Hi, I’m Umberto Masso, a transportation and car designer based in Italy. I hold a Master’s degree in Transportation Design from IAAD, with group theses in collaboration with Stellantis and Piaggio, and an undergraduate degree from IAAD as well. I enjoy turning bold ideas into tangible concepts through sketches, CAD, and 3D visualization. I’ve completed an internship with ATS Automobili Italia and have worked on 3D/graphic design projects for Ritmonio Ritmonio as employee and AC Cars Group AG as a freelancer. I thrive in collaborative teams, enjoy presenting ideas to stakeholders, and love blending aesthetics with engineering to create compelling vehicles.…

Umberto Masso

Hi, I’m Umberto Masso, a transportation and car designer based in Italy. I hold a Master’s degree in Transportation Design from IAAD, with group theses in collaboration with Stellantis and Piaggio, and an undergraduate degree from IAAD as well. I enjoy turning bold ideas into tangible concepts through sketches, CAD, and 3D visualization. I’ve completed an internship with ATS Automobili Italia and have worked on 3D/graphic design projects for Ritmonio Ritmonio as employee and AC Cars Group AG as a freelancer. I thrive in collaborative teams, enjoy presenting ideas to stakeholders, and love blending aesthetics with engineering to create compelling vehicles.…

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Hi, I’m Umberto Masso, a transportation and car designer based in Italy. I hold a Master’s degree in Transportation Design from IAAD, with group theses in collaboration with Stellantis and Piaggio, and an undergraduate degree from IAAD as well. I enjoy turning bold ideas into tangible concepts through sketches, CAD, and 3D visualization.

I’ve completed an internship with ATS Automobili Italia and have worked on 3D/graphic design projects for Ritmonio Ritmonio as employee and AC Cars Group AG as a freelancer. I thrive in collaborative teams, enjoy presenting ideas to stakeholders, and love blending aesthetics with engineering to create compelling vehicles.

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Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Internship as Car Designer at ATS Automobili Italia
May 31, 2020 - August 18, 2025
Completed an internship role focused on car design at ATS Automobili Italia, working in Borgomanero, Italy. Gained hands-on experience in automotive design contributing to the development of vehicle concepts and models.
3D/Graphic Designer at Rubinetterie Ritmonio S.r.l.
March 31, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Worked as a 3D and graphic designer, creating visual and product designs for the company. Responsibilities included modeling, rendering, and graphic production to support product development and marketing in the manufacturing sector.
Car Designer freelance at AC Cars Group AG
October 1, 2024 - Present
Currently working as a freelance car designer, delivering design services for AC Cars Group AG in Lugano, Switzerland. Providing expert design solutions and applying transportation design skills in a freelance capacity.
Internship Car Designer at ATS Automobili Italia
May 1, 2020 - August 18, 2025
Completed an internship as a car designer performing tasks related to automotive design development and contributed to design projects at ATS Automobili Italia in Borgomanero, Italy.
3D/Graphic Designer at Rubinetterie Ritmonio S.r.l.
March 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Worked as a 3D and graphic designer, handling various design projects including 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic content production for the company in Varallo Sesia, Italy.
Car Designer Freelance at AC Cars Group AG
October 1, 2024 - Present
Engaged as a freelance car designer contributing to vehicle design projects, collaborating remotely with AC Cars Group AG based in Lugano, Switzerland.
Car Designer at ATS Automobili Italia
May 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Internship performing car design tasks, including concept sketching, 3D visualization, and collaboration with ATS Automobili Italia.
Car Designer (Freelance) at AC Cars Group AG
October 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance car designer based in Lugano, Switzerland, contributing to concept design and visualization.
Internship as Car Designer at ATS Automobili Italia
May 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Internship as Car Designer at ATS Automobili Italia.
3D/Graphic Designer at Rubinetterie Ritmonio S.r.l.
March 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
3D and graphic design for product lines.
Car Designer (freelance) at AC Cars Group AG
October 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance car designer.
Car Designer (Internship) at ATS Automobili Italia
May 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Internship as Car Designer at ATS Automobili Italia, Borgomanero, Italy
3D/Graphic Designer at Ritmonio S.r.l.
March 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
3D/Graphic Designer at Ritmonio S.r.l., Varallo Sesia, Italy
Car Designer at AC Cars Group AG
October 1, 2024 - Present
Car Designer freelance at AC Cars Group AG, Lugano, Switzerland
Internship as Car Designer at ATS Automobili Italia
May 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Internship as Car Designer at ATS Automobili Italia, Borgomanero, Italy
3D/Graphic Designer at Ritmonio S.r.l.
March 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
3D/Graphic Designer at Rubinetterie Ritmonio S.r.l., Varallo Sesia, Italy
Car Designer freelance at AC Cars Group AG
October 1, 2024 - Present
Car Designer freelance at AC Cars Group AG, Lugano, Switzerland
Car Designer (Internship) at ATS Automobili Italia
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Supported car design development during internship; assisted senior designers with concept sketches, 3D visualization, and documentation. Collaborated with engineering and exterior design teams.
3D/Graphic Designer at Rubinetterie Ritmonio S.r.l.
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Created 3D/graphic assets and product visuals for Ritmonio; contributed to design development and marketing materials.
Car Designer freelance at AC Cars Group AG
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Freelance car designer providing concept design, styling explorations, and collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Education

High School Diploma at Scientific High School “Gaudenzio Ferrari”, Borgosesia
September 1, 2009 - June 30, 2014
Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design at IAAD - Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design, Turin
October 1, 2015 - July 31, 2018
Master’s degree in Transportation Design at IAAD - Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design, Turin
October 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
High School Diploma at Scientific High School 'Gaudenzio Ferrari', Borgosesia
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2014
Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design at IAAD - Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design, Turin
October 1, 2015 - July 1, 2018
Master’s degree in Transportation Design at IAAD - Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design, Turin
October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Liceo Scientifico at Scientific High School “Gaudenzio Ferrari”, Borgosesia
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2014
Bachelor’s degree at IAAD - Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design, Turin
October 1, 2015 - July 1, 2018
Master’s degree at IAAD - Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design, Turin
October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Diploma di Liceo Scientifico at Liceo Scientifico Gaudenzio Ferrari, Borgosesia
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2014
Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design at IAAD - Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design, Turin
October 1, 2015 - July 1, 2018
Master’s degree in Transportation Design at IAAD - Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design, Turin
October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
High School Diploma at Scientific High School “Gaudenzio Ferrari”, Borgosesia
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2014
Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design at IAAD - Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design, Turin
October 1, 2015 - July 1, 2018
Master’s degree in Transportation Design at IAAD - Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design, Turin
October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Scientific High School Diploma at Scientific High School 'Gaudenzio Ferrari', Borgosesia
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2014
Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design at IAAD - Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design, Turin
October 1, 2015 - July 1, 2018
Master’s degree in Transportation Design at IAAD - Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design, Turin
October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
High School Diploma at Scientific High School Gaudenzio Ferrari, Borgosesia
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2014
Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design at IAAD - Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design, Turin
October 1, 2015 - July 1, 2018
Master’s degree in Transportation Design at IAAD - Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design, Turin
October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021

Qualifications

TOEIC certification by ETS Global B.V.
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
TOEIC certification by ETS Global B.V.
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
TOEIC English Language Certification (Level B2, 810/990)
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other

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