Manuel Figueroa

Manuel is an Art Director and motion-driven creative with over a decade of experience building campaigns, brand systems, and visual storytelling across entertainment, gaming, and digital media. Currently working at NBC Universal - Telemundo.

Currently at NBCUniversal Telemundo, I develop high-volume creative for broadcast, streaming, and social platforms where ideas have to move fast, stay sharp, and survive real deadlines.

My work lives somewhere between cinematic branding, scalable design systems, and audience psychology. Equal parts concept thinking and execution. I really enjoy building visual identities that feel cohesive, emotionally charged, and flexible enough to evolve without losing their core.

Outside of network television, I also develop independent creative projects, interactive experiences, and entertainment-focused design work rooted in internet culture, gaming, and immersive storytelling.

I believe that good creative should communicate clearly first, then leave a mark after.

When not designing, I participate in charity and community events through the 501st Legion, including children’s hospital visits and public service appearances.

— 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