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Maria Lia Malandrino
Maria Lia Malandrino
Character Designer | Story Artist |Illustrator
Torino, Italy

Summary

I am an illustrator, 2D/3D animator, and story artist from Turin, Italy. My illustration work is represented by Illustration Agency Advocate Art.

I have a BA degree in Magazine Publishing from the University of the Arts London, I have studied Traditional Animation at the International School of Comics in Turin and attended a 6 months masterclass in Storyboarding at the online school CGMA. I also have a varied work experience in the UK, Italy and China.

Among the most prominent projects in my portfolio figure a very fortunate internship at London agency Fluxx Adventures, Jewellery talent Lisa E Moss and the renowned Art Centre for Children Cathay Future (Tianjin, China). I have also worked freelance in the fields of illustration for children magazines, music promotion in Chichester and London, brand identity development for up-and-coming bands and video making.
I have recently produced three successful science communication shorts for Oxford University - one of which won Best Film at the Bristol Science Film Festival.
I have also worked as a concept artist in 4 indie game projects, 2 of which won Best Development at our local Global Game Jam site in 2016 and 2017 and 2 that are currently in development.
I also pursue personal illustration and graphic novel projects that you can follow on my blog and Instagram feed.

Skills

2D AnimationConcept ArtDigital PaintingIllustrationStoryboarding3D AnimationCharacter DesignScientific Animation

Software proficiency

After Effects
After Effects
Illustrator
Illustrator
Photoshop
Photoshop
InDesign
InDesign
Premiere
Premiere
Procreate
Procreate
Toon Boom Studio
Toon Boom Studio
Harmony
Harmony
Storyboard Pro
Storyboard Pro

Productions

    • Movie
      Just a Touch
    • Year
      2017
    • Role
      Director, Animation Lead
    • Company
      Future Dog Studio

Experience

  • Illustrator at AdvocateArt
    London, United Kingdom
    October 2017 - Present

    Freelance illustrator working on different projects ranging from children’s books, school textbooks and toy character designs.

  • Illustrator, Story Artist at Freelance
    Remote, Italy
    January 2015 - Present

  • Concept Artist at Game Fries Studio
    Torino, Italy
    January 2016 - July 2017

  • 2D Animator/Layout Artist at Future Dog Studio
    Turin, Italy
    September 2016 - July 2017

  • Graphic Designer at Lisa E Moss Jewellery
    London, United Kingdom
    November 2012 - June 2013

  • Graphic Designer at Fluxx Adventures
    London, United Kingdom
    July 2012 - February 2013