Hi, I'm Gaetano Giaquinta, a graphic and UI/UX designer based in Torino, Italy. I love retro aesthetics, pop culture, and inclusive values, and I bring a mix of style, strategy, and meticulous attention to detail to every project. Over the past years, I've led both independent and collaborative creative work, from event graphics and editorial content to social media campaigns and e-commerce visuals. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage suppliers and clients, and translate ideas into cohesive visual systems across print and digital media.

Gaetano Giaquinta

Hi, I'm Gaetano Giaquinta, a graphic and UI/UX designer based in Torino, Italy. I love retro aesthetics, pop culture, and inclusive values, and I bring a mix of style, strategy, and meticulous attention to detail to every project. Over the past years, I've led both independent and collaborative creative work, from event graphics and editorial content to social media campaigns and e-commerce visuals. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage suppliers and clients, and translate ideas into cohesive visual systems across print and digital media.

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Hi, I’m Gaetano Giaquinta, a graphic and UI/UX designer based in Torino, Italy. I love retro aesthetics, pop culture, and inclusive values, and I bring a mix of style, strategy, and meticulous attention to detail to every project.

Over the past years, I’ve led both independent and collaborative creative work, from event graphics and editorial content to social media campaigns and e-commerce visuals. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage suppliers and clients, and translate ideas into cohesive visual systems across print and digital media.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Column SRL
November 30, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Responsible for packaging design and merchandising for e-commerce. Managed photo editing and post-production for still life and worn shots. Designed layouts for brochures and event presentations. Oversaw content management using CMS and Salesforce. Coordinated suppliers and logistics setup.
Graphic & Social Media Designer at Industrie Ottiche Italiane
June 1, 2023 - Present
Handled graphic design for events, merchandising, and printed materials. Created editorial plans and content for social media, supporting event setups and guest reception.
Graphic Designer Intern / UI/UX Designer at The Corner
November 30, 2019 - September 1, 2025
Designed layouts for catalogs, brochures, flyers, and invitations. Edited images and performed post-production. Created print-ready merchandising designs including dielines. Developed social media content and ads using Meta Business Suite, managed video editing with Premiere and CapCut, and managed e-commerce website content via CMS PrestaShop. Focused on conversion rate optimization and Amazon Ads management.
Graphic & Social Media Designer (TEDx Torino) at TEDx Torino
June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Handled event graphics, layouts, and editorial content. Built strong teamwork and communication through brainstorming sessions, editorial planning, and social media management.
Graphic Designer at The Corner
November 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Graphic Designer delivering digital communications strategy and analytics; UI/UX design (wireframes and mockups); branding and content creation for catalogs, brochures, flyers, invitations; image editing, post-production, dielines; social media and ads content; Meta Business Suite; video editing; CMS management (Prestashop).
Graphic Designer / Editorial Content Designer at TEDx Torino
June 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025
Led event graphics, layouts, and editorial content for TEDx Torino; coordinated with teams, contributed to editorial planning and social media management; supported branding and visual strategy.
Graphic Designer at Column SRL
November 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Graphic design support including branding visuals, merchandising concepts, and print/material layouts; content creation for social channels and campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Industrie Ottiche Italiane
June 1, 2023 - Present
Graphic design and visual communications for the optics industry; brand identity support; editorial content and UI/UX considerations for digital assets.
Graphic Designer at The Corner
November 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Internship focusing on graphic design, digital communications strategy and analysis; defining user personas; UI/UX design with wireframes and mockups; graphic strategies for users and stakeholders; layout design for catalogs, brochures, flyers and invitations; image editing and post-production; print-ready and merchandising design (including die lines); content creation for social media and ads; Meta Business Suite; video editing; Premiere and CapCut; e-commerce website management.
Graphic Designer at Industrie Ottiche Italiane
June 1, 2023 - Present
Ongoing design work for packaging, branding and digital content; contributed to marketing materials and product presentation; involved in social media and website visuals.
Graphic Designer / Content Creator at TEDx Torino
June 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Graphic designer and content creator for TEDx Torino events; responsible for event graphics, layouts, and editorial content; developed social media materials and editorial planning; collaborated with the team to coordinate visuals and messaging.
Graphic Designer at The Corner
November 1, 2019 - October 23, 2025
Packaging design and merchandising for e-commerce; photo editing and post-production (still life and worn shots); layout design for brochures, flyers, and event presentations; content creation for social media and editorial planning; supported event setups and guest reception.
Graphic Designer at Column SRL
November 1, 2021 - October 23, 2025
Graphic design tasks supporting branding and visual communications; creation of digital assets and visuals for internal and external communications.
Designer at Industrie Ottiche Italiane
June 1, 2023 - Present
Designer responsible for visual content, branding and digital assets for communications within the optical industry; collaboration on UI/UX aspects for product visuals.
Graphic Designer at The Corner
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Graphic design for events, merchandising, and printed materials; content creation for social media editorial plans; event setups support and guest reception
Graphic Designer at The Corner
October 1, 2018 - November 20, 2019
Digital communications strategy and analysis; UI/UX design (wireframes and mockups); content creation for social media editorial plans; events setup support and guest reception
Graphic Designer at Portfolio Torino
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
Freelance graphic design and visual content creation for multiple clients; layouts, editorial visuals, and social media assets; brand materials and client coordination
Graphic Designer at Columns SRL
August 1, 2021 - November 20, 2021
Design graphics, editorial visuals, and social media assets; contributed to branding and marketing campaigns
Internship - Graphic / UI/UX Designer at Column SRL
August 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Layout design for catalogs, brochures, flyers, and invitations; image editing and post-production; print-ready and merchandising design including dielines; content creation for social media and ads; Meta Business Suite; video editing; CMS-based site management.
Graphic & UI/UX Designer at Industrie Ottiche Italiane
June 1, 2023 - Present
Digital communications strategy and UX/UI design, wireframes, and stakeholder alignment.

Education

Master's degree in multimedia design and management for communication at Università degli Studi di Torino
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023
Training course in Web and Social Media Marketing at Google + Unioncamere
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree in Design and Visual Communication at Politecnico di Torino
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Art and Ceramic Restoration at Istituto Statale d'Arte Luigi Sturzo Caltagirone
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
Master's degree in multimedia design and management for communication at Politecnico di Torino
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Bachelor's degree in Design and Visual Communication at Istituto Statale d'Arte Luigi Sturzo, Caltagirone
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Master's degree in multimedia design and management for communication at Università degli Studi di Torino
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
Bachelor’s degree in Design and Visual Communication at Istituto Statale d'Arte Luigi Sturzo
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
Diploma in Art and Ceramic Restoration at Istituto Statale d'Arte Luigi Sturzo
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
Master's degree in multimedia design and management for communication at The Corner
October 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Bachelor's degree Design and Visual Communication at Istituto Statale d'Arte Luigi Sturzo, Caltagirone
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Diploma in Art and Ceramic Restoration at Istituto Statale d'Arte Luigi Sturzo, Caltagirone
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026

Qualifications

Master’s degree in multimedia design and management for communication
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree Design and Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Diploma in Art and Ceramic Restoration
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Master's degree in multimedia design and management for communication
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Design and Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Diploma in Art and Ceramic Restoration
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Training course in Web and Social Media Marketing
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Diploma in Art and Ceramic Restoration
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Certificate in Web and Social Media Marketing
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Master’s degree in multimedia design and management for communication
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree Design and Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Diploma in Art and Ceramic Restoration
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, After Effects)
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
Training course in Web and Social Media Marketing
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Diploma in Art and Ceramic Restoration
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Master's degree in multimedia design and management for communication
October 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019

Industry Experience

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