Hi, I’m Paolo. I’ve spent 16+ years working as a 3D Artist, VFX compositor, and on-set supervisor for various studios, while also teaching cinema and graphics in schools. I’m creatively dynamic and always seek new challenges, committed to lifelong learning and upskilling. Since 2014 I’ve been freelancing with brands and entrepreneurs, helping them realize their corporate communication and business vision through brand identity and end-to-end design—from digital graphics to print. I’ve built a solid collaboration network with professionals to broaden the range of offerings and fully cover client needs. Clients in my portfolio include ENI, Burger King, GetYourGuide, Istituto Luce, FIAM, and Cruscos. In 2021 I became Creative Director and Team Leader for the UX/UI Design department at ECTM Ingegneria, coordinating projects and people to help the company expand into new digital sectors. Since 2020 I’ve been passionate about blockchain and crypto, studying and following the sector daily. I’m eager to contribute as a visual designer in a Web3 company, mentoring a small team of junior designers and focusing on enterprise design and Angular Material design. I’m open to remote work but also opportunities across Italy. Thanks for reading this far—let’s keep in touch.

Paolo De Bonis

Hi, I’m Paolo. I’ve spent 16+ years working as a 3D Artist, VFX compositor, and on-set supervisor for various studios, while also teaching cinema and graphics in schools. I’m creatively dynamic and always seek new challenges, committed to lifelong learning and upskilling. Since 2014 I’ve been freelancing with brands and entrepreneurs, helping them realize their corporate communication and business vision through brand identity and end-to-end design—from digital graphics to print. I’ve built a solid collaboration network with professionals to broaden the range of offerings and fully cover client needs. Clients in my portfolio include ENI, Burger King, GetYourGuide, Istituto Luce, FIAM, and Cruscos. In 2021 I became Creative Director and Team Leader for the UX/UI Design department at ECTM Ingegneria, coordinating projects and people to help the company expand into new digital sectors. Since 2020 I’ve been passionate about blockchain and crypto, studying and following the sector daily. I’m eager to contribute as a visual designer in a Web3 company, mentoring a small team of junior designers and focusing on enterprise design and Angular Material design. I’m open to remote work but also opportunities across Italy. Thanks for reading this far—let’s keep in touch.

