I'm Stefano Ciccarello, a Milan-based image and production specialist with over a decade of experience shaping brand visuals for luxury fashion and beauty houses. I blend creative direction with practical production workflows to deliver cohesive multi-channel content—from packaging and visuals to in-store design and customer experience. I thrive in cross-functional teams, translating strategic vision into efficient processes and high-quality visuals, while coordinating with agencies, production partners, and talent to hit quality standards and timelines.…

Stefano Ciccarello

I'm Stefano Ciccarello, a Milan-based image and production specialist with over a decade of experience shaping brand visuals for luxury fashion and beauty houses. I blend creative direction with practical production workflows to deliver cohesive multi-channel content—from packaging and visuals to in-store design and customer experience. I thrive in cross-functional teams, translating strategic vision into efficient processes and high-quality visuals, while coordinating with agencies, production partners, and talent to hit quality standards and timelines.…

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I’m Stefano Ciccarello, a Milan-based image and production specialist with over a decade of experience shaping brand visuals for luxury fashion and beauty houses. I blend creative direction with practical production workflows to deliver cohesive multi-channel content—from packaging and visuals to in-store design and customer experience.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, translating strategic vision into efficient processes and high-quality visuals, while coordinating with agencies, production partners, and talent to hit quality standards and timelines.

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Italian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Image & Production consultant at FERRAGAMO SPA
March 1, 2025 - November 28, 2025
Coordinate workflow among marketing, creative direction and production; create efficient processes and communication flows with internal departments and third parties (creative agencies, production companies, talent).
Head of Corporate Image & Creative Director at MP BEAUTY SA
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Restyle and define the Brand Identity of Marco Post across online/offline image, in-store design, customer experience and collaterals for a large Italian network of luxury longevity centres.
Head of Corporate Image & Creative Content - Creative Studio at S WAROVSKI AG
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Internalize the creation and amplification of visual contents, developing strong and consistent concepts aligned with the new vision and commercial aims; lead a multidisciplinary team across Art Direction, Graphic Design, 3D, Video, Retail and Event Design, Print & Gifting.
Head of Image & Graphic Design - Content Factory at Dolce&Gabbana Srl
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Manage a large multidiscipline team; oversee visual communications for integrated and multi-channel content; lead main creative concepts and implement efficient processes and coherent workflow.
Image & Graphic Design Manager – Beauty Division at Dolce&Gabbana Srl
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Oversee a team of three graphic designers and two account managers; manage visual communications from packaging design to visuals development; establish guidelines for media usage and PR tools; handle print, supplier selection, negotiations, quality control and logistics.
Senior Graphic Designer – Beauty Division at Dolce&Gabbana Srl
February 1, 2013 - February 1, 2013
Supervised visual communications for the Beauty Division, coordinating concepts to production, managing post-production of shoots and color proofs, and overseeing supplier coordination and budget adherence.
Graphic Artist and Production Technician at GRAFICHE OMNIA Srl
February 1, 2010 - February 1, 2010
Graphic artist and production technician managing major clients and leading a project for business reorganization and repositioning.
Executive/Director – Creative & Production at AG MEDIA Srl
March 1, 2009 - March 1, 2009
Switched from operational to executive management; assisted the CCO in the direction of Creative and production processes; Public Relations with the aim of new business development.
Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer at EDA DESIGN
April 1, 2007 - April 1, 2007
Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer; development of creative concepts for Fashion and Luxury, overseeing production.
Coordinating the Graphic Design and Prepress department at GRAFICHE OMNIA Srl
February 28, 2006 - February 28, 2006
Direct work on graphic design and photo retouching; client liaison, packaging quality control and logistics management.
Assistant Packaging Production Manager at GUCCI Spa
September 1, 2003 - September 1, 2003
Management of design and technical production of all printed products and packaging; supplier briefing, evaluation, cost/time negotiation, quality control and production supervision.
Freelance - Art Director, Graphic Designer, Account Manager at Various clients
March 1, 2003 - March 1, 2003
Freelance work across the fashion and luxury sectors, providing art direction, graphic design and account management.
