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Creative and marketing/communication director with 13+ years of hands-on experience across corporate, tech, cultural and non-profit sectors. I develop creative concepts and visual identities, manage omnichannel communication and lead campaigns from strategy to execution—always with strong attention to structure, ethics, and results. I combine creative direction, project management and partnership development to build brand positioning, storytelling and engaging audience experiences. My approach is collaborative and data-informed, balancing research and innovation with practical delivery across digital, social media and print.…Creative and marketing/communication director with 13+ years of hands-on experience across corporate, tech, cultural and non-profit sectors. I develop creative concepts and visual identities, manage omnichannel communication and lead campaigns from strategy to execution—always with strong attention to structure, ethics, and results. I combine creative direction, project management and partnership development to build brand positioning, storytelling and engaging audience experiences. My approach is collaborative and data-informed, balancing research and innovation with practical delivery across digital, social media and print.

Richard Rizzo

Art Director, Creative Director, Designer, +4

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Creative and marketing/communication director with 13+ years of hands-on experience across corporate, tech, cultural and non-profit sectors. I develop creative concepts and visual identities, manage omnichannel communication and lead campaigns from strategy to execution—always with strong attention to structure, ethics, and results. I combine creative direction, project management and partnership development to build brand positioning, storytelling and engaging audience experiences. My approach is collaborative and data-informed, balancing research and innovation with practical delivery across digital, social media and print.…Creative and marketing/communication director with 13+ years of hands-on experience across corporate, tech, cultural and non-profit sectors. I develop creative concepts and visual identities, manage omnichannel communication and lead campaigns from strategy to execution—always with strong attention to structure, ethics, and results. I combine creative direction, project management and partnership development to build brand positioning, storytelling and engaging audience experiences. My approach is collaborative and data-informed, balancing research and innovation with practical delivery across digital, social media and print.

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Creative and marketing/communication director with 13+ years of hands-on experience across corporate, tech, cultural and non-profit sectors. I develop creative concepts and visual identities, manage omnichannel communication and lead campaigns from strategy to execution—always with strong attention to structure, ethics, and results.

I combine creative direction, project management and partnership development to build brand positioning, storytelling and engaging audience experiences. My approach is collaborative and data-informed, balancing research and innovation with practical delivery across digital, social media and print.

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Italian

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English

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Work Experience

Teacher @ IAAD | Event Production, Management & Exhibit Design Master at IAAD

September 1, 2023 - March 1, 2026

Develop creative concepts and artistic direction for festivals and live events. Create event identities through branding, storytelling, and visual communication. Define event formats, audience experience, and communication guidelines from concept to execution.

Partnership Manager at SurfWeek Tour Operator & Community

May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025

Plan strategic collaborations and define co-marketing strategies. Scout partners and sponsors, create commercial proposals and co-branded creative concepts, and prepare presentation decks. Analyze results, report activities, and compile partner feedback.

Marketing & Communication Manager at Robin Wood | Walden S.r.l.

May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025

Define and supervise brand communication and marketing strategy. Conduct analysis and research to build omnichannel strategies. Manage coordinated communication, branding, and product positioning. Ideate, develop, and manage creative campaigns (digital, social media, and print) including team and supplier coordination. Plan and manage budgets, scout and develop strategic commercial/creative partnerships, and monitor/report results.

Teacher @IAAD | Event Production, Management & Exhibit Design Master at IAAD

January 1, 2023 - Present

Develop creative concepts and artistic direction for festivals and live events. Create event identities through branding, storytelling and visual communication. Define event formats, audience experience and communication guidelines from concept to execution.

Freelancer • Strategic consulting, creative direction, art direction and graphic design

January 1, 2023 - Present

Strategic consulting and creative/art direction delivering brand identities, visual communication and advertising campaigns. Develop omnichannel communication and marketing strategies, and manage partnerships and sponsorships. Provide concept and design for ATL/BTL assets, presentations and co-branded projects, supporting clients with end-to-end planning and execution across digital, social and print.

Marketing & Communication Manager | Partnership Manager at Torino Fringe Festival (Off-Theater Festival & Performing Arts)

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Define and oversee festival communication and marketing strategy. Coordinate the communication team and external suppliers, and manage engagement/sales performance through budget optimization. Supervise coordinated communication, branding, and product positioning. Ideate, develop, and manage digital/social/print campaigns. Scout and negotiate partnerships and sponsorships, and provide co-artistic and managerial direction for special events and cultural projects.

