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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Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

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.
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 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).
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 / 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 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.
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.
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 / 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 / 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.
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.
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 / Impaginazione at Grafco / Mauro Panzeri Studio Milano
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Impaginazione di cataloghi ADI (anno 2004).
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 / 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.
Art Direction & Campaign Coordination at Non-Profit Organization (Freelance)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Art direction and coordination of communication and fundraising campaigns.
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 / Freelance at Studio Irvine (Marsotto Edizioni)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2017
Collaborates on Marsotto Edizioni graphic identity; oversees brand visuals for design furniture.
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).
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 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).
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).

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

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Experience Level