Hello! I am M. Victoria Robado, graphic designer & illustrator. Creating is my favorite thing in the world. I love to elevate projects and brands with elegant typography, precise layouts and soft colors, and my colors and details are always complimented. I draw a lot of cute witches and cats—on the computer, on canvases with acrylic and oils, and on sketchbooks. I also love to design merchandise, and I've made a lot of it, from t-shirts to jackets to accessories and art prints. I've even licensed my art to Hot Topic, and I would love to grow in licensing. My comics have been published in web format (Webtoon) and print (Rocketship Entertainment, distributed by Simon & Schuster). My clients include Webtoon, Mattel, Legendary, Warner Music, Archie Comics and more.
To contact me and inquire about art, freelance and illustration work, e-mail me at mariavictoria@shourimajo.com.
About
15+ years of experience in graphic design and illustration with diverse clients from a wide variety of businesses, with an understanding of structure, typography, and a strong personal aesthetic. Organized, detail-oriented self-starter who can juggle multiple projects, with strong attention to detail and aware of current social design trends.
Freelance Graphic Designer
· Expert level of proficiency in professional design software (Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Rush, Lightroom, Dreamweaver), knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite, content management software and newsletter generators.
· Brand Development: Specialized in creating cohesive brand identities through logo design, typography, and color theory, aligning visual elements with strategic web presence.
· Color, Style, and Typography Expertise: Strong foundational skills in modern and contemporary design aesthetics, resulting in visually striking and effective communication.
· Merchandise Design and Development: Proficient in designing and producing merchandise, with effective collaboration with local and international manufacturers to manage corrections and deliver ready-to-manufacture files.
· Book Layout and Prepress: Expertise in InDesign with a focus on preparing files ready for print, ensuring top-quality layouts and production standards.
· Web Design and Digital Campaigns: Skilled in designing engaging websites and comprehensive digital marketing campaigns, including advertisements and social media strategies that drive brand awareness and engagement.
· Photo Retouching: Experienced in enhancing images through professional retouching techniques to achieve polished and high-quality visuals.
· Signage and Slide Presentations: Ability to craft impactful presentations that convey clear information, enhancing communication and facilitating understanding in corporate environments.
Freelance Illustrator and Comic Creator
· Designing bright and colorful original characters, adapting existing characters for different applications and situations, backgrounds, story boarding, animating GIFs and stickers, concept art.
· Skills in story telling, character design, world building, cover design, coloring.
· Clients: Webtoon, Rocketship Entertainment, Mattel, Legendary Comics, Warner Music, Archie Comics, IDW Publishing, Oni Press, Threadless, Seven Seas Entertainment, Boom Studios, Dynamite Entertainment, Papercutz.
Tools
Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe InDesign · Adobe Premiere · Adobe Reader · ClipStudio Paint · Figma · MailChimp · Shopify
Selected Projects
FREELANCE ARTIST AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER
2010 – Ongoing
Creating art, comics and designs for several clients since 2010.
ROCKETSHIP ENTERTAINMENT
May 2020
#Blessed Volume 1 on print. Original story and art.
WEBTOON CORP
January 2017 – Ongoing
Story and art for Webtoon original comic #Blessed, published by Webtoon.
LEGENDARY COMICS
September 2020 – Ongoing
Designing limited edition merchandise for Kickstarter campaigns: Trick-R-Treat, Legendary Monsters.
WARNER MUSIC
March 2021
Illustration and animation for gif sticker pack for artist Ashnikko.
COMICS KINGDOM
September 2020
Story and art for Flash Forward! Flash Gordon Comic Strip Anthology.
HOT TOPIC/BLACK MATTER
October 2019 – Ongoing
Licensing original art for Hot Topic merchandise.
ONI PRESS
January 2018 – December 2018
Colors for Long Con series.
SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT
December 2011 – September 2018
Manga lettering and InDesign layouting, cover coloring for books.
IDW PUBLISHING
May 2014 – May 2018
Interior art pencils, cover art, colors and lettering for several IDW series: Littlest Pet Shop, Jem & the Holograms, The Misfits, My Little Pony Micro Fun Packs (Hasbro).
BOOM! STUDIOS
March 2016 – August 2017
Colors for Mega Princess series.
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
September 2016 – February 2017
Interior art pencils, cover art, and colors for Boo, the World’s Cutest Dog and KISS.
PAPERCUTZ
September 2015 – September 2016
Interior and cover art for Barbie Puppy Party (Mattel).
ARCHIE COMICS
October 2011 – October 2016
Interior art inks and colors for several different issues of Archie comics: Josie & the Pussycats, Archie VS Predator, Archie Double Digest.
2010 – Ongoing
Creating art, comics and designs for several clients since 2010.
ROCKETSHIP ENTERTAINMENT
May 2020
#Blessed Volume 1 on print. Original story and art.
WEBTOON CORP
January 2017 – Ongoing
Story and art for Webtoon original comic #Blessed, published by Webtoon.
LEGENDARY COMICS
September 2020 – Ongoing
Designing limited edition merchandise for Kickstarter campaigns: Trick-R-Treat, Legendary Monsters.
WARNER MUSIC
March 2021
Illustration and animation for gif sticker pack for artist Ashnikko.
COMICS KINGDOM
September 2020
Story and art for Flash Forward! Flash Gordon Comic Strip Anthology.
HOT TOPIC/BLACK MATTER
October 2019 – Ongoing
Licensing original art for Hot Topic merchandise.
ONI PRESS
January 2018 – December 2018
Colors for Long Con series.
SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT
December 2011 – September 2018
Manga lettering and InDesign layouting, cover coloring for books.
IDW PUBLISHING
May 2014 – May 2018
Interior art pencils, cover art, colors and lettering for several IDW series: Littlest Pet Shop, Jem & the Holograms, The Misfits, My Little Pony Micro Fun Packs (Hasbro).
BOOM! STUDIOS
March 2016 – August 2017
Colors for Mega Princess series.
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
September 2016 – February 2017
Interior art pencils, cover art, and colors for Boo, the World’s Cutest Dog and KISS.
PAPERCUTZ
September 2015 – September 2016
Interior and cover art for Barbie Puppy Party (Mattel).
ARCHIE COMICS
October 2011 – October 2016
Interior art inks and colors for several different issues of Archie comics: Josie & the Pussycats, Archie VS Predator, Archie Double Digest.
Publication Highlights
PUBLICATIONS
#Blessed Volume 1 · Original comic, story & art (Rocketship Entertainment, 2019)
#Blessed · Original comic, story & art (Webtoon, 2017)
Long Con Volume 1 · Colors (Oni Press, 2019)
Jem & the Holograms: Dimensions · Art & colors (IDW, 2017)
The Misfts Volume 1 · Covers & colors (IDW, 2017)
Boo, the World’s Cutest Dog Volume 1 · Art & colors (Dynamite Entertainment, 2017)
OTHER WORK
Designing merchandise for Legendary Comics · Enamel pins, plushies (Legendary Entertainment, 2023)
Gif sticker pack for artist Ashnikko
(Warner Music, 2021)
(Warner Music, 2021)
Education
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design
Universidad de Belgrano - Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
March 2005 to December 2008
Universidad de Belgrano - Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
March 2005 to December 2008
Languages
· Spanish (Native)
· English (Fluent)
· Japanese (Intermediate)
· Korean (Beginner)
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