I am a senior Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience integrating AI-powered tools and visual storytelling techniques in the technology, SaaS, healthcare, and marketing industries. I excel at creating compelling visual identities and cross-platform designs that boost lead generation, user engagement, and sales, working with startups, agencies, and global corporations. I have a proven track record leading design projects end-to-end, collaborating with multicultural, cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality creative assets in branding, product design, and marketing collateral. I am passionate about combining creativity with the latest AI technologies to drive innovation and efficiency in the design process.

Gustavo Bonanno

I am a senior Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience integrating AI-powered tools and visual storytelling techniques in the technology, SaaS, healthcare, and marketing industries. I excel at creating compelling visual identities and cross-platform designs that boost lead generation, user engagement, and sales, working with startups, agencies, and global corporations. I have a proven track record leading design projects end-to-end, collaborating with multicultural, cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality creative assets in branding, product design, and marketing collateral. I am passionate about combining creativity with the latest AI technologies to drive innovation and efficiency in the design process.

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I am a senior Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience integrating AI-powered tools and visual storytelling techniques in the technology, SaaS, healthcare, and marketing industries. I excel at creating compelling visual identities and cross-platform designs that boost lead generation, user engagement, and sales, working with startups, agencies, and global corporations.

I have a proven track record leading design projects end-to-end, collaborating with multicultural, cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality creative assets in branding, product design, and marketing collateral. I am passionate about combining creativity with the latest AI technologies to drive innovation and efficiency in the design process.

