Hi, I’m David Ponzo, a client-focused creative professional with over twenty years of experience supporting corporate design, branding, marketing and advertising projects. I have a strong passion for design and best practices in UX and UI, and I bring meticulous attention to detail, solid digital expertise and a strategic approach to problem solving and visual communication. I thrive in collaborative environments, building strong relationships with clients and senior stakeholders. I’m always aware of emerging technologies and industry trends, evolving corporate identity through targeted brand-driven initiatives, and delivering high-quality results within budgets and timelines.

David Ponzo

Hi, I’m David Ponzo, a client-focused creative professional with over twenty years of experience supporting corporate design, branding, marketing and advertising projects. I have a strong passion for design and best practices in UX and UI, and I bring meticulous attention to detail, solid digital expertise and a strategic approach to problem solving and visual communication. I thrive in collaborative environments, building strong relationships with clients and senior stakeholders. I’m always aware of emerging technologies and industry trends, evolving corporate identity through targeted brand-driven initiatives, and delivering high-quality results within budgets and timelines.

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Hi, I’m David Ponzo, a client-focused creative professional with over twenty years of experience supporting corporate design, branding, marketing and advertising projects. I have a strong passion for design and best practices in UX and UI, and I bring meticulous attention to detail, solid digital expertise and a strategic approach to problem solving and visual communication.

