Gianni Grandi
My professional story begins in a bookshop, surrounded by the smell of paper and the rhythm of printing presses.
About
My professional story begins in a bookshop, surrounded by the smell of paper and the rhythm of printing presses. There I learned that every great editorial work is born from precise gestures, extreme attention to detail, and hands and eyes trained to perfection. Since then I’ve experienced every stage of the publishing process: binding, prepress, production management, graphic design, art photography, and creative department leadership. I can now manage a project from idea to finished product, ensuring quality and consistency at every stage.
Over the past decade as head of the Art Department at Scripta Maneant Editore I’ve coordinated international editorial projects, exhibitions, and photography campaigns across New York, Paris, Amsterdam, Ljubljana, and Kielce. The gigapixel campaign of the Sistine Chapel, shot at 1:1 scale, was a pinnacle of technical mastery and cultural responsibility. I bring international experience, specialized technical skills, leadership, and a passion for images to organizations that value beauty, precision, and culture.
- 41 years' experience
- Joined September 2025
Skills· 10
Languages
- EnglishAdvanced
- FrenchAdvanced
- ItalianFluent
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
- Education
- Other
- Manufacturing
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Work experience· 11 roles
Coordinate and manage the publishing house’s graphics and production department, overseeing high-quality editorial projects, exhibitions, and international photography campaigns. Led the Sistine Chapel gigapixel photography campaign (1:1 interior capture) and contributed to a three-volume publication and a life-size replica exhibited in Mexico City for the Pope’s visit. Oversaw the full prepress and graphic production workflow, including image management, color fidelity, and coordination of international productions.
Create graphic design, layout, prepress, and color control for editorial projects; manage Italian and international suppliers from quotes to printing, including color control, binding, and delivery. Photograph reproductions of artworks; color management, photo retouching, and file preparation for offset printing. Manage the company website on WordPress and supervise productions in Italy and abroad.
Coordinate and manage the publishing house’s graphics and production department; oversee high-quality editorial projects, exhibitions, and international photography campaigns; lead color control, prepress, and production workflows; manage the company website; supervise productions in multiple countries. Notable projects include the Sistine Chapel gigapixel campaign (2015–2016) leading to a three-volume publication and a life-size replica exhibited in Mexico City, created under rigorous quality and color fidelity standards.
Education· 9
Certifications and awards
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