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Language

English
Fluent
Czech
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Graphic Designer at Facing Future s.r.o.
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led the integration of AI-powered design tools such as OpenAI, Midjourney, and Adobe Firefly, enhancing production efficiency by over 40% while maintaining original, high-quality visuals. Managed the design process for immersive brand activation assets for global clients including Allwyn, Microsoft, Brita, and Boss. Contributed to winning 450k Euros in tenders by creating compelling project presentations and visuals, resulting in multimillion-budget approvals. Oversaw large-format print operations, event materials design, and collaborated closely with production teams to ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints. Delivered multi-platform marketing assets for campaigns and designed brand guidelines, websites, packaging, storyboards, and moodboards for clients like DrMax and Trebol.
Senior Graphic Designer – Freelance at Freelance
December 31, 2021 - August 6, 2025
Designed custom visual identity systems, brand guidelines, UX/UI, WordPress websites, and marketing collateral for tech startups such as Neuron Soundware, LookAI, and Bonals Technologies. Strengthened brand identity and consistency, creating booth designs and digital assets for major events like the Bonals stand at Gulfood Manufacturing 2021. Conducted market research, competitive analysis, and brand audits to improve brand recognition and presented design concepts through all project phases from ideation to execution.
Marketing Graphic Designer at Brand Embassy
December 31, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Produced over 200 marketing and event designs across print and digital platforms, increasing campaign engagement by 25%. Designed promotional materials for more than 10 industry events, leading to a 40% rise in booth traffic and a 10% increase in qualified leads. Developed campaigns, brochures, pitch decks, and branding materials supporting company growth and acquisition by NICE Systems.
Junior Graphic Designer at Medtronic
December 31, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Supported Europe-wide rebranding by designing 250+ product catalogs, data sheets, marketing collateral, and conference materials aligned with new brand guidelines. Assisted in rolling out branding across 12 regional offices, reducing revision requests by 45%, and maintained brand integrity across marketing, compliance, and sales departments. Delivered materials for multiple internal campaigns within healthcare.
Lead Graphic Designer at Facing Future s.r.o.
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led the integration of AI-powered design tools such as OpenAI, Midjourney, and Adobe Firefly into the creative workflow, increasing production efficiency by over 40% while maintaining high-quality visual output. Managed end-to-end design processes for immersive brand activation assets for global clients including Allwyn, Microsoft, Brita, Boss, and Foodora. Successfully contributed to winning tenders worth 450,000 Euros by preparing project presentations and visual materials, supporting multimillion-budget approvals. Oversaw large-format print operations and event material design such as wallpapers, environmental graphics, and window displays. Delivered multi-platform marketing assets for advertising and social media campaigns, and developed brand guidelines, websites, packaging, merchandise, storyboards, and moodboards for notable clients.
Senior Graphic Designer – Freelance at Self-employed
December 31, 2021 - August 6, 2025
Designed tailor-made visual identity systems, brand guidelines, UX/UI, Wordpress websites, and marketing collateral for tech startups including Neuron Soundware, LookAI, AISI, OpenRefactory, DeltaQ, Octotronic, MyDataMove. Strengthened brand identity and consistency for Bonals Technologies with full-scale branding, booth design, print collateral, and digital assets for international events such as Gulfood Manufacturing 2021 in Spain. Conducted market research, competitive analysis, and brand audits to improve recognition. Presented concepts and deliverables to stakeholders across all project phases.
Marketing Graphic Designer at Brand Embassy
December 31, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Delivered over 200 marketing and event designs for print and digital channels, increasing campaign engagement by 25%. Created promotional materials and merchandise for multiple industry events, boosting booth traffic by 40% and increasing qualified leads by 10%. Developed campaigns, booklets, leaflets, pitch decks for investment rounds, sales presentations, and branding for a CEO-authored book, supporting company growth and subsequent acquisition by NICE Systems.
Junior Graphic Designer at Medtronic
December 31, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Supported Europe-wide rebranding initiatives by designing over 250 product catalogs, data sheets, quick-reference cards, clinical evidence summaries, and conference materials aligned with updated brand guidelines. Assisted the Marketing Operations team in rollout across 12 regional offices, reducing revision requests by 45% and ensuring brand integrity. Delivered marketing materials supporting alignment across marketing, compliance, and sales for multiple internal campaigns.
Lead Graphic Designer at Facing Future s.r.o.
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led the integration of AI design tools like OpenAI, Midjourney, and Adobe Firefly into the creative workflow, improving production efficiency by over 40%. Managed end-to-end design processes for brand activations and marketing assets for global clients including Allwyn, Microsoft, Brita, Boss, and Foodora. Successfully secured 450k Euro in tenders through project presentations and visuals for multimillion-euro projects. Oversaw large-format print and event materials, ensuring brand consistency and quality across all touchpoints. Delivered diverse brand assets such as guidelines, websites, packaging, merchandise, storyboards, and moodboards for multiple clients.
Senior Graphic Designer – Freelance at Self-employed
December 31, 2022 - August 8, 2025
Designed custom visual identity systems, brand guidelines, UX/UI, WordPress websites, and marketing collateral for tech startups globally. Delivered full-scale branding for Bonals Technologies, including booth design and print collateral for major events like Gulfood Manufacturing 2021. Conducted market research and brand audits to improve recognition and consistency across all client touchpoints.
Marketing Graphic Designer at Brand Embassy
December 31, 2019 - August 8, 2025
Delivered over 200 marketing and event designs across print and digital channels, increasing campaign engagement by 25%. Created promotional materials and merchandise for more than 10 industry events, resulting in a 40% increase in booth traffic and 10% increase in qualified leads. Developed investment round campaigns, pitch decks, sales presentations, and branding for a CEO-authored book which supported company growth and acquisition by NICE Systems.
Junior Graphic Designer at Medtronic
December 31, 2016 - August 8, 2025
Supported Europe-wide rebranding efforts by designing over 250 marketing collateral items including product catalogs, data sheets, quick-reference cards, clinical evidence summaries, and conference materials for healthcare professionals. Assisted marketing operations to implement branding updates across 12 regional offices, reducing revision requests by 45% and ensuring brand integrity. Delivered marketing materials aligned with marketing, compliance, and sales departments for multiple internal campaigns.

Education

High School Diploma Liberal Arts & Science at Italy
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
High School Diploma at Liberal Arts & Science, Italy
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Microsoft UX Design
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Google UX Design
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Adobe Graphic Designer
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Adobe Content Creator
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Adobe Marketing Specialist
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Adobe Dimension Essential
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Adobe Animate Essential
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Brand Design Foundations
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Adobe After Effects Essential
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Microsoft UX Design
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Google UX Design
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Adobe Graphic Designer
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Adobe Content Creator
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Adobe Marketing Specialist
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Adobe Dimension Essential
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Adobe Animate Essential
January 1, 2022 - August 8, 2025
Brand Design Foundations
January 1, 2022 - August 8, 2025
Adobe After Effects Essential
January 1, 2019 - August 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Professional Services