Hi, I'm Alessia Garbarino, a visual and brand designer with seven years of experience specializing in branding, packaging, and marketing-led design. Currently, I lead UX and visual design for a tech startup and run a design studio that supports founders and lifestyle brands. I love creating cohesive visual systems that help brands grow and gain recognition. My work has been featured in Forbes, Glamour, and the New York Times, among others. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering strategic design solutions that drive engagement and market presence.

Alessia Garbarino

Hi, I'm Alessia Garbarino, a visual and brand designer with seven years of experience specializing in branding, packaging, and marketing-led design. Currently, I lead UX and visual design for a tech startup and run a design studio that supports founders and lifestyle brands. I love creating cohesive visual systems that help brands grow and gain recognition. My work has been featured in Forbes, Glamour, and the New York Times, among others. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering strategic design solutions that drive engagement and market presence.

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Hi, I’m Alessia Garbarino, a visual and brand designer with seven years of experience specializing in branding, packaging, and marketing-led design. Currently, I lead UX and visual design for a tech startup and run a design studio that supports founders and lifestyle brands. I love creating cohesive visual systems that help brands grow and gain recognition.

My work has been featured in Forbes, Glamour, and the New York Times, among others. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering strategic design solutions that drive engagement and market presence.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Experience & Visual Designer at UpVisit GmbH
January 1, 2024 - June 11, 2024
Designed and rolled out core user flows across app, CMS, and website—reducing onboarding friction and improving navigation clarity across key journeys. Contributed to a 22% increase in content engagement by restructuring the product storytelling experience. Created and implemented a scalable Webflow template system, cutting pages production time by over 40%. Lead all visual design at company level—building campaign visuals, marketing assets, and a cross-functional design system used across departments.
Freelance Packaging & Graphic Designer at OYO Skincare
October 1, 2022 - June 11, 2024
Designed packaging for the entire product line, plus branded assets across digital, retail, and print touchpoints. Built a cohesive visual system that scaled with product expansion while maintaining brand clarity. Contributed to the brand’s growing visibility, with features in Forbes, Glamour, W Magazine, and Sweety High.
Freelance Brand & Web Designer at Lesssi Design Studio
February 1, 2021 - June 11, 2024
Delivered full-scope identity systems for 20+ clients across wellness, lifestyle, and e-commerce, contributing to a 50% average increase in brand recognition and a 60% growth in online presence. Created digital and print assets that reached 150K+ users and strengthened market positioning. Collaborated with high-profile wellness educators like Sarah Herrington, building brand and content systems for work featured in the NYT, LA Times, and more.
Content Marketing & Graphic Designer at MARVIN S.p.A.
March 1, 2018 - August 31, 2021
Created landing pages, and campaign visuals contributing to an 85% increase in web traffic over the first year. Built and maintained visual consistency across digital content and B2B lead generation assets. Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to align brand storytelling with commercial and collector audiences. Supported international expansion by designing multilingual assets and adapting campaigns for new markets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Libera Accademia di Belle Arti
November 3, 2020 - October 17, 2023
Graphic Design & Multimedia

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Retail, Media & Entertainment
    paper Reclaimed—Milan’s next destination for high-end interiors

    PROJECT LINK: https://www.twine.net/signin

    In spring 2023, I worked alongside an art director to develop the visual identity for Reclaimed, a newly launched flagship store in Milan. The brand is a high-end, multi-brand furniture retailer with a strong design ethos—refined but never sterile, high street with a fresh edge.

    My role was to create the full visual identity based on the art director’s vision. This included logo, typography, color palette, as well as digital assets for social media ads, Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram, plus packaging design. The timeline was tight and the opening was imminent, so clarity and speed were key.

    One of the most interesting parts of the project was reconnecting with digital marketing. I had early experience in the field, but aligning with the marketing team for campaign rollouts taught me how much the space has evolved. It was energizing to reconnect with that world—and to see how strategy and visuals go hand in hand.

    Thanks to a productive collaboration with the art director and consistent feedback loops, we launched a brand that felt both premium and approachable, ready for its Milanese debut.

    paper UpVisit Website—an interactive, scalable website for a growing tech startup

    PROJECT LINK: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Since January 2025, I’ve been leading the website redesign for UpVisit—a tech startup helping B2B companies turn physical experiences into digital ones. The goal was to replace an outdated WordPress site with a more flexible, engaging, and scalable Webflow website.

    The previous site had grown cluttered and no longer reflected the company’s evolving product or positioning. Working closely with the marketing team—who provided SEO direction and copy—I focused on creating a system that could grow with the startup. I built page templates for different content types, set up interactions and animations, and optimized every visual asset for performance and accessibility.

    The project had tight deadlines due to an upcoming campaign, but thanks to a clear roadmap and efficient collaboration across teams, we launched on time. The result is an interactive, user-friendly site that better supports the startup’s visibility, discoverability, and lead generation.

    What I took away? Always plan the structure before jumping into design—especially for projects with many pages and stakeholders. And sometimes, done is better than perfect when timelines are tight (you can always refine the details later!!).

    paper Ezra Care—a skincare brand that puts empathy first

    PROJECT LINK: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Ezra Care started as a passion project, but it could easily live on the shelf next to real-world brands. I crafted the entire brand identity, packaging system, and a set of 3D visuals that later evolved into a full promotional video.

    The goal was to create something gender-neutral, sleek, and emotionally resonant—skincare for sensitive and problematic skin that didn’t push an idea of flawlessness, but rather made people feel seen and safe. I focused on a design system that could easily scale across product lines while staying cohesive and approachable.

    Every decision—from typography to 3D animations—served one message: skincare should care, not correct. The process taught me how design can genuinely shift how someone feels about themselves. And the final 3D Ad? A personal milestone that pushed both my skillset and storytelling forward.

    paper OYO Skincare—Designing confidence, one product at a time

    PROJECT LINK: https://www.twine.net/signin

    I’ve been working with OYO Skincare since 2022, helping bring their brand to life across product packaging, printed materials, digital guides, and even parts of their website. The goal? To expand their offering while keeping everything consistent, cohesive, and true to their voice.

    I came on board when they already had a strong brand identity and clear direction. My job was to translate that into packaging for over five products—each with its own requirements—without losing clarity or character. With a limited color palette and the need for distinct variations, I created a swatch-book system to guide future product launches and keep things visually tight.

    Alongside the founders and their copywriter, I’ve helped shape a visual world that reflects the clarity and confidence they want their customers to feel. We’re continuing to collaborate as the brand grows, bringing new products to life while keeping things consistent and intentional.

    This project taught me a lot, not just about packaging, but about designing for topics that often go unspoken. Seeing the final products out in the world has been both meaningful and surreal.