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Hi, I’m Paolo. I’ve spent 16+ years working as a 3D Artist, VFX compositor, and on-set supervisor for various studios, while also teaching cinema and graphics in schools. I’m creatively dynamic and always seek new challenges, committed to lifelong learning and upskilling. Since 2014 I’ve been freelancing with brands and entrepreneurs, helping them realize their corporate communication and business vision through brand identity and end-to-end design—from digital graphics to print. I’ve built a solid collaboration network with professionals to broaden the range of offerings and fully cover client needs. Clients in my portfolio include ENI, Burger King, GetYourGuide, Istituto Luce, FIAM, and Cruscos. In 2021 I became Creative Director and Team Leader for the UX/UI Design department at ECTM Ingegneria, coordinating projects and people to help the company expand into new digital sectors. Since 2020 I’ve been passionate about blockchain and crypto, studying and following the sector daily. I’m eager to contribute as a visual designer in a Web3 company, mentoring a small team of junior designers and focusing on enterprise design and Angular Material design. I’m open to remote work but also opportunities across Italy. Thanks for reading this far—let’s keep in touch.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Lead UX/UI Designer & Creative Director at ECTM Ingegneria
November 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Led the UX/UI Design department, coordinating projects and people, enabling the company to expand into new digital sectors.
Lead UX/UI Designer & Creative Director at ECTM Ingegneria
November 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Directed UX/UI design and creative direction for digital projects; defined design systems and led cross-functional teams.
Popular Investor at eToro
January 1, 2021 - Present
Active investor status on the eToro platform, engaging with the community and managing a diversified portfolio.
Popular Investor at eToro
January 1, 2021 - Present
Investing activity and community engagement as a popular investor, sharing market insights and strategies.
Adjunct Professor at ISISS Antonio Magarotto
July 1, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Adjunct professor teaching cinema and graphics; involved in shaping curriculum and student instruction.
Adjunct Professor at ISISS Antonio Magarotto
July 1, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Taught design and cinema-related courses, mentoring students in VFX, graphics and multimedia storytelling.
Creative Director, Brand Consultant & Strategist at KVLR
October 1, 2018 - Present
Brand strategy, creative direction, and visual identity development for KVLR and clients; oversight of branding, digital and print design.
Creative Director, Brand Consultant & Strategist at KVLR
October 1, 2018 - Present
Led brand strategy, visual identity, and creative direction for KVLR, coordinating a multidisciplinary team and delivering brand identities and digital experiences.
Teaching of VFX & Film/TV Compositing (Digital Effects) at ITS Roberto Rossellini
July 1, 2018 - October 20, 2025
Teaching role in VFX and film/compositing.
Adjunct Professor at ITS Roberto Rossellini
July 1, 2018 - October 20, 2025
Teaching of VFX & Film/TV Compositing (Digital Effects).
Co-Founder, Art Director and Commercial Director at BRING UP LTD
April 1, 2018 - October 20, 2025
Branding development, visual and video communication; co-founded and directed.
Co-Founder, Art Director and Commercial Director at BRING UP srls
April 1, 2018 - October 20, 2025
Branding development, visual and video communication; co-founded and directed.
Co-Founder, Art Director and Commercial Director at BRING UP LTD
April 1, 2018 - October 20, 2025
Branding Development, Visual and Video Communication; built client relationships and strategic branding.
Co-Founder, Art Director and Commercial Director at BRING UP srls
April 1, 2018 - October 20, 2025
Branding Development, Visual and Video Communication; led creative direction and client projects for SMEs.
Founder / Art Director at Fine Edge
December 31, 2016 - October 20, 2025
360° CREATIVE AGENCY offering advertising, graphic design, brand identity, visual design, architecture, video, 3D & VFX.
Founder / Art Director at Fine Edge
January 1, 2016 - October 20, 2025
360° creative agency offering advertising, branding, visual design, architecture, and video/VFX.
3D Generalist / Studio Lead at StudioAIRA!
December 31, 2013 - October 20, 2025
3D generalist and visual effects work focusing on integrated design and production.
3D Generalist at StudioAIRA!
December 1, 2013 - October 20, 2025
3D generalist work and related visual effects.
3D Artist / Generalist at LVR DIGITAL - Società a Responsabilità Limitata
March 1, 2013 - October 20, 2025
3D artist/generalist work on various film productions.
VFX Artist / 3D Artist Generalist at LVR DIGITAL - Società a responsabilità limitata
March 1, 2013 - October 20, 2025
Contributed to film productions as a 3D artist and VFX generalist.
Autodesk Maya Teacher at Scuola d'Arte Cinematografica "Gian Maria Volonté"
January 1, 2013 - October 20, 2025
Maya teacher in the VFX school course: basics, modeling, rendering, shading, lighting, passes for compositing.
Teacher at Scuola d'Arte Cinematografica "Gian Maria Volonté"
January 1, 2013 - October 20, 2025
Autodesk Maya teacher in the VFX school course: basics, modeling, rendering, and compositing.
VFX 3D Artist Generalist, Compositor at TULIP VFX
April 1, 2012 - October 20, 2025
VFX artist generalist, compositor, and related tasks.
VFX 3D Artist Generalist, Compositor at Tulip VFX
April 1, 2012 - October 20, 2025
3D modeling, dynamics and compositing for visual effects.
Macchinista (Grip Assistant) at ITC 2000 - Film & TV Production
October 31, 2011 - October 20, 2025
Grip assistant on TV commercials and film sets (DanaOS, Honda Jazz).
Macchinista (Grip Assistant) at ITC 2000- Produzione cinematografica e televisiva
October 1, 2011 - October 20, 2025
Grip assistant on TV commercials (DanaOS and Honda Jazz).
VFX Set Supervisor, 3D Artist Generalist, Compositor at ARES Film
December 31, 2010 - October 20, 2025
VFX supervision and 3D work for film productions.
VFX Set Supervisor, 3D Artist Generalist, Compositor at ARES Film
January 1, 2010 - October 20, 2025
VFX set supervisor, 3D artist generalist, and compositor.
VFX Set Supervisor, 3D Artist Generalist, Compositor at JANUS
December 31, 2009 - October 20, 2025
VFX supervision and 3D/Compositing work for film projects.
VFX Set Supervisor, 3D Artist Generalist, Compositor at JANUS
January 1, 2009 - October 20, 2025
VFX set supervisor, 3D artist generalist, and compositor.
VFX Postproduction Supervisor, 3D Artist Generalist, Compositor at AUGUSTUS COLOR S.R.L.
December 31, 2007 - October 20, 2025
Postproduction supervision and 3D/VFX work for commercials and films.
VFX Postproduction Supervisor, 3D Artist Generalist, Compositor at AUGUSTUS COLOR S.R.L.
January 1, 2007 - October 20, 2025
VFX postproduction supervisor, 3D artist/generalist, and compositor; concept artwork.
Apprenticeship - VFX Artist, VFX Set Supervisor at Proxima Vfx Cinecittà
August 1, 2004 - October 20, 2025
Apprenticeship in VFX including set supervision.
Proxima Vfx Cinecittà at Proxima VFX Cinecittà
August 1, 2004 - October 20, 2025
Early career work in visual effects for Cinecittà projects.

Education

Maya (Autodesk) Professional Course at Quasar Design University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
High School Scientific/IT course at Istituto L. Enriques, Roma
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Maya - Professional Course at Quasar Design University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Scientifc/IT course at High School Institute "F. Enriques" (Roma)
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025

Qualifications

Color Correction and Management - Advanced techniques in LAB, RGB and CMYK with Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
BLOCKCHAIN INTENSIVE - Blockchain Week Rome
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Introduction to Design System with Figma
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Certificate of Membership - The Interaction Design Foundation
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Color Correction and Management - Advanced techniques in LAB, RGB and CMYK with Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Blockchain Intensive Course - Blockchain Week Rome
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Introduction to Design System with Figma
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Certificate of Membership - The Interaction Design Foundation
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail