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I am a creative executive and science visualizer with extensive experience in branding, publications, and research communication. I specialize in transforming complex scientific and engineering concepts into compelling visuals. I am passionate about collaborating with diverse teams to develop purposeful, visually engaging designs that bridge art, science, and technology. I also take pride in mentoring professionals to enhance aesthetic design for marketing, branding, publishing, and scientific communication, ensuring clarity and engagement across audiences.…I am a creative executive and science visualizer with extensive experience in branding, publications, and research communication. I specialize in transforming complex scientific and engineering concepts into compelling visuals. I am passionate about collaborating with diverse teams to develop purposeful, visually engaging designs that bridge art, science, and technology. I also take pride in mentoring professionals to enhance aesthetic design for marketing, branding, publishing, and scientific communication, ensuring clarity and engagement across audiences.

Nicoletta Barolini

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Animator, +1

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I am a creative executive and science visualizer with extensive experience in branding, publications, and research communication. I specialize in transforming complex scientific and engineering concepts into compelling visuals. I am passionate about collaborating with diverse teams to develop purposeful, visually engaging designs that bridge art, science, and technology. I also take pride in mentoring professionals to enhance aesthetic design for marketing, branding, publishing, and scientific communication, ensuring clarity and engagement across audiences.…I am a creative executive and science visualizer with extensive experience in branding, publications, and research communication. I specialize in transforming complex scientific and engineering concepts into compelling visuals. I am passionate about collaborating with diverse teams to develop purposeful, visually engaging designs that bridge art, science, and technology. I also take pride in mentoring professionals to enhance aesthetic design for marketing, branding, publishing, and scientific communication, ensuring clarity and engagement across audiences.

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I am a creative executive and science visualizer with extensive experience in branding, publications, and research communication. I specialize in transforming complex scientific and engineering concepts into compelling visuals. I am passionate about collaborating with diverse teams to develop purposeful, visually engaging designs that bridge art, science, and technology. I also take pride in mentoring professionals to enhance aesthetic design for marketing, branding, publishing, and scientific communication, ensuring clarity and engagement across audiences.

Skills

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Editorial Illustration

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Intermediate

Language

Italian

Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director & Science Visualizer PART TIME REMOTE at Columbia University

December 31, 2022 - Present

Provided strategic design leadership and science visualization expertise for high-impact academic and public communication projects. Collaborated with researchers and medical professionals to create engaging graphics for grant proposals, presentations, and publications, including topics on climate science and environmental initiatives. Conceived, organized, and led multiple Visualizing Science Symposiums, securing funding and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to strengthen Columbia’s presence in the science visualization community.

Art Director at Columbia University

December 31, 2022 - August 18, 2025

Marketed and championed the university’s vision and values using design expertise to create fresh visual content for diverse audiences. Developed content for websites, newsletters, print, and social media. Supported researchers and medical personnel with images and designs for grants, proposals, presentations, and publications. Managed office operations and projects, supervised freelancers and agencies, mentored employees, and ensured alignment with university branding. Launched an in-house Science Visualization division, created workshops, and developed compelling video presentations for public health and scientific communication initiatives.

Design Project Manager at Oxford University Press

December 31, 2006 - August 17, 2025

Oversaw graphic design, brand adherence, and illustration for academic textbooks. Managed a diverse team and collaborated with vendors and agencies on project planning, material selection, and quality control. Led design processes for English Language Learning (ELL) book series and materials for educators and students, ensuring publications met deadlines.