I’m a Visual Communicator and Creative Director with 30+ years of international experience across branding, packaging, editorial design, UI/UX, and visual identity systems. I lead end-to-end projects—from concept to final delivery—bringing strong classical design principles together with contemporary trends and Generative AI. I specialize in high-end brand identity and asset creation for restaurants and hospitality franchises, and I’ve coordinated global rebrands across large multi-country networks. I enjoy turning strategy into clear, compelling visual systems for both digital and print.…

Ricardo Limongi

I’m a Visual Communicator and Creative Director with 30+ years of international experience across branding, packaging, editorial design, UI/UX, and visual identity systems. I lead end-to-end projects—from concept to final delivery—bringing strong classical design principles together with contemporary trends and Generative AI. I specialize in high-end brand identity and asset creation for restaurants and hospitality franchises, and I’ve coordinated global rebrands across large multi-country networks. I enjoy turning strategy into clear, compelling visual systems for both digital and print.…

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I’m a Visual Communicator and Creative Director with 30+ years of international experience across branding, packaging, editorial design, UI/UX, and visual identity systems. I lead end-to-end projects—from concept to final delivery—bringing strong classical design principles together with contemporary trends and Generative AI.

I specialize in high-end brand identity and asset creation for restaurants and hospitality franchises, and I’ve coordinated global rebrands across large multi-country networks. I enjoy turning strategy into clear, compelling visual systems for both digital and print.

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Experience Level

Language

Italian
Advanced
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director (Remote) at Apex Creative Group
February 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Spearheaded concept development and design of commercial products and packaging within the tobacco sector. Developed cohesive branding and targeted promotional assets for both digital and print campaigns. Crafted strategic visual assets and social media graphics to drive brand engagement, ensuring consistent visual direction across deliverables.
Art director at Apex Creative Group
February 1, 2021 - November 30, 2022
Art Director responsible for creative direction and visual development of projects based in Austin, TX, USA.
Design+ Creative Director at Pangramas Studio
November 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Led strategic branding initiatives and oversaw UI/UX design projects.
Creative Director at Pangramas Studio
November 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Led strategic branding initiatives and oversaw user interface and user experience (UI/UX) design projects.
Creative Director at PANGRAMAS STUDIO DESIGN+
November 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Branding design, UI/UX design
Art director at Pangramas Studio Design+
November 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Brand design and UX design responsibilities in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Art Director (Remote) at CHURROMANIA®
February 1, 2013 - November 1, 2015
Managed global visual coordination and comprehensive corporate rebrand for an international franchise. Ensured brand consistency and design alignment across more than 130 franchised restaurants spanning 9 countries in Latin America and the US. Created localized and global promotional graphic materials to support franchise growth and marketing initiatives.
Art director at CHURROMANIA®
February 1, 2013 - November 30, 2015
Managed and re-designed the image of over 130 restaurant franchises in 9 countries across Latin America and the USA.
Founder / Creative Director (Freelance) at Ricardo Limongi Visuales
November 1, 2009 - Present
Direct and execute strategic branding, packaging design, UI/UX solutions, and visual speculation for global clients. Specialize in comprehensive brand identity development and asset creation for restaurants and hospitality franchises. Design high-end editorial projects, including illustrated books, photobooks, catalogs, and corporate brochures. Conceptualize and produce high-impact promotional graphics and digital media assets tailored for social media platforms.
Founder / Creative Director at Ricardo Limongi Visuales (Freelance)
January 1, 2009 - Present
Packaging design, strategic branding development, editorial design, UI/UX design, product development and design, visual storytelling and promotional visuals
Founder/Creative director at Ricardo Limongi Visuales
January 1, 2009 - June 16, 2024
Founder and Creative Director at Ricardo Limongi Visuales, freelance work focusing on packaging, branding development, editorial design, restaurant design, and art design. Operating across Venezuela, Argentina, and Italy since 2009.
Co-Founder / Art Director / Creative Director at IMAGO
January 1, 1999 - September 1, 2009
Creation and development of graphic and photographic projects, editorial projects and design (books / photobooks / brochures), packaging development and design, decoration and visual identity of food restaurants, and image speculation
Co-Founder/Art director at Imago
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2009
Co-founded and served as Art Director, developing graphic and photographic projects, editorial projects, packaging development, decoration, and image speculation in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
Art Director / Creative Director at ARTIME
November 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Creation and development of advertising graphic projects, 360 advertising campaigns, branding, and image speculation
Art Director at Artime
November 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Created and developed graphic ad projects and image speculation in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
Co-Founder / Art Director / Creative Director at AEON
July 1, 1997 - September 26, 2025
Industrial design and creation of dummies for injection molds and blow molding of plastic containers.
Co-Founder / Art Director / Creative Director at AEON
December 1, 1996 - July 1, 1997
Industrial design and creation of dummies for injection molds and blow molding of plastic containers

Education

Visual Communicator at IDD Fundación Neumann
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993
Product Design at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Visual Communicator at Fundación NeumanN Mann
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993
Product Design at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 1994 - May 25, 2026
Product Design at IED Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan, Italy
January 1, 1994 - June 14, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication at IDD «Fundación Neumann», Caracas, Venezuela
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993
Product Design (Design dell Prodotto) at IED Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan, Italy
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication at IDD «Fundación Neumann», Caracas, Venezuela
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993
Product Design (Design dell Prodotto) at IED «Istituto Europeo di Design»
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication (Comunicador Visual) at IDD «Fundación Neumann»
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

Second Prize - CENAL 2004 National Book Awards – National Book Center
January 1, 2004 - December 12, 2025
Gourmand World Cookbook Awards (Venezuela) - Best Design
January 1, 2006 - December 12, 2025
Gourmand World Cookbook Awards (Venezuela) - Best Design
January 1, 2007 - December 12, 2025
Selected Work - National Salon Michelena 2006 (Venezuela) - Photography
January 1, 2006 - December 12, 2025
Latin American Nature Awards 2020 - First Prize
January 1, 2020 - December 12, 2025
Venezuela CMYK - Venezuela Selection of the best branding design works in Venezuela
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Winner – Latin America Nature Awards 2020 (First Prize: Auyantepuy Infinito)
January 1, 2020 - July 23, 2026
Finalist – Gourmand Book Awards 2007 (Peruvian gastronomy book: Cebiche, Sebiche, Ceviches)
January 1, 2007 - July 23, 2026
Finalist – Gourmand Book Awards 2006 (Tocar Fuego)
January 1, 2006 - July 23, 2026
Second Prize – CENAL National Book Awards 2004 (Lo Bueno y Lo Útil de Lara)
January 1, 2004 - July 23, 2026
Official Selection – Michelena National Art Salon 2006 (Photography category)
January 1, 2006 - July 23, 2026
Featured Selection – Venezuela CMYK (Top corporate branding designs recognition)
January 1, 2000 - July 23, 2026

Industry Experience

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

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