I'm Francesco Maddalena, a multidisciplinary graphic designer and art director based in Rome with a long track record in branding, visual identity, and creative leadership for agencies, brands, and independent music projects. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines—shaping concepts, designing visual systems, and crafting sound design for multimedia and events—to turn ideas into cohesive, engaging storytelling.…

Francesco Maddalena

I'm Francesco Maddalena, a multidisciplinary graphic designer and art director based in Rome with a long track record in branding, visual identity, and creative leadership for agencies, brands, and independent music projects. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines—shaping concepts, designing visual systems, and crafting sound design for multimedia and events—to turn ideas into cohesive, engaging storytelling.…

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I’m Francesco Maddalena, a multidisciplinary graphic designer and art director based in Rome with a long track record in branding, visual identity, and creative leadership for agencies, brands, and independent music projects.

I enjoy collaborating across disciplines—shaping concepts, designing visual systems, and crafting sound design for multimedia and events—to turn ideas into cohesive, engaging storytelling.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director at Competitive Mind
April 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Creative direction and branding initiatives for CompetitiveMind.it.
Graphic Designer and Art Director at Estrogeni srl
October 1, 2005 - October 6, 2025
Graphic design and art direction for Estrogeni srl.
Graphic Designer and Art Director at Emmegi srl
November 1, 2006 - October 6, 2025
Graphic design and art direction for Emmegi srl.
Art Director at Due Pavese
November 1, 2006 - October 6, 2025
Art director for Roma-based projects.

Education

24 CFU Teaching Certificate at eCampus Telematic University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
CFU Teach Certificate (24 CFU) at eCampus Telematic University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Master's degree in graphic design, art direction & web design at Centro Studi Comunicazione Cogno Associati
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Degree in Fine Arts Academy at Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2003
Set Design / Scenography Class at Professor E. Manelli
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
High School Diploma, Scientific at Liceo Scientifico T. Monticelli, Brindisi
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1996
Master's degree in graphic design, art direction & web design at Centro Studi Comunicazione Cogno Associati
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Degree in Fine Arts at Fine Arts Academy, Bologna
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2003
Set Design / Scenography Class at Prof. E. Manelli
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
High School Diploma, Scientific High School at Scientific High School 'T. Monticelli', Brindisi
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

24 CFU Teaching Certificate
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Udemy: Social Media Marketing (Course)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Udemy: Social Media Strategist (Course)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
24 CFU Teaching Certificate
January 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Social Media Marketing (Udemy)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Social Media Strategist (Udemy)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
24 CFU Teaching Certificate
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Udemy: Social Media Marketing & Social Media Strategist
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Graphic Designer & Art Director Certificate
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Graphic Designer & Art Director Certificate
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
24 CFU Degrees Teach Certificate
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Udemy Courses: Social Media Marketing & Social Media Strategist
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Education, Other

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Experience Level