustrate, and craft concept art, with a love for adapting to diverse art styles to fit project needs. I’m a collaborative team player who has worked with diverse teams on different projects. I’m passionate about my work and about using visuals to tell stories.

Mariana Sousa

Hi, I’m Mariana Sousa, a multimedia artist and game artist with a passion for storytelling and interactive media. I design characters, illustrate, and craft concept art, with a love for adapting to diverse art styles to fit project needs. I’m a collaborative team player who has worked with diverse teams on different projects. I’m passionate about my work and about using visuals to tell stories.

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Hi, I’m Mariana Sousa, a multimedia artist and game artist with a passion for storytelling and interactive media. I design characters, illustrate, and craft concept art, with a love for adapting to diverse art styles to fit project needs. I’m a collaborative team player who has worked with diverse teams on different projects. I’m passionate about my work and about using visuals to tell stories.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Latin
Beginner

Work Experience

Game Designer at RealDini Studios
January 1, 2022 - Present
Assisting the art and design teams on NDA-protected projects, contributing to visual concepts, game play systems, research, and collaborative level design (responsible for a full section of the game).
Freelance Illustrator & Designer
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance illustration and design work for various clients, including personal projects and exhibitions; responsibilities include character design, concept art, and visual storytelling.
Game Designer (Intern) at RealDini Studios
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted the art and design team on NDA-protected projects, contributing to visual concepts, gameplay systems, research, and collaborative level design; responsible for a full section of the game.
Summer Camp Teacher at APIST Nursery & Kindergarten
January 1, 2023 - Present
Organized art projects and basic science classes for kids, promoting creativity, engagement, and teamwork.
Exhibitor / Artist at GABA – Galerias Alberta s Artes
January 1, 2023 - Present
Showcased arcade game developed by me; demonstrated alpha demo of a long-turn RPG pixel art game still in development.

Education

Bachelor in Art Multimedia at Faculdade de Belas Artes
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Postgraduate in Game Design at IADE
January 1, 2023 - February 2, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia at Faculdade de Belas Artes, Universidade de Lisboa / IADE
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Bachelor in Art Multimedia at Faculdade de Belas Artes, University of Lisbon
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services