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Hello! I'm Marco Santa Cruz, a visual storyteller and multidisciplinary artist based in Berlin. I thrive in fast-paced creative environments, turning ideas into cohesive visuals through traditional and digital media, including Procreate, Illustrator, and Photoshop. My work spans illustration, character design, and graphic concepts, always guided by color theory, composition, and narrative intent. I'm looking to transition into a new field while leveraging my transferable design and storytelling skills to contribute creatively and effectively. I'm passionate about art, technology, and the creative process behind making impactful pieces, and I welcome opportunities to collaborate and learn.…Hello! I'm Marco Santa Cruz, a visual storyteller and multidisciplinary artist based in Berlin. I thrive in fast-paced creative environments, turning ideas into cohesive visuals through traditional and digital media, including Procreate, Illustrator, and Photoshop. My work spans illustration, character design, and graphic concepts, always guided by color theory, composition, and narrative intent. I'm looking to transition into a new field while leveraging my transferable design and storytelling skills to contribute creatively and effectively. I'm passionate about art, technology, and the creative process behind making impactful pieces, and I welcome opportunities to collaborate and learn.

Marco Santacruz

Illustrator, Concept Artist, Designer, +2

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Hello! I'm Marco Santa Cruz, a visual storyteller and multidisciplinary artist based in Berlin. I thrive in fast-paced creative environments, turning ideas into cohesive visuals through traditional and digital media, including Procreate, Illustrator, and Photoshop. My work spans illustration, character design, and graphic concepts, always guided by color theory, composition, and narrative intent. I'm looking to transition into a new field while leveraging my transferable design and storytelling skills to contribute creatively and effectively. I'm passionate about art, technology, and the creative process behind making impactful pieces, and I welcome opportunities to collaborate and learn.…Hello! I'm Marco Santa Cruz, a visual storyteller and multidisciplinary artist based in Berlin. I thrive in fast-paced creative environments, turning ideas into cohesive visuals through traditional and digital media, including Procreate, Illustrator, and Photoshop. My work spans illustration, character design, and graphic concepts, always guided by color theory, composition, and narrative intent. I'm looking to transition into a new field while leveraging my transferable design and storytelling skills to contribute creatively and effectively. I'm passionate about art, technology, and the creative process behind making impactful pieces, and I welcome opportunities to collaborate and learn.

Available to hire

Hello! I’m Marco Santa Cruz, a visual storyteller and multidisciplinary artist based in Berlin. I thrive in fast-paced creative environments, turning ideas into cohesive visuals through traditional and digital media, including Procreate, Illustrator, and Photoshop. My work spans illustration, character design, and graphic concepts, always guided by color theory, composition, and narrative intent.

I’m looking to transition into a new field while leveraging my transferable design and storytelling skills to contribute creatively and effectively. I’m passionate about art, technology, and the creative process behind making impactful pieces, and I welcome opportunities to collaborate and learn.

Skills

Illustration

Character Design

Portrait

Experience Level

Illustration

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Portrait

Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator and Concept Artist at Epic Prop

February 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022

Created original art and design concepts based on client briefs; Applied color theory and lighting techniques; Produced sketches, drafts, and final artwork across digital and traditional media; Created paintings, sculptures, and illustrations for exhibitions; Managed full creative process from concept to final execution; Collaborated with clients to ensure high-quality outcomes; Used digital tools to refine artwork; Exhibited works publicly; Met deadlines in fast-paced settings.

Designer at Colegio Lamatepec Santa Tecla

January 1, 2017 - Present

Designed the current sportswear for the institution’s societies.

Illustrator at LiebreFiebre Agencia Creativa

January 1, 2022 - Present

Created lifelike characters with detailed textures, lighting, and form; Developed original art concepts based on client briefs; Produced digital illustrations and computer-generated artwork for publications and technical content; Delivered commissioned artwork for private clients and organizations; Designed custom characters and visual assets including work for Honda Motos El Salvador; Applied a range of styles and techniques to create versatile and distinctive visual outcomes; Storyboard creation; UI and UX design.