Hello! I'm Valentina Monaco, a graphic designer and scientific illustrator based in Daisendorf, Germany, with 15 years of international experience across Italy, the UK, and Germany. I specialize in print and digital design for DIY projects, scientific publishing, entertainment, and software, always focusing on clarity and creativity. I enjoy collaborating with international teams, maintaining brand consistency, and delivering high-impact visuals from concept to final delivery. I'm proficient with the Adobe Creative Cloud, web design, newsletters, and basic 3D animation, always aiming to produce work that is both beautiful and effective.…

Valentina Monaco

Hello! I'm Valentina Monaco, a graphic designer and scientific illustrator based in Daisendorf, Germany, with 15 years of international experience across Italy, the UK, and Germany. I specialize in print and digital design for DIY projects, scientific publishing, entertainment, and software, always focusing on clarity and creativity. I enjoy collaborating with international teams, maintaining brand consistency, and delivering high-impact visuals from concept to final delivery. I'm proficient with the Adobe Creative Cloud, web design, newsletters, and basic 3D animation, always aiming to produce work that is both beautiful and effective.…

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Hello! I’m Valentina Monaco, a graphic designer and scientific illustrator based in Daisendorf, Germany, with 15 years of international experience across Italy, the UK, and Germany. I specialize in print and digital design for DIY projects, scientific publishing, entertainment, and software, always focusing on clarity and creativity.

I enjoy collaborating with international teams, maintaining brand consistency, and delivering high-impact visuals from concept to final delivery. I’m proficient with the Adobe Creative Cloud, web design, newsletters, and basic 3D animation, always aiming to produce work that is both beautiful and effective.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Marketing Graphic Designer at Outdooractive
September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Collaborated with international clients, including U.S. institutions such as MIT and NASA. Managed editorial projects, scientific illustrations, branding, and digital design from concept development to final delivery.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Scientific Illustrator at Independent / Freelance
April 1, 2024 - Present
Produced high-quality scientific and medical illustrations, as well as web banners and cover designs. Collaborated with international teams, coordinated external contributors, and managed image rights. Streamlined workflows and developed guidelines to ensure consistent, efficient project delivery.
Art Editor at Springer Nature
October 1, 2019 - April 1, 2024
Managed editorial projects, scientific illustrations, branding, and digital design from concept development to final delivery.
Marketing Graphic Designer at Sandler Seating
February 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019
Designed B2B catalogs, digital assets, and promotional materials for showroom events in the U.S. luxury seating market.
Digital Designer at Tooled-Up
October 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Created graphic materials for a DIY brand, enhancing print and digital communication.
Creative Artworker at Caliel Edizioni
March 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Designed layouts for a fortnightly real estate journal, ensuring clear and consistent visuals.
Digital Designer & Marketing at Setarium
September 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016
Managed Google Ads, website content, and product photography for a fashion brand, boosting visibility and online engagement.
Graphic Designer at Ermitage, Studio Media
January 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012
Designed CD and DVD covers and booklets for a record label.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design at Fine Arts Academy of Bologna
September 3, 2012 - March 31, 2016
Academic curriculum focused on Graphic Design, Photography, Illustration, Web Design (HTML, CSS) and Typography, Packaging, Fashion Design.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BA) Graphic Design at Fine Arts Academy of Bologna, Italy
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    paper Art Editor at Nature

    I spent five years in London working as an Art Editor at Nature, where I produced hundreds of scientific illustrations and multiple monthly journal covers. My work supported journals including Nature Microbiology, Nature Nanotechnology, Nature Water, Nature Climate Change, Nature Catalysis, Nature Sustainability, Nature Genetics, Nature Geoscience, and several others.

    Today, I work as a freelance scientific designer, creating high-quality visuals for US research institutions and Italian publishers such as MIT/Harvard, Yale, and Zanichelli.