Hello, I’m Sofia, a visual designer driven by curiosity and a passion for design, always enthusiastic to experiment with new techniques and develop skills to approach inspiring projects. I’ve studied and worked across Europe, crafting identity, visuals, and experiences that connect with people. I enjoy turning ideas into purposeful, aesthetic solutions and collaborating with teams to bring creative concepts to life.

Sofia Grillo

Hello, I’m Sofia, a visual designer driven by curiosity and a passion for design, always enthusiastic to experiment with new techniques and develop skills to approach inspiring projects. I’ve studied and worked across Europe, crafting identity, visuals, and experiences that connect with people. I enjoy turning ideas into purposeful, aesthetic solutions and collaborating with teams to bring creative concepts to life.

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Hello, I’m Sofia, a visual designer driven by curiosity and a passion for design, always enthusiastic to experiment with new techniques and develop skills to approach inspiring projects.

I’ve studied and worked across Europe, crafting identity, visuals, and experiences that connect with people. I enjoy turning ideas into purposeful, aesthetic solutions and collaborating with teams to bring creative concepts to life.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Graphic Design Internship at Cappelli Identity Design in Rome
February 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Worked as a Graphic Design Intern focusing on design projects and gaining hands-on experience in a professional studio environment.
Office, Event and Community Manager at ARIVE GmbH in Berlin
November 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Managed office operations, events, and community engagement in Berlin, coordinating activities and ensuring smooth execution from November 2022 to March 2023.
Event Manager at Caravanserraglio Lounge in Milan
June 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023
Planned and managed events from June 2022 to October 2023, coordinating logistics and promoting engagement to ensure successful event execution.
Co-founder and Social Media Manager at Zenit cultural association in Milan
February 1, 2022 - June 5, 2024
Co-founded the cultural association and managed social media presence, developing content and engaging with the community since February 2022.
Social Media Manager and Junior Graphic Designer at Il Giardino dei Visionari in Milan
January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
Handled social media management and junior graphic design duties, creating content and promotional materials from January to June 2021.
Graphic Design Internship at Cavalli Identity Design
February 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Assisted in creating visual identities, branding materials, and layouts for clients; supported the design team on multiple branding projects in a fast-paced environment.
Office, Event and Community Manager at ARIVE GmbH
November 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Managed office operations, events and community engagement for the Berlin-based team, coordinating logistics and stakeholder communications.
Event Manager at Caravanserraglio Lounge
June 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023
Organized and executed events at the Milan lounge, coordinating vendors, schedules, and guest experiences.
Junior Social Media Manager at Il Giardino dei Visionari
January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
Managed social media content, calendars, and community engagement for the Milan-based initiative.
Graphic Design Internship at Cappelli Identity Design
February 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Supported branding and identity projects, produced visual assets, and collaborated with the design team to deliver compelling visual solutions for clients in Rome.

Education

Master at UE University of Berlin
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor at IULM university of Milan
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Master in Visual and Innovation Design at RUFA University of Rome
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Master in New Media Design at UE University of Berlin
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Erasmus in Journalism and Communication at Ceu San Pablo University of Madrid
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor in Communication, Media and Advertising at IULM University of Milan
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Master in Visual and Innovation Design at RUFA University of Rome
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Master in New Media Design at UE University of Berlin
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Erasmus in Journalism and Communication at Ceu San Pablo University of Madrid
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor in Communication, Media and Advertising at IULM university of Milan
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

IELTS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Other