I am Paola Molteni, a Milan-based art director and freelance graphic designer specializing in editorial design, branding, and campaign coordination for design brands and non-profit organizations. I partner with agencies like Stylemixer and Studio Irvine to shape editorial, web, and merchandising identities and to create compelling visual communication across print and digital media. With a track record spanning Artemide, Danese Milano, Marsotto Edizioni, and notable design brands, I bring a keen eye for detail, storytelling through visuals, and hands-on experience from concept through production. I am proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and comfortable coordinating multi-channel campaigns and exhibitions.

Paola Molteni

I am Paola Molteni, a Milan-based art director and freelance graphic designer specializing in editorial design, branding, and campaign coordination for design brands and non-profit organizations. I partner with agencies like Stylemixer and Studio Irvine to shape editorial, web, and merchandising identities and to create compelling visual communication across print and digital media. With a track record spanning Artemide, Danese Milano, Marsotto Edizioni, and notable design brands, I bring a keen eye for detail, storytelling through visuals, and hands-on experience from concept through production. I am proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and comfortable coordinating multi-channel campaigns and exhibitions.

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I am Paola Molteni, a Milan-based art director and freelance graphic designer specializing in editorial design, branding, and campaign coordination for design brands and non-profit organizations. I partner with agencies like Stylemixer and Studio Irvine to shape editorial, web, and merchandising identities and to create compelling visual communication across print and digital media.

With a track record spanning Artemide, Danese Milano, Marsotto Edizioni, and notable design brands, I bring a keen eye for detail, storytelling through visuals, and hands-on experience from concept through production. I am proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and comfortable coordinating multi-channel campaigns and exhibitions.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Direction & Campaign Coordination at Non-Profit Organization (Freelance)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Art direction and coordination of communication and fundraising campaigns.
Graphic Designer / Progettazione grafica at Associazione Luci sull’Est
January 1, 2021 - Present
Progettazione grafica e gestione dell’immagine per progetti e pubblicazioni nel settore no profit.
Graphic Designer – Artemide (continuing collaboration) at Artemide
January 1, 2021 - Present
Continuazione di progetti di cataloghi, esposizioni e identità per Artemide e consociate.
Graphic Designer (In-house) at Association Luci sull’Est
January 1, 2021 - Present
Graphic design of in-house materials, books, periodicals, calendars, website banners, and video editing for YouTube.
Video/Graphic Collaborator at Mario Milizia
April 5, 2019 - April 7, 2019
Realizzazione di un’opera video ispirata alla vita di Leonardo da Vinci, presentata all’Anteo Palazzo del Cinema in concomitanza con MIART.
Art Director / Editorial & Web Graphic Identity at Stylemixer
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Oversees editorial and web graphic identity for a jewelry startup and for Ermenegildo Zegna and Corian.
Graphic Designer / Editorial & Web at Stylemixer
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Immagine grafica editoriale e web per una start-up nel settore della gioielleria (Ermenegildo Zegna) e di Corian.
Graphic Designer / Freelance at Studio Irvine (Marsotto Edizioni)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2017
Collaborates on Marsotto Edizioni graphic identity; oversees brand visuals for design furniture.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Vari clienti (Tecnoinox, Khaos, Marsotto-edizioni, Cartier, Piazza Sempione, Fabbri Editori, Armani Casa, Rotaliana, Marac, Noteinviaggio, Edizioni Piemme)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2017
Immagine grafica editoriale e web; cataloghi, depliant, inviti, packaging, allestimenti mostre, merchandising.
Layout Designer at Grafco Studio (Milan)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Layout of the ADI – Associazione per il Disegno Industriale catalog (2004).
Graphic Designer at Grafco Studio (Mauro Panzeri)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Layout designer for the ADI – Associazione per il Disegno Industriale catalog (2004).
Layout Designer / Impaginazione at Grafco / Mauro Panzeri Studio Milano
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Impaginazione di cataloghi ADI (anno 2004).
Graphic Designer / Layout Artist at Grafco (Mauro Panzeri) – Milano
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Impaginazione del catalogo ADI (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale) e supporto grafico per progetti editoriali.
Graphic Identity Designer at Danese Milano / Studio de Bevilacqua
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Managed graphic identity; produced general catalogs, product catalogs, brochures for IllyCaffè trays, invitations, and Salone del Mobile graphics (2000–2002); collaborated with Enzo Mari.
Graphic Designer at Danese Milano (Studio de Bevilacqua)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Immagine grafica di Danese Milano; cataloghi generali, cataloghi novità, depliant per vassoi IllyCaffé, inviti e grafica per mostre al Salone del Mobile; collaborazione con l’Arch. Enzo Mari.
Graphic Designer – Editorial & Exhibitions at Danese Milano – Studio Bevilacqua
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Cataloghi generali e novità, depliant per vassoi IllyCaffé, inviti e grafica per mostre al Salone del Mobile; collaborazione con l’Arch. Enzo Mari.
Curator – Exhibitions at Moda Milano / MOMI
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
Curated themed exhibitions at Moda Milano (MOMI) during new collection presentations (1995–1997).
Graphic Designer at Artemide S.p.A. (Studio de Bevilacqua)
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2002
Managed Artemide graphic identity and subsidiaries; contributed to Artemide exhibitions and stand graphics (1995–1999; 1996, 1998, 2000).
Graphic Designer / Art Director at Artemide S.p.A. e consociate estere – Studio de Bevilacqua
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2002
Realizzazione di cataloghi generali, cataloghi riassuntivi, depliant, inviti, packaging; grafica per allestimenti di mostre e fiere, tra cui Artemide Metamorfosi; grafica stand Euroluce; vetrine; restyling e campagne legate a The Human Light 1960-2000 e dintorni.
Graphic Designer – Artemide S.p.A. (Studio Bevilacqua) at Artemide S.p.A. (Studio Bevilacqua)
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999
Cataloghi generali e riassuntivi, depliant, inviti, packaging; grafica per allestimenti di mostre e fiere; comitati per mostre come Artemide Metamorfosi; stand Artemide a Euroluce.
Exhibition Designer / Curator at Moda Milano – MOMI (Fiera)
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
Curated several themed exhibitions for Moda Milano at the Fiera (MOMI) venue during the presentation of new collections (1995–1997).
Graphic Designer at Artemide S.p.A. / Studio de Bevilacqua
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999
Managed the graphic identity of Artemide and its international subsidiaries; produced merchandising tools, window graphics, and exhibition graphics; worked on Artemide Metamorfosi (1995–1999) and Artemide stand graphics at Euroluce (1996, 1998, 2000).

Education

Diploma in Editorial Graphic Design at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Art High School Diploma at B. Luini Artistic High School
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990
Diploma di maturità artistica at Liceo Artistico B. Luini, Cantù (CO)
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
Corso quadriennale Grafica Editoriale at Istituto Europeo di Design (IED)
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
Diploma di maturità artistica at Liceo Artistico B. Luini, Cantù (CO)
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990
Corso Quadriennale Grafica Editoriale at IED - Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Editorial Graphic Design – four-year course at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Art High School Diploma at B. Luini Artistic High School, Cantù (CO)
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990

Qualifications

Diploma di maturità artistica
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
Corso quadriennale Grafica Editoriale
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
Seminari ICOGRADA / IED Grafica Editoriale
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
Seminar ICOGRADA – International Council of Graphic Design Associations
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
Fundraising Festival – Italian event on fundraising and sustainability
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Education, Other