I am a designer based in Rome, working across Graphic Design disciplines and interactive Design including Visual and Motion Design, Web, UI, UX, and Photography Post Production. With over 15 years of experience, I lead the design of physical and digital products, crafting amazing design touch identities and focusing on creating engaging experiences through Graphic Design, User Interfaces, Motion Design, and development work. I have interdisciplinary communication skills, prototyping, and interaction programming expertise, and continuously update myself on new developments in science and technology applied to design. My background in Visual Communication, Art, and Photography helps me deliver work with balanced taste and meticulous attention to detail. I have worked extensively with companies, professionals, artists, and photographers, taking on varied roles including Art Direction, Product and Interaction Design, UI, UX, Visual Communication, Motion Graphics, and Data Analysis. I also possess advanced skills in Imaging Post Production, Coding, Wordpress, Printing Techniques, Photography, and Cyber Security, among others. I strive to improve communication and market positioning for my clients with creative and technical solutions.

Massimiliano Antignano

I am a designer based in Rome, working across Graphic Design disciplines and interactive Design including Visual and Motion Design, Web, UI, UX, and Photography Post Production. With over 15 years of experience, I lead the design of physical and digital products, crafting amazing design touch identities and focusing on creating engaging experiences through Graphic Design, User Interfaces, Motion Design, and development work. I have interdisciplinary communication skills, prototyping, and interaction programming expertise, and continuously update myself on new developments in science and technology applied to design. My background in Visual Communication, Art, and Photography helps me deliver work with balanced taste and meticulous attention to detail. I have worked extensively with companies, professionals, artists, and photographers, taking on varied roles including Art Direction, Product and Interaction Design, UI, UX, Visual Communication, Motion Graphics, and Data Analysis. I also possess advanced skills in Imaging Post Production, Coding, Wordpress, Printing Techniques, Photography, and Cyber Security, among others. I strive to improve communication and market positioning for my clients with creative and technical solutions.

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I am a designer based in Rome, working across Graphic Design disciplines and interactive Design including Visual and Motion Design, Web, UI, UX, and Photography Post Production. With over 15 years of experience, I lead the design of physical and digital products, crafting amazing design touch identities and focusing on creating engaging experiences through Graphic Design, User Interfaces, Motion Design, and development work. I have interdisciplinary communication skills, prototyping, and interaction programming expertise, and continuously update myself on new developments in science and technology applied to design. My background in Visual Communication, Art, and Photography helps me deliver work with balanced taste and meticulous attention to detail.

I have worked extensively with companies, professionals, artists, and photographers, taking on varied roles including Art Direction, Product and Interaction Design, UI, UX, Visual Communication, Motion Graphics, and Data Analysis. I also possess advanced skills in Imaging Post Production, Coding, Wordpress, Printing Techniques, Photography, and Cyber Security, among others. I strive to improve communication and market positioning for my clients with creative and technical solutions.

