I am an experienced senior packaging designer with more than 15 years in the cosmetics industry, focusing on luxury and FMCG. I combine strong 3D design skills with a deep understanding of packaging's technical and aesthetic elements, including colors, materials, and finishes, to create consumer-centric solutions. I excel at leading end-to-end artwork management and collaborating with global teams to deliver premium, sustainable packaging that elevates brand identity. I enjoy mentoring internal teams and external agencies, presenting and selling ideas to top management, and driving brand evolution through innovative packaging strategies and a focus on user experience.

Davide Bordogna

I am an experienced senior packaging designer with more than 15 years in the cosmetics industry, focusing on luxury and FMCG. I combine strong 3D design skills with a deep understanding of packaging's technical and aesthetic elements, including colors, materials, and finishes, to create consumer-centric solutions. I excel at leading end-to-end artwork management and collaborating with global teams to deliver premium, sustainable packaging that elevates brand identity. I enjoy mentoring internal teams and external agencies, presenting and selling ideas to top management, and driving brand evolution through innovative packaging strategies and a focus on user experience.

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I am an experienced senior packaging designer with more than 15 years in the cosmetics industry, focusing on luxury and FMCG. I combine strong 3D design skills with a deep understanding of packaging’s technical and aesthetic elements, including colors, materials, and finishes, to create consumer-centric solutions. I excel at leading end-to-end artwork management and collaborating with global teams to deliver premium, sustainable packaging that elevates brand identity.

I enjoy mentoring internal teams and external agencies, presenting and selling ideas to top management, and driving brand evolution through innovative packaging strategies and a focus on user experience.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

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.
Packaging Art Director at Laboratoire La Prairie SA
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Provided operational and technical support to the creative team, managing artwork-related projects and ensuring seamless delivery. Served as the primary contact for artwork matters and cultivated strategic relationships with internal and external partners to drive innovative campaigns and packaging solutions.
Packaging Art Director at Laboratoire La Prairie SA
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Led the strategic packaging evolution, achieving a 60% reduction in material usage and over 25M CHF in annual savings. Created and managed brand identity and comprehensive brand guidelines (CI/CD) to unify visuals across product categories. Oversaw end-to-end artwork creation, approvals, execution, and printing, while coordinating with contractors and consultants to ensure quality and on-time delivery. Maintained regulatory compliance and supported creative teams with effective workflows and project plans.
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 Innovation Manager at Nestlé SA - Coffee Department
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2022
Led internal innovation workshops, framed opportunities from consumer trends into a strategic global roadmap, and defined short/long-term goals. Mentored the internal design community on trends and new technical solutions, aiming to sustain market dominance and advance packaging sustainability.
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.
Senior Packaging Designer at Laboratoire La Prairie SA
April 1, 2016 - September 1, 2020
Presented packaging concepts to Global Creative Director and Brand Managers using prototypes and renders. Oversaw asset creation for launches, updated packaging style guides, and collaborated with Global Packaging Development to ensure product quality from concept to final execution.
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.
Creative Packaging Designer at GFL SA
January 1, 2014 - March 1, 2016
Developed innovative primary and secondary packaging for licensed products and private-label lines. Collaborated with printers to ensure high-quality final production, took ownership of projects, and drove them through to completion.
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.
Freelance Senior Graphic Designer at Klara Cosmetics
April 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Delivered print and digital design work including branding, packaging, POS materials, 3D models and advertising from concept to finished art for a professional makeup brand.
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.
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
January 1, 2008 - October 1, 2012
Designed seasonal packaging, body care lines, and POS displays; created high-end renderings and artwork, updated brand guidelines, produced 3D models, and collaborated with printers to ensure premium production quality.

Education

BS in Industrial and Communication Design at Politecnico di Milano
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2008
BS in Industrial and Communication Design at Faculty of Communication Design, Milan, Italy
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
Course on 3D Modeling - Rhinoceros for Mac, advanced level
September 1, 2017 - June 11, 2026
Project Management Training
January 1, 2020 - June 11, 2026
Presentation Training Workshop
November 1, 2018 - June 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Other