Hello! My name is Laura, I am a Senior Visual Designer & Creative Director based in Dubai, with over 15 years of experience across luxury fashion and hospitality, working between Milan and Dubai with brands such as Armani, Burberry, Cartier, Galeries Lafayette, Chalhoub, and Paris Society. I work across visual and graphic design projects including brand identity, pitch decks, digital and print assets, as well as retail tools, window displays, and signage. In recent years, I have worked in the marketing department, where I created visual assets, social media campaigns, and storytelling. I have a strong attention to aesthetics, quality, and details, and I’m used to working quickly and efficiently.…

Laura Micalizzi

Hello! My name is Laura, I am a Senior Visual Designer & Creative Director based in Dubai, with over 15 years of experience across luxury fashion and hospitality, working between Milan and Dubai with brands such as Armani, Burberry, Cartier, Galeries Lafayette, Chalhoub, and Paris Society. I work across visual and graphic design projects including brand identity, pitch decks, digital and print assets, as well as retail tools, window displays, and signage. In recent years, I have worked in the marketing department, where I created visual assets, social media campaigns, and storytelling. I have a strong attention to aesthetics, quality, and details, and I’m used to working quickly and efficiently.…

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Hello!
My name is Laura, I am a Senior Visual Designer & Creative Director based in Dubai, with over 15 years of experience across luxury fashion and hospitality, working between Milan and Dubai with brands such as Armani, Burberry, Cartier, Galeries Lafayette, Chalhoub, and Paris Society.

I work across visual and graphic design projects including brand identity, pitch decks, digital and print assets, as well as retail tools, window displays, and signage.

In recent years, I have worked in the marketing department, where I created visual assets, social media campaigns, and storytelling.