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Language

English
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Director, Designer, Front-end Developer, Marketing Specialist, Cloud Infrastructure Specialist at Mant Design Studio
September 1, 2016 - Present
Leading roles in graphic and motion design, web design, UI, UX, interaction design, website and mobile app development. Responsible for design research, brand and product design, and fine art book design. Develops solutions and tools to improve communication and market positioning for clients, collaborating with external teams and agencies while managing all aspects of communication and internal workflows.
Communication Manager at Acaia Medical Center
December 31, 2019 - August 16, 2025
Branding and product design including logo and website development. Led digital transformation initiatives, coordinated teams, optimized internal services, liaised with pharmaceutical communications managers, and conducted data analysis to improve operations.
Communication Designer Lead at Unica Consulting
November 30, 2022 - August 16, 2025
Oversaw branding identity, website design and development, and content development. Managed the creation of marketing materials, advertising campaigns, digital assets, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and visual identity.
Product Design Lead at Pragmid Italia Srl
December 31, 2018 - August 16, 2025
Led UX, UI and interaction design for product development. Mentored design team and collaborated closely with head of product to improve user experience especially for the Trovacigusto mobile app.
Communication Designer Lead at Cucina Evolution - Antiaging Italian Food
June 30, 2020 - August 16, 2025
Led web design, UI, UX, visual design, prototyping, coding, motion design and illustration. Defined design language for products and visual assets across TV and social media platforms to promote healthy food and advanced nutrition concepts.
Communications Manager at Andar per Lago
October 31, 2016 - August 16, 2025
Managed graphic design, coding, interaction design, map design, marketing, SEO, and brand identity development for an interactive multilingual tourism portal. Created a free press map and improved online positioning.
Graphic & Product Designer Lead at P.T.
October 31, 2014 - August 16, 2025
Headed graphic department, improving sales through e-commerce platforms. Worked with major clients in various industries on graphic and product design projects.
Designer Lead at ICIPICI Fine Art Print & Gallery
June 30, 2010 - August 16, 2025
Supported professional artists and photographers with high-quality post-production, imaging, and color research. Managed museum-grade printing and artwork reproduction projects for high-profile clients.
Art Director, Designer, Front-end Developer (Javascript, React), Marketing Specialist, Cloud Infrastructure at Mant Design Studio
September 1, 2016 - Present
Lead role involving graphic and motion design, web design, UI/UX, interaction design, mobile app design, research, brand and product design as well as fine art book design. Developed solutions and tools to support clients in improving their communication and market positioning, working with external teams and agencies, managing communication and internal workflows in a full remote freelance capacity.
Communication Manager at Acaia Medical Center
December 31, 2019 - August 16, 2025
Freelance role focused on product design including UI, UX, and interaction design. Created brand identity and website aligned with clinic services, coordinated team efforts to optimize internal organization, improved service delivery, liaised with pharmaceutical communication managers, and performed data analysis during a digital transformation initiative.
Communication Designer Lead at Unica Consulting
November 30, 2022 - August 16, 2025
Freelance leadership role overseeing branding identity, website design and development, and marketing content creation. Ensured all creative work aligned with brand messaging and visual identity over multiple projects.
Product Design Lead at Pragmid Italia Srl
December 31, 2018 - August 16, 2025
Freelance lead focused on UX, UI, interaction design, and product design mentorship. Led user experience design for new mobile app features and mentored the design team to refine UX/UI processes.
Communication Designer Lead at Cucina Evolution - Antiaging Italian Food
June 30, 2020 - August 16, 2025
Remote freelance role delivering web design, UI, UX & visual design, UI prototyping, coding, motion design and illustration. Developed a consistent design language supporting healthy food and advanced nutrition promotion across TV and social platforms.
Communications Manager at Andar per Lago
October 31, 2016 - August 16, 2025
Managed graphic design, coding, interaction design, map design, marketing, and SEO. Developed brand identity, created an interactive multilingual tourism portal, and designed a free press map which improved online positioning.
Graphic & Product Designer Lead at P.T.
October 31, 2014 - August 16, 2025
Contract position heading the graphics department. Specialized in graphic and product design, and ecommerce enhancements leading to improved sales. Key clients included Northrop Grumman, Radio 105, and Surya Music.
Designer Lead at ICIPICI Fine Art Print & Gallery
June 30, 2010 - August 16, 2025
Contract role supporting professional artists and photographers with high-quality post-production, imaging, and museum grade printing. Conducted color research for museums and reproduced artworks for noted clients including Magnum Photo and National Geographic.
Art Curator at FOTOGRAFIA Festival Internazionale di Fotografia
September 30, 2009 - August 16, 2025
Freelance collaboration developing concepts and creating exhibitions with artists for a prestigious international photography festival in Rome.
Image Specialist / Graphic Designer at ARSIAL
May 31, 2008 - August 16, 2025
Assignment role scanning and restoring a historical photographic archive with professional equipment to high imaging standards. Published a volume containing selected archive material.
Art Director, Designer, Front-end Developer, Marketing Specialist, Cloud Infrastructure Specialist at Mant Design Studio
September 1, 2016 - Present
Leading and managing graphic and motion design, web design, UI, UX, interaction design, websites, mobile apps, design research, brand and product design, and fine art book design. I develop solutions to enhance communication and market positioning for companies and work collaboratively with external teams and agencies. Additionally, I handle internal communication and organizational workflow improvements.
Communication Manager at Acaia Medical Center
December 31, 2019 - August 16, 2025
Created logo and branding identity for the clinic, developed a consistent website, and managed internal team coordination for optimizing services. Worked as a digital transformation expert and interacted with pharmaceutical company communication managers. Also conducted data analysis to support company operations.
Communication Designer Lead at Unica Consulting
November 30, 2022 - August 16, 2025
Oversaw branding identity, website design and development, and content development. Ensured marketing materials, advertising campaigns, and digital assets aligned with the brand's messaging and visual identity.
Product Design Lead at Pragmid Italia Srl
December 31, 2018 - August 16, 2025
Led UX, UI, interaction design, and product design mentorship. Focused on the Trovacigusto Mobile APP development and mentored the design team.
Communication Designer Lead at Cucina Evolution - Antiaging Italian Food
June 30, 2020 - August 16, 2025
Managed web design, UI, UX, visual design, prototyping, coding, motion design, and illustration to promote healthy food and advanced nutrition concepts. Led visual design for TV and social platforms.
Communications Manager at Andar per Lago
October 31, 2016 - August 16, 2025
Handled graphic design, coding, interaction design, map design, marketing, and SEO. Developed brand identity, an interactive multilingual tourism portal, and free press map. Improved online positioning.
Graphic & Product Designer Lead at P.T.
October 31, 2014 - August 16, 2025
Headed the graphics department, focusing on graphic design, product design, and ecommerce development which improved sales results. Worked with clients such as Northrop Grumman, Radio 105, and Surya Music.
Designer Lead at ICIPICI Fine Art Print & Gallery
June 30, 2010 - August 16, 2025
Provided graphic design, web design, imaging, and photo retouching services for professional artists and photographers. Engaged in high-quality post-production and printing on certified museum-grade media. Conducted color research and reproduced artworks.
Art Curator at FOTOGRAFIA Festival Internazionale di Fotografia
September 30, 2009 - August 16, 2025
Worked with artists to develop exhibition concepts and curate shows.
Image Specialist at ARSIAL
May 31, 2008 - August 16, 2025
Scanned and restored historical photographic archives with professional equipment ensuring high imaging standards. Supported publication of a volume with selected archive materials.
Graphic Designer at Studio Amaranto Srl
June 30, 2007 - August 16, 2025
Performed graphic design duties including photo editing and retouching during internship.

