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Hi, I’m Maria Papadopoulou, a multidisciplinary visual artist and product designer based in Thessaloniki. I blend painting, illustration, and design to create concepts and artworks for both institutional contexts and public spaces. I’m passionate about storytelling through visual art and user-centered design, and I enjoy exploring how art can inform and enhance interactive media and education. I’m especially drawn to concept art and visual development for games and animated media, where fine art sensibilities meet design thinking and narrative awareness. I’ve organized and participated in educational programs, installations, and collaborative projects that engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds.…Hi, I’m Maria Papadopoulou, a multidisciplinary visual artist and product designer based in Thessaloniki. I blend painting, illustration, and design to create concepts and artworks for both institutional contexts and public spaces. I’m passionate about storytelling through visual art and user-centered design, and I enjoy exploring how art can inform and enhance interactive media and education. I’m especially drawn to concept art and visual development for games and animated media, where fine art sensibilities meet design thinking and narrative awareness. I’ve organized and participated in educational programs, installations, and collaborative projects that engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Maria Papadopoulou

Concept Artist, Designer, Illustrator, +4

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Hi, I’m Maria Papadopoulou, a multidisciplinary visual artist and product designer based in Thessaloniki. I blend painting, illustration, and design to create concepts and artworks for both institutional contexts and public spaces. I’m passionate about storytelling through visual art and user-centered design, and I enjoy exploring how art can inform and enhance interactive media and education. I’m especially drawn to concept art and visual development for games and animated media, where fine art sensibilities meet design thinking and narrative awareness. I’ve organized and participated in educational programs, installations, and collaborative projects that engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds.…Hi, I’m Maria Papadopoulou, a multidisciplinary visual artist and product designer based in Thessaloniki. I blend painting, illustration, and design to create concepts and artworks for both institutional contexts and public spaces. I’m passionate about storytelling through visual art and user-centered design, and I enjoy exploring how art can inform and enhance interactive media and education. I’m especially drawn to concept art and visual development for games and animated media, where fine art sensibilities meet design thinking and narrative awareness. I’ve organized and participated in educational programs, installations, and collaborative projects that engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

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Hi, I’m Maria Papadopoulou, a multidisciplinary visual artist and product designer based in Thessaloniki. I blend painting, illustration, and design to create concepts and artworks for both institutional contexts and public spaces. I’m passionate about storytelling through visual art and user-centered design, and I enjoy exploring how art can inform and enhance interactive media and education.

I’m especially drawn to concept art and visual development for games and animated media, where fine art sensibilities meet design thinking and narrative awareness. I’ve organized and participated in educational programs, installations, and collaborative projects that engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Greek, Modern

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Intern at MOMus Museum of Contemporary Art

April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024

Entrusted with the design and independent execution of educational programs for primary and secondary school students; responsible for exhibition installation and dismantling in museum and non-conventional spaces; coordinated interactive and informational booths for large-scale exhibitions, ensuring visitor engagement and clear communication.

Product Designer at Pentagon

July 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Independently designed apparel and tactical equipment concepts, emphasizing functionality and user-centered design. Created technical production guides used directly by manufacturing facilities. Collaborated with production teams to optimize processes and deliver new product models addressing customer needs.

Arts Educator (Volunteer) at Public Primary School

January 1, 2024 - Present

Selected by a university professor to participate in a student teaching team delivering visual arts lessons in a public primary school. Co-designed and conducted art workshops in pairs, adapting activities to different age groups and classroom dynamics. Demonstrated responsibility, collaboration, and pedagogical trust by independently leading sessions within an official school environment over a two-month period.

Mural Artist at 1st Primary School of Trilofos

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Independently commissioned by the school principal, who entrusted me with the full artistic direction of the project. Proposed three original mural concepts, from which the final design was selected. Executed the mural entirely independently, managing concept development, materials, and on-site implementation.

Artist at Municipality of Thermaikos

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Selected to contribute artwork to a permanent public exhibition, representing the municipality’s visual identity.

Graphic Designer at Bank of Greece Summer Camp

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Entrusted with the design of logos and promotional material used for official communication and events.

Sales Assistant at Kotsovolos

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Customer service and sales support in a fast-paced retail environment; developed communication, responsibility, and problem-solving skills.

Waiter at Hospitality Industry

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Customer service in hospitality settings; reliability, teamwork, and time management under pressure.

Volunteer - Art Education Program at Public Primary School

January 1, 2024 - Present

Selected by university professor to participate in a student teaching team delivering visual arts lessons in a public primary school. Co-designed and conducted art workshops; demonstrated responsibility, collaboration, and pedagogical trust by independently leading sessions within an official school environment over a two-month period.

Camp Counselor & Team Leader at Bank of Greece Summer Camp

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Responsible for daily supervision and well-being of children aged 7–11; organized and led sports and recreational activities; developed teamwork, discipline, and communication skills through group leadership.

Mural Artist / Public Artwork at 1st Primary School of Trilofos

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Independently commissioned mural project; proposed three original concepts, designed final mural, and executed on-site with materials and leadership.

Art Educator (Volunteer) at Public Primary School

January 1, 2024 - Present

Co-designed and conducted visual arts lessons as part of a student teaching team; adapted activities for different ages and classroom dynamics; independently led sessions within an official school environment over a two-month period.

Mural Artist (Volunteer) at 1st Primary School of Trilofos

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Independently developed three mural concepts and executed the final design; managed concept development, materials, and on-site implementation.