I thrive in collaborative environments, building strong relationships with clients and senior stakeholders. I’m always aware of emerging technologies and industry trends, evolving corporate identity through targeted brand-driven initiatives, and delivering high-quality results within budgets and timelines.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Design Lead at Indorama (Chemicals)
February 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025
Overseeing the creative and design direction for the entire Indorama group, leading a global rebranding programme; defining corporate design standards; managing budgets; coordinating with local agencies and leadership teams; ensuring alignment across regions; maintaining consistent visual and narrative communication across multimedia (video, web, PPT) and physical assets (exhibition stands, templates, etc.); leading Communications for the Charity Foundation and serving as Head of Communications for a recently acquired shopping centre, including full rebranding and coordinating two external marketing agencies.
Design Lead at Indorama (Chemicals), London
February 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Overseeing the creative and design direction for the Indorama group (40+ companies across 10+ countries) as part of a global rebranding programme. Defined corporate design standards, managed budgets, coordinated with local agencies and leadership teams, and ensured regional alignment. Maintained consistent visual and narrative communication across multimedia, web, PPTs and physical assets. Led Communications for the Charity Foundation and served as Head of Communications for a recently acquired shopping centre, coordinating external agencies to ensure touchpoint consistency.
Freelance Senior/ Lead Digital Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
April 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Creative direction and delivery of digital and print projects for clients such as Bell Geospace and Earth Science Analytics. Managed all phases from concept development to final production across print, infographics, video and presentations.
Freelance Senior / Lead Digital Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
April 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Creative direction and delivery of digital and print projects for clients such as Bell Geospace and Earth Science Analytics. Managed all phases from concept to final production across print, infographics, video and presentations.
Freelance Senior/ Lead Digital Designer at London (Freelance)
April 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Creative direction and delivery of digital and print projects for clients such as Bell Geospace and Earth Science Analytics. Managed all phases from concept development to final production across print, infographics, video and presentations.
Freelance Senior/ Lead Digital Designer at Freelance – London
April 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Creative direction and delivery of digital and print projects for clients such as Bell Geospace and Earth Science Analytics; managed all phases from concept development to final production across print, infographics, video and presentations.
Freelance Senior/ Lead Digital Designer at Self-Employed / London
April 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Creative direction and delivery of digital and print projects for clients such as Bell Geospace and Earth Science Analytics. Managed concept development through to final production across print, infographics, video and presentations.
Creative Lead at Imc, Integrated Medhealth Communication, London
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Led a team of four across multiple digital and print projects, ensuring high-quality creative solutions. Mentored and provided creative direction to support team growth and consistency. Collaborated with developers to ensure visual and functional coherence; oversaw corporate identity assets and merchandising.
Creative Lead at Imc, Integrated Medhealth Communication
January 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Led a team of four across multiple digital and print projects, ensuring high-quality creative solutions aligned with client requirements. Mentored and provided creative direction, collaborated with developers for visual and functional coherence, and oversaw corporate identity assets and merchandising material.
Senior Digital Designer at medDigital (Healthcare)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Created digital identities for major pharmaceutical companies; managed the full creative process, including UX wireframes, UI prototypes, animations, responsive websites, apps, videos and digital campaigns; collaborated with developers, copywriters, project managers and clients; developed concepts and pitches for tradeshow materials and pitches; streamlined internal digital design processes for greater efficiency.
Senior Digital Designer at medDigital (Healthcare), London
January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020
Created digital identities for major pharmaceutical companies; led UX wireframes, UI prototypes, animations, responsive websites, apps and digital campaigns; collaborated with cross-functional teams; developed pitches and streamlined internal digital design processes.
Senior Graphic Designer at HansaWorld Ltd (Finance)
May 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Coordinated graphic design projects for a leading international provider of business management software, meeting tight deadlines and aligning with global development teams. Produced brochures, mailers, advertising, web and social content, event materials, exhibition design and video direction. Contributed to critical UI/UX projects and led full rebranding.
Senior Graphic Designer at HansaWorld Ltd (Finance), London
May 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Coordinated graphic design projects, produced brochures, mailers, advertising, web and social content, event materials and video direction. Contributed to UI/UX projects and led the full rebranding lifecycle.
Senior Graphic Designer at HansaWorld Ltd. (Finance)
May 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Coordinated graphic design projects for a leading international provider of business management software; produced brochures, mailers, advertising, web and social content, event materials, exhibition design and video direction; contributed to UI/UX projects and led the full rebranding; oversaw brand development lifecycle from concept and copywriting to final design and presentation.
Senior Graphic Designer at HansaWorld Ltd. (Finance), London
May 1, 2017 - January 31, 2019
Coordinated graphic design projects for a leading international software provider, meeting tight deadlines and collaborating with global development teams. Produced brochures, mailers, advertising, web and social content, event materials and video direction; contributed to critical UI/UX projects and led full brand rebranding.
Graphic Designer / Production Coordinator at Ikon Science Ltd (Oil & Gas)
January 1, 2014 - May 1, 2017
Worked on digital layout, pre-press, website planning and development in coordination with the Marketing department in Houston; produced motion graphics, 3D modelling and informational videos; designed the corporate website and new UI; created visual materials for product launches and global exhibitions; developed training and educational video content; directed, edited and retouched photographic and video material.
Graphic Designer / Production Coordinator at Ikon Science Ltd (Oil & Gas), London
January 1, 2014 - May 31, 2017
Implemented digital layout, pre-press, website planning and design in coordination with the Marketing team in Houston. Produced motion graphics and 3D materials, designed corporate website and new UI, and created visuals for product launches and exhibitions.
Web / Graphic Designer at Italian Society of Urology (Healthcare)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2013
Managed the organisation’s website, including submission/evaluation process for abstracts; supported scientific and logistical planning for national congresses; produced presentations; served as Art Director for the monthly FutUro publication; developed event concepts and associated visuals.
Web / Graphic Designer at Italian Society of Urology (Healthcare), Rome
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2013
Managed the organisation’s website and the submission/evaluation process for scientific abstracts; supported national events and published material; served as Art Director for the monthly FutUro publication; developed event concepts and visual communication.
Design Director and Company Founder at Webavenue
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2013
Led web, multimedia, video and 3D projects for clients across various industries; managed creative teams; enhanced visual layouts with strong typography; developed web materials and layouts; conducted direct client consultations to analyse requirements; built and maintained long-term client relationships and translated branding ideas into effective visual content.
Design Director and Company Founder at Webavenue, Rome
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2013
Led web, multimedia, video and 3D projects for clients across industries; built and mentored creative teams; drove branding concepts, client consultations and long-term relationship growth.
Multimedia Project Manager at Quantum Multimedia Tech, Inc., Los Angeles, USA
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Managed multimedia projects, led cross-functional teams and ensured on-time, high-quality delivery.
Multimedia Project Manager at Quantum Multimedia Tech, Inc.
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Managed multimedia projects in a corporate setting; coordinated cross-functional teams and timelines; supported production from concept to delivery.
Multimedia Project Manager at Quantum Multimedia Tech, Inc., Los Angeles
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Managed multimedia projects across varied formats, coordinating timelines and deliverables for clients.
Graphic Designer at Poetry Monthly Magazine, Rome, Italy
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Designed editorial layouts and graphics; contributed to visual identity and magazine production.
Lecturer of Multimedia Design at Pantheon Multimedia Academy
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Lecturer delivering multimedia design instruction and training.
Graphic Designer at Poetry Monthly Magazine
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Graphic design and editorial support for monthly publication; designed visuals and layouts.
Lieutenant at Italian Military Air Force, Lecce, Italy
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
Military service as a Lieutenant, contributing to organizational operations and logistics.
Lecturer of Multimedia Design at Pantheon Multimedia Academy, Rome, Italy
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
Lectured and mentored students in multimedia design, project development and industry practices.
Lieutenant at Italian Military Air Force
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
Ranked officer with responsibilities within the Italian Military Air Force (duties not specified in resume).

