I am a multidisciplinary designer and content producer with a passion for visual direction, branding, and user-centered interfaces. I collaborate with luxury brands, cultural institutions, and education teams to translate ideas into cohesive visuals, digital experiences, and engaging campaigns. I enjoy experimenting with AI-assisted design tools to push creative boundaries while keeping accessibility and clarity at the core of every project. Based in Calgary, Canada, I work with cross-functional teams worldwide, delivering end-to-end design solutions and scalable visual assets.

Jacopo Tarantino

I am a multidisciplinary designer and content producer with a passion for visual direction, branding, and user-centered interfaces. I collaborate with luxury brands, cultural institutions, and education teams to translate ideas into cohesive visuals, digital experiences, and engaging campaigns. I enjoy experimenting with AI-assisted design tools to push creative boundaries while keeping accessibility and clarity at the core of every project. Based in Calgary, Canada, I work with cross-functional teams worldwide, delivering end-to-end design solutions and scalable visual assets.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Content Producer | Visual & Creative Direction at Health Links Education
January 5, 2026 - Present
Responsible for the production and delivery of visual and digital content across healthcare educational programs, webinars, and workshops. Collaborate with marketing and cross-functional teams to translate educational objectives into clear, engaging, and accessible visual assets. Manage and optimize digital content across web and social platforms, ensuring brand consistency, usability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Visual & Graphic designer at Treasure Time
May 5, 2025 - October 14, 2026
UK-based educational brand focused on early childhood development and parent–child connection. Supporting the creation and evolution of Treasure Time’s branded visual identity across digital and educational platforms. I design and illustrate engaging visual materials, from educational cards and video assets to brand guidelines and social media content, aimed at helping parents build meaningful, playful connections with their children. Collaborating directly with the founder on the development of the visual language, I contribute to storytelling consistency, creative strategy, and cross-platform design (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro and Canva)
Graphic Design Teacher at ITS Miti Moda
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Instructor in visual communication applied to the fashion industry, with a focus on Adobe Creative Suite and digital design principles. I develop and teach both theoretical and practical modules for fashion students, introducing them to brand identity, editorial layout, color theory, and digital tools used in professional creative workflows. My teaching approach combines design fundamentals with industry relevance, helping students translate visual concepts into real-world fashion communication projects.
Graphic Web Design at Guida e Vai
April 22, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Collaborated with the agency to create visual content for both online and offline communication. I designed social media posts, promotional posters, and marketing materials, translating client briefs into effective visual solutions.
Graphic Designer for Luxury brands at Terotecna
April 13, 2022 - April 19, 2024
Graphic design and layout for visual installations and brand identity for luxury and fashion brands, both in Italy and abroad. I used CAD and 3D software (AutoCAD, Rhinoceros) alongside graphic tools (Adobe CC) to create printable elements and coordinated with production and installation teams to ensure timely and accurate execution.
Graphic Designer at Luxury Brands Italy
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Developed visual identities, landing pages, and marketing materials; led end-to-end design from wireframes to final executions using Figma, WordPress, Illustrator and Photoshop; coordinated with printers and installation teams in Italy and internationally; managed video editing, motion design, and cross-channel brand coherence for online and offline campaigns.
Graphic Designer Teacher at ITS Moda Puglia
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Delivered theoretical and hands-on instruction in graphic design principles and industry-standard tools within a two-year fashion school program. Created and led lessons on visual communication, branding fundamentals, and digital design workflows. Integrated AI-assisted design tools (Adobe Firefly, AI features in Photoshop & Illustrator) to support modern design practices.
Graphic Designer at Treasure Time (Freelance / Contract)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance/contract visual and graphic design work for clients, including branding, packaging, web design, and promotional materials; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver on-brand visuals across online and offline channels.
Producer & Content Lead at Health Link Education
January 1, 2026 - Present
Produced and managed visual and digital content across healthcare education programs, webinars, and training initiatives. Collaborated with marketing and education teams to translate learning objectives into engaging assets; oversaw video content, web assets, and training materials.
Graphic Designer at Treasure Time / Calgary-based clients
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developed engaging visuals for social media, campaigns, and brand collateral; contributed to brand identity systems and digital design workflows for a variety of clients in the Calgary market.

Education

UI / UX Design Specialization at California Institute of the Arts
January 5, 2026 - April 13, 2026
PC Academy at Master in Grafica Editoriale ‐ Web Design & eCommerce
May 20, 2026 - May 20, 2026
Laurea Magistrale - LM, Architecture at Polytechnic of Bari
May 20, 2026 - May 20, 2026
Master's Degree in Architecture (CdLM) with specialization in Editorial Graphics, Web Design & E-Commerce at Politecnico di Bari
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
UI/UX Design Tools & Tech – Master at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
High School Diploma in Architecture & Environment at Liceo Artistico G. Pellegrino
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026

Qualifications

AI for Content Creation
February 2, 2026 - March 2, 2026
UI / UX Design Specialization
January 5, 2026 - April 13, 2026
In this Specialization, learners summarized and demonstrated all stages of the UI/UX development process, and reviewed current best practices in UX design to create effective and compelling screen-based experiences for websites or apps. Learners completed a series of short exercises, both visual and non-visual, to apply acquired knowledge, from organizing and structuring screen-based content, defining goals and strategy, to creating wireframes and visual mockups.
Adobe Creative Cloud Expert (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
Autodesk AutoCAD
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
Rhinoceros (Rhino)
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
AI Prompt Engineer (AI-assisted design workflows)
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
AI-assisted Design Tools Certification (Adobe Firefly integration, AI features in Photoshop/Illustrator)
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail