I'm a creative and versatile designer with a degree in Design and experience across graphic, brand, and web design. Through work as a freelancer and in agencies, I think strategically and develop brand identities that make a tangible impact. My hospitality industry background has strengthened my flexibility, resilience, and ability to engage directly with customers. I bring not only technical expertise but also the motivation to take on responsibility, grow with a team, and turn creative ideas into successful projects.…

Edoardo Ciardo

I'm a creative and versatile designer with a degree in Design and experience across graphic, brand, and web design. Through work as a freelancer and in agencies, I think strategically and develop brand identities that make a tangible impact. My hospitality industry background has strengthened my flexibility, resilience, and ability to engage directly with customers. I bring not only technical expertise but also the motivation to take on responsibility, grow with a team, and turn creative ideas into successful projects.…

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I’m a creative and versatile designer with a degree in Design and experience across graphic, brand, and web design. Through work as a freelancer and in agencies, I think strategically and develop brand identities that make a tangible impact.

My hospitality industry background has strengthened my flexibility, resilience, and ability to engage directly with customers. I bring not only technical expertise but also the motivation to take on responsibility, grow with a team, and turn creative ideas into successful projects.

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Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Blusfera AG / Santo Gastro GmbH
March 1, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Responsible for studying design briefs, conceptualizing and creating graphic designs including logos, branding guidelines, private labels, and comprehensive visual identities for brands and clients. Managed web design and coordination of company sub-brands, including social media and promotional content. Contributed to product entry and presentation within internal systems, supporting marketing campaigns, events, promotions, and online orders. Balanced duties between graphic design and sales & marketing, maintaining strong relationships with Italian producers and retailers.
Freelancer at Self-employed
February 1, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Handled independent projects for client business in graphic design and branding in Italy and Switzerland. Collaborated and proposed design projects focusing on product and fashion design for Italian start-ups.
Graphic Designer at Blusfera AG / Santo Gastro GmbH, Zürich (CH)
March 1, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Responsible for communication and corporate marketing, including development of illustrations, logos, printed materials, private labels and individual design for brands and clients. Conceived concepts for product and interior design development. Managed web design and coordination of company sub-brands, including social and promotional content. Took charge of sales & marketing activities such as product entry and presentation for marketing campaigns, supporting marketing communication strategies and events, managing online orders, B2B customers and packaging solutions. Set product prices and stock levels while keeping the online shop updated. Contributed significantly to building strong relationships between Italian producers and retail channels.
Freelancer
February 28, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Worked independently on several projects for client business in graphic design and branding, in both Italy and Switzerland. Collaborated and proposed product and fashion design projects for Italian startups.
Graphic Designer at Blusfera AG / Santo Gastro GmbH
March 1, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Studied design briefs, determined requirements, conceptualized, created drafts, and presented ideas through graphic work. Responsible for communication and corporate marketing including illustrations, logos, printed materials, private labels, and individual designs for brands and clients. Developed concepts for product and interior design. Managed web design and coordinated company sub-brands including social and promotional content. Handled sales & marketing aspects such as product entry, marketing campaign support, online orders, B2B customer management, packaging solutions, pricing, stock control, and online shop maintenance. Built strong relationships with Italian producers and retail channels, contributing primarily to brand building and product sales.
Freelancer
February 1, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Handled first independent projects in graphic design and branding for clients in Italy and Switzerland. Collaborated and proposed projects for product and fashion design to Italian startups.
Barista & Counter Service at Martinucci
March 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025
Counter service and barista duties in a café environment, handling orders and customer interactions in Lecce, Italy.
Graphic Designer at Blusfera AG / Santo Gastro GmbH
March 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Graphic design responsibilities for branding and marketing materials, contributing to visual identity and digital assets for clients in Zurich, Switzerland.
Freelance Designer at Self-employed
February 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance design projects across graphic, brand, and web design; development of brand identities and visual systems for clients.
Graphic Designer at Blusfera AG / Santo Gastro GmbH
March 1, 2024 - October 27, 2025
Freelance Designer at Self-employed
February 1, 2021 - Present
Graphic Designer at Blusfera AG / Santo Gastro GmbH
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Entwicklung von Markenidentitäten, Logos und visuellen Identitäten sowie Branding-Guidelines; Gestaltung von Verpackungen, Broschüren, Newslettern, Infografiken, Präsentationen, Social-Media-Grafiken und Werbeanzeigen zur Steigerung der Markenbekanntheit und Kundenzufriedenheit.
Freelance Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
March 1, 2024 - Present
Eigenständige Konzeption, Gestaltung und Umsetzung von Logos, Branding, visuellen Identitäten sowie Web- und Printmaterialien; enge Zusammenarbeit mit internen Abteilungen und externen Agenturen; Projekte im B2B/K-Kundensegment; termingerechte Lieferung.
Barista & Counter Service at Martinucci
June 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Barista and counter service role in Lecce, including customer interaction and beverage preparation.

Education

Scientific High School Diploma at Scientific High School, Lecce (IT)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017
Bachelor's degree at ABA-Academy of Fine Arts, Perugia (IT)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Scientific High School Diploma at Scientific High School, Lecce (IT)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017
Bachelor’s degree at ABA-Academy of Fine Arts, Perugia (IT)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
High School Diploma at Scientific High School Lecce
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017
Bachelor's degree at ABA-Academy of Fine Arts Perugia
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Liceo Scientifico at Liceo Scientifico, Lecce, Italy
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2018
Design Per L'Impresa at ABA - Accademia di Belle Arti Pietro Vannucci
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2022
Design per l'Impresa at Accademia di Belle Arti Pietro Vannucci
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2022
Liceo Scientifico at Lecce, Italy
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2018
Design for Business at Accademia di Belle Arti Pietro Vannucci
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2022
Liceo Scientifico at Lecce, Italy
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2018
Liceo Scientifico at Liceo Scientifico Lecce
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2018
Design Per L'Impresa at ABA - Accademia di Belle Arti 'Pietro Vannucci'
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Education, Manufacturing

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