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Nicola Smanio
- Verona, Italy
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Hi, I’m Nicola Smanio, a Verona-based multidisciplinary creator specializing in animation, illustration, and motion design.
About
Hi, I’m Nicola Smanio, a Verona-based multidisciplinary creator specializing in animation, illustration, and motion design. I enjoy bridging traditional techniques like stop motion with cutting-edge digital workflows to tell engaging stories.
Over the years I’ve collaborated with international brands such as Coca-Cola and Dolce & Gabbana, and I love mentoring teams and sharing workflows that blend art with technology.
- Joined July 2021
Skills· 23
- 2D Animation
- Stop Motion Animation
- Stop Motion
- Stop Action
- Motion Graphic
- Illustration
- Animation
- 3D Animation
- Character Design
Adobe Illustrator- Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Toon Boom Harmony
Blender
Autodesk Maya
DaVinci Resolve Studio- 3D Model
- 3D Design
- Advert Design
- Infographic
- Book Illustration
- Childrens Book Illustration
- Editorial Illustration
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- ItalianFluent
- SwedishFluent
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
- Software & Internet
- Other
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Projects · 1
Work experience· 7 roles
Workshop Leader · Hyper IslandJan 2016 – Jan 2019 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Holding a yearly Stop Motion workshop for the Motion Design students in Karlskrona.
Freelance Animation Director, Motion Designer and Art Director · FreelanceJan 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 11 mos
Freelance practice with extensive experience in Animation, Illustration, Graphic Design, Compositing, 3D and VFX. Specialised in 2D Animation, Generative AI with strong focus on animation, Stop Motion and Cel Animation. Working with end clients internationally; notable clients include Coca-Cola, Dolce & Gabbana, Swedish Radio, Brooklyn Brewery, and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.
Creative Director · STOPPJul 2007 – Jun 2009 · 2 yrs
Outlining and developing the work process of the newborn web department. Responsible for all creative solutions, technical and strategic development of client solutions. Production of guidelines and specifications for internal and client use. Supervision of overall department production; resource and time management; development of employees’ competences and skills. Clients included Ikea, Red Bull, Medicine Sans Frontieres, Tele2.
Designer / Art-Director · FOREIGN ABDec 2005 – Jun 2007 · 1 yr 7 mos
Intern · DI.LABBDec 2003 – Mar 2004 · 4 mos
Graphic Designer · B-ARTS / PIGMAGAZINEAug 2001 – Jul 2002 · 1 yr
Freelance Graphic Designer · Self-Employed (Milano)Jan 2000 – Dec 2005 · 6 yrs
Education
MA in Media Design · Politecnico di Milano1998 – 2004
MA in Media Design · Politecnico di Milano University1998 – 2004
Exchange studies · Konstfack School of Art and Design, Stockholm2000 – 2025
Scientific Diploma · Liceo Scientifico Girolamo Fracastoro, Verona2030 – 1998
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