I’m Stefano Frigerio, a curious and passionate graphic designer with over 35 years of experience, based in Magliaso, Switzerland. I specialize particularly in packaging design, but I also enjoy working across many other graphic areas—always looking for new visual forms to convey ideas and emotions with creativity, precision, and a personal touch. Throughout my career I’ve supported pharmaceutical, food supplement, health products, and medical devices brands, creating layouts for cartons, labels, leaflets, sachets, and tubes, and managing production details like EAN codes, 2D Data Matrix codes, overprints, and color control. I also lead workflows with a strong quality mindset, coordinating teams, liaising with suppliers and print houses, and ensuring projects meet internal QA requirements while delivering results on time.…

Stefano Frigerio

I’m Stefano Frigerio, a curious and passionate graphic designer with over 35 years of experience, based in Magliaso, Switzerland. I specialize particularly in packaging design, but I also enjoy working across many other graphic areas—always looking for new visual forms to convey ideas and emotions with creativity, precision, and a personal touch. Throughout my career I’ve supported pharmaceutical, food supplement, health products, and medical devices brands, creating layouts for cartons, labels, leaflets, sachets, and tubes, and managing production details like EAN codes, 2D Data Matrix codes, overprints, and color control. I also lead workflows with a strong quality mindset, coordinating teams, liaising with suppliers and print houses, and ensuring projects meet internal QA requirements while delivering results on time.…

Available to hire

I’m Stefano Frigerio, a curious and passionate graphic designer with over 35 years of experience, based in Magliaso, Switzerland. I specialize particularly in packaging design, but I also enjoy working across many other graphic areas—always looking for new visual forms to convey ideas and emotions with creativity, precision, and a personal touch.

Throughout my career I’ve supported pharmaceutical, food supplement, health products, and medical devices brands, creating layouts for cartons, labels, leaflets, sachets, and tubes, and managing production details like EAN codes, 2D Data Matrix codes, overprints, and color control. I also lead workflows with a strong quality mindset, coordinating teams, liaising with suppliers and print houses, and ensuring projects meet internal QA requirements while delivering results on time.

See more

Skills

Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer / Team Manager at SOHO FLORDIS INTERNATIONAL SA
January 1, 2015 - June 1, 2025
Creation of graphic layouts in collaboration with Marketing and Regulatory Affairs departments; Layout design of cartons, labels, leaflets, sachets, cream tubes, and effervescent tablet tubes; Assignment of EAN codes for the market in collaboration with GS1; Management of 2D Data Matrix codes, variable data, overprints, and Leatus Codes; Liaison with suppliers: preparation of print orders, approval of on-site printing trials, and validation of processes according to printing type (flexo / rotogravure / digital / screen / offset); Management and adaptation of logos for packaging printing; Color control and adjustment according to specified requirements; Management and archiving of projects according to internal QA workflows; Oversight of products on the market, including previous and updated versions; Operational coordination of 3 team members in the graphic department; Creation of 3D renders and marketing materials on request (flyers, brochures, displays).
Senior Graphic Designer at PHARMATON/GINSANA
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Pharmaceutical – Food Supplement – Health Products – Medical Devices; Creation of graphic layouts in collaboration with Marketing and Regulatory Affairs departments; Logo adaptation for packaging printing; Color management; Liaison with suppliers; on-site print trials; QA validation; team coordination.
Graphic Designer at BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMATON
February 1, 2001 - December 1, 2012
Graphic designer for pharmaceutical products; Creation of carton and label layouts; Collaboration with marketing, packaging, and regulatory teams.
Graphic Designer at ADV PUBLISHING HOUSE (Lugano)
September 1, 1992 - January 1, 2001
Created magazine and book layouts; liaised with printing houses, photographers, and authors to deliver visually engaging content across culture, fashion, and beauty titles.
Graphic Designer at ADV PUBLISHING HOUSE
September 1, 1992 - January 1, 2001
Magazines – Culture, Fashion, Beauty; Creation of magazine and book layouts; Liaising with printing houses, photographers, and authors.
Graphic Designer at STUDIO GRAFICO MOLINARI (Locarno)
March 1, 1989 - August 1, 1991
Designed logos, brochures, leaflets, posters, and advertising pages; collaborated on visual campaigns and branding projects.
Graphic Designer at STUDIO GRAFICO MOLINARI
March 1, 1989 - August 1, 1991
Creation of logos, brochures, leaflets, posters, and advertising pages.

Education

Post-diploma qualification GRAPHIC ASSISTANT at ENAIP Vocational School, Varese
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Professional qualification GRAPHIC DESIGNER at ENAIP Vocational School, Varese
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1984
Graphic Assistant (Post-diploma qualification) at ENAIP Vocational School, Varese
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Graphic Designer (Professional qualification) at ENAIP Vocational School, Varese
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1984
Graphic Assistant at ENAIP Vocational School, Varese
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Graphic Designer at ENAIP Vocational School, Varese
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1984
Post-diploma qualification “GRAPHIC ASSISTANT” at ENAIP Vocational School, Varese
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989
Professional qualification “GRAPHIC DESIGNER” at ENAIP Vocational School, Varese
January 1, 1981 - December 31, 1984
English language certificate (Upper-Intermediate B2) — University of Cambridge, London at University of Cambridge, London
June 1, 2006 - June 30, 2006

Qualifications

Graphic Assistant (Post-diploma qualification)
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Graphic Designer (Professional qualification)
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1984
Graphic Assistant
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Graphic Designer
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1984
English language certificate (Upper-Intermediate B2) — University of Cambridge, London
June 1, 2006 - June 30, 2006

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail

Skills

Experience Level