Hello, I’m Adrian Zanardo-Ley, a multidisciplinary designer and creative director based in Conegliano, Italy. My practice centers on brand identity, product design, publication and campaign creation, with experience across tourism, sports, professional services, architecture, hospitality, lifestyle, media and technology. I collaborate with clients and studios across Australia, Europe, North America and Southeast Asia, delivering work that is strategic, culturally relevant and visually compelling. As an experienced end-to-end creative, I have built teams and led brand and creative direction for the launch of lifestyle brands; led design direction and production for award-winning, high-end restaurants, bars and catering companies; designed, curated and coordinated art and design exhibitions; and led the creative and strategy of seasonal content campaigns with state and national level organisations in Australia. I blend a solid academic foundation with an entrepreneurial spirit, leading multidisciplinary teams and driving projects from concept to launch. I’m passionate about building communities through design, fostering partnerships and creating meaningful experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.

Adrian Zanardo-Ley

Hello, I’m Adrian Zanardo-Ley, a multidisciplinary designer and creative director based in Conegliano, Italy. My practice centers on brand identity, product design, publication and campaign creation, with experience across tourism, sports, professional services, architecture, hospitality, lifestyle, media and technology. I collaborate with clients and studios across Australia, Europe, North America and Southeast Asia, delivering work that is strategic, culturally relevant and visually compelling. As an experienced end-to-end creative, I have built teams and led brand and creative direction for the launch of lifestyle brands; led design direction and production for award-winning, high-end restaurants, bars and catering companies; designed, curated and coordinated art and design exhibitions; and led the creative and strategy of seasonal content campaigns with state and national level organisations in Australia. I blend a solid academic foundation with an entrepreneurial spirit, leading multidisciplinary teams and driving projects from concept to launch. I’m passionate about building communities through design, fostering partnerships and creating meaningful experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.

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Hello, I’m Adrian Zanardo-Ley, a multidisciplinary designer and creative director based in Conegliano, Italy. My practice centers on brand identity, product design, publication and campaign creation, with experience across tourism, sports, professional services, architecture, hospitality, lifestyle, media and technology. I collaborate with clients and studios across Australia, Europe, North America and Southeast Asia, delivering work that is strategic, culturally relevant and visually compelling.

As an experienced end-to-end creative, I have built teams and led brand and creative direction for the launch of lifestyle brands; led design direction and production for award-winning, high-end restaurants, bars and catering companies; designed, curated and coordinated art and design exhibitions; and led the creative and strategy of seasonal content campaigns with state and national level organisations in Australia.

I blend a solid academic foundation with an entrepreneurial spirit, leading multidisciplinary teams and driving projects from concept to launch. I’m passionate about building communities through design, fostering partnerships and creating meaningful experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Designer & Creative Director at Studio Adrian Zanardo
August 1, 2014 - Present
Professional creative practice focused on brand identity, product design, publication and campaign creation for clients across tourism, sports, professional services, architecture, hospitality, lifestyle, media and technology.
Lecturer & Instructor at Accademia di Belle Arti Tiepolo
June 1, 2025 - Present
Develop and deliver course material within the Bachelor of Graphic Design program in English. Courses include Design Methodologies for Visual Communication, Colour Theory & Chromatology, and Editorial & Publication Design.
Group Senior Designer / Creative Lead at Scott Pickett Group
April 1, 2021 - March 1, 2025
Custodian of twelve hospitality brands; evolve and oversee all designed and creative touchpoints across print, digital and object; build creative direction for campaigns, events and partnerships; launched venues Le Shoppe, Smith St Bistrot, Audrey’s, Como Lane and SP Events; led creative direction for the National Trust Australia partnership.
Lecturer (School of Design & Social Context) at RMIT University
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2025
Develop and deliver courses within the Bachelor of Communication Design; core courses include typography, colour theory and information graphics; lead studio-based work on design history, social impact, placemaking and speculative futures; guest lecturer in 2023 for Melbourne University’s Architecture postgraduate program.
Graphic Designer & Communications Coordinator at Enoteca Sileno
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2021
Design and communications lead for Italian food and wine importers; oversee print and digital collateral for B2B and B2C; packaging design for Italian producers; develop campaigns and Australian producer visits; led the Huracán EVO launch event with Lamborghini Australia (March 2019).

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Photography) & Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design) at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga
February 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor of Design Arts (Media & Film Making) – Distinction at Australian Academy of Design, Melbourne
March 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Master of Communication Design – Distinction at RMIT University, Melbourne
February 1, 2015 - November 30, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Other