I’m Davide Bordogna, an innovation-driven packaging designer with over 12 years of experience in the cosmetics industry, including 6 years in the luxury sector and 2 in FMCG. I create sleek, consumer-focused packaging from concept to execution, backed by strong 3D design and user experience skills. I balance technical constraints with premium aesthetics and lead cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver high-quality launches. I’ve led sustainability-driven packaging initiatives, reshaped global packaging strategies, and built strong brand identities across markets. I enjoy mentoring talent, presenting ideas to senior leadership, and forging lasting partnerships with suppliers and research institutions to stay ahead of materials and manufacturing trends.

Davide Bordogna

I’m Davide Bordogna, an innovation-driven packaging designer with over 12 years of experience in the cosmetics industry, including 6 years in the luxury sector and 2 in FMCG. I create sleek, consumer-focused packaging from concept to execution, backed by strong 3D design and user experience skills. I balance technical constraints with premium aesthetics and lead cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver high-quality launches. I’ve led sustainability-driven packaging initiatives, reshaped global packaging strategies, and built strong brand identities across markets. I enjoy mentoring talent, presenting ideas to senior leadership, and forging lasting partnerships with suppliers and research institutions to stay ahead of materials and manufacturing trends.

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I’m Davide Bordogna, an innovation-driven packaging designer with over 12 years of experience in the cosmetics industry, including 6 years in the luxury sector and 2 in FMCG. I create sleek, consumer-focused packaging from concept to execution, backed by strong 3D design and user experience skills. I balance technical constraints with premium aesthetics and lead cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver high-quality launches.

I’ve led sustainability-driven packaging initiatives, reshaped global packaging strategies, and built strong brand identities across markets. I enjoy mentoring talent, presenting ideas to senior leadership, and forging lasting partnerships with suppliers and research institutions to stay ahead of materials and manufacturing trends.

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Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Packaging Designer at GFL SA
March 31, 2016 - March 31, 2016
Developed innovative primary and secondary packaging concepts for licensed products and private label skincare lines, analyzed market trends to maintain a fresh approach, and collaborated with printers to ensure high-quality production. Took ownership of projects and drove tasks through to completion while coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Klara Cosmetics
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Delivered print and digital design work including branding, packaging, POS materials, 3D models and advertisements from concept to finished art.
Junior Graphic Designer at KIKO Milano
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Designed packaging and marketing materials for basic line ranges; built brand guidelines; produced 3D renderings and collaborated with printers to ensure high-quality production.
Graphic Designer at KIKO Milano
October 31, 2012 - October 31, 2012
Designed seasonal collections, body care lines and POP displays; maintained and updated brand guidelines; created realistic 3D models; collaborated with marketing and printers; managed multiple projects with tight deadlines.
Senior Packaging Designer at La Prairie
September 30, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Led the packaging design team, mentored external agencies, presented concepts to Global Creative and Marketing Directors, oversaw launch assets, updated packaging style guides, and coordinated with Global Packaging Development to ensure quality across product launches.
Packaging Innovation Manager at Nestlé S.A. - Coffee Department
October 31, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Led internal innovation workshops, defined a strategic global roadmap with stakeholders, and mentored the internal design community on trends and new technical solutions.
Packaging Art Director at Laboratoire LA PRAIRIE
April 30, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Spearheaded the strategic transformation of the packaging portfolio, implemented sustainable solutions, and established an innovation council with R&D, Marketing, and Supply Chain. Built partnerships with suppliers and research institutions for early access to new technologies, managed brand identity and CI/CD, coordinated with internal teams, and oversaw end-to-end artwork delivery and production.

Education

BS in Industrial and Communication Design at Politecnico di Milano
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2008

Qualifications

3D modeling course (Rhinoceros for Mac, advanced)
September 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017
Project management training
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Presentation training
November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Other