Art Director, Designer, Strategist & Illustrator. Working across visual storytelling, social media, editorial and design for brands, publishers and cultural projects. With a hands-on approach, my work moves between strategy and execution, combining narrative-driven visuals, content creation, mixed media and image-based design across digital, social, editorial and publishing projects. Alongside commissioned work, I’m deeply inspired by cinema, photography, literature and contemporary visual culture.…

Elena Ricagno

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Art Director, Designer, Strategist & Illustrator. Working across visual storytelling, social media, editorial and design for brands, publishers and cultural projects. With a hands-on approach, my work moves between strategy and execution, combining narrative-driven visuals, content creation, mixed media and image-based design across digital, social, editorial and publishing projects. Alongside commissioned work, I’m deeply inspired by cinema, photography, literature and contemporary visual culture.…

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November 3, 2026

Art Director, Designer, Strategist & Illustrator.
Working across visual storytelling, social media, editorial and design for brands, publishers and cultural projects.

With a hands-on approach, my work moves between strategy and execution, combining narrative-driven visuals, content creation, mixed media and image-based design across digital, social, editorial and publishing projects.

Alongside commissioned work, I’m deeply inspired by cinema, photography, literature and contemporary visual culture.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Creative Strategist, 3d Supervisor, Art Director at Cooltura Media Agency
September 1, 2023 - Present
Concept design and production of animated social videos & graphics for Piemme, Rizzoli, Electa, Mondadori Libri per ragazzi S.p.A
Content Specialist at Quiz Logica Onlus
August 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Creative strategy, concept design, social media contents design & analysis, digital copy
Graphic Designer and Marketing at Pomellato S.p.A
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Digital Strategy, concept and digital content creation, social media, markets analysis for Dodo Jewels & Pomellato
Freelance Art Director, Creative Designer, Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Working across brands, publishing and digital communication, developing creative direction, visual storytelling and content production for editorial and digital projects in collaboration with major Italian publishing houses.
Marketing & Communications Manager at Vapore Italiano S.r.l
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Rebranding, Digital & creative strategy, content creation online/ offline, CRM, influencer marketing - supplier/partnership management
Graphic Specialist Intern at Nestlè Italiana S.p.A. (Baci Perugina, NHS, NDG, Buitoni, Purina)
November 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Concept & Digital content creation, offline contents

Education

Bachelor's degree at Politecnico di Milano
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2018
Erasmus Experience at École supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux - EBABX
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Master's degree at Politecnico di Milano
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Education
    Creative Direction, Design & Visual Communication | Portfolio

    Full portfolio: elenaricagno.com

    I’m a multidisciplinary Art Director, Creative Strategist and Designer with experience across advertising, editorial, social media, branding and visual storytelling.

    Over the years, I’ve worked across the full creative process - from strategy and concept development to art direction, graphic design, illustration, content creation, video and post-production. My experience spans agency work, editorial projects and independent collaborations, working across different formats, audiences and industries.

    My background in communication design allows me to move easily between strategic thinking and hands-on execution: I can shape the idea, define its visual direction and bring it to life across different media.

    Alongside commercial and communication projects, I also work on editorial design and illustration, combining digital and traditional techniques.