Education

Google UX Design Certification at Google
January 1, 2023 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 4 in Nutrition and weight Management at RSPH
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 2 in Mental Health at RSPH
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
Artificial Intelligence at Accenture
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Project Management for Creative Projects at LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Master Digital Marketing at LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
UI / UX Design Specialization at California School of the Arts
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
National Academy of Communication at National Academy of Communication, Rome, Italy
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Master in Business Communication and Advertising Techniques at Los Angeles, USA / London, UK / Verona, Italy / Santa Monica, Gnomon, Hollywood
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2004
Maya 3D Master Classes at ACEI
January 1, 1999 - December 28, 2025
Bachelor Degree, Computer Science (Graphic Design) at Pantheon Multimedia Academy, Rome, Italy
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration and Animation at G. Vallauri Technical Institute, Rome, Italy
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1992
Diploma in Electronics at Technical Institute, Rome, Italy
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Google UX Design Certification at Google
January 1, 2023 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 4 in Nutrition and weight Management at RSPH
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 2 in Mental Health at RSPH
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
Artificial Intelligence at Accenture
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Project Management for Creative Projects at LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Running a Design Business: Leading a Creative Team at LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Master Digital Marketing at LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
UI / UX Design Specialization at California School of the Arts
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Master in Business Communication and Advertising Techniques at Los Angeles, USA / London, UK / Verona, Italy / Santa Monica, Gnomon, Hollywood
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
Maya 3D Master Classes at ACEI, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Bachelor Degree, Computer Science (Graphic Design) at Pantheon Multimedia Academy, Rome, Italy
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration and Animation at G. Vallauri Technical Institute, Rome, Italy
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1992
Google UX Design Certification at Google
January 1, 2023 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 4 in Nutrition and weight Management at RSPH
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 2 in Mental Health at RSPH
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
Artificial Intelligence at Accenture
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Project Management for Creative Projects at LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Master Digital Marketing at LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
UI / UX Design Specialization at California School of the Arts
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Master in Business Communication and Advertising Techniques at National Academy of Communication, Rome, Italy
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Maya 3D Master Classes at ACEI, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 1999 - December 28, 2025
Bachelor Degree, Computer Science (Graphic Design) at Pantheon Multimedia Academy, Rome, Italy
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration and Animation at G. Vallauri Technical Institute, Rome, Italy
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1992
Diploma in Electronics at G. Vallauri Technical Institute, Rome, Italy
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Google UX Design Certification at Google
January 1, 2023 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 4 in Nutrition and weight Management at RSPH
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 2 in Mental Health at RSPH
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
Artificial Intelligence at Accenture
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Project Management for Creative Projects at LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Running a Design Business: Leading a Creative Team at LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Master Digital Marketing at LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
UI / UX Design Specialization at California School of the Arts
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
National Academy of Communication at Rome, Italy
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Master in Business Communication and Advertising Techniques at Los Angeles / London / Verona / Santa Monica (Gnomon)
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2004
Maya 3D Master Classes at ACEI
January 1, 1999 - December 28, 2025
Bachelor Degree, Computer Science (Graphic Design) at Pantheon Multimedia Academy, Rome, Italy
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration and Animation at "G. Vallauri" Technical Institute, Rome, Italy
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1992
Diploma in Electronics at Technical Institute, Rome, Italy
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1992
Google UX Design Certification at Google
January 1, 2023 - December 28, 2025
Master in Business Communication and Advertising Techniques at Los Angeles, USA / London, UK / Verona, Italy / Santa Monica, Gnomon, Hollywood
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor Degree, Computer Science (Graphic Design) at Pantheon Multimedia Academy, Rome, Italy
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration and Animation at "G. Vallauri" Technical Institute, Rome, Italy
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1992
Diploma in Electronics at "G. Vallauri" Technical Institute, Rome, Italy
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1992
UI / UX Design Specialization at California School of the Arts
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Master Digital Marketing at LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Project Management for Creative Projects at LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Artificial Intelligence at Accenture
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
National Academy of Communication at Rome, Italy
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 4 in Nutrition and weight Management
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 2 in Mental Health
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
Artificial Intelligence - Accenture
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Project Management for Creative Projects - LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Master Digital Marketing - LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
UI / UX Design Specialization - California School of the Arts
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
National Academy of Communication
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Master in Business Communication and Advertising Techniques
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2004
Maya 3D Master Classes
January 1, 1999 - December 28, 2025
Bachelor Degree, Computer Science (Graphic Design)
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration and Animation
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1992
Diploma in Electronics
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Diploma in Electronics
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Google UX Design Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 4 in Nutrition and weight Management
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 2 in Mental Health
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
Artificial Intelligence
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Project Management for Creative Projects
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Running a Design Business: Leading a Creative Team
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Master Digital Marketing
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
UI / UX Design Specialization
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Maya 3D Master Classes
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Master in Business Communication and Advertising Techniques
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
Google UX Design Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 4 in Nutrition and weight Management
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 2 in Mental Health
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
Artificial Intelligence - Accenture
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Project Management for Creative Projects
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Master Digital Marketing
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
UI / UX Design Specialization
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Google UX Design Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 4 in Nutrition and weight Management
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 2 in Mental Health
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
Artificial Intelligence
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Project Management for Creative Projects
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Running a Design Business: Leading a Creative Team
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Master Digital Marketing
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
UI / UX Design Specialization
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
National Academy of Communication
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Master in Business Communication and Advertising Techniques
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2004
Maya 3D Master Classes
January 1, 1999 - December 28, 2025
Bachelor Degree, Computer Science (Graphic Design)
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration and Animation
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1992
Diploma in Electronics
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1992
Google UX Design Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 4 in Nutrition and weight Management
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
RSPH Level 2 in Mental Health
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
Artificial Intelligence - Accenture
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Project Management for Creative Projects - LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Master Digital Marketing - LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
UI / UX Design Specialization - California School of the Arts
January 1, 2020 - December 28, 2025
National Academy of Communication
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Life Sciences, Retail, Other