I’m a designer and a professional illustrator, driven by curiosity and a constant push to level up. I love collaborating in teams and leading with a competitive spirit. I’ve discovered that my strongest form of communication comes through music, drawing, and graphic design—tools I’ve used since I was 18 to tell stories and shape brands. I’m a music lover and illustration enthusiast who enjoys comics and movies. My work has taken me across Italy and Europe, including Germany, Turkey, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, where I’ve held roles from Creative Director to UX consultant. I thrive under pressure on creatively stimulating projects and strive to grow every day while building a lasting creative legacy.

Marco Menaballi

I’m a designer and a professional illustrator, driven by curiosity and a constant push to level up. I love collaborating in teams and leading with a competitive spirit. I’ve discovered that my strongest form of communication comes through music, drawing, and graphic design—tools I’ve used since I was 18 to tell stories and shape brands. I’m a music lover and illustration enthusiast who enjoys comics and movies. My work has taken me across Italy and Europe, including Germany, Turkey, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, where I’ve held roles from Creative Director to UX consultant. I thrive under pressure on creatively stimulating projects and strive to grow every day while building a lasting creative legacy.

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I’m a designer and a professional illustrator, driven by curiosity and a constant push to level up. I love collaborating in teams and leading with a competitive spirit. I’ve discovered that my strongest form of communication comes through music, drawing, and graphic design—tools I’ve used since I was 18 to tell stories and shape brands.

I’m a music lover and illustration enthusiast who enjoys comics and movies. My work has taken me across Italy and Europe, including Germany, Turkey, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, where I’ve held roles from Creative Director to UX consultant. I thrive under pressure on creatively stimulating projects and strive to grow every day while building a lasting creative legacy.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Social Media Specialist at BMG
March 1, 2019 - Present
Social media strategy and positioning for Francesco Gabbani, delivering a more personal image and helping him return to the scene with impact, including visibility around live events and releases.
Senior Creative Director at Universal Music Group
March 1, 2014 - Present
Relaunched the international image of major Italian artists (Zucchero, Laura Pausini, Eros Ramazzotti, Andrea Bocelli, Alessandra Amoroso) and promoted them on international live music markets, supporting international visibility and roster positioning.
Senior Creative Director at Creeostudio
October 1, 2008 - Present
Freelance illustrator and graphic designer for the agency since 2008, leading a multidisciplinary team delivering digital and print design; notable projects include the Barilla Store launch in New York and the Alexa interface VUI for BTicino, among others.
Stage Participant at Heineken srl
July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
Selected among six people worldwide for Heineken’s Days Stage in Amsterdam, contributing ideas and engaging in a three-day experience that influenced my design approach.
Graphic Designer at Roman Klis Design
July 1, 2005 - October 1, 2005
Senior designer for a major German packaging agency; managed own projects, competed in packaging awards, and contributed to winning Germany’s best packaging award.

Education

Masters at International sommerakademie Saltzburg
May 1, 1998 - October 1, 1998
Masters at Scuola del fumetto di Milano
October 1, 1993 - July 1, 1998
High School at Liceo Scientifico GB Grassi
October 1, 1987 - July 1, 1993

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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