Marketing & Communication Manager | Partnership Manager at Torino Fringe Festival Off-Theater Festival & Performing Arts

January 1, 2021 - April 30, 2023

Define and supervise the festival’s communication and marketing strategy. Coordinate the communication team and external suppliers, manage and optimize budgets for engagement and sales performance. Oversee coordinated communication, branding and product positioning. Ideate and manage campaigns across digital, social and print. Scout and negotiate partnerships and sponsorships, and provide co-artistic and managerial direction for special events and cultural projects.

Creative & Art Director at Smart Factory Video Production House | Communication Agency

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020

Creative and art direction for advertising and video campaigns including TV spots, copywriting, presentation design and concept design. Coordinate art direction activities with strategic teams and support concept-to-production workflows for branded video deliverables.

Freelance Creative Director at Nicole Milano | Nicole Fashion Group S.p.a.

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Art direction for brand creative campaigns and special projects. Support creative pre-production and production of photoshoots and manage supplier scouting and tenders with suppliers/advertising agencies. Plan creative activities with strategic teams, manage production of videos and events, and create ATL/BTL visuals and concept designs. Scout and manage partnerships, project management, co-marketing initiatives, and perform accounting/reporting and promotional activity analysis online.

Partnership Manager at SurfWeek Tour Operator & Community

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Plan strategic collaborations and co-marketing strategies. Scout partners and sponsors, create commercial proposals and co-branded creative concepts, and prepare presentation materials. Analyze performance, report activities and compile feedback for continuous improvement.

Art Director | Graphic Designer at Sonova

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Art direction for cultural events related to art, design, music, and local craftsmanship in Saluzzo’s historic center.

Creative & Art Director at Smart Factory Video Production House | Communication Agency

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023

Provide creative and art direction for advertising and video campaign development (TV spot, copywriting, presentation design, and concept design). Coordinate art direction activities in collaboration with strategic teams to produce high-impact creative outputs.

Strategic consulting, creative direction and graphic design (Freelancer)

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022

Creation, planning and management of communication projects. Development and management of omnichannel marketing strategies. Partnership and sponsorship development, including scouting, proposal creation and co-branded creative concepts. Reporting and result analysis to optimize future campaigns.

Freelance Creative Director at Nicole Milano | Nicole Fashion Group S.p.a.

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Art direct brand creative campaigns and special projects for luxury bridal and haute couture. Support creative pre-production, manage photoshoots (production support), scout and manage suppliers, and handle agency tender processes. Plan creative activities with strategic teams and company board, produce videos and events, and create visuals/concept designs for ATL/BTL initiatives. Scout/manage partnerships and co-marketing initiatives and provide accounting/reporting for online creative/promotional activities.

Art Director | Graphic Designer at Sonova

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

Art direction for cultural events related to art, design, music and local craftsmanship in the historic center of Saluzzo, supporting visual communication and event creative deliverables.

Art Director | Brand Manager at iRiparo Franchise Network

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Direct the communication and design office. Create and manage BTL and ATL campaigns. Develop communication assets to maintain online and offline campaigns. Produce storyboards, presentation designs, packaging, content, photo editing, and oversee print processes and social/screen design. Lead exhibit design for international fairs/events for the network. Manage accounting between commercial office and store managers of ~140 affiliated stores and coordinate network communication for new openings, layouts, and B2C initiatives. Monitor brand and positioning across multiple countries (Italy, France, Switzerland, Spain, UK).

Freelancer • Strategic consulting, creative direction, art direction and graphic design; advertising planning, creation, and management of communication projects; omnichannel communication and marketing strategies; partnerships and sponsorships

January 1, 2013 - Present

Strategic consulting and end-to-end creative direction for communication projects. Develop omnichannel marketing and communication strategies, lead brand storytelling and visual identity guidelines, and manage advertising campaigns across digital/social and print. Create and manage partnerships and sponsorships, including co-branded creative concepts and related presentations/proposals. Coordinate deliverables, suppliers, and reporting to assess results.