I joined my first graphic design and advertising studio when 15 days old. My crucial role was sleeping on the layouts metal cabinet, overloading baby cuteness to cheer everyone up. I was the third generation of women in my family bound to work in visual communication and design. Fast forward twenty-some years, I discovered I am more than a designer—I'm an art director who loves to push ideas further. Today, illustration, photography, visual arts, instructional design and 27 years of hard-won experience give shape to who I am and what I can offer to you.

Valentina Longo Faussone

I joined my first graphic design and advertising studio when 15 days old. My crucial role was sleeping on the layouts metal cabinet, overloading baby cuteness to cheer everyone up. I was the third generation of women in my family bound to work in visual communication and design. Fast forward twenty-some years, I discovered I am more than a designer—I'm an art director who loves to push ideas further. Today, illustration, photography, visual arts, instructional design and 27 years of hard-won experience give shape to who I am and what I can offer to you.

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I joined my first graphic design and advertising studio when 15 days old. My crucial role was sleeping on the layouts metal cabinet, overloading baby cuteness to cheer everyone up. I was the third generation of women in my family bound to work in visual communication and design. Fast forward twenty-some years, I discovered I am more than a designer—I’m an art director who loves to push ideas further. Today, illustration, photography, visual arts, instructional design and 27 years of hard-won experience give shape to who I am and what I can offer to you.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Director, Partner at STRATTA&ASSOCIATI
February 1, 2014 - Present
Senior leadership role directing creative strategy, brand development and multidisciplinary projects.
Senior Art Director, Creative Director Assistant at SIMONETTI STUDIO
October 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014
Led art direction for campaigns and collaborated on concept development and visual storytelling.
Art Director, Packaging Designer at LALUNA
January 1, 2006 - September 1, 2007
Creative packaging design and art direction for consumer brands.
Art Director, Packaging Designer at FREELANCING
January 1, 2006 - September 1, 2007
Independent art direction and packaging design projects for diverse clients.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at BRIEFING ADV
March 1, 2004 - December 1, 2006
Art direction and traditional graphic design for campaigns and corporate communications.
Graphic Designer at INPUT/TORINO
June 1, 2003 - February 1, 2004
Graphic design duties across branding and print materials.
Graphic Designer at DE STIIJL
June 1, 2003 - February 1, 2004
Graphic design contributions for branding and campaigns.
Graphic Designer at PROMOTEAM
April 1, 2002 - May 1, 2003
Graphic design work for promotional materials and campaigns.
Junior Graphic Designer, Junior Art Director at STRATTA&ASSOCIATI
October 1, 1998 - March 1, 2001
Early career roles in graphic design and art direction.

Education

High School Scientific Diploma at LICEO SCIENTIFICO PIERO GOBETTI
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Fashion Design, Haute Couture Tailoring at BIANCHIOTTO INSTITUTE OF FASHION DESIGN
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
MySQL and PHP at CNOSFAP
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Macromedia Director, Macromedia Flash at CNOSFAP
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Illustration course in traditional media at INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF COMICS
October 1, 2013 - July 1, 2016
Live!: A History of Art for Artists, Animators and Gamers at CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS
March 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Fashion Photography Master I at JOHN KAVERDASH SCHOOL
August 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010
Photographing People; Environmental Photography at INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY
August 1, 2010 - December 4, 2025
Introduction to Marketing at WHARTON UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
November 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Introduction to Financial Accounting at WHARTON UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
November 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Improving Communication Skills at WHARTON UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
March 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Learning Experience Design (LXD) Specialization at University of Michigan
May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Qualifications

Learning Experience Design (LXD) Specialization
May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Improving Communication Skills
March 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Introduction to Marketing
November 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Introduction to Financial Accounting
November 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Live!: A History of Art for Artists, Animators and Gamers
March 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Illustration course in traditional media
October 1, 2013 - July 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution

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