Hi! I'm Salvatore, a passionate Italian graphic designer and illustrator. I love bringing ideas to life through my art and design, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to create unique visual experiences. With a background in web design and a strong interest in digital content creation, I'm always eager to learn new skills and expand my creative horizons. Let's connect and make something amazing together!

Salvatore Garufi

Hi! I'm Salvatore, a passionate Italian graphic designer and illustrator. I love bringing ideas to life through my art and design, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to create unique visual experiences. With a background in web design and a strong interest in digital content creation, I'm always eager to learn new skills and expand my creative horizons. Let's connect and make something amazing together!

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Hi! I’m Salvatore, a passionate Italian graphic designer and illustrator. I love bringing ideas to life through my art and design, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to create unique visual experiences.
With a background in web design and a strong interest in digital content creation, I’m always eager to learn new skills and expand my creative horizons. Let’s connect and make something amazing together!

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Worked as a freelance illustrator, creating visuals for various clients across multiple platforms. My work involved character design, branding, and promotional materials.
Graphic Designer at XYZ Studio
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Employed as a graphic designer at XYZ Studio where I focused on branding projects and digital media. My role also included developing marketing materials and visual content.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created various visual designs for clients, including branding, promotional materials, and social media graphics. Developed unique concepts tailored to client needs, enhancing their visual identity.
Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Worked on multiple illustration projects, providing artwork for books, magazines, and online publications. Collaborated with authors and editors to produce engaging visuals.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Produced a range of graphic designs including logos, brochures, and digital content for various clients.
Graphic Designer at Design Studio
January 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020
Worked collaboratively in a team to design visual concepts and layouts that met client specifications. Utilized software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create engaging designs.

Education

Web Design at ABC Formazione di Roma
January 1, 2022 - January 8, 2026
Web Design at ABC Formazione di Roma
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Web Design at ABC Formazione di Roma
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Web Design at ABC Formazione di Roma
January 1, 2022 - January 8, 2026
Certificate in Web Design at ABC Formazione di Roma
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

Graphic Design Certificate
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Graphic Design Certification
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
    paper Comic Project – Night Tales Vol. 2

    Illustrator of Night Tales Vol. 2, an original Horror comic project developed from sketches to final artwork. The project combines narrative storytelling with a distinctive visual style, focusing on atmosphere, character design, and visual pacing. The work explores dark and surreal themes through a cohesive graphic language and strong art direction.

    paper Custom Illustration – Graduations, Caricatures & Corporate Textures

    Creation of personalized caricatures for graduation gifts, capturing likeness and personality through a stylized illustrative approach. In parallel, development of custom graphic textures and patterns for companies, designed to be integrated into branding, packaging, and communication materials as distinctive visual elements.

    paper Brand Identity & Visual Systems

    Development of brand identities from concept to execution, including logos, color palettes, typography, and visual guidelines. The focus is on building recognizable and flexible visual systems that communicate brand values clearly and consistently across digital and print applications.

    paper Illustrated Covers – Spotify Events & Music Bands

    Creation of illustrated covers and key visuals for Spotify-related events and music bands. The work blends illustration and graphic design to visually translate sound, mood, and identity into compelling imagery. Each cover is designed to stand out in digital platforms while maintaining coherence with the artist’s or event’s branding.

    paper Print Design – Flyers, Business Cards & Small/Large Format

    Design and production of printed materials including flyers, business cards, posters, and large-format graphics. Experience across both small and large-scale print, with attention to layout, typography, color accuracy, and print-ready files. Each project is tailored to ensure visual clarity, brand consistency, and strong impact across physical media.

    paper Twitch Graphics & Creator Branding

    I’ve designed a wide range of custom graphics for Twitch creators, focusing on strong visual identity and audience engagement. My work includes emotes, badges, overlays, stream layouts, panels, alerts, and social assets, all tailored to each creator’s personality and community. I collaborate closely with streamers to translate their style and tone into clear, recognizable visuals that enhance the overall streaming experience and brand consistency across platforms.