Illustrator and visual artist creating original imagery for editorial, branding, and product-focused projects. I adapt my process across traditional drawing and digital painting, shaping each concept to match the brief and audience. I collaborate remotely with clients, interpret references and feedback, and deliver print-ready final artwork on schedule. With a Fine Arts background (Painting), I bring both technical craft and strong conceptual thinking to every illustration, while managing multiple projects independently.

Marina Socorro

Illustrator and visual artist creating original imagery for editorial, branding, and product-focused projects. I adapt my process across traditional drawing and digital painting, shaping each concept to match the brief and audience. I collaborate remotely with clients, interpret references and feedback, and deliver print-ready final artwork on schedule. With a Fine Arts background (Painting), I bring both technical craft and strong conceptual thinking to every illustration, while managing multiple projects independently.

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Illustrator and visual artist creating original imagery for editorial, branding, and product-focused projects. I adapt my process across traditional drawing and digital painting, shaping each concept to match the brief and audience.

I collaborate remotely with clients, interpret references and feedback, and deliver print-ready final artwork on schedule. With a Fine Arts background (Painting), I bring both technical craft and strong conceptual thinking to every illustration, while managing multiple projects independently.

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Language

German
Advanced
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Barmaid at Mala'me Café
May 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Provided fast, consistent bar service during peak hours while coordinating with supervisors to maintain pace and quality in a German-speaking environment.
Counter Assistant at Scoop N Dough
March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
Supported store operations, helped increase the Google rating from 4.3 to 4.7 by encouraging reviews, and independently managed opening, closing, and stock control during the final months.
Sales Assistant at Mango
July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Advised customers on product selection and maintained store presentation in line with Mango visual merchandising standards during high-traffic periods.
Freelance Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created original illustrations for 50+ commissions by interpreting client narratives and themes into cohesive, audience-appropriate artwork. Worked across mixed techniques and digital tools (Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate), delivering both traditional-style paintings and print-ready digital illustrations. Collaborated directly with clients remotely, revising concepts based on feedback through final approval. Managed timelines and priorities across multiple simultaneous projects to meet agreed schedules.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Painting at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2026
Erasmus Exchange at Kunsthochschule Kassel
April 1, 2026 - July 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization