I'm a Senior Brand & Visual Designer with 8+ years leading identity systems, 3D/motion-driven narratives, and cross-disciplinary creative direction for global studios across North America, Europe, and Mexico. I specialize in building visual systems, directing concept-to-execution workflows, and elevating brands through strategic design thinking and high-quality craft. I blend branding, product storytelling, and editorial design to create cohesive world-building visuals and digital-first experiences, collaborating across narrative and marketing teams to deliver world-class visuals. Based in Vancouver, I work with clients and studios worldwide to craft identity-led campaigns and immersive brand systems.

Mariel Madrigal

I'm a Senior Brand & Visual Designer with 8+ years leading identity systems, 3D/motion-driven narratives, and cross-disciplinary creative direction for global studios across North America, Europe, and Mexico. I specialize in building visual systems, directing concept-to-execution workflows, and elevating brands through strategic design thinking and high-quality craft. I blend branding, product storytelling, and editorial design to create cohesive world-building visuals and digital-first experiences, collaborating across narrative and marketing teams to deliver world-class visuals. Based in Vancouver, I work with clients and studios worldwide to craft identity-led campaigns and immersive brand systems.

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I’m a Senior Brand & Visual Designer with 8+ years leading identity systems, 3D/motion-driven narratives, and cross-disciplinary creative direction for global studios across North America, Europe, and Mexico. I specialize in building visual systems, directing concept-to-execution workflows, and elevating brands through strategic design thinking and high-quality craft.

I blend branding, product storytelling, and editorial design to create cohesive world-building visuals and digital-first experiences, collaborating across narrative and marketing teams to deliver world-class visuals. Based in Vancouver, I work with clients and studios worldwide to craft identity-led campaigns and immersive brand systems.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
German
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Multimedia/Brand Designer at Hinterland Games
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Developed the studio’s new visual identity and crafted concept-driven assets across branding, 3D, motion, and editorial design. Collaborated with narrative and marketing teams to build cohesive world-building visuals and multi-platform storytelling systems (under NDA).
Freelance Multimedia/Brand Designer at Form + Function / NotCo
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Created branding, motion, and identity-driven visuals for tech and food-tech brands, translating concepts into refined visual systems. Packaging, editorial assets, and campaign visuals rooted in narrative and digital-first experiences.
Senior Multimedia Designer at Kulin
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Designed motion and digital campaign visuals for clients across tech and marketing sectors. Created identity-aligned assets and concept-led visuals.
Senior Multimedia Designer at Binance.US
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Produced motion, UI-aligned graphics, and cross-platform visual systems for a global fintech brand. Transformed complex information into clear, identity- coherent visuals for digital product and marketing environments.
Freelance Multimedia Designer at DA Agency
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Delivered branding, editorial, and motion content for European clients within concept-driven visual frameworks.
Design Intern at Homework.dk
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Assisted in developing minimalist branding, editorial layouts, and early-stage art direction. Supported identity, print, and digital projects with emphasis on clarity, structure, and visual storytelling.

Education

Multimedia Design at Anahuac University-Mexico City
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017
Concert Guitarist at National Conservatory of Music-Mexico City
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2012
Course Certificate - Human computer Interaction HCI at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Business & Branding Online Workshop at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Concert Guitarist at National Conservatory of Music, Mexico City
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2012
B.A. Multimedia Design at Anahuac University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Human-Computer Interaction Certificate at IDF
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Business & Branding Workshop at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Human-Computer Interaction Certificate
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Business & Branding Workshop
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

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