Laura Micalizzi

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Visual Designer / Creative Director at Graphic Design Service for Advertising Agencies - Brands (clients: Cartier, J1 Beach, Saako, Maison Revka, Paris Society, Emaar, etc.)
May 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance visual design and creative direction for advertising agencies and brands. Developed proposals, presentations, and produced digital and print graphic materials across brand and campaign needs for multiple high-profile clients.
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.
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.
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 (gothelist.com)
June 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
Managed visual materials including proposals and presentations. Responsible for digital and print production, supporting cross-channel campaign design and creation of presentation-ready layouts and deliverables.
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 The List
June 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
Managing visual materials including proposals, presentations, digital and print production.
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 The List - Dubai (gothelist.com)
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Editorial design across on- and off-page formats for various channels. Produced cross-channel campaign design and created digital assets for both digital and print outputs.
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.
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 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 Level Shoes - CHA Loub Group (levelshoes.com) - Dubai
April 1, 2018 - November 30, 2020
Designed online and offline marketing materials, including illustrations. Created retail window and retail tool designs, built moodboards, and supported events and visual guideline 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.
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 Mandarina Duck Spa (mandarinaduck.com) - Milan
June 1, 2013 - February 28, 2018
Managed visual design across windows and retail tools. Produced graphic design and illustrations, created packaging and stationery, and defined visual merchandising guidelines to support brand presentation in-store.
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 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 Merchandiser at Burberry - Dubai
February 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012
Executed daily visual merchandising activities for 8 stores across UAE galleries, ensuring consistent in-store visual standards and brand presentation.
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.
Visual Merchandiser at Burberry
February 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012
Visual merchandising for Dubai stores; daily responsibilities including windows and in-store presentation.
Visual Merchandiser at Galeries Lafayette - Dubai
February 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012
Visual merchandising on a daily basis for 8 stores in UAE.
Visual Designer at La Perla Spa - Dubai
September 1, 2009 - January 31, 2012
Designed retail windows and retail tools, delivered graphic design and illustrations to support visual display and in-store communication.
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 Designer at Galeries Lafayette
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Windows design; retail tools design; graphic design; illustrations.
Visual Designer at Galeries Lafayette - Dubai
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Windows design; retail tools design; graphic design; illustrations.
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 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 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 / 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.
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 Lalperla Spa / Bologna (and related marketing activities)
May 1, 2005 - August 31, 2005
Supported marketing activities including design for invitations and press kits, and assisted with photo editing.
Junior Graphic Designer at La Perla Spa - Bologna
May 1, 2005 - August 1, 2005
Marketing activities - graphic design for invitations - press kit - photo editing.

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
Master's in F.S.E Design & Graphic Advertising / Fashion and Design oriented at SPD - Milan (Scuola di Design)
October 1, 2004 - July 31, 2005
Course/Master in Visual Design and Web Communication at Liceo Classico (and related visual/web programs)
October 1, 2000 - July 31, 2003

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