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_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_/primate-studio I am a multidisciplinary creative with over 13 years of experience leading and executing innovative design and storytelling projects across digital and traditional media. I specialize in concept art, animation, visual development, UX/UI, and branding, striving to build meaningful visual experiences through a strategic blend of creativity, design thinking, and technical execution. Passionate about visual storytelling, I have directed visual style and art production for books, games, animation, NFTs, and metaverse projects across diverse platforms and audiences.…_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_/primate-studio I am a multidisciplinary creative with over 13 years of experience leading and executing innovative design and storytelling projects across digital and traditional media. I specialize in concept art, animation, visual development, UX/UI, and branding, striving to build meaningful visual experiences through a strategic blend of creativity, design thinking, and technical execution. Passionate about visual storytelling, I have directed visual style and art production for books, games, animation, NFTs, and metaverse projects across diverse platforms and audiences.

Mariano Musante

Art Director, Concept Artist, Graphic Designer, +2

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_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_/primate-studio I am a multidisciplinary creative with over 13 years of experience leading and executing innovative design and storytelling projects across digital and traditional media. I specialize in concept art, animation, visual development, UX/UI, and branding, striving to build meaningful visual experiences through a strategic blend of creativity, design thinking, and technical execution. Passionate about visual storytelling, I have directed visual style and art production for books, games, animation, NFTs, and metaverse projects across diverse platforms and audiences.…_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_/primate-studio I am a multidisciplinary creative with over 13 years of experience leading and executing innovative design and storytelling projects across digital and traditional media. I specialize in concept art, animation, visual development, UX/UI, and branding, striving to build meaningful visual experiences through a strategic blend of creativity, design thinking, and technical execution. Passionate about visual storytelling, I have directed visual style and art production for books, games, animation, NFTs, and metaverse projects across diverse platforms and audiences.

Available to hire

New York, United States

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I am a multidisciplinary creative with over 13 years of experience leading and executing innovative design and storytelling projects across digital and traditional media. I specialize in concept art, animation, visual development, UX/UI, and branding, striving to build meaningful visual experiences through a strategic blend of creativity, design thinking, and technical execution. Passionate about visual storytelling, I have directed visual style and art production for books, games, animation, NFTs, and metaverse projects across diverse platforms and audiences.

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Spanish; Castilian

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English

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Work Experience

Art Director / Visual Development Artist at Primate Studio

January 1, 2020 - Present

Directed visual style and art production across multimedia projects including books, games, animation, NFTs, and metaverse. Created concept art, characters, environments, and storyboards for interactive and narrative content. Delivered flexible art styles (2D, 3D, pixel art) for various platforms and audiences. Designed motion graphics, branding, and digital promotional materials for social media and product launches. Contributed to UX/UI design for apps, games, and interactive experiences.

Freelance Concept Artist

December 31, 2019 - September 2, 2025

Specialized in background, prop, and character design for animation, gaming, and editorial clients. Collaborated with international teams to deliver high-quality visuals under tight deadlines. Provided art direction for small and mid-size productions.

UI/UX & Visual Designer at Siemens

December 31, 2013 - September 2, 2025

Developed user interfaces and visual systems for enterprise-level websites and mobile applications with focus on enhancing user experience and clean design aesthetics.

Graphic Designer at Imagen 59

December 31, 2012 - September 2, 2025

Produced branding, advertising, web design, and print media for commercial campaigns. Created promotional materials and POP assets for retail and corporate clients.

Art & Product Designer at Tío Vivo Toys

December 31, 2010 - September 2, 2025

Designed toy packaging, promotional catalogs, branding, and digital content for toy lines while working cross-functionally with product and marketing teams.

Junior Artist (Digital Colorist) at Disney Latinoamérica

December 31, 2010 - September 2, 2025

Colored and finalized illustrations for classic Disney storybooks while maintaining high visual fidelity to Disney brand standards.

Graphic Designer at Banzai Boards

December 31, 2011 - September 2, 2025

Created surf/skateboard graphics and brand visuals for boards and related merchandise.

Drawing Teacher Assistant at Luis Ordoñez Drawing School

December 31, 2006 - September 2, 2025

Assisted in art instruction focused on drawing fundamentals and anatomy.