I am Mark Sottilaro, a passionate media director and creative professional based in San Carlos, CA. With a strong background in music composition, graphic design, motion graphics, and UI/UX design, I strive to create cohesive and compelling experiences where story, art, and design merge seamlessly. I specialize in designing user interfaces, composing custom music and sound effects, creating marketing materials, and directing projects to bring a vision to life. My expertise spans game design, app UI, branding, and multimedia productions, serving clients across gaming, software, and corporate sectors.

Mark Sottilaro

I am Mark Sottilaro, a passionate media director and creative professional based in San Carlos, CA. With a strong background in music composition, graphic design, motion graphics, and UI/UX design, I strive to create cohesive and compelling experiences where story, art, and design merge seamlessly. I specialize in designing user interfaces, composing custom music and sound effects, creating marketing materials, and directing projects to bring a vision to life. My expertise spans game design, app UI, branding, and multimedia productions, serving clients across gaming, software, and corporate sectors.

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I am Mark Sottilaro, a passionate media director and creative professional based in San Carlos, CA. With a strong background in music composition, graphic design, motion graphics, and UI/UX design, I strive to create cohesive and compelling experiences where story, art, and design merge seamlessly.

I specialize in designing user interfaces, composing custom music and sound effects, creating marketing materials, and directing projects to bring a vision to life. My expertise spans game design, app UI, branding, and multimedia productions, serving clients across gaming, software, and corporate sectors.

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Work Experience

Music and Art Generalist at Mercenary Technology
January 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Composed music and sound effects, contributed storylines and creative direction, led rebranding and logo design, and developed UI/UX design mainly for Meta Oculus, XBOX, and PC platforms.
UI/UX Designer at Electrified Games/Mind Control Software
January 1, 2013 - August 27, 2025
Composed music and sound effects, developed storylines and creative direction, handled rebranding and logo design, and designed user interfaces.
UI Artist at Planet Moon
January 1, 2008 - August 27, 2025
Designed user interfaces for games on Nintendo Wii, DS, and XBOX 360, working across Rhythm Action, Trivia, and Action-Adventure genres.
Media Specialist at InVision Communication
January 1, 2007 - August 27, 2025
Handled branding, logos, presentation graphics, motion graphics, and video editing for clients including Oracle, Genentech, Cisco Systems, and Novartis.
Director at Zerocrossing Media
January 1, 1999 - Present
Directed graphic design projects including corporate and game branding, UI/UX art and design, music composition, sound effects design, motion graphics, video editing, and iOS app UI design for clients like EA, Meta, Gazillion, Three Rings, Oracle, Genentech, and Cisco Systems.

Education

BFA at Syracuse University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Associates Degree at Tompkins Cortland Community College
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Associates Degree at Institute Of Audio Research
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984

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Industry Experience

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