Manuel Figueroa

Manuel is an Art Director and Visual Storyteller, dedicated to bringing Concept-Driven Creativity to Entertainment, Media and Gaming Experiences . Currently working at NBC Universal - Telemundo.

I am an Art Director and multidisciplinary creative specializing in visual storytelling, concept development, and motion-driven brand experiences. With over a decade in entertainment, gaming, and digital media, I thrive at the intersection of design and emerging technology, exploring how AI, experimentation, and collaboration can elevate storytelling.

I am honestly passionate about designing systems that scale, developing concepts grounded in audience emotion, and collaborating with writers, strategists, and producers to uncover the big idea behind the work.

Always learning, always creating, and always driven to make work that’s not just "on brand" but felt by the audience and fans.

When not designing, I love to dedicate time to in-person charity events and children’s hospital visits, with community service events as a member of the 501st Legion.

— Based in the South Florida area.

EDUCATION

Miami International University of Art & Design
Bachelor of Arts, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics,
June 2009

EXPERIENCE

NBC UNIVERSAL - Telemundo
Motion Graphics Artist
January 2012 - Present

Independent Creative Direction and Motion Design
Freelance Artist / Creative Designer / Art Director
September 2017 - Present

Tripwire Interactive
External Game Testing and UX Feedback Contributor
October 2025 - Present

Office Of Cuba Broadcasting
Lead Designer / Artist
January 2009 - November 2011

NBC UNIVERSAL - Telemundo
Freelance Artist
February 2008 - January 2009

DESIGN SKILLS

Art Direction
Branding / Identity
Creative Development
Creative Strategy
Concept Direction
Compositing
Design Research
Design Thinking
Editing
Live Streaming
Motion Graphics / Design
Storytelling / World Building
Streaming Design / Layout
Social Media Strategy
Packaging
UX Design

TECHNICAL SKILLS

After Effects
Canva
Figma
Illustrator
InDesign
OBS (Open Broadcaster System)
Photoshop
Premiere Pro
Unreal Engine

AWARDS

NBCUniversal G.E.M. Award (Going the Extra Mile)
Pioneering Creative Spirit
2014

CERTIFICATIONS

UX Design Specialization
Google
2025

Certificate