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Hello! I’m Mario Zuccarello, an Italian illustrator and character designer with over a decade of experience in fashion, games, and entertainment. I create vivid characters, compelling visuals, and expressive artwork for brands, studios, and indie projects, translating ideas into designs that pop across print and digital media.
I thrive on collaboration and range—from high-fashion editorial illustration to game art and concept design. Based in Napoli, Italy, I have collaborated with studios across Europe, including London and Austria, and I enjoy bringing client visions to life with clean lines, thoughtful color, and a touch of humor.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Teacher school of comics and illustration at Scuola privata Fantasia di China
October 1, 2002 - June 30, 2006Taught comics and illustration to students, nurturing artistic skills and creativity in a private school environment.
Illustrator and character designer animation - computer graphic at Digitrace tek S.r.l.
October 1, 2003 - November 30, 2004Created illustrations and character designs for animation projects using computer graphics technologies.
Illustrator / character designer / art director animation - computer graphic at Ares tech S.r.l.
May 1, 2005 - March 31, 2006Designed characters, illustrated artworks, and served as art director for animation projects using computer graphics.
Illustrator and character designer animation - computer graphic at Rainbow CGI S.r.l.
March 1, 2006 - July 31, 2006Worked as an illustrator and character designer for animation projects utilizing computer graphics.
Freelance illustrator / character designer videogames - computer graphic at Graffiti Games
November 1, 2007 - November 30, 2008Provided freelance illustration and character design services specifically for videogame projects using computer graphics.
Freelance illustrator / graphic designer fashion industry at Heretics
February 1, 2012 - March 31, 2014Delivered freelance illustration and graphic design work for clients in the fashion industry.
Freelance illustrator / graphic designer fashion industry at Chupacabra Streetwear
November 1, 2008 - February 28, 2019Created freelance illustration and graphic design work, focusing on the fashion industry.
Teacher School of Comics and Illustration at Scuola privata Fantasia di China
June 30, 2006 - July 18, 2025Taught courses focused on comics and illustration techniques, nurturing students' creativity and technical skills in drawing and character design.
Illustrator and Character Designer at Digitrace tek S.r.l.
November 30, 2004 - July 18, 2025Created illustrations and character designs for animation projects utilizing computer graphics techniques to bring concepts to life.
Illustrator / Character Designer / Art Director at Ares tech S.r.l.
March 31, 2006 - July 18, 2025Provided creative direction and produced illustrations and character designs for animation and computer graphic projects, overseeing artistic coherence.
Illustrator and Character Designer at Rainbow CGI S.r.l.
July 31, 2006 - July 18, 2025Developed illustrations and character designs for animation projects using computer graphics tools.
Freelance Illustrator / Character Designer at Graffiti Games
November 30, 2008 - July 18, 2025Created freelance illustrations and character designs for videogames using computer graphic techniques.
Freelance Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Heretics London
March 31, 2014 - July 18, 2025Provided freelance illustration and graphic design services for the fashion industry, producing creative visuals and artwork.
Freelance Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Chupacabra Streetwear
February 28, 2019 - July 18, 2025Delivered freelance illustration and graphic design in the fashion industry, crafting unique visual identities and designs.
Teacher at Scuola privata Fantasia di China
October 1, 2002 - June 1, 2006teacher school of comics and illustration
Illustrator and Character Designer at Digitrace tek S.r.l.
October 1, 2003 - November 1, 2004illustrator and character designer; animation - computer graphic
Illustrator / Character Designer / Art Director at Ares tech S.r.l.
May 1, 2005 - March 1, 2006illustrator / character designer / art director; animation - computer graphic
Illustrator / Character Designer at Rainbow CGI S.r.l.
March 1, 2006 - July 1, 2006illustrator and character designer; animation - computer graphic
Freelance Illustrator / Character Designer at Graffiti Games
November 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008freelance illustrator / character designer; videogames - computer graphic
Freelance Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Heretics
February 1, 2012 - March 1, 2014freelance illustrator / graphic designer; fashion industry
Freelance Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Chupacabra Streetwear
November 1, 2008 - February 1, 2019freelance illustrator / graphic designer; fashion industry
Freelance Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Heretics London
February 1, 2012 - March 1, 2014Freelance illustration and graphic design for the fashion industry (London-based).
Illustrator / Character Designer at Digitrace Tek S.r.l.
October 1, 2003 - November 1, 2004Illustrator and character designer for animation and computer graphics projects.
Education
High School Diploma at Liceo Artistico Augusto Righi Cassino
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Degree at Scuola Internazionale di Comics Roma
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002Art Liceo Diploma at Liceo Artistico Augusto Righi Cassino
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Illustration Degree at Scuola Internazionale di Comics Roma
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002Diploma di Liceo Artistico at Liceo Artistico Augusto Righi Cassino
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Diploma in Illustration at Scuola Internazionale di Comics Roma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002Diploma in Art at Liceo Artistico Augusto Righi Cassino
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Diploma in Illustration at Scuola Internazionale di Comics Roma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002Diploma di Liceo Artistico at Liceo Artistico Augusto Righi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Diploma in Illustration at Scuola Internazionale di Comics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Consumer Goods, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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