I have a strong attention to aesthetics, quality, and details, and I’m used to working quickly and efficiently.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Visual Designer / Creative Director at Self-employed / Freelance
May 1, 2024 - Present
Graphic design service for advertising agencies; clients include Cartier, J1 Beach, SaaKo, Maison Revka, Paris Society, Emaar, and other brands; based in Dubai.
Senior Graphic Designer at The List - Dubai
June 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Managing visual materials including proposals, presentations, digital and print production.
Senior Graphic Designer at Level Shoes - Chalhoub Group, Dubai
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Editorial graphic design on/off page across various channels; cross-channel campaign design; digital assets; digital/print design; illustrations; windows & retail tools design; moodboard creation; events; visual guideline design.
Senior Visual Designer at Mandarina Duck Spa - Milan
April 1, 2018 - November 1, 2020
Graphic design (online and offline marketing material) – illustrations - windows & retail tools design - moodboard creation - events - visual guideline design.
Visual Design Manager at Burberry - Dubai
June 1, 2013 - February 1, 2018
Windows and retail tools design; graphic design; illustrations; packaging; stationery; visual merchandising guidelines.
Visual Designer at Galeries Lafayette - Dubai
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Windows design; retail tools design; graphic design; illustrations.
Visual Merchandiser / Designer at Sergio Rossi Spa (Gucci Group) - Milan
September 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Visual merchandising on a daily basis; Windows & showroom install; Graphic design.
Junior Graphic Designer at La Perla Spa - Bologna
May 1, 2005 - August 1, 2005
Marketing activities - graphic design for invitations - press kit - photo editing.
Visual Designer at Giorgio Armani SpA - Milan
April 1, 2007 - April 1, 2009
Graphic design (packaging - invitations for fashion show - stationery - gadgets); Windows design (apparel - accessories - fragrances - home).
Visual Merchandiser at Galeries Lafayette - Dubai
February 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012
Visual merchandising on a daily basis for 8 stores in UAE.
Freelance Visual Designer / Creative Director at Self-employed / Freelance Graphic Design Service
May 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance visual designer and creative director providing graphic design services for advertising agencies and luxury brands; clients include Cartier, J1 Beach, Saako, Maison Revka, Paris Society, Emaar, etc.
Senior Graphic Designer at The List
June 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
Managing visual materials including proposals, presentations, digital and print production.
Senior Graphic Designer at Level Shoes (Chalhoub Group)
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Editorial graphic design across channels; cross-channel campaign design; digital assets; digital/print design.
Senior Visual Designer at Mandarina Duck Spa
April 1, 2018 - November 1, 2020
Graphic design (online and offline marketing material) – illustrations; windows & retail tools design; moodboard creation; events; visual guideline design.
Visual Merchandiser at Burberry
February 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012
Visual merchandising for Dubai stores; daily responsibilities including windows and in-store presentation.
Visual Designer at Galeries Lafayette
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Windows design; retail tools design; graphic design; illustrations.
Visual Designer at Giorgio Armani SpA
April 1, 2007 - April 1, 2009
Graphic design (packaging, invitations for fashion shows and stationery, gadgets); windows design (apparel, accessories, fragrances, home).
Visual Merchandiser / Designer at Sergio Rossi Spa (Gucci Group)
September 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Visual merchandising on a daily basis; window and showroom installation; graphic design.
Freelance Visual Designer / Creative Director at Freelance
May 1, 2024 - Present
Providing graphic design services for advertising agencies and luxury brands, including Cartier and Paris Society (Dubai). Lead creative direction, develop visual systems, and deliver multi-channel assets for digital and print.
Senior Graphic Designer at The List (Dubai)
June 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
Manage visual materials including proposals, presentations, and digital/print production; editorial design across channels; support cross-channel campaigns and asset creation.
Senior Graphic Designer at Level Shoes (Chalhoub Group) – Dubai
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Editorial graphic design across online and offline channels; design of digital assets, campaigns, and retail materials; contribute to digital/print design and brand consistency.
Visual Design Manager at Mandarina Duck Spa – Milan
June 1, 2013 - February 28, 2018
Graphic design across online and offline marketing materials; illustrations; windows & retail tools design; moodboard creation; events; visual guideline design.
Visual Designer at Giorgio Armani Spa – Milan
April 1, 2007 - April 30, 2009
Graphic design (packaging, invitations for fashion shows, stationery, gadgets) and windows design (apparel & accessories).
Visual Designer at Galeries Lafayette – Dubai
September 1, 2009 - January 31, 2012
Windows design, retail tools design, graphic design, and illustrations for visual merchandising.
Visual Merchandiser at Burberry – Dubai
February 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012
Visual merchandising on a daily basis for 8 stores across UAE; implementation of brand standards and display guidelines.

Education

Master in Design & Graphic Advertising / Fashion and Design Oriented at Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, Milan
October 1, 2004 - July 1, 2005
Course / Master in Visual Design and Web Communication; Computer Design - 3D - Visual Design Foundations - Photography - Semiotic - Arts at Politecnico Design School (SPD), Milan
October 1, 2000 - July 1, 2003
Diploma di maturità (Liceo Classico) at Liceo Classico
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Master in Design & Graphic Advertising / Fashion and Design Oriented at Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana
October 1, 2004 - July 1, 2005
Course / Master in Visual Design and Web Communication at Scuola Politecnica Design (SPD), Milan
October 1, 2000 - July 1, 2003
High School Diploma at Liceo Classico
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Master in Design & Graphic Advertising at Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana
October 1, 2004 - July 1, 2005
Course / Master in Visual Design and Web Communication at SPD (Scuola Politecnica di Design) – Milan
October 1, 2000 - July 1, 2003
High School Diploma at Liceo Classico
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Qualifications

Master in Design & Graphic Advertising / Fashion and Design Oriented
October 1, 2004 - July 1, 2005
Course / Master in Visual Design & Web Communication
October 1, 2000 - July 1, 2003
Diploma di maturità (Liceo Classico)
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Other

Skills

Experience Level