Translating visions into clear, meaningful visual experiences — I’m a creative director and visual strategist with 8+ years of experience across artistic and premium e-commerce sectors. Guided by a refined intuitive sense for aesthetics, I combine essentialism, clean layouts and human-centred thinking. I value collaboration and authentic relationships, bringing clarity and direction to creative and operational workflows.…

Chiara Bellisai

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Translating visions into clear, meaningful visual experiences — I’m a creative director and visual strategist with 8+ years of experience across artistic and premium e-commerce sectors. Guided by a refined intuitive sense for aesthetics, I combine essentialism, clean layouts and human-centred thinking. I value collaboration and authentic relationships, bringing clarity and direction to creative and operational workflows.…

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Translating visions into clear, meaningful visual experiences — I’m a creative director and visual strategist with 8+ years of experience across artistic and premium e-commerce sectors.

Guided by a refined intuitive sense for aesthetics, I combine essentialism, clean layouts and human-centred thinking. I value collaboration and authentic relationships, bringing clarity and direction to creative and operational workflows.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Co-Founder, Creative Designer & Director at Yema Creative Studio
January 1, 2022 - Present
Co-founded Yema Creative Studio specializing in high-quality, innovative designs across disciplines and sectors. Lead the design creation process to elevate brands and create engaging experiences. Ensure client solutions are unique and valuable, driving success.
Senior Content Operations Manager & E-commerce Specialist at Franklin Showroom + Franklin.Market
January 1, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Provided technical support to optimize B2B marketplace development with 50% brand roster growth within the first year. Managed digital accounts for 31 brands and catalogues of 3.7k+ products per season. Oversaw content management, onboarding, and ingestion processes to enhance customer satisfaction and facilitate sales. Collaborated with IT and Digital Director improving operational efficiency.
Digital Producer & Content Operations at BORN
January 2, 2017 - July 25, 2025
· Designed graphic assets for digital and in-person events, ensuring consistency with Brand Identity. · Curated digital catalogues and profiles for 100+ luxury/premium brands, ensuring smooth onboarding and ongoing satisfaction. · Designed and delivered product demos (Figma) and training sessions for clients and partner teams, enhancing solution adoption. · Produced technical documentation, guidelines, tutorials, and forms to streamline processes and empower users. · Implemented procedural improvements to enhance product experience and collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive product updates.
Brand Ambassador & Digital Curator at BORN
January 1, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Liaised with clients pitching the full BORN experience, curated digital content for social media and publications, coordinated and designed global/local events. Delivered technology asset implementations and digital transformations for B2B SaaS platform. Strengthened client internal skills and managed client data collection flows during onboarding.
Gallery Director at Dulwich Outdoor Gallery
January 1, 2017 - July 21, 2025
Implemented digital archives for sales, developed relationships with artists and partners, curated gallery displays, selected art pieces based on sales strategies. Supervised and trained staff in handling artworks and developed marketing and publicity plans for gallery promotion.
Co-Founder, Creative Director & Graphic Designer at Yema Creative Studio
January 1, 2022 - Present
Co-founded Yema, lead designer, oversee projects and ensure client support throughout realization and completion. Key projects include Bow & Arrow Studios, Omnia Ventures, CRAFT (Made by TSI).
Digital Content & Brand Experience Director at Franklin.Market, Lazer Group
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Supported and supervised the design and development of the B2B marketplace, contributing to +50% brand growth in year one. Managed and curated digital catalogues (31 brands, 3.7k+ products/season), ensuring cohesive content and platform standards. Analysed operations and partnered with IT and Digital teams to improve efficiency and guide key decisions.
Director of Marketplace Content & Brand Operations at BORN
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Contributed to achieving $2M+ ARR and recognised as honorary member of the founding team for consistent performance from concept to execution. Managed marketplace operations for 7K brands across premium B2B sectors, curated a digital catalogue of 85K products annually, oversaw content ingestion and curation for 10K+ Buyers, strengthened partnerships and engagement. Led strategic initiatives, assessed and implemented white-label solutions, and collaborated with the CPO across the product development lifecycle.
Digital Content & Operations Manager at BORN
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Designed graphic assets for digital and in-person events, curated digital catalogues for 100+ luxury/premium brands, designed and delivered product demos (Figma) and training sessions for clients and partner teams, enhancing solution adoption. Produced technical documentation, guidelines, tutorials, and forms to streamline processes and empower users. Implemented procedural improvements to enhance product experience and collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive product updates.
Brand Ambassador & Graphic Designer at BORN
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Led client engagement for brands & retailers, pitching the full BORN experience and supporting onboarding workflows. Curated digital content across BORN channels, ensured brand consistency. Coordinated and designed graphic assets, trophies, and experiences for high-profile global and local events. Executed processes and supported digital transformation programs, strengthening client skills and practices.
Gallery Director at Dulwich Outdoor Gallery
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Designed gallery visual materials (signage, artwork plates, labels, promotional assets), ensuring cohesive visual identity. Sourced artworks aligned with sales strategy, built relationships with artists, collectors and partners. Implemented a digital archive to support and streamline the digital sales process. Trained staff on proper art handling procedures. Developed local marketing and publicity initiatives to promote the gallery.

Education

MA Visual Communications at Istituto Pantheon Design & Technology - Rome - IT
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at UAL: Camberwell, University of the Arts London - UK
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
MA Visual Communications at Istituto Pantheon Design & Technology - Rome, IT
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at UAL: Camberwell, University of the Arts London - UK
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Other, Software & Internet