Head of Corporate Image & Creative Content - Creative Studio at Swarovski AG
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Internalize creation and amplification of visual contents, working closely with the Creative Director; develop strong and consistent concepts in line with the new vision and commercial aims. Lead visual artists across multiple disciplines and oversee related purchasing and workflow.
Image & Graphic Design Manager – Beauty Division at Dolce&Gabbana Srl
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Oversee visual communications from packaging to visuals, establish guidelines for media usage, and manage print production, supplier selection, budgets, quality control and logistics for the Beauty division. Lead a small team of graphic designers and account managers.
Senior Graphic Designer – Beauty Division at Dolce&Gabbana Srl
February 28, 2013 - February 28, 2013
Supervised and created visual communications for the Beauty Division, coordinating from concept to production, including post-production of shoots and color/asset management within budget constraints.
Graphic Artist and Production Technician at Grafische Omnia Srl
February 28, 2010 - February 28, 2010
Graphic design execution and production oversight for major clients during company reorganization and repositioning.
Creative & Production Executive / Client Services at AG MEDIA Srl
March 31, 2009 - March 31, 2009
Switched from operational to executive management; assisted the CCO in directing Creative and related Production processes for key luxury clients; involved in Public Relations and new business development.
Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer at EDA DESIGN
April 30, 2007 - April 30, 2007
Developed creative concepts and graphic design for Fashion & Luxury clients; oversaw production and supplier management.
Packaging Production Manager - Corporate Image Department (Assistant) at GUCCI Spa
September 30, 2003 - September 30, 2003
Managed design and technical production of all printed products and packaging; briefing, supplier selection, evaluation, negotiation of time and cost; quality control and production supervision.
Freelance - Art Director, Graphic Designer, Account Manager at Various clients
March 31, 2003 - March 31, 2003
Freelance projects across fashion and luxury sectors; roles included art direction, graphic design and client management.
Head of Corporate Image & Creative Director at MP BEAUTY SA
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Restyle and define Brand Identity for Marco Post across online/offline image, in-store design, customer experience and collaterals.
Head of Corporate Image & Creative Content - Creative Studio at SWAROVSKI AG
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Internalize creation and amplification of visual contents, leading a multidisciplinary team of visual artists (Art Direction, Graphic Design, 3D Art, Video Editing) and coordinating with the Creative Director to ensure alignment with new vision and commercial goals.
Image & Graphic Design Manager – Beauty Division at DOLCE&GABBANA Srl
March 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020
Oversaw visual communications from packaging to visuals development, graphics, press campaigns, media usage guidelines, and PR tools; managed suppliers, time/cost negotiations, quality control and logistics.
Senior Graphic Designer – Beauty Division at DOLCE&GABBANA Srl
March 1, 2010 - February 28, 2013
Managed visual communications for the Beauty Division, coordinating creative and production processes; oversaw post-production of photo shoots and color proofs within allocated budgets.
Graphic Artist and Production Technician at GRAFICHE OMNIA Srl
April 1, 2009 - February 28, 2010
Collaborated with major clients in management roles during reorganization and repositioning; handled graphic design, prepress, and production oversight.
Executive/Management at AG MEDIA Srl
May 1, 2007 - March 31, 2009
Assisted the CCO in directing Creative and related Production processes for high-profile clients (Cartier, IWC, John Richmond, Trussardi, Industries Group); Public Relations and new business development activities.
Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer at EDA DESIGN
March 1, 2006 - April 30, 2007
Developed Creative Concepts and Graphic Design for Fashion & Luxury collaborations; led design and production oversight.
Packaging Production Assistant at GUCCI Spa
April 1, 2003 - September 30, 2003
Corporate Image Department – assisted Packaging Production Manager; managed design and technical production of printed products and packaging; supplier selection, briefing evaluation, cost/time negotiations, quality control and production supervision.
Graphic Design & Prepress Coordinator at GRAFICHE OMNIA Srl
September 2, 2003 - February 28, 2006
Coordinated the Graphic Design and Prepress department; direct client contact, packaging quality control and logistics management.
Freelance - Art Director, Graphic Designer, Account Manager at Various clients
September 1, 1997 - March 31, 2003
Freelance work for diverse fashion and luxury brands; roles included art direction, graphic design and account management; clients included com:e:con Web Agency, PM Architecture & Graphic Design Studio, AA Communication Artline Studio, Fotolito MPM IT.

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