Education

Art Direction, Advertising and Graphic Design at Accademia delle Arti e Nuove Tecnologie (AANT)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Google Cloud Sales Credential at Online
January 1, 2020 - August 16, 2025
Google Cloud Get Started at Rome
January 1, 2018 - August 16, 2025
Red Hat Training at Rome
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) at Rome
January 1, 2007 - August 16, 2025
Diploma, Liceo Scientifico at Liceo Scientifico Statale "Antonio Meucci"
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Art Direction, Advertising e Graphic Design at AANT - Accademia delle Arti e Nuove Tecnologie, Rome
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Microsoft Office Specialist at MOS Microsoft Office Specialist, Rome
January 1, 2007 - August 16, 2025
Diploma Liceo Scientifico at Liceo Scientifico Statale "Antonio Meucci"
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Google Cloud Sales Credential at Online
January 1, 2020 - August 16, 2025
Google Cloud Get Started at Rome
January 1, 2018 - August 16, 2025
Red Hat at Rome
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Art Direction, Advertising e Graphic Design at AANT - Accademia delle Arti e Nuove Tecnologie
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Google Cloud Sales Credential at Online
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Google Cloud Get Started at Rome
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Red Hat at Rome
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
MOS Microsoft Office Specialist at Rome
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Diploma at Liceo Scientifico Statale "Antonio Meucci"
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

AANT Graphic & Visual Design Master Certification
January 1, 2009 - August 16, 2025
Google Cloud Sales Credential
January 1, 2020 - August 16, 2025
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
January 1, 2007 - August 16, 2025
AANT - Graphic & Visual Design Master Certified
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025
Google Cloud Sales Credential
January 1, 2020 - August 16, 2025
MOS Microsoft Office Specialist
January 1, 2007 - August 16, 2025
AANT Graphic & Visual Design Master Certified
January 1, 2009 - August 16, 2025
Google Cloud Sales Credential
January 1, 2020 - August 16, 2025
MOS Microsoft Office Specialist
January 1, 2007 - August 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Government, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Retail, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization