I am an Art Director with nearly 20 years of experience in the advertising and marketing industry. I founded and directed Robadagrfici.net, a project dedicated to graphics and communication where I developed skills in social media strategies, motion design, video editing, and production of cross-media content as a content creator. I have a strong interest in accessibility and inclusivity in design and generative art using artificial intelligence to improve workflow. I am always looking for new opportunities to enhance my skills and expand my knowledge. I have led teams, defined visual language, and fostered communities around visual culture. My work blends creative direction with technical execution, from branding and editorial planning to training and teaching, while continuously exploring innovative technologies to enhance design processes.…

Marco Lombardo

I am an Art Director with nearly 20 years of experience in the advertising and marketing industry. I founded and directed Robadagrfici.net, a project dedicated to graphics and communication where I developed skills in social media strategies, motion design, video editing, and production of cross-media content as a content creator. I have a strong interest in accessibility and inclusivity in design and generative art using artificial intelligence to improve workflow. I am always looking for new opportunities to enhance my skills and expand my knowledge. I have led teams, defined visual language, and fostered communities around visual culture. My work blends creative direction with technical execution, from branding and editorial planning to training and teaching, while continuously exploring innovative technologies to enhance design processes.…

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I am an Art Director with nearly 20 years of experience in the advertising and marketing industry. I founded and directed Robadagrfici.net, a project dedicated to graphics and communication where I developed skills in social media strategies, motion design, video editing, and production of cross-media content as a content creator. I have a strong interest in accessibility and inclusivity in design and generative art using artificial intelligence to improve workflow. I am always looking for new opportunities to enhance my skills and expand my knowledge.

I have led teams, defined visual language, and fostered communities around visual culture. My work blends creative direction with technical execution, from branding and editorial planning to training and teaching, while continuously exploring innovative technologies to enhance design processes.

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Language

Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Fondatore, Art Director, Community Manager at Rob Ad Grafici
January 1, 2009 - Present
Fondatore e responsabile della comunità italiana dedicata al graphic design, con leadership su branding, strategie di social media, content creation e design multimediale; coordinamento di un team creativo e gestione di progetti di comunicazione.
Art Director at Wiredlayer
January 1, 2013 - Present
Art Director responsabile di direzione artistica, identità visiva e progetti di branding per campagne e clienti nel territorio di Reggio Calabria.
Freelance Graphic Web Designer at Metamorfosi - Rete di Imprese Italia
May 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Progettazione grafica e web design da remoto, sviluppo di siti dinamici e strategie di comunicazione online per una rete di imprese.
Formatore at Job Formazione - Nocera Inferiore (SA)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Formatore in ambito grafico e comunicazione, formazione pratica su software e prere stampa per studenti.
Art Director at adv Kaidos
January 1, 2013 - March 1, 2014
Art Director presso Kaidos, sviluppo di campagne e identità visiva per clienti locali.
Art Director at REVID - Studio del logo, immagine coordinata
January 1, 2010 - November 1, 2012
Progettazione grafica di manifesti, locandine, depliant, brochure, volantini, inviti e calendari; sviluppo di packaging, cataloghi e comunicazioni punto vendita; gestione di macchine di stampa e taglio.
Brand Ambassador e Influencer at Italia / remoto
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2024
Collaborazioni con brand come Wacom, 123RF, Doodroo, Adobe Stock, Print Odyssey, Fatture in Cloud, Ray-Ban, promozione di strumenti e soluzioni creative.
Organizzatore e Co-Organizzatore di Eventi Creativi at Rob Ad Grafici
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2023
Co-organizzazione di eventi e workshop tra cui AperitivoCreativo (2016), Millemotivi Workshop (2017) e workshop del Creative Network; RDG Meetup - Foggia (2019) e We Are What We #Reggio Calabria (2020).
Founder, Art Director, Editorial Director/CEO, Community Manager at Robadagrfici
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2023
Founded and directed Robadagrfici, a community of graphic designers. Led social media strategies, motion design, video editing, and cross-media content production. Planned and managed the editorial line and editorial plan on social and web channels, created posts and strategic graphic assets, recorded and acted in videos, organized events and fairs to promote visual culture, and coordinated a team of creators to develop an innovative blog format to promote culture in visual communication.
Brand Ambassador / Influencer at 123RF
January 1, 2023 - Present
Brand ambassador promoting curated, royalty-free creative assets across digital channels.
Brand Ambassador / Influencer at doodroo
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Promoted doodroo offerings across digital channels as Brand Ambassador.
Influencer at Adobe Stock
January 1, 2016 - October 1, 2023
Adobe Stock Influencer highlighting benefits of Adobe Stock to the design community.
Influencer at Print Odyssey
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Advocated for printed design solutions and showcased its versatility to professionals.

Education

Laurea breve in Scienze Della Comunicazione E Dell'informazione at Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Diploma in Ragioneria at I.V.L. S.Rl Vincenzo Lanza, Reggio Calabria
January 1, 2002 - June 1, 2003
Maturità Artistica in Grafica Pubblicitaria e Fotografia at ISA Istituto Statale d’Arte di Firenze
January 1, 1999 - June 1, 2001
Degree in Communication and Information Sciences at Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Diploma in Accounting at I.V.L. S.Rl Vincenzo Lanza Institute Reggio Calabria
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Advertising Graphics and Photography at ISA State Institute of Art in Florence
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

Adobe Master in Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop CC 2015
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Adobe Master in Visual Design using Adobe Illustrator CC 2015
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Adobe Master in Visual Design using Adobe InDesign CC 2015
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Fondazione e gestione del progetto
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
ACA Photoshop, Visual Design
January 1, 2018 - February 2, 2026
ACA Illustrator, Graphic Design
January 1, 2018 - February 2, 2026
ACA InDesign
January 1, 2018 - February 2, 2026
Certiport Adobe
January 1, 2018 - February 2, 2026

Industry Experience

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

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