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Riccardo Pirotto

I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- **Employment and project experience** **Senior Designer** Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **UX Designer** Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

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Employment and project experience

Senior Designer Apple Inc.
January 2017 - March 2017

UX Designer Airbnb Inc.
January 2019 - March 2019

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Independent Designer
July 1, 2014 - Present
Independent designer working on web, editorial, branding and experience design projects for clients in design, fashion and events. Started as an intern, then freelance. Notable work includes the Frooti advertising campaign (2015) and motion graphics for the Happy Film and the Happy Show.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Sagmeister&Walsh
May 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Worked on the rebranding of the company, including the redesign of the logo and the development of the Brand Guidelines.
Senior Brand Designer at BEAT81
October 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Led branding efforts, including a brand refresh after repositioning. Responsible for packaging/print design and mentoring junior designers & interns.
Senior Brand Designer at BRAINEFFECT
May 31, 2021 - September 7, 2025
Working on a Brand Refresh after new repositioning. Responsible for packaging/print design and mentoring junior designers & interns.
Lead Designer (Product, Brand) at MFI
July 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance contractor designing for mainstream newspapers and publishers, including Abitare and Einaudi, focusing on layout and book covers.
Intern Graphic Designer at 46xy
December 31, 2011 - September 7, 2025
Intern Graphic Designer contributing to various design projects.
Independent Designer at Independent / Self-employed
July 1, 2014 - Present
Started as an intern and was later hired as a freelancer. Contributed to the Frooti advertising campaign (2015) and worked as a motion graphic designer on Happy Film and Happy Show.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Sagmeister & Walsh
December 1, 2014 - May 31, 2015
Led the company rebrand, including logo redesign and development of comprehensive brand guidelines and digital brand book.
Senior Brand Designer at Braineffect
November 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Led the redesign of the Transcendental Meditation app, including a component library upgrade and new feature development. Following the rebrand in collaboration with the London-based agency MadeThought, I led the global rollout of the new brand through a Frontify-based DAM system.
Freelance Brand Designer at Marley Spoon
June 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Worked on print and digital projects across all markets, from marketing campaigns and collateral to internal communications for the holding company, ensuring brand consistency across all platforms.
Independent Designer at Riccardo Pirotto (Self-employed)
July 1, 2014 - Present
Working across branding, packaging, web, editorial, and mobile app UI/UX design for clients in the design, fashion, food & beverage, and events industries. Freelancing for agencies including FutureBrand (Milan).
Lead Designer (Product, Brand) at Transcendental Meditation
July 1, 2021 - Present
Led the redesign of the Transcendental Meditation app, including a component library upgrade and new feature development. Following the rebrand in collaboration with the London-based agency MadeThought, I led the global rollout of the new brand through a Frontify-based DAM system.
Senior Brand Designer at Beat 81
January 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Brand design work as part of a team, contributing to brand strategy and visual identity development.

Education

BA Industrial Design at IUAV University of Venice
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
BA Industrial Design at IUAV University of Venice
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
BA Industrial Design at IUAV University of Venice
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
BA Industrial Design at University of Venice
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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