Freelance Art Director and Lead Creative with 10+ years of experience delivering brand identities and modern digital communication for Italian SMEs and startups. I work across motion design, VFX, 3D, and AI video production to create engaging, contemporary visual stories. I’ve completed 500+ projects for top-tier brands and institutions (e.g., Disney Italia, Armani, Sky, Mediaset, Prada), combining design, production, and digital craft to strengthen market presence and content performance.

Diego Ioppolo

Freelance Art Director and Lead Creative with 10+ years of experience delivering brand identities and modern digital communication for Italian SMEs and startups. I work across motion design, VFX, 3D, and AI video production to create engaging, contemporary visual stories. I’ve completed 500+ projects for top-tier brands and institutions (e.g., Disney Italia, Armani, Sky, Mediaset, Prada), combining design, production, and digital craft to strengthen market presence and content performance.

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Freelance Art Director and Lead Creative with 10+ years of experience delivering brand identities and modern digital communication for Italian SMEs and startups. I work across motion design, VFX, 3D, and AI video production to create engaging, contemporary visual stories.

I’ve completed 500+ projects for top-tier brands and institutions (e.g., Disney Italia, Armani, Sky, Mediaset, Prada), combining design, production, and digital craft to strengthen market presence and content performance.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Visual Storytellers Inc.
May 1, 2019 - Present
Led the creative team overseeing design and production of marketing campaigns, including photography, videography, and graphic assets to enhance brand identity and audience engagement. Coordinated project timelines and client communications to ensure successful delivery of multimedia content.
Freelance Photographer & Videographer at Self-Employed
April 30, 2019 - August 21, 2025
Provided professional photography and videography services to a diverse range of clients including corporate, event, and promotional sectors. Managed all aspects of project workflows from pre-production planning to final delivery, maintaining high standards in creativity and technical execution.
Art Director & Lead Creative at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Designed and implemented brand identities and online communication for 20+ Italian SMEs and Startups, enhancing their market presence through modern communication strategies. Also worked as Motion Designer, Graphic Designer, VFX Artist, 3D Artist and Videomaker during the same period.
Motion Designer / Graphic Designer / VFX Artist / 3D Artist / Videomaker at Freelance
January 1, 2010 - Present
Executed 500+ projects for leading brands and organizations, delivering creative assets across brand, motion, VFX, 3D, and video production. Clients include Disney Italia, Guess, Armani, Roberto Cavalli, Sky, Mediaset, Salvatore Ferragamo, University of Milan, Prada, FIFA, Accenture, EY, Allianz, Intesa Sanpaolo, and others in media, finance, retail, and public sector.
Freelance at Freelance
January 1, 2010 - Present
I carried out 500+ projects for top-tier brands: Disney Italia, Guess, Armani, Roberto Cavalli, Sky, Mediaset, Colmar, Salvatore Ferragamo, Baci Perugina, Saint-Gobain, CHICCO, University of Milan, Milano Unica, Fieramilano, Festina, Findomestic, Versace, Banca Mediolanum, Unicredit, Prada, DiSaronno, FIFA, Luxottina, Amplifon, Boston Consulting, Bally, Danone, SEA Aereoporti, Accenture, EY, Allianz, Intesa Sanpaolo, Credit Agricole, Mineralwasser, Vincent Berard, Pirelli, Sisal, Electrolux, Panasonic, Gabetti, Grimaldi, SA Luxury, MutuiSì, Italian PA.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts at University of California, Berkeley
September 1, 2012 - June 15, 2016
3D Animation Diploma at SAE Institute
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Digital Filmmaking Diploma at SAE Institute
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Architecture Diploma at ITIS Magistri Cumacini
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009
3D Animation Diploma at SAE Institute
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Digital Filmmaking Diploma at SAE Institute
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Architecture Diploma at ITIS Magistri Cumacini
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

DigComp 2.2
April 1, 2025 - December 2, 2025
3D Design + Motion Tour
October 1, 2019 - December 2, 2025
Maxon Inbound Marketing Certified
June 1, 2019 - December 2, 2025
ATC 3D Animation Certificate Maya
March 1, 2013 - December 2, 2025
DigComp 2.2
April 1, 2025 - July 15, 2026
IDCERT | International Digital Certification 3D Design + Motion Tour
October 1, 2019 - July 15, 2026
HubSpot Academy ATC
June 1, 2019 - July 15, 2026
3D Animation Certificate Maya
March 1, 2013 - July 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Education, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Government