I am a designer with 15+ years of experience across product, packaging, brand strategy and graphics. I manage the full design process from concept development to bridging with end-to-end workflows, ensuring quality during implementation. I prioritise human-centric design, thrive on cross-functional collaboration in corporate environments, and commit to continuous personal development to expand my skills.

Ilaria Ogis

I am a designer with 15+ years of experience across product, packaging, brand strategy and graphics. I manage the full design process from concept development to bridging with end-to-end workflows, ensuring quality during implementation. I prioritise human-centric design, thrive on cross-functional collaboration in corporate environments, and commit to continuous personal development to expand my skills.

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I am a designer with 15+ years of experience across product, packaging, brand strategy and graphics. I manage the full design process from concept development to bridging with end-to-end workflows, ensuring quality during implementation.

I prioritise human-centric design, thrive on cross-functional collaboration in corporate environments, and commit to continuous personal development to expand my skills.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Adaptive Designer at SGK
July 1, 2020 - Present
On-site for J&J / Kenvue (from 2023) for Skin Health category. Accountable for Neutrogena and Aveeno brands for the development and adaptation of new product launches in the EMEA region. Established a new way of working by developing design templates for packaging components to ensure consistency across countries and reduce mistakes during Artwork workflow. Lead training sessions for Kenvue Global team and SGK AW team.
Brand Design Freelancer at Self-employed
April 1, 2019 - Present
Collaborate and support local entrepreneurs to develop their Brand Identity (marketing strategy, visual identity, digital/website & social media strategy).
Design Manager at Colgate-Palmolive
December 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Contributed to design excellence and provided valuable input with EU Marketing and Consumer Insight during development of new initiatives; defined and refined design briefs; ensured Brand Health/Identity for launches; contributed regional POV and managed milestones/budgets.
Packaging Designer at Colgate-Palmolive
May 1, 2016 - October 1, 2025
Built awareness of the role of Design at European level by leading workshops on innovation; guided implementation with expertise in pre-press, printing technologies and packaging manufacturing.
Junior Designer at Auchan Prod-NON FOOD
September 1, 2010 - October 1, 2025
Designed new products to fill market needs and re-styled existing ranges to align with Corporate Brand Identity; developed packaging graphics and briefed external agencies; contributed to recyclable packaging concepts.
Adaptive Designer at SGK
July 1, 2020 - Present
On-site for Johnson & Johnson / Kenvue (from 2023) in Skin Health; accountable for Neutrogena and Aveeno launches in the EMEA region; established new design templates for packaging components to ensure cross-country consistency; led training sessions for Kenvue Global team and SGK AW team.
Brand Design Freelancer at Self-employed / Home Basel
April 1, 2019 - Present
Collaborate with local entrepreneurs to develop their Brand Identity, including marketing strategy, visual identity, digital/website & social media strategy.
Design Manager at Colgate-Palmolive
December 31, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Contributed to design excellence while collaborating with EU Marketing and Consumer Insight; defined design objectives during co-creation and refinement of briefs; ensured Brand Health/Identity; provided regional POV; attended consumer focus groups and used insights to improve design; managed milestones and budgets.
Packaging Designer at Colgate-Palmolive
May 31, 2016 - October 1, 2025
Led workshops on innovation and provided guidance during implementation to ensure excellence in execution, with expertise in pre-press, printing technologies and packaging manufacturing.
Junior Designer at Auchan Prod-NON FOOD
September 30, 2010 - October 1, 2025
Designed new products to fill market needs and re-styled ranges to align with Corporate Brand Identity; created graphics for new packaging and briefed external agencies; participated in regular meetings to improve team methods; ideated the first recyclable packaging solution for bulbs (fully carton).

Education

Industrial Design at La Sapienza University, Rome
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
Industrial Design at La Sapienza University of Rome
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
EDU Coach Training at EDU Coach Training
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Photo & Video Course at Swiss Photo Club
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Food Design Workshop at Zagathon, Spazio Attivo LOIC (Rome)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Leadership Seminars at HRD Training Group
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Brand Experience Workshop at La Sapienza
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

Essential Coach
January 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Photo & Video Course
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Leadership Seminars
January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2016
Workshop 'Food Design' (Zagathon)
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Brand Experience Workshop
January 1, 2007 - October 1, 2025
EDU Coach Training
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Photo & Video Course
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Food Design Workshop
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Leadership Seminars
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Brand Experience Workshop
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Industry Experience

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